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11. When dressing up becomes an art form
Heywood Advertiser, Friday 19 May 2006THE phrase "textile art" conjures up images of twee embroidery and crochet smocks made by your granny, but a new exhibition opening in Sale shows the craft has moved as far away from this image as is possible.
12. Relighting the fire
Heywood Advertiser, Friday 5 May 2006While the press may still be obsessed with Robbie Williams, Take That fans were clearly in favour of the idea of a reunion and tickets sold out within minutes. Conrad Astley looks at the band that was made in Manchester.
13. A bit about... Louise Wallwein
Heywood Advertiser, Friday 5 May 2006Manchester poet Louise Wallwein has made a name for herself on the other side of the world, having recently been made Queensland's Poet In Residence. Her new play Skid 180 - about life, friendship and BMX riding - runs at the Contact Theatre until May 13.
14. The big picture: toilet humour
Heywood Advertiser, Friday 5 May 2006YOU often expect to find a hastily-scribbled cartoon on the door to a toilet cubicle, but things are slightly different at The Lowry. The Salford arts centre is using toilet cubicle doors to display work by its latest star attraction.
15. More than just pretty faces
Heywood Advertiser, Friday 5 May 2006Girls Aloud are starring in a special VIP gig in the city next week, in preparation for their national tour. Band member Kimberley Walsh told Conrad Astley that you shouldn't believe everything you read about them.
16. The week ahead: prepare for 40 days of hurt
Heywood Advertiser, Friday 5 May 2006World cup fever arrives on telly, and Ray Winstone stars in a new drama. Conrad Astley looks at what's on offer over the next week.
17. Previews
Heywood Advertiser, Friday 5 May 2006It's a good week for fans of geriatric rock, with performances from The Boss, Eric Clapton, and our own Morrissey. Meanwhile, post-punk rockers hard-fi are in town for two nights.
18. Soapbox: Becky gets the boot from Kelly
Heywood Advertiser, Thursday 4 May 2006We look at what's happening on the streets of Weatherfield.
19. Ethically chic
Heywood Advertiser, Friday 28 April 2006With many stores accused of selling clothing produced in third world sweatshops, an entrepreneur has launched what is claimed to be Manchester's first ethical clothing shop. She spoke to Conrad Astley.
20. Numan's back in the driving seat
Heywood Advertiser, Friday 28 April 2006Gary Numan may now be hailed as the "godfather of electronic music" but that was not always the case. Conrad Astley spoke to the singer, who is coming to Manchester this weekend.