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

Alison and Eamonn hear from the Chief Executive of Stepping Hill hospital who responds to concerns about staff clogging up residential roads with their parked cars.

Mike talks to Mark Pollock about the forthcoming Run In The Dark at the Etihad.

Becky speaks to Marc Almond about his new album, Shadows and Reflections.

Chelsea looks ahead to the Conservative Party Conference which starts in Manchester on Sunday.

Former Salford player Alan Hunte reviews the Super League Season and Leigh Centurions head coach Neil Jukes previews the Million Pound Game. Jack Dearden and Trevor Hunt host.

Georgey celebrates National Poetry Day and speaks to Susie Dent from Countdown about regional words plus a message in a bottle, safety woes and a journey into space.

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