Den wakes you up with two hours of your favourite tracks – and all the morning news.

Find out how much our local councils are spending on derelict buildings. We've the latest on the Port Vale takeover saga, and find out why the police in Newcastle-under-Lyme could be relocating. Show more

Hear how a former prisoner became inspired by art, and how comic The Dandy may close due to dwindling readership. Did you read comics like The Beano and Whizzer and Chips as a child?

John's finding out whether football really is more important than your other half (!) and chatting to gruff actor Sean Bean about his new BBC1 courtroom drama Accused where he plays a transsexual. Show more

Tim Wedgwood brings you news and sport, the Race Against Drivetime quiz and great music.

Coverage of Port Vale v Burnley in the League Cup. Kick-off at 7.45pm.

The ideal end to your day. Join the conversation on 0370 143 1333 (national rate). Show more

BBC Radio Stoke joins BBC Radio 5 live.