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

Alison and Phil hear the first in week of stories about people who have disappeared without trace.

Mike broadcasts his Christmas Charity Extravaganza live from The Lowry with Russell Watson top of the bill.

Becky speaks to Tom Fletcher about his new children's book, The Christmasaurus.

Andy has the latest on the investigation into the identity of man found on moorland near Oldham a year ago and why the smallest school in Cheshire is about the close.

Jimmy Wagg is joined by Phil Brennan, editor of The Non-League Magazine, and our resident non-league expert, Ian Burke.

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.