BBC Manchester, Salford Videos

"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