11. A bit about... Kym Mazelle

Macclesfield Express, Friday 7 April 2006
There's aren't many people who can count Michael, Janet, Latoya and Tito Jackson as their childhood friends, but Kyn Mazelle is one of them. Growing up around the corner from the Jacksons in Indiana, she had music in her blood from an early age. Her vocals have been used on tracks by Soul II Soul, and in Baz Luhrmann's Romeo And Juliet. She is appearing is Ray Charles tribute I Can't Stop Loving You at the Opera House from Wednesday.

12. Days out: bonfire night and the Christmas lights switch-on

Macclesfield Express, Friday 4 November 2005
We take a look at fireworks events near you, and next week's Christmas lights switch-on.

13. Days Out: The science of burping and bogeys

Macclesfield Express, Thursday 13 October 2005
SOME ideas on what to do with your spare time this weekend.

14. More than just pretty faces

Macclesfield Express, Friday 5 May 2006
Girls 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.

15. Shopping - Gucci Gucci goo

Macclesfield Express, Friday 17 February 2006
Fashion is no longer just for those old enough to go out and work for a living. A new store is selling funky threads for parents who want their newborns to look like a million dollars. Conrad Astley looks at fashions for babies.

16. The Big Picture: Scenes from 30 years

Macclesfield Express, Thursday 25 August 2005
WHALLEY Range artist Peter Roebuck's career is celebrated with an exhibition which includes well-known Manchester scenes painted over a 30 year period.

17. Days Out: Pulp Fiction, Liverpool Festival, Fun Song Factory, Wildlife Trusts, farmers' markets

Macclesfield Express, Thursday 25 August 2005
WANT an alternative to the Pride event in Manchester to do over the Bank Holiday weekend? Here are some ideas.

18. The big picture: Graham Finlayson

Macclesfield Express, Friday 7 April 2006
Work by a photographer who honed his skills in Manchester and helped elevate press photography to an art form is being displayed at The Lowry. Conrad Astley took a look.

19. The week ahead: how Ricky fell for Marge

Macclesfield Express, Friday 21 April 2006
Conrad Astley looks at Ricky Gervais' latest project, and a documentary describing how a gangster immortalised by Martin Scorsese turned into an alcoholic recluse.

20. The big picture: love me - love my pet

Macclesfield Express, Friday 3 February 2006
The powerful bond between people and their pets is explored with a series of touching and funny photographs at a Salford museum, which the public are invited to contribute to. Conrad Astley took a look.