Shourjo starts your day with news headlines, business, sport and music.
Allan looks at how you can help others who are spending their first Christmas alone plus a review of yesterday's Autumn Statement.
Mike looks at the issue of carers as 256,000 people in the North West become carers for older, sick or disabled love ones.
Today you can hear the second part of Becky's conversation with Michael Pattemore, husband of the late Linda Bellingham.
Phil is joined by former candidates Neil Clough and Adam Corbally to review last night's Apprentice.
Nathan Middleton asks if homophobia is creeping into rugby union after players from Manchester’s gay rugby club, Village Spartans, were physically attacked in the street.
Mark hears how people in one village in Suffolk are told they shouldn't put up 30mph speed limit signs on their bins plus the financial impact of the Tour de France on Yorkshire.
Alison speaks to Gill Watson who is campaigning for cheaper, healthier food. She has also written a book which is waiting to be published.
BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.
