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1. Days out: bonfire night and the Christmas lights switch-on
Macclesfield Express, Friday 4 November 2005We take a look at fireworks events near you, and next week's Christmas lights switch-on.
2. A bit about... Rick Astley
Macclesfield Express, Friday 18 November 2005Rick Astley's smooth tones were difficult to avoid for several years in the late 80s, with a little bit of help from Stock, Aitken and Waterman. After hits like Never Gonna Give You Up, he spent much of the last 15 years on the "where are they now" list. He's now back and appearing at The Lowry on Sunday.
3. The big picture: Beatles behind the scenes
Macclesfield Express, Friday 4 November 2005A new collection offers a fresh look at the world's most photographed band. Conrad Astley finds out more.
4. Previews
Macclesfield Express, Friday 11 November 2005Indie heroes The Wedding Present, comic Stewart Lee and everyone's favourite bespectacled Scots The Proclaimers all come to Manchester this week.
5. Days out: C-old Trafford, Chorlton, Levenshulme
Macclesfield Express, Friday 25 November 2005Ice skating at Old Trafford, donkeys in Chorlton, and Christmas arriving at Platt Fields Park, we look at what's going on over the next week.
6. Fashion: Essential? Corset is!
Macclesfield Express, Friday 18 November 2005Don't think that you'll turn into your gran as soon as you put on a corset. There are many beautiful and fashionable designs and, as fashion writer Faye Marriott found, the corset is perfect for under your favourite dress or as a trendy top.
7. The big picture: accessible art
Macclesfield Express, Friday 11 November 2005It is usually frequented by film-goers and party-seekers, but a new show held in The Printworks hopes to dispel some of the popular myths about the art world. Conrad Astley takes a look.
8. Soapbox: Sarah finally seduces Violet's man
Macclesfield Express, Friday 18 November 2005Rachel Broady looks at what's going on in Wetherfield, Walford and Emmerdale.
9. Interview: outsider looking in
Macclesfield Express, Friday 11 November 2005The bestselling author of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil - made into a hit film starring Kevin Spacey and John Cusack - is coming to Manchester to sign copies of his new book, The City of Falling Angels. Conrad Astley spoke to writer John Berendt.
10. Well being: beat the chill
Macclesfield Express, Friday 25 November 2005It can be a struggle to stay well in winter - working alongside poorly colleagues and the unhealthy combinations of air-conditioning and sneezing. Oli Coleman looks a few ways to stay healthy and keep a cold at bay with the help of a local expert.