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23/09/2024

Max spoke to the BBC on Organ Donation Week - which also marks the 30th anniversary of the NHS Organ Donation Register.

Max Johnson underwent a heart transplant in 2017 and campaigned for a change in the law.

23/09/2024

"The road was chaos with people stopping to look or having to slow down to drive through it."

23/09/2024

"I'm here because of their decision." Read about Max and Keira's story here: https://bbc.in/4exim5b

23/09/2024

Mayor Andy Burnham has outlined ambitions to redevelop the stadium alongside a "mixed use" neighbourhood featuring apartment blocks, shopping centres and new public transport stations.

23/09/2024

Don't let Joey hear you call him a puppet! 😳

BBC Radio Manchester's Michelle Dignan chats to Tom Sturgess and Joey the horse, ahead of their run of War Horse at The Lowry 🐴

23/09/2024

Bubbles and white foam from the River Tame have blown across Park Road in Dukinfield 🫧

The Environment Agency are at the scene after reports of a pollution incident.

Listen on BBC Sounds 🎧 bbc.in/manclistenlive

23/09/2024

A relic of the Catholic Church's next saint is being viewed in a church on a Manchester estate.

22/09/2024

A school bus bought and named in honour of a teacher who died of cancer has been stolen.

The bus was named after the school's former deputy head Charlotte Conlon, who died aged 32 in 2016.

22/09/2024

The Smiths drummer Mike Joyce has said a planned mural of his late bandmate Andy Rourke will be a “lovely tribute”.

Former bandmate Mike Joyce says the mural by Akse will also raise awareness of pancreatic cancer.

21/09/2024

Manchester Airport and airline Jet2 have warned passengers to be wary of closures on the M62 motorway as a new rail bridge is built.

A section of the motorway near Rochdale, will be shut until Monday morning.

21/09/2024

The family of a man whose death was deemed to have been partly caused by hospital neglect has said criminal charges should be re-considered against two nurses who treated him.

The parents of a man whose death was partly caused by hospital neglect calls for criminal charges.

20/09/2024

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson talks to BBC Breakfast about helping families affected by dementia.

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson talks to BBC Breakfast about helping families affected by dementia. He was speaking as part of National Playlist Day,

20/09/2024

A woodland estate in Bolton devastated by a wildfire six years ago is showing "few signs of recovery".

19/09/2024

The band said Hull and London are the only cities in Europe where they will be performing in 2025. Will you go?
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The band said Hull and London are the only cities in Europe where they will be performing in 2025.

19/09/2024

The counterfeit vapes were found stashed away in a hidden room during a raid on a shop

19/09/2024

A man is being questioned on suspicion of kidnap after an 87-year-old was bundled into a car in Oldham

19/09/2024

The southern white rhino was given keyhole surgery and had to wear a cast for four weeks after breaking its leg

Specialist surgeons perform a ground-breaking operation on a rhinoceros at a Merseyside safari park.

19/09/2024

The Yorkshireman spent a decade on the cobbles in his role as Don Brennan, whose storylines included affairs, attempted murder and kidnapping.
Read tributes here: https://bbc.in/3ZwKxgq

19/09/2024

The jersey worn when the ex-Manchester United star became England's first black player is valued at up to £50,000

19/09/2024

Pop star Sarah Harding, was “a huge part of Stockport's story".

Sarah Harding was “a huge part of Stockport's story", John Barratt, who set up the plaque, says.

19/09/2024

ITV bosses confirm the actor who played Don Brennan for a decade died at the weekend

ITV bosses confirm the actor who played Don Brennan for a decade died at the weekend.

19/09/2024

The greatest? Grange School has been named in the final three shortlist for the World’s Best School Prizes 2024.

Grange School has been named in the final three shortlist for the World’s Best School Prizes 2024.

19/09/2024

25-year-old Baka Bah is creating a documentary to shine a light on 'the truth' of Moss Side.

Read more on BBC News: https://bbc.in/4e35Lqu

18/09/2024

A total of 87 of the chain's restaurants have been put up for sale - 7 of them are in Greater Manchester.

London-listed Hostmore has appointed Teneo as administrators to help it sell its restaurants.

18/09/2024

We spent the summer visiting Manchester Airport during its busiest season yet, as it underwent huge transformations.
Watch the full documentary here: https://bbc.in/4dh7irD

18/09/2024

Ryan Breheny, found with a cache of weapons at his home, is jailed for more than three years.

18/09/2024

Padel is the new sporting craze sweeping the nation, but what even is it and how do you play? BBC Radio Manchester's 'padel pro' Mike Minay explains... 🎾

18/09/2024

"I didn't ignore the offer - I said no."

The Smiths guitarist responds to Morrissey's claims he ignored a lucrative offer to reunite.

18/09/2024

An auctioneer said he was "astounded" after a LS Lowry painting fetched £23,500.

The painting created with Reverend Geoffrey Bennett sells for nearly £20,000 more than estimated.

18/09/2024

A plaque's been unveiled to mark the centenary of the opening of the factory in Stockport where Lancaster bombers were assembled in WW2.

Listen to the full story on BBC Sounds ⬇️

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"I'm here because of their decision." Read about Max and Keira's story here: https://bbc.in/4exim5b

Meet the cast of War Horse at The Lowry

Don't let Joey hear you call him a puppet! 😳 BBC Radio Manchester's Michelle Dignan chats to Tom Sturgess and Joey the horse, ahead of their run of War Horse at The Lowry 🐴

Bubbles and foam floating from the River Tame in Dukinfield

Bubbles and white foam from the River Tame have blown across Park Road in Dukinfield 🫧 The Environment Agency are at the scene after reports of a pollution incident. Listen on BBC Sounds 🎧 bbc.in/manclistenlive

The documentary shining a light on Moss Side

25-year-old Baka Bah is creating a documentary to shine a light on 'the truth' of Moss Side. Read more on BBC News: https://bbc.in/4e35Lqu

Inside Manchester Airport

We spent the summer visiting Manchester Airport during its busiest season yet, as it underwent huge transformations. Watch the full documentary here: https://bbc.in/4dh7irD

Padel is the new sporting craze sweeping the nation, but what even is it and how do you play? BBC Radio Manchester's 'padel pro' Mike Minay explains... 🎾

Blossoms found out about the Oasis reunion only hours before they announced it at Wythenshawe Park gig

Finding out you’re responsible for announcing the Oasis reunion HOURS before it happens 😳 Tom Ogden and Joe Donovan from Blossoms told Joel Mitchell how it went… Listen on BBC Sounds 🎧 https://bbc.in/3Zs7Zve

'I busk outside of gigs'

Joey quit his 9-5 to busk outside of gigs and concerts. 🥁💥

Woman completes 53 ultramarathons in 53 days for mental health charity

53 ultramarathons in 53 days 😮 Amy Hughes took on the challenge for a mental health charity. Read more on BBC News: https://bbc.in/4e5OtZM

Refugee Olympic Team Boxer Cindy Ngamba, who lives in Bolton, on her bronze medal win

"I've made history" 🥉 Bolton-based boxer Cindy Ngamba, who represented the Refugee Olympic Team at Paris 2024 and won a bronze medal, says she wants to be an inspiration to others. More on BBC Sounds 🎧 https://bbc.in/3TuQIh3

Salford comedian Jason Manford wants Padel to be accessible for all in Greater Manchester

Padel is a fast-growing sport in Greater Manchester - but Salford comedian Jason Manford thinks it should be more accessible 🎾

A flight from Barton Aerodrome

Take to the skies with BBC Radio Manchester's Darren Milby for a flight from Barton Aerodrome 🛫 Listen to the programme again on BBC Sounds 🎧 https://bbc.in/3ZnJSgX

Prescription drug's misuse 'ravaging' Manchester's homeless

Homeless people on the streets of Manchester say illicitly obtained pregabalin pills - typically costing just £1 each - have become a "drug of choice". Read more: https://bbc.in/3Xs8Uce

Tram derailment at Cornbook

A tram derailment at Cornbook has created delays across Manchester's tram network on Friday morning. Listen live on Radio Manchester: https://bbc.in/3zhdVwl

Norma Bowerbank from New Moston wins Great Neighbour award at the BBC Radio Manchester Make A Difference Awards 2024

Norma Bowerbank has played a vital role in helping those who live in and around New Moston ❤️ From forming the local Home Watch group in the 1980s, to driving people to doctor's appointments and so much more, she's this year's winner of the Great Neighbour award at the BBC Radio Manchester Make A Difference Awards 2024. Find out why she does it on BBC Sounds 🎧 https://bbc.in/4dY0Hnq

The North West Air Ambulance has been saving lives for 25 years

The North West Air Ambulance has been saving lives for 25 years ❤️ 🚁 Listen again on BBC Sounds 🎧 https://bbc.in/3Tuebiy

Dogs4Rescue founder Emma Billington wins Animal Award at the BBC Radio Manchester Make A Difference Awards 2024

Emma Billington runs Dogs4Rescue, one of the UK's first kennel-free dog rescues. For the work she does, she's the winner of the Animal award for the BBC Radio Manchester Make A Difference Awards 2024, judged by actor and animal-lover Jodie Prenger 🐾 Listen to the full story on BBC Sounds 🎧 https://bbc.in/3TuEiWr

11-year-old Faith wins the Bravery Award at the BBC Radio Manchester Make A Difference Awards 2024 for saving her mum's life

11-year-old Faith from Clayton called an ambulance for her mum after she stopped breathing. She saved her life - that's why she won this year's Bravery award at the BBC Radio Manchester Make A Difference Awards 2024. Listen to the full story on BBC Sounds 🎧 https://bbc.in/3BcbBan

Warning over misuse of anti-anxiety drug pregabalin

Michelle found her son Alex dead on the floor of his flat after taking dangerous amounts of anti-anxiety drug pregabalin. She's warned people to "be aware" of the dangers of misusing the widely prescribed drug. The Home Office told the BBC North West Investigations team it was intending to "carry out an updated harms assessment" for gabapentinoids including pregabalin and review their status as Class C controlled drugs. Read more: https://bbc.in/47nsM4U

Peter McCleave wins the Fundraiser award at the BBC Radio Manchester Make A Difference Awards 2024

Peter McCleave from Cheshire has raised over half a million pounds for charities that work to help people with blood cancer find a stem cell match. So far, he has managed to get over 120,000 people to register - for that, he won the Fundraiser award at this year's BBC Radio Manchester Make A Difference Awards 2024, judged by Jaz Singh 🏆 Listen to the full story on BBC Sounds 🎧 https://bbc.in/3XP2uWl