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

Alison and Phil find out how families will be affected by a new cap on benefits which comes into effect today.

Mike speaks to Professor Sir Cary Cooper from Manchester Business School about the US election plus what are your Christmas plans.

Becky speaks to magician and Britain's Got Talent runner-up, Jamie Raven.

Andy talks to the union who have organised a strike over pay at Fujitsu in East Manchester and hears about the Meatloaf musical Bat Out of Hell at Manchester's Opera House.

Jimmy Wagg is joined by Manchester City fan, Don Grant, and United fan, Mike Berry.

Great music and conversation as Mark Forrest brings together the best of BBC Local Radio.

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BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.