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Allan has the latest on a firefighters' strike scheduled to start at noon today. We'll find out what provisions will be in place to ensure our safety and look at the background to the strike.

As firefighters prepare to walk-out, Sam asks do strikes work.

Mike Sweeney sits in and speaks to David Gest, former husband of Liza Minelli, about a new initiative for young local people who want to pursue a career in the music industry.

Phil has the latest on the firefighters' strike. Find out what firefighters on the picket lines have been saying and how the service has coped while they've been on strike.

Bill Rice is live from Trafford Wharf talking to United fans ahead of tonight's League Cup against Liverpool.

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

Alison is joined by a photographer from Manchester who has captured images of the city plus the man who is one half of a Morecambe and Wise tribute act from Fleetwood.

BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.