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The leader of Bolton council, Cliff Morris, talks to us after protesters demanded his resignation and why the game of squash might help you live longer.

Mike speaks to Rupert Battersby about his book, Battersby Hats of Stockport, which tells the private triumphs and tragedies of the family who ran the company.

Becky speaks to Annette McLaughlin who is starring in Billy Elliott at The Palace Theatre.

Emma sits in and speaks to John Lucas about World Aids Day.

Nathan Middleton is joined by Sale Sharks fly-half Dan Mugford and rugby journalist Neil Leigh.

We talk about the humble speed bump after calls for a ban, hear an astonishing story about dating fraud and Russell "The Voice" Watson joins Mark to talk about his new album.

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