Michelle Adamson sits in with news, music and chat to start your day.

The latest on the forecast snow and a preview of the FA Cup fourth round.

As statistics reveal that nearly half of babies born in the UK are to women over 30, we ask does the decline of the young mother matter?

Becky talks to Hollywood actor Mark Strong, who plays a CIA operative in Zero Dark Thirty, the film about the hunt for Osama Bin Laden. Plus you'll hear from comedian Paul Sinha.

Andy has the latest on the weather as snow is forecast plus the redevelopment of an iconic building in Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester.

Jack Dearden previews the weekend's action.

Join Mark Forrest as he brings the best of the day's BBC Local Radio together.

Jason Hardy sits in with live music from Risa Hall and an interview with The Marvericks.

BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.