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Reece, Kayleigh & Roma of Manchester poetry collective Young Identity give an insight into their poetry night -One Mic Stand & Roma reads Hareem pants #poetry
Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham speaks to Eamonn O'neal one week on from the terrible atrocities that killed 22 people at the Manchester Arena.
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After the atrocities that happened at the Manchester Arena on the 22/05/2017. Poet Tony Walsh reads the poem 'This is the Place'. At the vigil held at Albert Square
Nineteen people have been killed and about 50 injured in a suspected terror attack at Manchester Arena. The blast happened at about 22:35pm on Monday following a pop concert by the US singer Ariana Grande. People at the concert have been calling BBC Radio Manchester throughout the night to share their experiences. (Photo credit: Peter Byrne)
Acapella group and winners of Gareth Malone's Naked Choir, Sons of Pitches (@TheSOPitches), perform an improvised song for @beckywant and @peterkay_co_uk !
A man's been killed by thieves who were stealing his car in Chorlton-cum-Hardy in the early hours of this morning. It happened on Cranbourne Road just after 3am. Jon lives opposite and told BBC Radio Manchester reporter Liz Saul of his shock that this had happened so close to home.
President Donald Trump wants to build a wall along the 1,900 mile border of US and Mexico. But how many bricks are needed, what type of material is needed, how many bricklayers and how much will it all cost? Stockport builder Simon Bessell gives Andy Crane and BBC Radio Manchester listeners his calculations live on air...
A chance for you to be one of 100 volunteers in an exciting new project when BBC Radio Manchester will hand over the airwaves to YOU! Managing Editor of BBC Radio Manchester talks to Karen Gabay of BBC's The People about the campaign
Rui Faria speaks to the press, after Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho was sent to the stands in 1-1 draw with West Ham.
Bury chairman Stewart Day talks about the future of the club, following the departure of David Flitcroft.
BBC Radio Manchester's Jack Dearden speaks to match winner Zach Clough after win at Northampton.
Macclesfield Town boss John Askey was unhappy with the referee's decision to abandon the game with Dover.
Macclesfield Town boss John Askey was unhappy with the referee's decision to abandon the game with Dover.
Oldham's Steve Robinson shares his opinion on the recent transfer embargo placed on the club.
Bury's caretaker manager Chris Brass has his say following a late winner was scored against his side.
Rochdale manager Keith Hill reacts following his side's impressive 4-0 victory over Walsall in League One.
Bury's David Flitcroft speaks to BBC Radio Manchester following a 5-0 drubbing in the FA Cup at Wimbledon.
Keith Hill reflects on a comfortable 2-0 home win for his Rochdale side, who knocked Maidstone United out of the FA Cup.
Steve Robinson gives his take on Oldham's 0-0 home draw to League One rivals Wimbledon.
Oldham midfielder Ryan Flynn talks following his side's 2-1 win over Doncaster in the FA Cup.
Oldham manager Steve Robinson speaks to Radio Manchester following their 2-1 victory over Doncaster in the FA Cup.
Phil Parkinson speaks to Radio Manchester's Jack Dearden after his Bolton side beat Grimsby 1-0 in the FA Cup first round.
Bolton's Liam Trotter speaks following his winning goal in a 1-0 win over Grimsby in the FA Cup.
New Wigan manager Warren Joyce talks about his side's disappointing performance at home to Reading.
Bury boss David Flitcroft reflects on his side's 2-2 draw with Wimbledon in the FA Cup.
Wigan Athletic assistant manager Graham Barrow speaks to the press following the Latics late win away to Cardiff City.
Pep Guardiola reacts to his side's 4-0 win away to West Brom, which ended their poor run of form.
Manchester City manager speaks to the press following a disappointing 1-1 draw at home to Southampton.
Astronaut Tim Peake speaks exclusively to BBC Radio Manchester as he tours the UK talking about the Principia mission.
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David Flitcroft talks of his disappointment following 2-0 defeat to local rivals Rochdale.
Keith Hill talks to BBC Radio Manchester following a 2-0 victory in the derby with Bury.
Keith Hill reacts to his Rochdale side's 3-0 win over Southend, and their great run of form.
Bolton Wanderers manager Phil Parkinson reveals his dismay after his side's dismal performance at home to Oxford United.
Commentary highlights from BBC Radio Manchesters coverage of Salford Red Devils dramatic late win at the AJ Bell Stadium.
Keith Hill speaks to BBC Radio Manchester after his Rochdale side's 1-0 win over Charlton.
Marwan Koukash gives his thoughts after Salford Red Devils survived relegation from Super League.
Salford Red Devils head coach Ian Watson reacts to his side's dramatic win over Hull KR in the Million Pound Match.
Bury manager David Flitcroft remains positive despite narrow defeat to League One rivals Shrewsbury Town.
It's almost three months since the Mancunian comic actress and comedian Caroline Aherne died from cancer. Her brother Patrick has been speaking to BBC Radio Manchester to fulfil a promise he made to Caroline...
Gary Caldwell reacts to his Wigan side's late win over Championship rivals, Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Oldham Athletic's Steve Robinson talks after his side managed a 1-1 draw away to Charlton Athletic.
Bolton Wanderers boss Phil Parkinson reacts to his side's 1-0 defeat at the hands of local rivals Rochdale.
Keith Hill talks to BBC Radio Manchester following his Rochdale side's historic win over local rivals Bolton.
Manchester City Women's manager Nick Cushing speaks to Radio Manchester following his side secured the Women's Super League title with a 2-0 win over rivals Chelsea Ladies.
Salford Red Devils head Coach Ian Watson reacts to his side's 14-42 victory away at Batley Bulldogs.
Shadow Home Secretary Andy Burnham tells BBC Radio Manchester it's time for his party to "turn the page and start concentrating on the issues that matter". And whilst speaking with Andy Crane regarding #BBCStrictly, he admits he's routing for Ed Balls but isn't expecting him to go far: "...to say he was a bruiser on a football field would be an understatement!"
Keith Hill talks to Radio Manchester's Liam Bradford after his side's disappointing 1-0 defeat away to Oxford United.
Bolton manager Phil Parkinson reacts following his side's 1-1 home draw with Southend United.
Tony Smith reacts to Warrington Wolves 12-10 defeat to Hull in the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley.
David Flitcroft talks to Radio Manchester after his Bury side comeback to draw 3-3 at Walsall.
Keith Hill reacts to his Rochdale side's late equaliser to draw 1-1 with AFC Wimbledon.
Bolton manager Phil Parkinson speaks to Radio Manchester's Jack Dearden following their 1-1 draw with Charlton Athletic in League One.
Many modern slavery victims brought to the UK come from Eastern Europe. BBC Radio Manchester's Mat Trewern has been to Romania to visit a hostel which supports young girls who've been forced into prostitution across Europe:
Rochdale manager talks to Radio Manchester after his side suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Q.P.R in the EFL Cup second round.
Oldham boss Stephen Robinson talks to Jack Dearden following his side's 2-0 defeat at Deepdale in the EFL Cup second round.
Wigan boss Gary Caldwell watched his side come from behind three times, only to lose at the death. Here are his thoughts on the game.
Bury's David Flitcroft shares his opinion after his team lost out to local rivals Oldham Athletic.
Keith Hill reacts after his Rochdale side suffered a defeat to MK Dons who scored late in to stoppage time.
Steve Robinson speaks to BBC Radio Manchester following his Oldham side's 1-0 win over Bury at Gigg Lane.
Bolton manager Phil Parkinson gives his assessment following a late win at home to Fleetwood Town
Team GB's hockey team are celebrating their first Olympic gold. They beat defending champions the Netherlands in a dramatic penalty shootout. The captain, Manchester's Kate Richardson-Walsh is now stepping down. Another member of the team - Oldham's Nicola White told the BBC's Mark Shardlow everything came together perfectly:
Ian Cheeseman speaks to Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola following their 4-1 victory away to Stoke.
Manchester is to hold a homecoming parade for Team GB's Olympic and Paralympic stars. The Herculean efforts and record medal haul will be celebrated in style with a parade through the city's streets in October. The Prime Minister Theresa May has also announced an event in London. Andy Burnham - Leigh MP and Labour candidate for Greater Manchester's Mayor - told us it's wonderful news:
Salford Red Devils head coach Ian Watson reacts following his side's disappointing 29-12 defeat to Hull KR
Wigan Athletic boss Gary Caldwell talks following the draw with Birmingham City, which wasn't without controversy.
Oldham Athletic manager Steve Robinson gives his reaction following the 0-0 draw with Northampton Town.
Man City right back Pablo Zabaleta reacts to the 5-0 win over Steaua Bucharest, and discusses Joe Hart's future at the club.
Rochdale's assistant manager Chris Beech talks to BBC Radio Manchester after 1-0 away defeat to Port Vale.
Jack Dearden gets reaction from Bury manager David Flitcroft following their 0-0 draw away to Coventry City.
Rochdale manager Keith Hill reacts to his side's emphatic 3-1 EFL Cup victory over Chesterfield.
Wigan manager Gary Caldwell reacts to Buxton's red card, and his sides 2-1 defeat at the hands of Oldham Athletic.
Ian Cheeseman talks to Oldham boss Stephen Robinson following his side's 2-1 win over Wigan in the EFL Cup
Bury manager David Flitcroft reacts after his side beat Charlton Athletic 2-0 on the opening day of the season.
Wigan's Gary Caldwell speaks following 2-1 defeat to Bristol City on the opening day of the season.
Phil Parkinson speaks to BBC Radio Manchester following his sides 1-0 opening day victory over Sheffield United.
Oldham manager Steve Robinson talks to BBC Radio Manchester following his sides disappointing 3-0 opening day defeat to Millwall.
@HardTimeBus is an award winning Black British romantic drama that opens at British cinemas in August. One of the lead actors @neilreadman chats to Karen Gabay of The People
The writer @kevin_powell gives his overview on the Republican National Convention & his thoughts on the eve of the Democratic National Convention 2016
@beckywant's two Manc lads, John (@MCRTaxiTours) from Prestwich and Lou (@Minersartnmusic) from Failsworth are suited and booted! Has Alfie succeeded in getting them to scrub up well? Find out here!
@beckywant's mission to smarten up two Manc lads, John (@MCRTaxiTours) from Prestwich and Lou (@Minersartnmusic) from Failsworth is, going well. But can Manchester style guru Alfie get the boys to feel comfortable in dickie bows?
.@beckywant is attempting to smarten up two Manc Lads - John from Prestwich (@MCRTaxiTours) and Lou from Failsworth (@Minersartnmusic). She's enlisted the help of Alfie, a gentleman's outfitter from a men's clothing shop in Manchester. Can Alfie get the boys to embrace black tie?
@beckywant is on a mission to give John (@MCRTaxiTours) and Lou (@Minersartnmusic) a makeover. She's enlisted the help of gentleman's outfitter Alfie. Despite some struggles with the fittings he's managed to get John to scrub up rather well!
More from @beckywant's mission to give John (@MCRTaxiTours) from Prestwich and Lou (@Minersartnmusic) from Failsworth a makeover. Alfie, a gentleman's outfitter from Slaters clothes shop in Manchester, attempts to measure Lou's neck...
Two Manc lads get a makeover, thanks to @beckywant and Alfie, a gentleman's outfitter from a clothing shop in Manchester. Can Alfie persuade John from Prestwich (@MCRTaxiTours) and Lou from Failsworth (@Minersartnmusic), to go smart casual?
Two of @beckywant's Lunch Timers, John from Prestwich and Lou from Failsworth, get a makeover thanks to gentleman's outfitter Alfie, who's from Slaters clothing shop in Manchester. Let's see what Alfie thinks on first impressions!
Neil Jukes reflects on a fantastic season following Centurions 58-0 win over Dewsbury Rams, which sealed the Championship title.
Salford Red Devils owner Marwan Koukash talks to Jack Dearden about his involvement in the future of the club.
Poet & Chancellor for The University of Manchester chats to @kazgabay about prepping for his special commission for the 100th anniversary of the Battle of The Somme #somme100 #thepeople
Kim Sledge Allen of @SisterSledge speaks about her despair about the shootings in America and calls for unity and for musicians to unite
Poet & Chancellor of The University of Manchester @LemnSissay recites The Listening Post with @KazGabay of BBC Radio Manchester.The poem was commissioned for the 100th anniversary event of The Battle of The Somme which took place in Heaton Park in Manchester.
Bury boxer Scott Quigg speaks of his regret of missing out on meeting Muhammad Ali at the opening of Hatton's gym in 2009.
Vocal coach @cecesammy chats to @KazGabay about getting the call to be a judge on #Eurovision
Annie Lennox speaks to Karen Gabay of @bbcradiomanc about the US President Barack Obama's Town Hall address to young people. #annielennox #thepeople
Three school friends Ola, Jeremiah & Tiffany speak to Karen Gabay about being part of Obama's speech and debate with Young Leaders in London #ObamainUK
Prince was a fan of Nashville singer & pianist @KandaceSprings. She remembers the day @Prince called .
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Manchester songwriter Janee has written for Little Mix, Tinie Tempah & Jess Glynne. Ahead of the Brits she chats to Karen Gabay about writing for Rihanna who is set to perform at the Brits 2016
Dr Dawn Edge is researching new approaches to dealing with mental health within marginalised communities and African & Caribbean health Dawn speaks to Karen Gabay of The People as part of #inTheMind season
Tessa Thompson chats to Karen Gabay about her role in Creed, working with Sly Stallone, Michael B Jordan & Ryan Coogler #Creed
Actor Danny met David at Abbey Road for the recording of music for the film #Labyrinth. He chats to Karen Gabay about why #Bowie is so loved.
Torrential rain and floods are causing major problems across large parts of Greater Manchester. A total of 26 flood warnings have been issued, in the Greater Manchester area alone. One of those areas includes parts of central Salford, close to the River Irwell. It means homes in the Lower Kersal, Charlestown and Lower Broughton areas could soon be underwater - and immediate action is required. John O'Hare is the Assistant Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police. #GMP #flooding #Salford #bbcradiomanc
The Bishop of Salford, the Right Reverend John Arnold, gives his Christmas message for 2015.
@mooneyinfo gives her take on the news this week for @andycrane64 on Saturday breakfast.
Every week, Manchester singer songwriter Claire Mooney gives BBC Radio Manchester her version of the week's news in song.
BBCRace50 Rabnawaz Akbar from Manchester was born in the same year the Race Relations Act became law. His parents had recently arrived from Pakistan. Here's Rabnawaz and his daughter Asma talking to each other about their different experiences of racial abuse
86 year old Barrington Young came to Manchester from Jamaica in 1954. He worked first in the mills before going on to become Manchester's first black railway inspector. Not long after arriving in the UK he also met and married his Austrian wife Hertha. So as a mixed race couple in the 1950's - did they face discrimination or prejudice?:
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Ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Race Relations Act, hear the story of 86 year old Barrington Young who came to Manchester from Jamaica in 1954. #BBCRace50
50 years ago this week the Race Relations Act came into force. Lily Kwok left behind her family in China to come over to the UK after the Second World War. She was initially working as a maid but went on to open one of Manchester's first Chinese restaurants. Her granddaughter Helen Tse who now co-runs the Sweet Mandarin restaurant says Lily was an amazing woman.
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Hear the news in song for this week from @mooneyinfo on Saturday breakfast for @andycrane64 on @bbcradiomanc.
What is the connection between all these songs? Jason Hardy wants your answers! Just tell us what links all these tracks together...
RoryBremner and friends(!) joins @bbcradiomanc for our special auction for BBC Children in Need
Manchester artist and illustrator @stan_chow has become feted on both sides of the Atlantic. He started off doodling on the paper in his Dad's chippy. Now his work is on the cover of the New York Times. Hear his story with @beckywant
Gary and Tim talk about their new musical 'The Girls' which opens at the Lowry Theatre in January 2016, #thegirlsmusical #lowrytheatre #garybarlow
Louis van Gaal is a happy man after his side bounced back with a 3-0 win away to Everton
" I was absolutely confident that when he has the chance to play he will do well"Manuel Pellegrini on his sides 5-1 win against Bournemouth.
Hear from Bury manager Dave Flitcroft speak about his sides 0-0 result against Rochdale.
The former Manchester City manager Howard Kendall has died aged 69. He managed the Blues from December 1989 until November 1990, either side of successful spells in charge of Everton. He died in hospital in Southport this morning. Commentator John Gwynne paid tribute to him on Radio Manchester this afternoon.
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The former Manchester City manager Howard Kendall has died aged 69. He managed the Blues from December 1989 until November 1990, either side of successful spells in charge of Everton. He died in hospital in Southport this morning. Former commercial director at Manchester city, Geoff Durbin paid tribute to him on Radio Manchester this afternoon.
The poet Lemn Sissay becomes Chancellor today & also receives an honourary doctorate. He speaks to Karen Gabay ahead of the event #poetry #mcr
Hear from a Bolton woman who returned to her flat from holiday to find it riddled with maggots and bluebottles. Sam Taylor from Halliwell's now desperate to move after she and her partner discovered their upstairs neighbour had died weeks earlier. Listen to the full story here: bbc.in/radiomanc
Here's this week's news in song from @mooneyinfo with @Andycrane64. See @Tailormadesong for more.
DIYSOS need 20 carpenters and 20 decorators if they're to finish their biggest challenge yet. #NewtonHeath #Manchester
Here's this week's news in song from @mooneyinfo with @andycrane64. See @tailormadesong for more
Here's this week's news in song from @mooneyinfo with @andycrane64. See @tailormadesong for more.
Tune in today from 6pm to found out what our very own Derren Brown will do next. 95.1fm , DAB Digital Radio or click this link http://bbc.in/radiomanc
Here's this week's news in song from @mooneyinfo with @andycrane64. See @tailormadesong for more.
Local residents who live on Eva Street near the curry mile in Rusholme in South Manchester say their lives are being blighted by inconsiderate curry houses dumping rubbish and rotting food.
One of the country's most senior bishops has said that Britain has a moral imperative to accept refugees from conflicts in which it has participated.
After a week in which the death toll of migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean into Europe grew to 1,700 so far this year, the bishop of Manchester, David Walker, said there was a duty to treat the survivors with compassion.
Jesper Blomqvist joined Eammon O'Neal on tonight's Red Wednesday to talk about the striker situation at Old Trafford #bbcrmsport
This September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Lowri Haf Turner, from Salford based charity Kidscan, who carry out pioneering research into childhood cancer treatments talk to Sam about Childhood Cancer Awareness month.
And Pippa, who's son Sam is almost 10 years old and was diagnosed with cancer at the age of just 4, shared her experiences with the disease.
Here's this week's news in song from @mooneyinfo with @andycrane64. See @tailormadesong for more.
Here's this weeks news in song from @mooneyinfo with @andycrane64. See @tailormadesong for more
Last month, BBC Radio Manchester's Rugby League Extra received a call from an exiled St Helens fan living in Rochdale. Madge was worried she's never get to watch her beloved Rugby League side ever play at their new stadium at Langtree park.
Rugby League Extra decided that couldn't happen and did something about it...Liam Bradford reports on how Madge's Big Night Out went.....
Manchester City and England's Toni Duggan gets behind the pads at Moss Side Fire Station Boxing Club, along with United's Jesse Lingard and James Wilson
The world's first "plug and play" theatre will be pitching up outside the Lowry next month as part of a nationwide tour. It's a self-contained amphitheatre complete with built in lighting and surround sound. As well as bringing some of the country's best new playwrights to Salford, it'll also play host to Jason Manford's Comedy club. #comedy #jasonmanford #bbc
Tonight on Blue Tuesday we're asking you about the atmosphere created by the new extended South Stand #mcfc Here are Pellegrini & Kompany's thoughts
Tonight from 6pm join @iancheeseman with David White for @bbcbluetuesday when they'll be discussing this!
Haigh Hall could get planning permission to be refurbished into a 4 star hotel. So BBC Radio Manchester's Jonathan Ali's been asking how you would sell Wigan as a tourist destination.
A man who survived the Manchester Air Disaster 30 years ago says he doesn't agree with some of his fellow survivors who want an apology. Russell Hutchinson from Harrogate who was on the plane survived with his son Richard, who was 12 at the time. Sadly, his wife Marjorie Hutchinson died. He's been speaking to BBC Radio Manchester's Alison Butterworth.
Manchester City laid down a significant early marker in the Premier League title race with a commanding dismissal of champions Chelsea at Etihad Stadium.
England have won a bronze medal at the Netball World Cup in Sydney. They beat Jamaica by 66 goals to 44 this morning. England's Coach Tracey Neville, whose father Neville passed away during the tournament, talks about that and how proud she is of her side....
Here's this weeks news in song with @mooneyinfo and @andycrane64. See @tailormadesong for more.
mcfc midfielder Yaya Toure talks about his and the team's form ahead of sunday's Premier League game against Chelsea
Tom Harrison from Hale served in Burma during World War 2. He told BBC Radio Manchester's Phil Trow that the troops were unaware that the atom bomb had been dropped.
Oldham lost 3-1 again Middlesbrough in the League Cup. Hear Danny Philliskirk @officialOAFC goal scorer giving his verdict of the game.
Sir Ian McCartney was the Labour Party Member of Parliament for the Makerfield constituency between 1987 to 2010 and served in the Cabinet, from 2003 to 2007, when Gordon Brown became Prime Minister. He only retired from national politics 5 years ago but he says things are so different now he's not sure someone with his working class background would make it today. Here he is in conversation with BBC Radio Manchester's Andy Crane. Listen out for what he has to say about the late Labour Leader, John Smith, and what might have been had he not died when he did................ #labour
A man from South Manchester has discovered a long-lost recording of his late brother-in-law, which was filmed during the Second World War. Vincent Jeffers sent the "Calling Blighty" message back home to relatives, when he was serving in the Far East. The North West Film Archive at Manchester Metropolitan University are now making these films avaiable to view online. Marion Hewitt is the Director of the Archive. She's here with Tommy Walsh from Withington, brother-in-law of the late Vincent Jeffers.......................
August 1940 saw Manchester and Salford and their surroundings targeted by the German Luftwaffe for the first time. To mark the 75th anniversary, a new book's come out which is based on first hand accounts. Graham Phythian from Chorlton is the author....
Listen to Rev. Pam Butler ahead of the first service at Bosley Methodist Church since the #BosleyIncident
Here's this weeks news in song with @mooneyinfo and @andycrane64. See @tailormadesong for more.
Neville Neville, the father of former England and Manchester United footballers Gary and Phil, has died in Australia. We hear the reaction from Bury Football Club's Chairman Stewart Day and former Bury player Ronnie Mauge.
Hear from @LaticsOfficial manager Gary Caldwell speaking to @bbcradiomanc about his influences & pressures at the start of the new season #wafc #bbcrmsport
Hear from @MCFC manager Manuel Pellegrini speaking to @bbcradiomanc about his contract extension & the start of the new season #mcfc #bbcrmsport
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says David de Gea won't play against Tottenham amid continuing speculation of a move to Real Madrid.
A group of young carers from Manchester have created a series of stories and poems about their experiences looking after their older relatives. It's come out of a creative writing project led by Mancunian author Dr Zoe Lambert, who teaches at Lancaster University and is being supported by young carers groups such as Manchester-based 'Family Action'. Amy Stephens, is just 14 years old, and cares for her Mum. Here's her poem - Loneliness.
Hundreds of farmers from across the North West took part in a protest last night outside a supermarket depot in Middlewich. Retailers say prices are going down because of a drop in the global demand for milk and an oversupply. A Macclesfield dairy farmer's told @bbcradiomanc he 'won't survive till Christmas.
All this week we're going to be doing our best to help cut the cost of the weekly food shop. Food activist, Gill Watson, has drawn up a menu for cheap meals which you can join in with throughout the week. Each will work out at between 18p and 75p per head. Here's the first: Chickpea Burgers
Lacey continues her chat with Karen Gabay on #ThePeople on @bbcradiomanc about her documentary Little White Lie in which she comes to find out about her real heritage.
Lacey was raised as a white Jewish giirl. As an adult she finds out the truth about her dual heritage. She chats to Karen Gabay of The People. Part 1 of the interview about Little White Lie.
Here's this week's News in song with @mooneyinfo and @Andycrane64. See @tailormadesong for more.
Here's a link to a video one person uploaded to youtube of the noise they've been enduring at night. https://youtu.be/ycyZCqGLlVg Their MP, Labour's Barbara Keeley says its unacceptable. Highways England say they worked hard to let people know about the impending disruption They've now moved further down the motorway away from those particular residents but promise to work with anyone affected. Here's what local people told us:
Former Lancashire batsman Stephen Moore faces six quick-fire deliveries about his life and career in cricket, will his answers bowl you over?
Nick Reed is celebrating four years of being free from drug and alcohol addiction by taking on huge physical challenge - climbing the 3 peaks - Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdonia - in just three days
The father from Macclesfield says the climb for Charity is a way of giving back to the community he took so much from during more than 20 years as an addict.
It was the first time they had beaten the world's number one side in 32 years and 21 attempts, It was the best result for any England football team since 1966 and it was all watched by 1.6 million people live on television. The England Womens team finished in 3rd place at this years World Cup, and Goalkeeper Karen Bardsley and forward Toni Duggan were both important parts of the team. They came to chat to Mike about their incredible successes and answer questions from listeners.
Forget cats playing piano or Charlie Bit My Finger, the latest video to go viral comes from the North West. Here is Stephen from Dukinfield and Gem O'riley on guitar performing their version of Twist And Shout - first made famous of course when Steve performed this on a train on his way to a stag do (with Mike and a few special guests on backing vocals)
The Vicar of Bosley, Reverend John Harries and his parishioners have created a special #prayer for those affected by the #BosleyIncident mill explosion. Three bodies have been found, emergency services are searching for a fourth.
Performance poet JB Barrington from Salford gives us a little taste of what you can expect from his show at the Greater Manchester Fringe Festival.
Madge from Rochdale called BBC Radio Manchester to talk about her love of rugby league. Little did she know Jack Dearden and Trevor Hunt would make her dream come true to see her team play.
The number of sausages we're buying has gone down by a quarter in the last 7 years while sales of meats like chicken and beef have gone up. We've sent our reporter Jonathan Ali to a unique butchers, Noel Chadwick Ltd in Standish near Wigan, to find out if we've lost our appetite for the British banger.
Becky Want speaks to former Girls Allowed singer Sarah Harding, they discuss her appearance on Corrie, her new EP Threads and Betrayal.
Prayer services have taken place at the parish church in Bosley, Cheshire following the fire and explosions at the Wood Flour Mill on Friday. Dorothy Bailey, 62, William Barks, 51, Jason Shingler, 38, and Derek Moore, 62, have not been seen since the blast at Wood Flour Mills, in Bosley, near Macclesfield, on Friday. Reverend John Harries from St Mary's Church in Bosley has been speaking to @bbcradiomanc after the fire and explosion at the Wood Flour Mill on Friday.
Here's this week's news in song with @Mooneyinfo and @andycrane64. See @tailormadesong for more.
France midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin talks about his move to Manchester United from Southampton, Bastian Schweinsteiger, competition for places and why the club deserves to win trophies.
Mike Sweeney speaks to a man, calling himself Fred, who was abused by his wife. Some listeners may find the content distressing.
A local councillor is denying that there is a big problem with drug dealing in Manchester's Piccadilly Gardens. Greater Manchester Police have told us that 66 people have been charged for drug dealing there since Autumn 2013- 17 dealers have been banned from the area. But we've been told that cannabis is still being dealt in the area....something Manchester City Spokesman Councillor Pat Karney denies
BBC Radio Manchester's reporter Michelle Adamson speaks to Mike Duddy from the Mersey Basin Rivers Trust about the dangers of Hogweed.
.@BishManchester has written an article in a national newspaper saying removing tax credits from the poorest families will hit children hardest. The Right Reverend David Walker argues in the Observer that more children will be affected by the budget change than adults. He's told @bbcradiomanc @BrekkyAliButts the scale of poverty he sees in his Diocese.
The #Bishop of #Manchester criticises #Labour acting leader Harriet #Harman over stance on #benefits.
First ever World #Jelly Wanging Championships in #Salford. "Marks in Jelly Wanging are not just judged on distance like coarser sports involving cow pats or wellingtons," commented organiser Liz McNabb, who came up with the idea. "Wangers are judged on ingenuity and creativity as well."
Here's this week's news in song with @Mooneyinfo and @andycrane64. See @tailormadesong for more.
The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police has announced after more than 30 years in policing he's leaving to join a charity. Sir Peter Fahy will be taking the top job at Retrak - a charity which helps homeless children in Africa. BBC Radio Manchester's Alison Butterworth started by asking him, after 34 years policing, 7 years at the helm, how would he describe the last three decades of his career?
Eddie Izzard is a comedian and political activist who's also completed 43 marathons in 51 days for Sport Relief. And now he's backing a campaigning to get more of us volunteering at our local sports club to help keep grass roots sport alive. In a massive push to inspire 10,000 people Eddie joined Mike Sweeney to to talk more about the launch of #BigHelpOut
On the morning of 7th of July 2005, 52 people died after three bombs exploded on the London Underground and a fourth went off on a London bus. Among the dead was 22 year old David Foulkes from Oldham, who had traveled down to London to meet a colleague. David Foulke's father, Graham, has been telling BBC Radio Manchester's Jacqueline Paine about the way the news unfolded on the day:
Salford Red Devils owner Marwan Koukash responds to rumours about the future of coach Iestyn Harris
On the day of Princess Charlotte's christening, Mike Shaft asked BBC Radio Manchester listeners should children be christened at birth or should they decide for themselves later in life?
Here's the week's news in song by @mooneyinfo with @trowie. See @tailormadesong for more.
Justin Moorhouse and Ted Robbins reunited on the radio - the first time since Ted collapsed on stage the opening night of Phoenix Nights. @justinmoorhouse, #phoenixnights
Meet Trish from Levenshulme. She was a teacher during her working life, but having retired years ago she now volunteers for the charity Intergen at a Greenend Primary School in Manchester. She runs a computer coding club during lunchtimes. But it was a skill she had to first learn herself before showing the youngsters... Trish spoke to BBC Radio Manchester reporter Clare Freeman.
A charity is calling for more of us to tap into the knowledge and passion of older people within the community. Intergen - a national organisation formed here in Greater Manchester - matches retired people with local schools to demonstrate the input older people can offer. BBC Radio Manchester has been to meet some of the volunteers and staff part of the project in Burnage.
Chris, an 81 year old widower from South Manchester posted an advert on the social network Streetlife offering his 'wisdom and skills' to a young local family as a grandad figure. With no family of his own, he hopes to offer support with reading, homework or even sharing adventures and stories of his life's travels. But, he admits he's lonely. He explained to BBC Radio Manchester reporter Clare Freeman why.
England's women made history by reaching the semi finals of the world cup. The Lionesses beat the host Nation Canada 2-1 in Vancouver: 1.6 million people tuned in to see the match. The winning goal came from Manchester City's Lucy Bronze. Hear her mum, Diane, who was at Newcastle Airport ready to fly off to Canada!!!.... warning there are tears! #bbcrmsport #worldcup #wwc2015 #wc
Here's the week's news in song by @mooneyinfo with @trowie. See @tailormadesong for more.
David Schofield from Heald Green is currently in Tunisia - he was sunbathing by the pool and was told to get inside quickly. He heard an explosion on route.
Marion's daughter Julie is 47 and from Blackrod - she is currently in Tunisia where she's been with her husband for the past week.
Glenn Leathley from Poynton is on the line - his daughter Olivia is 24 and is on holidayin Tunisia with her boyfriend. She was in the hotel and saw the attack on the beach.
Jackie is a grandmother at 51 but twice in her life - and for several years - she turned to prostitution to fund alcohol and drug addictions. She's now clean and has been in recovery for several years. She told BBC Radio Manchester reporter Clare Freeman how she fell into the industry in the first place...
A service for sex workers in Manchester says despite seeing a 20% increase in numbers of women using the service, funding cuts could force them to reduce their outreach. Yet the charity Manchester Action on Street Health - or simply MASH – the city has the highest number of sex workers outside the capital. Throughout the week they run drop in clinics on the streets and in their headquarters near Piccadilly Station. BBC Radio Manchester reporter Clare Freeman went to visit and meet some of the workers of old and new from the streets of the city....
Interview with #KimPhuc who was #napalmed during #VietnamWar and photographer #NickUt who took the iconic war photo. They're in #Manchester for the first time.
KimPhuc was horrifically burnt by #napalm bombs during #VietnamWar - She's been in #Manchester with the photographer who took the picture #NickUt together for the first time. Hear their interviews all this week @bbcradiomanc
Here's the week's news in song by @mooneyinfo with @andycrane64. See @tailormadesong for more.
Love cricket? BBC Radio Manchester's Cricket Hour gets to know more about people in the sport - this week it's LCB Thunder captain Jasmine Titmuss
A Greater Manchester MP says he hopes the Stepping Hill poisoning case will never happen again - thanks to tighter procedures on hiring foreign nurses to work in the NHS. There are concerns over whether the convicted Pilipino nurse Victorino Chua was properly qualified to work in the UK. Since 2011, the Nursing and Midwifery Council have introduced a test of competence - and face-to-face identity checks. William Wragg, the Conservative MP for Hazel Grove, says he hopes something similar can never happen again.
Muslims all over the world are fasting from sunrise to sunset for the month of Ramadan which begins today. Bolton boxer @AmirKingKhan talks to @bbcradiomanc about fasting for the month of Ramadan. #bolton #boxing
The cold war series @bbcradiomanc continues as @trowie meets Tucker Wennell, the pilot of a Vulcan bomber, who was on standby during the Cuban Missile crisis!
It's been announced that #ChrisEvans is to be the new presenter of #TopGear. #AndyCrane spoke to former #TopGear presenter #QuentinWillson.
Bury will face Wigan Athletic for the first time in 14 years next season. Not only are the two sides both in League One, but they will also meet in the first round of the Capital One Cup - Here's what Bury chairman Stewart Day had to say: #buryfc
All this week @bbcradiomanc has been looking at Greater Manchester's links to the cold war. But what was it like behind the Iron Curtain during that time? Reporter Jen Dale's been looking into her own family history to find out. Ewa and Robert Dale live in Heaton Mersey but they first met in Torun, Poland in 1968.They got married and planned to live together in the West - but things weren't as simple as all that.
Talking on @bbcradiomanc Salfords @JamieMoore777 gives an incredible and moving account of being shot twice whilst at a training camp in Marbella.
All week @bbcradiomanc looks at Greater Manchester's links to the cold war. The radio telescope at Jodrell Bank in Macclesfield was the only radar system capable of detecting intercontinental missiles. Sir Bernard Lovell was the leader of the team that built the telescope - Dr Bryan Lovell is his son and has been speaking to Alison Butterworth.
He's a member of the Python team, creator of Basil Fawlty and a comic actor - and NOW John Cleese has penned an autobiography, and he talked to Sam Walker about whether he enjoyed writing this, for once, all by himself...
Listen to the story of Tony Johnson from Hyde who was on Christmas Island in the Pacific in the 1950s and witnessed nuclear testing.
Director #Joshua Oppenheimer discusses his film Look of Silence where he films the perpetrators of the Indonesian genocide. The film opened at cinemas this weekend
Greater Manchester #Fire and Rescue dealing with a major blaze at block of flats in #Wigan. 100 people evacuated from their homes. Fire in roof space of building. Area Manager Warren Pickstone is in charge of the operation:
Bolton #boxer Amir Khan tells BBC Radio Manchester about #Ramadan.
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan starts this Thursday, when Muslims all over the world will fast from sunrise to sunset for 30 consecutive days.
Here's the week's news in song by @mooneyinfo with @andycrane64. See @tailormadesong for more.
How would you feel about being #naked in public?? In #Manchester City Centre? Well a group of #cyclists did last night as part of the World Naked Bike Ride which took place in the city centre last night. They set off from All Saint's Park and the aim is to demonstrate how vulnerable cyclists are.
Rah. Meet Danny. He's five and three quarters and claims to know EVERYTHING about dinosaurs. Even his teachers in Timperley ask his advice when they learn about them at school. This morning Danny will be 'educating' Alison and Phil live on air. Have a listen...
The week's news in song from @mooneyinfo, @tailormadesong with @andycrane64 for @bbcradiomanc
Will women's sport ever be on a level playing field with men's?
WSW2015
To discuss the question Mike is joined by Yvonne Harrison CEO of Greater Sport, Sophie Heptonstall from the British Sub Aqua Club and Natalie Jones, 2 time gold medal winning Paralympic athlete.
Growing up in Middleton, The bands frontman shares his feelings on performing to 25000 people in his home town #heatonpark #courteeners #liamfray
On #RugbyLeague Extra this week, the first female level 3 coach Amanda Wilkinson from @WiganWarriorsRL and England's full back Jodie Cunningham talk about women in Rugby league and #WSW2015
The @WiganWarriorsRL coach Amanda Wilkinson tells @bbcradiomanc that she feels she hasn't been given the same opportunities as her male counterparts. She tells Jack and Trevor she wants to be the first female Super League assistant coach #WSW2015
Salford Red Devils coach Iestyn Harris gives his verdict on their 38-16 defeat by Widnes Vikings at rugby league's Magic Weekend, including Darrell Griffin's red card and the decision to play all three Griffin brothers.
Here's the week's news in song by @mooneyinfo with @eamonnoneal. See @tailormadesong for more.
Peggy Seeger is a folk singer, and a member of one of the great musical families. She's going back on tour across the UK next month,at an age when many people might want to be taking things easy. Here she is talking to BBC Radio Manchester's Mike Sweeney.
The new Wigan chairman talks to BBC Radio Manchester about his grandfather's new statue and the future of the Latics.
What do you think has been Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal's best quote this season? Have your say on Red Wednesday 6pm on 95.1FM, DAB and online at bbc.co.uk/radiomanchester
Writer Chris Williams talks to Karen Gabay of The People about the legacies of BB King & bass guitarist Louis Johnson of the Brothers Johnson
Meet 86 year old Eunice Wardle from Northenden who hit the headlines last week after writing to a local newspaper describing how lonely she was after her husband's death, she's now been inundated with letters and offers of lunch. But how far would you go to help your neighbours? the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester is calling for more of us to be "nosy neighbours" - and do more to care for older people in the community. Would you help your neighbours if they were lonely? And would they help you?
Hear BBC Radio Manchester's @iancheeseman with @mcfc Frank Lampard after the final PL game of the season #bbcrmsport
After their 0-0 draw with Hull #manutd manager Louis van Gaal spoke to #bbcrmsport Bill Rice
Here's the week's news in song by @mooneyinfo with @andycrane64. See @tailormadesong for more
Go behind the scenes with @messagetrust in their recording studios. Find out how they help young people get creative using music - @JenniferEDale reports for @bbcradiomanc.
Here's the week's news in song by @Mooneyinfo with @andycrane64. See @tailormadesong for more.
Alison Butterworth stands up for Manchester on BBC Radio 2 and occasionally lets Jeremy Vine get a word in edgeways. Alison who presents BBC Radio Manchester's Breakfast Programme was a guest on the programme along with other local radio presenters from the North of England, discussing whether George Osborne's Northern Powerhouse is a good thing. She followed Simon Hobart, BBC Radio Merseyside's Drivetime presenter.
Homeless protesters who've been camping out in Manchester's St Peter's Square go to the High Court later, to fight an eviction notice. The campaigners were originally in the nearby Albert Square - but were evicted from there two weeks ago. Hear from one of the protestors Joanne who has no-where to live - and normally sleeps on the street. She says the protest has been worth it. Manchester City Council say: "The conduct of some members of this camp has been entirely inappropriate - in a public area used by families. Members of the camp have daubed offensive graffiti on the Town Hall Extension. There's also been public urination, street drinking, litter and loud music being played". Jonathan Ali reports for BBC Radio Manchester.
Karen Gabay speaks with Emy author of Pitch Black about racism in football #pitchblackbook #George Berry #football #1st division #ThePeople
Emy talks to Karen Gabay of The People on what motivated him to write Pitch Black #Jason Roberts30 #Paul Canoville #MCFC #John Barnes
12 years ago, Josie's husband Ian was a compulsive gambler. He came close to losing their house on a couple of occasions, and at one point, he nearly took his own life. Ian got help from Gamblers Anonymous and with Josie's support, has rebuilt his life. He's been 7 years free of gambling and life couldn't be more different for them. This is a letter that Josie wrote to Gamblers Anonymous to say thanks for their help. The letter is read by an actress.
12 years ago, Ian from Timperley was struggling with an addiction that had such a hold on him, he came very close to losing his wife, his family - even his life. It's not an addiction that's talked about very much. Ian was a compulsive gambler. He stopped 7 years ago. Ian's decided to tell you his story - because he wants to help you, if you also have a problem.
Five Manchester City players have been named in England's 23 player squad for the Women's World Cup in Canada next month. They are Karen Bardsley, skipper Steph Horton, Lucy Bronze, Jill Scott and Toni Duggan Steph Horton not only captains her club - but will be leading out her country too. She says leading her country at a World Cup will be one of the greatest moments of her career.
As part of the @bbcradiomanc series on Greater Manchester chaplains, meet the Flying Vicar Richard Cook - the Chaplain for North West railways
Alison Butterworth talks to Julie Hilling - the Labour candidate for Bolton West - after losing her seat to the Conservative MP Chris Green.
Wythenshawe candidates @johnnydisco1980 challenges @Fiona20Green to a game of chess - she’s accepted! #GE2015MANC
The story of Black British footballers.Emy talks to Karen Gabay about the reasons for documenting history of footballers #JasonRoberts #MCFC #BennettBros
Welcome to a new weekly feature on Red Wednesday. We join taxi tour guide John Considine on a journey through @manutd history. Episode 1 introduces us to where it all started. #bbcrmsport
On the final day of the election campaign, Mike Sweeney wanted to know if this was the most BORING election campaign in history... and Paul in Dukinfield had the answer in the form of a poem!
The Oldham Chairman and owner Simon Corney confirmed new manager Darren Kelly has signed a two-year contract with the club and explains why of all the applicants they interviewed he went for the relatively unknown 35-year-old Northern Irishman #oafc #oldhamathletic
Bury have gained automatic promotion following their 1-0 win over Tranmere. After the game #Shakers boss David Flitcroft spoke to BBC Radio Manchester's Phil Kinsella
After #latics 3-0 defeat to Brentford, #Wigan boss Gary Caldwell spoke to BBC Radio Manchester
After #Bolton's 1-0 defeat to Birmingham, #Wanderers boss Neil Lennon spoke to BBC Radio Manchester's Jack Dearden
This week's news in song from @mooneyinfo with @andycrane64. See @tailormadesong for more.
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal talks about Angel di Maria and why he thinks the player will still be at Old Trafford next season #mufc #bbcrmsport
A replica of the Turin Shroud is on display at St Andrew's Church in Ramsbottom. @jalilancs takes a look for @bbcradiomanc.
Inspired by a surprise visit by lovely @TedRobbins55 looking fighting fit, @beckywant would love to hear what you have to be grateful for?
.@beckywant had a treat this morning when classical and crossover violinist @david_garrett played for her!
White Eskimo performed STOP live on #BBCIntroducing in Manchester with Natalie-Eve and Michelle.
Charley Pride talks to Karen Gabay about his fans ahead of his UK tour this week @Kazgabay # kissanangel
Stalybridge celebrates Spring with Tulip Sunday as @kevfitz21 reports for @bbcradiomanc
Wigan Athletic are now reliant on other results if they're going to stay in the Championship after they lost 1-0 to Wolves.
100 years ago today, the Gallipoli landings took place. For the Lancashire Fusiliers, it became one of the most significant campaigns in their history as they won SIX Victoria Crosses before Breakfast on the first day of the battle. To mark the anniversary, a delegation from the regiment's home town of Bury went to Gallipoli. You can hear the thoughts of Colonel Eric Davidson from the Fusiliers Museum, the Mayor of Bury, Michelle Wiseman and Mike Kelly, former Chief executive of the council.
The Warrington Wolves' Head Coach Tony Smith speak to BBC Radio Manchester after their 29-10 win at Leeds Rhinos
Four of the five candidates in Heywood and Middleton faced questions from a fiesty audience at the Hopwood Hall college in Middleton.#electiondebate #bbcradiomanchester
The Wigan Warriors Head Coach Shaun Wane speaks to BBC Radio Manchester after his side's scrappy 40-22 win over Wakefield Trinity WIldcats
The FCUM manager Karl Marginson speaks to the media following their promotion to the Conference North after a 1-0 win over Stourbridge
The Rochdale manager Keith Hill talks to @bbcradiomanc following his side's 1-0 win over Leyton Orient
The Bury Chairman Stewart Day speaks to @BBCRadioManc after his side's 1-0 loss to Southend in League 2
Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke shares his striking expertise at a skills session with the club's under-17s girls organised by the Manchester United Foundation.
Rochdale's hopes of a League One play-off spot are all but ended after they lost 1 nil away at Gillingham. In a bad tempered game, Dale finished with 9 men. Keeper Jamie Jones, sent off and then Matty Lund, making his first start for Dale since Boxing Day, dismissed shortly after when he fouled Dack. #rafc #rochdale
BBC Radio Manchester goes behind the scenes at the Royal Manchester Children's hospital to see how the chaplaincy team help relatives of critically ill children.
Oldham Athletic hung on to record their third straight draw, they stay in 14th spot with a goaless draw at home to Chesterfield. #oafc
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Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says the Reds are without four key players for their game at Premier League leaders Chelsea due to injury.
Chris called Becky Want to tell her all about her "little treat" - a cabriolet! Chris says "as a gift for working so hard all my life and giving up work" - and why not?
50 years ago this week, something incredible happened across the pond. The American charts were dominated by a load of local lads....Freddie and The Dreamers, The Mindbenders and Hermans Hermits all took turns in taking the top spot
BBC Radio Manchester's chaplain series follows TJ Stables on his ward rounds at the Manchester Royal Infirmary.
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini says this afternoon's derby will not decide his own future at the club The Blues boss insists that any decision won't be up to him, and would come at the end of the season - so it's not the be-all end-all to him. So what does the derby mean to Pellegrini and his team? #mancity #mcfc @bbcbluetuesday
Louis van Gaal's warning his Manchester United players to control their emotion in today's derby against City. Chris Smalling was sent off in the defeat at the Eithad for two yellow cards.....
mufc #manunited #mcrderby
Latics boss Dean Holden spoke to BBC Radio Manchester following their 2-2 draw with Sheff Utd
Rochdale's Ian Henderson spoke to BBC Radio Manchester Following their 1-1 draw with Doncaster
After Bolton's 2-1 defeat to Norwich, Wanderers boss Neil Lennon spoke to BBC Radio Manchester's Jack Dearden
Another week's news in song from @mooneyinfo, @tailormadesong for @andycrane64 on@bbcradiomanc
Latics new manager Gary Caldwell's speaking to BBC Radio Manchester, following his sides 2-2 draw with Fulham
Listen to United manager Louis van Gaal saying he is expecting Chelsea to win the Premier League this season. Hear more on BBC Red Wednesday tonight from 6pm on 95.1fm and DAB.
Listen to United manager Louis van Gaal saying he is expecting Chelsea to win the Premier League this season. Hear more on BBC Red Wednesday tonight from 6pm on 95.1fm and DAB.
This story is possibly Judith Moritz's worst nightmare. Imagine this - you pop to the loo and find a 6 foot snake curled up in your bathroom. Well, that's what happened to a family in Rochdale this morning. They called the police and the snake was recovered and given to the RSPCA who called in a specialist snake handler to help! Crocodile Joe brought in the misssssschievous snake to meet Judith, much to her delight,
The Bishop of Salford, The Right Reverend John Arnold, gives his Easter message for 2015.
BBC Radio Manchester begins a new series on the work of chaplains across Greater Manchester starting with those at the Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
@mooneyinfo, @tailormadesong gives her week's news in song. You can hear it every Saturday morning on @bbcradiomanc with @andycrane64!
What did Latics manager Dean Holden have to say following their 1-1 draw with League 1 leaders Bristol City
What did #Dale manager Keith Hill have to say following their 1-0 defeat to Preston North End
"Don't slide in a chair like a slug" Etiquette expert William Hanson @williamhanson shows John Consterdine from Prestwich @MCRTaxiTours and Lou Beckett from Failsworth @Minersartnmusic how to sit gracefully - or not!
Etiquette expert @williamhanson shows @MCRTaxiTours and @Minersartnmusic deportment for @beckywant
Don't talk with your mouth full- a lesson in etiquette by @williamhanson with @MCRTaxiTours @Minersartnmusic and @beckywant
Knowing your jam from your pickle - afternoon tea etiquette with @williamhanson @MCRTaxiTours @minersartnmusic and @beckywant
Once it's scone it's scone! Afternoon tea with @williamhanson & @MCRTaxiTours @Minersartnmusic and @beckywant #poshlou
'I'd have a champagne flute out for the wife' - @MCRTaxiTours' approach to setting the table for fine dining with @williamhanson and @beckywant
Chaos with 'butter' knives @williamhanson shows @MCRTaxiTours and @Minersartnmusic how to set a table for fine dining for @beckywant
Setting the table - @Minersartnmusic and @MCRTaxiTours learn about fine dining from @williamhanson for @beckywant. Melon & parma ham anyone?
No tongues please - @williamhanson shows @Minersartnmusic & @MCRTaxiTours the etiquette of social kissing, for @beckywant!
In the words of Julie Andrews, 'let's start at the beginning'- etiquette expert @williamhanson transforms @MCRTaxiTours @Minersartnmusic into perfect gentlemen for @beckywant
Wayne Rooney or Sir Bobby Charlton - who do you think has been the better player for England and Manchester United and why? listen in full here http://bbc.in/1hzDSqq
All fans will be able to attend Bury's re-arranged game against Southend free of charge, chairman Stewart Day has confirmed. He also told Sam Walker on BBC Radio Manchester that supporters who picked up a voucher can exchange it for another game if they cannot make the game on Tuesday 21st April.
Hear what she says on Howard being "naughty" at school and a mum's perspective on being in a boyband after Zayn leaves One Direction this week
Glossop North End are 90 minutes from Wembley as they prepare for the second leg of the semi final clash with St Austell in the FA Vase. Their supporters club chairman John Barnet spoke to Andy on Saturday Breakfast
The Salford Red Devils owner Dr Marwan Koukash talking on BBC Radio Manchester about his interest in the Gold Coast Titans and their Challenge cup draw against Leigh http://bbc.in/radiomanc
Listen to United midfielder Michael Carrick talk about his team mate Juan Mata. More tonight on your Manchester United fanzine Red Wednesday live tonight on 95.1fm and DAB
This week Andy Crane sits in for Allan Beswick, and last night he got talking about Napoléon, which prompted Ann to give us a call, as an ancestor of hers was once guarded Napoléon….
What did #Shakers boss David Flitcroft have to say following beating Scunthorpe 2-1 with 10 men
Commentary on 95.1FM of Wigan Athletic at home to Bolton Wanderers - 95.1FM & DAB digital radio from 3pm
Commentary on 95.1FM of Wigan Athletic at home to Bolton Wanderers - 95.1FM & DAB digital radio from 3pm
Commentary with @iancheeseman & @OfficialSGoater from the Etihad midday on 95.1FM and DAB Digital radio
We have all kinds of callers on the Late Night Phone-in with Allan Beswick, and last night Allan was taken back with what Phil called about…his time working at Jodrel Bank.
Manchester City progress no further in the Champions League after losing at the Nou Camp - Barcelona
And it was an inspired showing from goalkeeper Joe Hart that avoided the score being any higher than 1 - nil as Messi and Neymar ran amok at Camp Nou. #MCFC #MANCITY
Commentary of @MCFC against Barcelona live from 7pm on 95.1fm and DAB. Hear what City manager Manuel Pellegrini has to say before the game. #bbcrmsport
Former Reds full Back Denis Irwin says it's the club's target to return to Europe but their next game is the toughest of the season. Listen to more tonight from 6pm on 95.1 fm and DAB
Bolton were beaten 1-0 at Ipswich, and Wanderers have now lost their last 6 Championship away games
Manager Neil Lennon knows where the problem lies, and he's clearly angry about his teams inability to to take their opportunities
Oldham lost 3-1 at home to MK Dons, they've now conceded 10 goals in their last three home games, not a great start for Latics manager Dean Holden who has been put in charge until the end of the season
Wigan's hopes of Championship survival suffered another blow when they were beaten at the DW going down 2-0 against Watford
Latics haven't won at home now since the 30th of August ....And Wigan Manager Malky Mackay was left to reflect on another home defeat
What did Bury manager David Flitcroft have to say following his teams 1-0 win over York
What did Rochdale manager Keith Hill have to say following his teams 2-1 win over Notts County
Veronica Roth chats to Karen Gabay about the truth behind her writing a best seller whilst at university. #Insurgent #Divergent #Octavia Spencer #Naomi Watts
Manchester based wedding planner Patricia's charity Gift of a Wedding plans weddings for the terminally ill #weddings #giftofawedding
Get this week's news in song from @mooneyinfo, @tailormadesong. She's with @andycrane64 every Saturday morning!
Mike Sweeney asked BBC Radio Manchester listeners whether they think all dogs should be allowed on Greater Manchester's trams.
Plans to allow dogs on Greater Manchester's #Metrolink trams will be discussed by transport bosses today. At the moment, only Guide Dogs can travel. @BBCradioManc reporter Sarwat Jaleel asked commuters in Manchester's Piccadilly Gardens what they thought....
Mat Trewern meets Meghan and Holly - two of the National Championship-winning team from Stockport Grammar School - as well as the school's Head of Hockey, Sharon Withington.
Was it a mistake selling Danny Welbeck to Arsenal? Have your say on BBC Red Wednesday tonight from 6pm on 95.1fm and DAB
Jon Ronson talks to @andycrane64, who's filling in for Mike Sweeney about his new book, "So You've Been Publically Shamed", which is all about the consequences of ill-advised posts on social media, and the reaction of the victims of these posts when they enter the public domain.
This weekend marks the 50th anniversary of the Dr Martin Luther King's march to Washington. Ava DuVernay discusses awards & gives an insight into making #Selma
This weekend marks the 50th anniversary of Dr King's march for voting rights Ava DuVernay on being an independent film maker, she discusses diversity in film and the making of the oscar nominated film #Selma
What did Bury's manager David Flitcroft have to say following their 1-0 defeat to Oxford United
Rochdale fan Jane has handed in some teeth she found outside Spotland to the #Rochdale Club shop. Call the Radio Manchester newsroom if they're yours!
Wigan go into today's game with Leeds United on the back of consecutive wins in the Championship and manager Malky Mackay says it's affected the mood in the camp in a positive way.
The Latic's boss was keen to point out the positive attitude of the squad which developed when the new players arrived at the club in the January transfer window
After #warriors 42-14 defeat to #Castleford, Wigan's Heard Coach Shaun Wane spoke to BBC Radio Manchester's Phil Kinsella
The beautiful game does have its ugly sides at times. Campaigns against racism and homophobia are frequent, but high profile campaigns against sexism aren't heard of... Tomorrow is a campaign is being launched ahead of International Women's Day this weekend to highlight sexism in the football industry - called shame on the game.
Manuel Pellegrini says the criticism he's received since the defeats by Barcelona and Liverpool don't bother him - and he insists that he's not been told he must win a trophy this season to keep his job. Full match commentary of MCFC v Leicester on 95.1FM and DAB
@manutd manager Louis van Gaal has his say on Di Maria's recent form but what do you think? BBC Red Wednesday live tonight from 6pm on 95.1fm and DAB
Rochdale boss Keith Hill's urging his players to enjoy their football, after a 4-nil win over Crewe. Ian Henderson and Joe Bunney both scored twice, Hill says the players' enthusiasm keeps him going..... #rafc #rochdalefootball
Bury boss Dave Flitcroft dedicated their 1-nil win over Luton to the club's staff after a hard week's work.
The Shakers boss admits their move to Manchester City's old training complex has taken it's toll..... talking to @NathMiddleton #buryFC
Neil Lennon says Bolton have to start seeing games out, after conceding a stoppage time equaliser to Reading. Eidur Gudjohnsen's second half goal looked good enough for all three points until Jamie Mackie's stoppage time equaliser, which for Lennon brought back memories of Wolves and Watford's late goals.
bwfc #boltonwanderers #bolton
It was a first win in four for Oldham Athletic with their one nil win at Port Vale and it was a first win for caretaker boss Dean Holden..... He paid tribute to Defender Adam Lockwood. #oafc #oldham #latics @philkinsella
TheVoiceUK winner @JermainJackman says he Won't be this year's UK #Eurovision entrant. He suggests @edsheeran should do it! Jermain was speaking to @WalkerSam on @bbcradiomanc
Jo Milne was born profoundly deaf, and undertook risky surgery to allow her to hear for the first time, after discovering she was losing her sight because she wanted to avoid being without two senses for the rest of her life. A video of Jo being 'switched on' for the first time has been watched by nearly 9 million people across the world. She met Sam Walker earlier today to discuss how her life has changed since she was able to hear.
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says his decision to take off British record signing Angel di Maria at half-time during their win over Sunderland was vindicated. The Dutchman replaced the £60m winger with Adnan Januzaj and the Reds went on to win 2-nil with two Wayne Rooney goals in the second half. #manutd #manchesterunited #mufc @bbcredwednesday