Matt White brings you news, music and chat to start the day.

The latest on a fire at the former site of the world's largest asbestos factory in Rochdale plus news of the court appearance of Oscar Pistorius in South Africa.

Sam finds out how Sharman and Graheme Birtles have raised more than a thousand pounds for The Christie.

Becky chats to Richard O'Brien, the man behind the Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Andy has reaction to the fire at the former asbestos factory in Rochdale plus news about the clean-up of the Manchester Ship Canal and details on horse meat being fond in school meals in Lancashire.

Previewing the weekend plus Super League: Leeds v Salford and Warrington v Catalans.

Jason Hardy sits in with a look at the week's new songs and ideas for the weekend.

BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.