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

Alison and Phil report on the cost of parking at hospitals as Stepping Hill in Stockport announces a rise of 40 per cent in parking charges from next month.

Mike asks for your reasons to why he should watch reality TV.

Stephanie Hirst speaks to singer/songwriter Liam McClair from Wilmslow.

Eamonn asks Andy Burnham, MP for Leigh, if Manchester will host an Olympic homecoming parade.

Mark Crossley with our preview of the weekend's local sporting action.

FM: Jack Dearden has commentary from the Super League Super 8s: Wigan v St Helens and Premier League updates from Manchester United v Southampton. DAB + online: Georgey Spanswick.

Richard plays more fans' favourites and showcases another soul stylist.

Juanita Yau with a round-up of Chinese news.

BBC Radio Manchester joins BBC Radio 5 live.