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

Allan has the latest on the council workers, teachers, firefighters, health workers and civil servants who are expected to go on strike today.

Mike hears the arguments for and again Scottish independence.

Becky speaks to Britain's Got Talent winners Ashleigh and Pudsey.

Michelle Daniel sits in and finds out about a special 20/20 cricket exhibition match plus a preview of the British Transplant Games in Bolton. Show more

Phil Kinsella and Trevor Hunt are joined by Warrington Wolves winger Gene Ormsby plus a preview of Wigan’s trip to Perpignan to face Catalans Dragons on Saturday.

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

Alison is joined by a foot reader to explain what you can tell from looking at someone's feet.

BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.