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21. The big picture: Images of WWI
Macclesfield Express, Thursday 23 February 2006IMPERIAL War North is displaying a series of images surrounding World War I which haven't been shown in greater Manchester before. Conrad Astley took a look.
22. Main event: you just can't get enough
Macclesfield Express, Friday 24 March 2006Depeche Mode's nine-month world tour brings them to Manchester next week. Conrad Astley looks at the band's long and eventful history.
23. Days out: arrow in on Robin's walk
Macclesfield Express, Friday 28 April 2006From a glimpse at Robin Hood's unexpected links with Manchester, to superbike racing at Oulton Park, we look at what's going on over this bank holiday weekend.
24. When dressing up becomes an art form
Macclesfield Express, 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.
25. Interview: lessons learned
Macclesfield Express, Friday 3 February 2006A new play deals with the problems caused when a family emigrates, leaving one of the children at home. Conrad Astley spoke to writer Sonia Hughes, who originally penned the story as part of a project at her own son's school.
26. The big picture: conservation in action
Macclesfield Express, Friday 31 March 2006A HISTORIC painting which has spent the last two decades rolled up in storage is now being restored in a Manchester museum. Conrad Astley took a look.
27. Blooming marvellous
Macclesfield Express, Friday 24 March 2006Even the world of gardening is affected by changes in fashion. As the clocks go forward, Conrad Astley spoke to a gardening expert to find out what would be appearing this spring.
28. Ethically chic
Macclesfield Express, 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.
29. Cutting it in a woman's world
Macclesfield Express, Friday 28 October 2005We like to set our reporters a challenge. This week we sent Conrad Astley to try DIY for women - to see if there really is a battle of the sexes when it comes to home improvement.
30. Ready to rumble
Macclesfield Express, Friday 17 March 2006Bouncers writer John Godber is back with his latest play, peeling back the Lycra to look at the strange world of wrestling. Conrad Astley spoke to the playwright.