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21. 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.
22. Return of the ants
Macclesfield Express, Friday 2 June 2006ENORMOUS mechanical ants will entertain crowds in the Castlefield Arena this weekend.
23. 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.
24. 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.
25. Shayne feels the Passion
Macclesfield Express, Friday 21 April 2006We look at performances by Shayne Ward, the Manchester Passion, and Morrissey's homecoming.
26. 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.
27. Did you forget about them?
Macclesfield Express, Thursday 9 February 2006THEIR 1982 New Age Gold album provided the soundtrack for a generation and 24 years on Jim Kerr and Simple Minds are still very much Alive and Kicking. Conrad Astley talks to the Scot who is now am Italian hotelier but still touring the world with classy rock tracks.
28. Shopping: where to buy your local produce
Macclesfield Express, Friday 13 January 2006With all our food seemingly bought from one of three supermarket chains these days, reporter Sarah Warden went in search of the alternative.
29. Reviews
Macclesfield Express, Friday 17 March 2006We review concerts by folk legend Joan Baez, rock band Trivium and a new production at the Royal Exchange.
30. A bit about... Clare Wilkie
Macclesfield Express, Friday 27 January 2006Claire Wilkie is best known for her role as Sandra diMarco in EastEnders, although she also starred in Crossroads and Eldorado. The actress, who shared a class at Redroofs stage school with Kate Winslet, is now appearing in The Snow Queen at The Opera House.