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

Reaction to Mario Balotelli's departure from Manchester City plus Salford Council wants the powers to refuse licenced premises on the grounds of health.

Sam talks to Shanna and Inaya ahead of BBC Three documentary Make Me A Muslim and speaks to Adrian Harrison from Tameside who suffered depression but got help through the Experts Patients Programme.

Becky speaks to comedian Paul Tonkinson about his forthcoming tour.

Andy speaks to the Highways Agency about the strong winds plus are petrol prices fair?

This week Bill Rice and Liam Bradford are live from Red Square near Old Trafford ahead of the Southampton game. With the transfer window closing if you could do one late deal who would you sign?

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

Join John for big name guests, news from around the world and musical memories.

BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.