Council Cuts - Bolton
Hear from leader of Bolton Council, Cliff Morris on how the council is preparing to make more multi-million pound cuts.
3m Jan 11, 2013
3m
Brian Horton is 'In the Spotlight'
On the 13th December 2012 Brian Horton speaks to Ian Cheeseman about his life and career. Here, he talks about how he nearly became a miner... Hear this at 1800 on the 13/12/12 or as a podcast from bbc.co.uk/radiomanchester
2m Dec 13, 2012
2m
Mrs Brown talks to BBC Radio Manchester about Gay Marriage
Brendan O'Carroll, the creator and star of the hit comedy Mrs Brown's Boys, spoke to BBC Radio Manchester's Becky Want about gay marriage. Becky started by asking about Rory. In the Show Rory is Mrs Browns gay son...
2m Dec 12, 2012
2m
Guess the theme montage 7th December 2012
1m Dec 07, 2012
1m
Manchester derby predictions from Owen Hargreaves on BBC Radio Manchester
Former City and United footballer Owen Hargreaves (and the Premier League Trophy) joined Allan Beswick to talk predictions for this weekend's Manchester derby...
3m Dec 07, 2012
3m
Optimism during austerity? Both sides of view from business ahead of the Autumn Statement.
As the country struggles to come out of one of the longest and deepest recessions in living memory, the Chancellor George Osborne will today give us his view on the state of the public finances. Economic forecasts are still bleak and so the Chancellor's Autumn statement is a big moment for his and the Government's credibility. But although we're officially out of recession, how do businesses in...
3m Dec 05, 2012
3m
BBC Radio Manchester celebrates 75 years of The Dandy Comic!
Allan Beswick's been celebrating the comic this morning. It's because the days of picking up a Dandy will disappear from the newsagents shelves after today to become a digital only publication. So this morning our roving reporter Michelle Adamson has been to the home of a Manchester based comic book artist, Adam Cadwell. Here they are, acting out one of his creations...
1m Dec 04, 2012
1m
In The Spotlight: Gary Neville
Former Manchester United captain and England fullback Gary Neville talks to Ian Cheeseman about his life and career. Hear it on BBC Radio Manchester from 6pm on the 29/11/2012. Also available as a podcast from bbc.co.uk/radiomanchester
2m Nov 29, 2012
2m
BREAKING NEWS: BBC Director General Resigns
The BBC's Director General George Entistle has resigned over the Newsnight film being shown on 2nd November 2012. He leaves the position after only being in charge since September.
1m Nov 10, 2012
1m
Rio Ferdinand Post Arsenal
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand speaks to the BBC after his side's 2-1 win over Arsenal
2m Nov 03, 2012
2m
Sir Alex Ferguson post Arsenal
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson speaks to the BBC after United's 2-1 win over Arsenal
2m Nov 03, 2012
2m
Vincent Kompany suggests a lack of integrity
Manchester City Captain Vincent Kompany suggests that some parts of football and the media have a lack of integrity. Do you agree?
1m Nov 03, 2012
1m
A Green Economy
The Green Economy will be a major boost to the region's economy according to the Energy Secretary, Ed Davey. He's been in Greater Manchester to sign an agreement which will bring in millions of pounds of new money to help fund training schemes and new businesses. BBC Radio Manchester Political Reporter Euan Doak was with him.
3m Oct 30, 2012
3m
Gordon Burns - Heather Stott interview
As Heather Stott packs her bags and jets off to Australia, BBC Radio Manchester's Gordon Burns spoke to her to say a final goodbye and to hear some untold stories from his former collegue. Hear the full interview by heading to bbc.co.uk/radiomanchester and select listen again
3m Oct 28, 2012
3m
Lancashire Police admit tasering a blind man mistaking white stick for sword
#Lancashire #Police have apologised to a #blind man who was #tasered by officers after they mistook his white stick for a #samurai #sword. Colin Farmer, who's 61, was taken to hospital for treatment. The case has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission. #taser
22s Oct 17, 2012
22s
Former Bolton Wanderers player Andy Todd
former Bolton defender Andy Todd with Andy Crane this afternoon talking about Ole Gunnar Solskjaer saying the manager's job is not for him.
3m Oct 15, 2012
3m
Listening Project - Whit and Linford
Ever wanted to eavesdrop on a conversation? Well with BBC Radio Manchester's new series, the Listening Project, you can do just that. We've recorded chats between close friends and family - and here's the latest. Linford and Whit, have lots in common. Both came to Britain as immigrants from Jamaica, and settled in Manchester. But there are also some big differences. Unlike Whit, Linford really ...
3m Oct 09, 2012
3m
Listening Project Tony and Michelle
Today is the start The Listening Project here on BBC Radio Manchester. It's your chance to eavesdrop on some very special conversations. These will be archived in the British Library for future generations to hear. This afternoon we hear from Tony and Michelle who have been together for 22 years and have a teenage daughter. As their daughter is in her final year of secondary school Tony can't h...
3m Oct 08, 2012
3m
Barry says "It was a great game"
SPORT: #mcfc midfielder Gareth Barry tells Ian Cheeseman the game against Sunderland was "great to be involved in" #city
2m Oct 06, 2012
2m
Roberto Mancini after the Sunderland Game
SPORT: Manchester #City Manager Roberto #Mancini says he's happy with the performance of Aleksander Kolarov
18s Oct 06, 2012
18s
Paralympic Gold medallist Sarah Storey on the Unsung hero awards
With 2012 being the year for sports, the BBC has launched the Unsung Hero Award, to celebrate people working behind the scenes to make sport accessible to all. Andy Crane has been Speaking with multi Paralympic Gold medallist Sarah Storey about her own Unsung hero and how you can get involved you can get more details by logging onto bbc.co.uk/sportsunsunghero
3m Oct 04, 2012
3m
Ron Atkinson on Manchester United midfield
Former Manchester United manager Ron Atkinson on who he thinks the Reds could sign to add to their midfield
1m Oct 03, 2012
1m
Flooding in Northwich
There's been flooding in #Northwich town centre. Shops are being sandbagged. Here's the latest from the Environment Agency, Mark Garrett, speaking to BBC Radio Manchester's Rachel Ferguson.
2m Sep 26, 2012
2m
SPORT: Former Bolton Player and assistant manager Phil Brown on Bury FC manager's position
Former Bolton Wanderers player and assistant manager Phil Brown on the vacant Bury FC manager's position
1m Sep 22, 2012
1m
Latest on Greater Manchester Police shootings
The latest from BBC Radio Manchester 95.1FM:A man has been arrested in connection with an offensive Facebook page which was set up following the deaths of two policewomen in Greater Manchester. Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone were killed in a gun and grenade attack when answering a bogus call on Tuesday. Assistant Chief Constable Gary Shewan said Greater Manchester Police had received more than 30...
3m Sep 20, 2012
3m
Greater Manchester Police Shooting latest
BBC Radio Manchester 95.1FM broadcast a press conference by Greater Manchester Police. Chief Constable Sir Peter Fahy updates us on the latest into the shooting of PC Nicola Hughes and PC Fiona Bone. A 28 year old man has been arrested in Hattersley on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder. Police believe hand grenades are unaccounted for and the threat remains to police and others.
3m Sep 19, 2012
3m
Police Shooting: Jonathan Reynolds MP for Stalybridge and Hyde reaction
Jonathan Reynolds MP for Stalybridge and Hyde speaks about the community and urges anybody with any information to come forward
3m Sep 18, 2012
3m
Police Shooting: Prime Minister David Cameron reaction
Prime Minister David Cameron describes the killing of the two Police Officers in Tameside as a Despicable offence
1m Sep 18, 2012
1m
Police Shooting: Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police Sir Peter Fahy
Sir Peter Fahy speaking at a press conference after the killing of two Police Officers in Tameside *the BBC has since learned that Nicola Hughes is 23 not 26
2m Sep 18, 2012
2m
Police Shootings Ian Hanson from GMP Police Federation
Ian Hanson from Greater Manchester Police Federation talks to BBC Radio Manchester about the killing of two female police officers in Tameside
3m Sep 18, 2012
3m
Patrick Vieira on Man City's new football academy
Manchester City says work is about to begin on its new football academy in East Manchester, the biggest sports development of its kind after it agreed a deal with a construction company to build it. There'll be a sixth form college and community leisure centre among the facilities on the 80 acre site off Alan Turing way, which will have a seven thousand capacity stadium for youth matches. City'...
22s Sep 14, 2012
22s
Olympic Torch in Macclesfield
The Olympic torch is making it's way around our region this lunch time...and the people of Greater Manchester and Cheshire have lined the streets to see it. It's currently making it's way to Warrington where it will have a break before moving onto Bolton. Here's the moment it first set foot in our area earlier today. Alice Gregr reports.
1m May 31, 2012
1m
How we moved from Oxford Road to Media City UK
3m Oct 08, 2011
3m