Toni wakes you up extra early with music from Sheryl Crow to set you up for the weekend. Essential showbiz in 60 seconds, and the big stories of the day from the papers.

Howard's joined by Toni McDonald. The latest on the situation at the Alexandra Hospital after the Worcestershire Hospital NHS Trust Board meeting about issues unveiled by the Care Quality Commission. Show more

We find out about a brand new treatment for a hand condition, which has just become available in the Midlands, that could mean patients won't have to go under the knife. Show more

It's a Sporty Friday with Phil Tufnell and Murray Walker. Plus we're live at The Commandery in Worcester for Shakespeare Outdoors!

The Elms at Abberley is up for sale after the company that owns it went into administration. Show more

We're live from the Wychwood Festival, our demo doctors discuss gigging locally, we head to a music festival in Hay-on-Wye as crowds were evacuated and meet a Bromsgrove woman who's on ITV tonight. Show more

Great early evening entertainment. Guests and your calls on 0370 143 1333 (national rate). Show more

This is when your weekend really starts. Join in on 0370 143 1333 (national rate). Show more

BBC Hereford & Worcester joins BBC Radio 5 live.