James East sits in with news, music and chat to start the day.

More on HS2 and can you help archaeologists excavate buildings in Bolton plus after Queen Beatrix of Holland announced her abdication, do you think our Queen should do the same?

Sam hears from John who is being treated for skin cancer at The Christie and Mark Roebuck who was so shocked at the price he was quoted for his mum's funeral that he set up his own business.

Becky speaks to Peter Howarth, lead singer of The Hollies.

Andy hears from retail guru Mary Portas who was in Stockport today plus reaction to a landmark ruling involving a man who feared his career would be ruined because of a caution he received aged 11.

Ian Cheeseman and former player Paul Lake with reaction to the departure of Mario Balotelli.

Coverage of Queens Park Rangers v Manchester City. Kick-off at 7.45pm.

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