Shourjo starts your day with news headlines, business, sport and music.

Allan finds out about the Highways Agency's winter driving campaign but as the weather has been so mild, asks how is the warm weather affecting you.

Mike asks what today's politicians have to do to get your vote plus more of your jokes as part of our Laugh Out Loud season.

Sam is joined by local comedian Tom Short who has just started on the stand-up circuit and continues our profile of Holt’s Brewery and its relationship with The Christie.

Phil speaks to Graham Jones about his book The Maddest Record Shop Ever and there's the weekly Apprentice review with former candidates Adam Corbally and Neil Clough.

Nathan Middleton is joined by former Sale player and Premiership referee Nigel Yates to look ahead to the Sharks return to the Aviva Premiership this weekend.

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

Alison looks at the new film releases with expert Steven Murphy plus they mark 30 years since Ghostbusters was released.

BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.