Mark Crossley sits in to start your day with news headlines, business, sport and music.

Phil and Chelsea find out about the planned tower blocks which critics say will harm Manchester's historic city centre and the bakery where there are long queues for "cruffins".

Mike speaks to local comic Charlie Hale who has written a song about Muhammad Ali and news of a new report from Manchester University around sexual health in older people.

Becky chats to Sandi Toksvig about her comedy, Silver Lining, which is coming to The Lowry.

Liam finds out how we are spending less money on alcohol and more on eating out.

Jack Dearden and Trevor Hunt preview the World Club Challenge between Super League winners Wigan Warriors and NRL champions Cronulla Sharks with Leigh Centurions back Mitch Brown.

Nathan Middleton is joined by Sale prop Ross Harrison and journalist Emma Thurston to discuss the future of sacked winger Tom Arscott.

FM: Super League coverage of Huddersfield Giants v Salford Red Devils. DAB + online: Georgey Spanswick.

Callers chat to Allan about Hospital parking, flat earth and the meaning of life.

BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.