Shourjo starts your day with news headlines, business, sport and music.

Alison and Phil find out about the cost of fly-tipping to the public purse in Greater Manchester.

In the run up to the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death Mike talks to modern day equivalents of characters that featured in his plays - today, an apothecary.

Becky speaks to Andy Kershaw about the 50th anniversary of Bob Dylan’s Judas concert in Manchester.

Eamonn hears from a runner affected by the news that the Manchester Marathon was 380m short and how the fire on Saddleworth Moor will affect wildlife.

Liam Bradford previews the weekend's action including the FA Cup semi-final, Everton v Manchester United.

FM: Jack Dearden presents live Super League coverage of Widnes Vikings v Warrington Wolves. DAB + online: Georgey Spanswick.

Richard plays more fans' favourites and looks back to April 1967 in the Northern Soul time machine.

Juanita Yau with a round-up of Chinese news.

BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.