Manuel Pellegrini discusses Manchester City's 3-0 victory over Chelsea
Manchester City laid down a significant early marker in the Premier League title race with a commanding dismissal of champions Chelsea at Etihad Stadium.
6m Aug 16, 2015
6m
Tracey Neville on losing her father and netball bronze
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....
2m Aug 16, 2015
2m
Claire Mooney's Week in Song 15/08/15
Here's this weeks news in song with @mooneyinfo and @andycrane64. See @tailormadesong for more.
1m Aug 15, 2015
1m
Manchester City's Yaya Toure ahead of the Chelsea game
#mcfc midfielder Yaya Toure talks about his and the team's form ahead of sunday's Premier League game against Chelsea
3m Aug 14, 2015
3m
Memories of a 91 year old Burma veteran ahead of this weekend's anniversary of VJ Day
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.
3m Aug 13, 2015
3m
Oldham against Middlesbrough.
Oldham lost 3-1 again Middlesbrough in the League Cup. Hear Danny Philliskirk @officialOAFC goal scorer giving his verdict of the game.
3m Aug 12, 2015
3m
Do we need more working class people in politics?
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 wit...
8m Aug 12, 2015
8m
A Message HOME - The Calling Blighty Films
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 Direct...
9m Aug 12, 2015
9m
Hear @SCFCmedia manager Neil Young with @TalkingTurkeyWB after the 2 - 1 win at @FCUnitedMcr
3m Aug 11, 2015
3m
Becky Want Camps!
.@beckywant camps for the very first time. Will she get any sleep overnight?
3m Aug 10, 2015
3m
When the bombs came to Manchester
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....
4m Aug 10, 2015
4m
#BosleyIncident first church service
Listen to Rev. Pam Butler ahead of the first service at Bosley Methodist Church since the #BosleyIncident
3m Aug 09, 2015
3m
Claire Mooney's Week in Song 08/08/2015
Here's this weeks news in song with @mooneyinfo and @andycrane64. See @tailormadesong for more.
1m Aug 08, 2015
1m
Stewart Day and former Bury player Ronnie Mauge react to the sad death of Neville Neville
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.
5m Aug 07, 2015
5m
Hear from @LaticsOfficial manager Gary Caldwell speaking to @bbcradiomanc about his influences & pressures at the start of the new season #wafc #bbcrmsport
Hear from @LaticsOfficial manager Gary Caldwell speaking to @bbcradiomanc about his influences & pressures at the start of the new season #wafc #bbcrmsport
4m Aug 07, 2015
4m
Hear from @MCFC manager Manuel Pellegrini speaking to @bbcradiomanc about his contract extension & the start of the new season #mcfc #bbcrmsport
Hear from @MCFC manager Manuel Pellegrini speaking to @bbcradiomanc about his contract extension & the start of the new season #mcfc #bbcrmsport
5m Aug 07, 2015
5m
De Gea dropped by United boss van Gaal
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says David de Gea won't play against Tottenham amid continuing speculation of a move to Real Madrid.
1m Aug 07, 2015
1m
What's the story - an anthology of the the experiences of young carers in Greater Manchester
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 f...
1m Aug 07, 2015
1m
Gordon the Gopher is back! @Trowie and @BrekkyAliButts speak to the writers and directors of a new adult comedy show featuring the furry puppet.
5m Aug 07, 2015
5m
As dairy farmers protest over prices, milk farmer Mike Gorton tells@ bbcradiomanc @Trowie @BrekkyAliButts things are getting desperate.
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.
15s Aug 07, 2015
15s
Michelle Adamson @bbcradiomanc gets a baking lesson from former #gbbo finalist @luistroyano with @Trowie and @BrekkieAliButts
#puddingclub
1m Aug 05, 2015
1m
Manager of @TimperleyZoo Graham Ralston speaks to @Trowie @bbcradiomanc about their missing Macaw, Baby.
#getbabyback
2m Aug 05, 2015
2m
Cheap Eat Challenge Day 1 - Chickpea Burgers
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
2m Aug 03, 2015
2m
Ian Roberts @bbcradiomanc speaks to @mrgordonburns about entertainer Cilla Black after her death at the age of 72.
#RIPCilla
2m Aug 02, 2015
2m
Lacey Schwartz discusses Little White Lie and it's legacy on The People
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.
5m Aug 01, 2015
5m
Lacey Schwartz writer & director of documentary Little White Lie
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.
5m Aug 01, 2015
5m
Claire Mooney's Week In Song 01/08/2015
Here's this week's News in song with @mooneyinfo and @Andycrane64. See @tailormadesong for more.
1m Aug 01, 2015
1m
Ever heard of a Mermaids Purse? @WalkerSam discusses some underwater finds...
2m Jul 31, 2015
2m
Sleepless nights in Roe Green due to night work on the M60.
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....
3m Jul 31, 2015
3m
Stephen Moore bowls us over
Former Lancashire batsman Stephen Moore faces six quick-fire deliveries about his life and career in cricket, will his answers bowl you over?
2m Jul 29, 2015
2m
"I was an empty vessel": Hear incredible story of ex-addict Nick Reed @WalkerSam
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.
8m Jul 28, 2015
8m
Missed @england's @toni_duggan & @klbardsley talk to Mike Sweeney about their success? Listen here:
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...
24m Jul 28, 2015
24m
The latest Youtube singing sensation Stephen from Dukinfield performs his version of "Twist and Shout"
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)
2m Jul 28, 2015
2m
Prayer for #BosleyIncident
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.
1m Jul 26, 2015
1m
News of the week in song
News of the week in song - sung by Claire Mooney @MooneyInfo - #BBCRadioManc
1m Jul 25, 2015
1m
"Things Me Mam Used to Say": @JB_Barrington performs poem to @WalkerSam
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.
1m Jul 24, 2015
1m
Rugby League Extra makes 73-year-old fan's dream come true
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.
2m Jul 23, 2015
2m
Has the British banger lost its sizzle? @jalilancs finds out for @bbcradiomanc at a butchers in Standish
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.
2m Jul 22, 2015
2m
Another Chance to hear @BeckyWant talking to @SarahNHarding
Becky Want speaks to former Girls Allowed singer Sarah Harding, they discuss her appearance on Corrie, her new EP Threads and Betrayal.
12m Jul 22, 2015
12m
@trowie takes a look at the new adoption block at Manchester Dogs Home after last year's fire
4m Jul 21, 2015
4m
Reverend John Harries from St Mary's Church, Bosley speaks to @bbcradiomanc after the fire and explosion at the Wood Flour Mill on Friday.
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 @bbc...
3m Jul 20, 2015
3m
Claire Mooney's Week in Song 18/07/15
Here's this week's news in song with @Mooneyinfo and @andycrane64. See @tailormadesong for more.
1m Jul 18, 2015
1m
Morgan Schneiderlin on joining Manchester United
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.
7m Jul 16, 2015
7m
@BrekkyAliButts and @trowie from @bbcradiomanc speak to the Sale Harriers coach as school mates of Warrington runner Kelly Chadwick are asked to help take part in the search for a stem cell donor for the 15 year old who's been diagnosed with Leukaemia
5m Jul 16, 2015
5m
Michelle Adamson @bbcradiomanc goes into the Concorde at the Runway Visitors centre @manairport as it gets a certificate of excellence from Trip Advisor for the 2nd year running
4m Jul 15, 2015
4m
Mike Sweeney @bbcradiomanc speaks to a Glossop man who was a victim of domestic abuse
Mike Sweeney speaks to a man, calling himself Fred, who was abused by his wife. Some listeners may find the content distressing.
3m Jul 14, 2015
3m
Councillor Pat Karney speaks to BBC Radio Manchester about concerns over cannabis dealing in Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester City centre
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 de...
3m Jul 14, 2015
3m
BBC Radio Manchester on the hunt in Salford for what's being called the country's most dangerous plant.
BBC Radio Manchester's reporter Michelle Adamson speaks to Mike Duddy from the Mersey Basin Rivers Trust about the dangers of Hogweed.
3m Jul 13, 2015
3m
@BishManchester tells @bbcradiomanc about the poverty he sees in his Diocese
.@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.
2m Jul 13, 2015
2m
The Bishop of Manchester says children will go hungry
The #Bishop of #Manchester criticises #Labour acting leader Harriet #Harman over stance on #benefits.
3m Jul 13, 2015
3m