Matt White brings you news, music and chat to start the day.

As the latest unemployment figures are released, we ask how difficult is it to get a job plus regular news, sport, travel and weather updates.

Sam talks to a man from Bolton who was clinically obese and has lost 10 stones and hopes to join the Army next year. Plus find out about the local Inspiring Women Awards.

Amy Clowes sits in and hears the story of a mother who travelled into war torn Syria to get her child back.

Michelle Daniel sits in with the latest on the Oscar Pistorius trial in Pretoria and news on a new report that identifies Manchester Central as one of the worst places for child poverty.

Is the current Manchester United squad stronger than the one in 1999, and who from the treble winning team would get in today? Hear from former Reds midfielder Gordon Strachan. Show more

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

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