Sam has the latest on the crisis in the Mediterranean where 800 migrants have died and hears from Ed Miliband who has been on the election campaign trail in Manchester.

Sam has the latest on the plane spotters who are being released from prison in the United Arab Emirates after being held for nearly two months on suspicion of spying.

Sam finds out about Tesco's financial losses plus the royal baby fans who are waiting outside St Mary's Hospital for the Duchess of Cambridge's second child.

Sam has reaction from experts in Manchester as scientists take a step towards creating genetically modified human embryos plus Manchester Money and the Killer Question.

Music, news and chat for your journey home.

The perfect way to start your weekend.

The perfect way to start your weekend.

Sam has the latest on today's closure of the M62 near Saddleworth plus the Killer Question and a round-up of the day's news.

Sam looks at the clash between England's rugby league group game at the Etihad and the Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford in October.

Sam speaks to Labour leadership candidate Andy Burnham.

Sam looks back at Sir Christopher Lee's life who has died aged of 93 plus the latest on the inquest into the death of a Manchester man who died after being tasered by the police.

Sam finds out why more people around the UK have shown an interest in visiting Greater Manchester than any other county plus more about Carers' Week.

The perfect way to start your weekend.

Sam speaks to members of the Greater Manchester Fringe which is now in its fourth year. Today, Sam is joined by writer Michelle Ashton and actor Jo Dakin.

Sam speaks to Kevin Cummins about his rock images exhibition at the Lowry Hotel which opens tomorrow and why a local MP has been complaining to the House of Commons about police.

Emma finds out how you can help transform the local transport network plus reaction to the decision which is being made on a shake of NHS services in Greater Manchester.

Sam has the latest on the explosion at the wood treatment works in Bosley, Macclesfield plus a look ahead to the weekend TV highlights.

Sam hears why courts in Bolton, Bury and Oldham could face closure and the latest in our look at the Greater Manchester Fringe Festival.

The perfect way to start your weekend.

The perfect way to start your weekend.