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

Alison and Phil have reaction to yesterday's announcements from the Chancellor of the Exchequer and how it will benefit Greater Manchester.

Mike broadcasts live from Wigan Mall chatting to Christmas shoppers.

Becky speaks to Gary Barlow about The Girls musical which is coming to The Lowry in Salford next year.

Sam finds out how opera is helping to change the lives of homeless people.

Nathan Middleton talks to former Premiership referee Nigel Yates and Sale FC's Head Coach Brendan Thomas.

Mark talks about iconic adverts and to the pensioner who wants to be the new Milk Tray man and finds out about the mystery sheep roaming around a Derbyshire village.

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