Stockport Jon Keighren on Fans
Tonight on the the Monday Night Football show. We want to know "What value are fans to Football Clubs? Do you still go to your club? If YES why and if NO why not?"
10s Sep 09, 2013
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Barry Gibb to return to childhood home
Barry Gibb's been talking to BBC Radio Manchester 95.1fm about his plans to visit the Bee Gees childhood home in Keppel Road in Chorlton, Manchester, while he's on tour in Manchester later this month. He now owns the red-brick terraced house and told us about being the landlord there.www.bbc.co.uk/radiomanchester
19s Sep 06, 2013
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HAPPY MONDAY'S BEZ SWAPS DANCING FOR BEE KEEPING
Happy Monday's star Bez has swapped dancing for bee keeping. He wants to help fight against the decline in bee numbers in Manchseter's city centre. BBC Radio Manchester asked him if he's ever been stung, as he doesn't usually wear a bee keeping suit!
1m Aug 27, 2013
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The men who LOVE My Little Pony... BBC Radio Manchester
The MEN heading to the My Little Pony conference in Manchester. They've travelled from Scandinavia and are BIG fans... Kevin Fitzpatrick reports. #Bronies
3m Aug 23, 2013
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Can you guess the footballing voice?
Every week on the Monday Night Football Hour with Jimmy Wagg we play guess the voice. Any idea who this is? tweet your answer to @bbcradiomanc
4s Aug 12, 2013
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Boxer Amir Khan on Bolton Wanderers
Bolton's Amir Khan speaks to BBC Radio Manchester's Ian Haslam about his beloved Wanderers
1m Aug 10, 2013
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Manchester City fanzine BBC Blue Tuesday is back for the new season
Ian Cheeseman is back with your Manchester City fanzine on the radio - he's joined this week by Peter Barnes and four City fans to preview the new season
1m Aug 09, 2013
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Domestic violence... women hitting men
Think domestic violence is only men hitting women? Not so.ManKind Initiative say 1 in 3 victims of domestic violence are men.Ed Charles from St Helen's confided in Matthew Davies about why he stayed in an abusive relationship with his wife.BBC Radio Manchester.
3m Aug 09, 2013
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What was the worst thing written in your school report?!
As another school year draws to a close, Margaret in Heywood has told Sam her 7 year-old granddaughter just got her report. It said: "Charlotte could do with keeping her social life to the school yard...!" Here's a few of BBC Radio Manchester presenters sharing their stories, but what are yours?! 0161 228 2255.
1m Jul 19, 2013
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Mike Phelan on life after Old Trafford
Former Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan wants a management job after leaving the club this summer #mufc #manutd #bbcfootball
3m Jul 02, 2013
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Mike Phelan on David Moyes and Wayne Rooney
Former Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan talks about David Moyes arrival and the future of Wayne Rooney #mufc #manutd #bbcfootball
2m Jul 02, 2013
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Persecuted for being disabled... BBC Radio Manchester callers fight back.
Robert in Heywood has celebral palsy. He told Sam Walker about the shocking taunting and abuse he's suffered first hand from neighbours and local youths. What's your reaction to this? BBC Radio Manchester: 0161 228 2255 or text Manc to 81333.
2m Jun 19, 2013
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Caring for people with dementia...
The number of people with dementia in Greater Manchester is expected to increase rapidly - from 30,000 to 40,000 over the next decade... And costs are expected to treble. Well of course it's not just those living with dementia that need support - so to do the carers. One carer, Pauline is just 36 years-old with three children and is full time carer for her 42 year old husband who has dementia....
2m Jun 04, 2013
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Lee Middleton family press conference
Family of murdered Middleton soldier Lee Rigby give emotional press conference about the attack in Woolwich. Hear the interview with his wife Rebecca and Step-Dad Ian Rigby. BBC Radio Manchester - 95.1FM - DAB - www.bbc.co.uk/radiomanchester www.bbc.co.uk/manchester
3m May 24, 2013
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Former Manchester City Player Mike Summerbee ahead of the FA Cup Final
Former City Winger Mike Summerbee ahead of the FA Cup Final between Wigan Athletic and Manchester City
3m May 11, 2013
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Manchester City's Micah Richards ahead of the FA Cup Final
City's Micah Richards talks to Jack Dearden ahead of their FA Cup Final against Wigan Athletic
2m May 11, 2013
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Wigan Athletics Graham Barrow on the FA Cup Final
Graham Barrow first team coach of Wigan Athletics spoke to Jack Dearden ahead of the FA Cup game against Manchester City
2m May 11, 2013
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Former Wigan Athletic's player Arjan De Zeeuw
Former Wigan player Arjan De Zeeuw speaks to Jack Dearden ahead of Wigan Athletics FA Cup Final game against Manchester City
3m May 11, 2013
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Former Wigan Athletic Striker Jason Roberts on the FA Cup Final
Former Wigan Athletic Striker Jason Roberts speaks to Ian Cheeseman ahead of Wigan's FA Cup Final against Manchester City
2m May 11, 2013
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Former Oldham Athletic Manager and Manchester City Player Paul Dickov on the FA Cup Final
Former Oldham Athletic Manager and City player Paul Dickov on the FA Cup Final against Wigan Athletic and Manchester City
2m May 11, 2013
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Former Manchester City Manager Kevin Keegan On Mancini's future
Former City boss Kevin Keegan speaks to Ian Cheeseman about the future of current Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini
2m May 11, 2013
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Former City Manager Kevin Keegan on the FA Cup Final
Former Manchester City boss Kevin Keegan speaks to Ian Cheeseman about the upcoming FA Cup Final between Wigan Athletic and Manchester City
2m May 11, 2013
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Do you care where your clothes come from?
Consumers: do we have a responsibility to shop ethically? As the search continues for the victims buried after the collapse of a factory building in Bangladesh, you may be feeling a little uncomfortable suddenly in the clothes you're wearing. BBC Radio Manchester reporter Mat Trewern went to Stretford to talk to shoppers about whether they care where their clothes come from...
3m May 01, 2013
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A new super home for super Josh from Bury
It’s day one for building at the house of #SuperJosh from Bury! BBC Radio Manchester reporter Michelle Adamson has been to meet 12 year old Josh's mum. His family have spent the last two years raising £25,000 to convert their house especially for Josh's severe disability. It's been a huge journey and thanks to several Gangnam style police videos, today is day one for the builders. Mum, Dawn Fi...
3m Apr 29, 2013
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Eamonn & Jimmy need help with Davy Crockett
Eamonn O'Neill and Jimmy Wagg were having a bit of trouble remembering the words to the Ballad of Davy Crockett this morning... Luckily, listeners Roy and Tony called in to help!
3m Apr 28, 2013
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Bolton business helps blind shoppers
For some people the thought of spending hours shopping can be a nightmare. But what about if you're blind?A business in Bolton has been the first in the north west to sign up for specialist training with the Guide Dogs Association... BHS Crompton Place Shopping Centre has signed up to a scheme called Open For Business. It will mean staff will be properly trained to become the 'eyes' of shoppers...
3m Apr 17, 2013
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BBC Radio Manchester: Should organ donation be mandatory?
Doctors in the UK are today hailing a dramatic rise in organ donation. There's been an increase of 50% nationally following a target set 5 years ago and 27% in the North West. But there are 840 people on the organ transplant waiting list in the North West, the vast majority of which are waiting for a kidney... So should organ donation be made mandatory? Here's what callers on the Sam Walker mi...
1m Apr 11, 2013
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Bury manager Kevin Blackwell
Bury manager Kevin Blackwell reacts to the news the club needs to find £1 million investment or they will cease to exist.
3m Apr 10, 2013
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Digital TV retuning in Greater Manchester
If you receive your TV through an aerial then you'll need to retune your freeview box today if you want to continue watching some channels including BBC services.Changes at the main Winter Hill Transmitter is making way for the roll out of faster mobile broadband.We sent our reporter Michelle Adamson to Wigan to find out the who, what, why, when of retuning your telly...Need help? Go to the Web...
3m Apr 10, 2013
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Ex Styal Prisoner Lyne tells Allan Beswick what Vicky Pryce can expect
Lyne spent 6 weeks in Styal Prison for a driving offence. She told BBC Radio Manchester's Allan Beswick what her first few nights were like, as Chris Huhne and Vicky Pryce spend their first day in jail.
3m Mar 12, 2013
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How to inspire the future generations of Oldham: by a 17 year old.
There's been a history of racial tension and deprivation in Oldham over previous decades... but now the council and local residents are working together to ensure the Asian and White communities collaborate and regenerate the region.17 year-old Luke Astill-Boardman has set up The O Project, which is all about getting young people from Oldham back into the town centre. He's sees his future as po...
3m Mar 08, 2013
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After the Old Trafford abseil
Bill Rice reflects on the abseil off Old Trafford
1m Feb 24, 2013
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On the Old Trafford roof
Bill Rice and Sam Walker on the Old Trafford roof ahead of the BBC Radio Manchester abseil
2m Feb 24, 2013
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Harnessing
2m Feb 24, 2013
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It's the morning of the abseil
It's the morning of the MUFC abseil, and BBC Radio Manchester's Bill Rice gives his thoughts on taking part in the ever along with Sam Walker. You can find out more and support Bill and Sam at bbc.co.uk/radiomanchester - just click on The Christie
3m Feb 24, 2013
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Roberto Mancini tram announcement
Manchester City manager Roberto Manchester announces that the next stop on the Metrolink tram is the Etihad Campus
7s Feb 15, 2013
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Asbestos factory fire in Rochdale
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service are confident they've contained any risk of contamination after a blaze at a former Asbestos factory in Rochdale. Crews have been dealing with a blaze at the Turner and Newall site since the early hours of this morning. Local residents were told to keep their doors and windows closed. BBC Radio Manchester reporter Jonathan Ali has been on site and spok...
3m Feb 15, 2013
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"My anorexia will eventually kill me"
More than 1.5 million people in the UK are directly affected by eating disorders. It destroys lives. Sue, which is not her real name, is in her mid 40's and told reporter Mat Trewern she's lived with anorexia nervosa for 30 years. She's lost her job and career because of it and she believes the illness will eventually kill her. In a moving interview, Sue told BBC Radio Manchester that after thr...
3m Feb 08, 2013
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"It's my 19th Birthday - here's 19 random acts of kindness!"
If you find an envelope of cash on a vending machine in Manchester today - it could be a random act of kindness from a Manchester student... Aneesa Hussain turns 19 today and to celebrate her birthday she's decided to do '19 random acts of kindness' from volunteering, fundraising to even giving her money away!BBC Radio Manchester reporter Michelle Adamson met Aneesa, and her birthday roses, at ...
3m Feb 04, 2013
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Oldham Athletic Chairman on manager Paul Dickov leaving
BBC Radio Manchester - 95.1fm That Liverpool FA Cup giant killing last week wasn't enough to save him. This afternoon #Oldham Athletic's manager Paul Dickov has resigned. In a statement the club said "Paul Dickov has decided that for the good of Oldham Athletic, it is best that he steps aside. "Despite that FA cup win the club's seen a run of bad form in League 1, with just 1 point in the last ...
3m Feb 03, 2013
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Poem to the departing Mario Balotelli
Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli joins AC Milan after an eventful couple of years at the Etihad Stadium. BBC Radio Manchester's #mcfc correspondent, Ian Cheeseman, reads a farewell poem about the "marmite man"
1m Feb 01, 2013
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Peter Hook tells BBC Radio Manchester how he's 'giving back to the community'.
Former New Order bass player Peter Hook tells BBC Radio Manchester how he's 'giving back to the community'. He tells Sam Walker he's become patron of youth community project of United Estates in Wythenshawe to help youngsters stay out of trouble and gangs. "There isn't much I can do to change the world but I'll do my best."
3m Feb 01, 2013
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Living with 'Sleeping Beauty Syndrome'... Sam Walker on BBC Radio Manchester
18 year old Beth from Stockport can sleep for up to 22 hours a day and when awake is child like and confused. She has a rare neurological disorder called Kleine Levin Syndrome, nicknamed Sleeping Beauty syndrome. Beth says: "I'm missing my life, I can't live my life as a teenager. My friends are going travelling and college. My life is on hold." In a moving interview, BBC Radio Manchester's S...
3m Feb 01, 2013
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Salford City Reds new owner Dr Marwan Koukash on the Reds future
Dr Marwan Koukash spoke to Jack Dearden and Trevor Hunt about his take over of the Salford City Reds. www.bbc.co.uk/radiomanchester and follow the links for listen again or podcast
1m Jan 31, 2013
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Bradley Cooper talks to BBC Radio Manchester about his Oscar nomination
Daniel Day-Lewis, Hugh Jackman, Joaquin Phoenix, Denzel Washington....AND Bradley Cooper. All nominated for Best Actor in a leading role in the Oscars this year. Bradley's been nominated for his role in "Silver Linings Playbook". Bradley plays Pat Solitarno - a man with bi polar disorder, who tries to rebuild his broken marriage after being released from psychiatric care. Quite a gear change f...
3m Jan 23, 2013
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New Rochdale FC manager Keith Hill spoke to Allan Beswick on his first day back at the club.
New Rochdale FC manager Keith Hill spoke to Allan Beswick on his first day back at the club.
3m Jan 23, 2013
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Rochdale Chairman Chris Dunphy on sacking John Coleman
Rochdale Chairman Chris Dunphy says he hopes to have a replacement sorted before the weekend after the club sacked manager John Coleman and Assistant Jimmy Bell. Dunphy told BBC Radio Manchester's Jimmy Wagg that the fans made it clear things weren't right
3m Jan 21, 2013
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HMV gift vouchers - refund or no refund?
One of the biggest names on Britain's high streets, HMV, has announced it's gone into administration. The music and DVD retailer has 240 stores and more than four thousand jobs are now at risk. The sales of physical CDs and DVDs have been in steady decline and the business is carrying a lot of debt.The administrators Deloitte will keep the stores open and trading while efforts continue to find ...
3m Jan 15, 2013
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Danny Welbeck Post Liverpool 13 Jan 2013
The Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck speaks to the BBC's Steve Wilson after the 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford
1m Jan 13, 2013
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Sir Alex Ferguson Post Liverpool 13 Jan 2013
The Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson speaks to the BBC's Steve Wilson after the 2-1 victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford
1m Jan 13, 2013
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