Hybrid electric buses have arrived on some Manchester routes - we're at the depot. Also reaction to £28m cuts for Bury - and how the rest of the UK is catching up with us as pie eaters.

Our own Dianne Oxberry tells us about North West Wild Weather - why we exposed her to Force 12 hurricane winds, a drowning pool and a room filled with a 100 million volts!

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How previously unseen pictures of the Rolling Stones are going on show at the Lowry in Salford. We preview the Wythenshawe City Garden Festival. And Chico plays Manchester.

The latest news, sport and traffic.

Bill Rice previews the weekend's action plus coverage of Sale Sharks v Harlequins.

Late night music and conversation.

Great company to start your weekend.

Great company through the night and some of our best bits again.