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31. Soapbox: a dumped Tracy beds Street stud
Heywood Advertiser, Friday 2 December 2005Rachel Broady casts an eye over goings-on in Weatherfield, Walford, and Emmerdale.
32. Interview: from totty to trouble
Heywood Advertiser, Friday 2 December 2005In the early 90s Rob Newman walked away from life as a pin-up to write novels and get involved in political causes. He has now teamed up with left-wing heavyweight Mark Thomas. Conrad Astley spoke to both comics as they prepare to play The Lowry.
33. Days out: festive fun
Heywood Advertiser, Friday 2 December 2005With the weeks kicking down to Christmas, we look at some events to help put families in the festive mood.
34. Main event: almost home
Heywood Advertiser, Friday 2 December 2005The Saw Doctors - named after Irish travellers who made money by sharpening saws - have been called the second most successful Irish band after U2. Conrad Astley spoke to founder member Davy Carton as the band prepared to play Manchester, where they have loyal fans.
35. The season to be decorative
Heywood Advertiser, Friday 2 December 2005The words "decorative" and "fashion" may not sound as if they belong together, but for some it's vital to get the Christmas look as up to date as possible. Conrad Astley visited Habitat to see what will be all the rage this Yuletide.
36. A bit about... Simon Sharman
Heywood Advertiser, Friday 2 December 2005Argentinean Tango teacher Simon Sharman has a mission to bring the stylish jazz and swing sounds of the 30s and 40s back to Manchester's nightclub scene. The Colne-born dancer and former Big Breakfast presenter has opened the glamorous Martini Club in Old Bank Street. He tackles some of our questions.
37. Preview extra: Royston Vasey on the move
Heywood Advertiser, Friday 2 December 2005It's a local show for local people. Conrad Astley looks at the League of Gentlemen's visit to Manchester.
38. The week ahead: Space Cadets could be joke for years...
Heywood Advertiser, Friday 2 December 2005From Johnny Vaughan proving there's no intelligent life up in space - and not much down here on Earth - to Kenneth Branagh's lessons on giant prehistoric insects, Conrad Astley looks at what's on the box over the next week.
39. Previews: from bedroom to stardom
Heywood Advertiser, Friday 2 December 2005We take a look at David Gray and Doves - two of the acts performing in Manchester this week.
40. Main event: not a freak show
Heywood Advertiser, Friday 25 November 2005Created by a former Nazi officer and responsible for thousands of children being born with deformities, the controversial drug Thalidomide isn't an obvious choice for a musical. Conrad Astley asked writer, musician and actor Mat Fraser why he chose to do just that.