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11. When dressing up becomes an art form
Stockport 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.
12. More than just pretty faces
Stockport Express, Friday 5 May 2006Girls 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.
13. The big picture: toilet humour
Stockport Express, Friday 5 May 2006YOU often expect to find a hastily-scribbled cartoon on the door to a toilet cubicle, but things are slightly different at The Lowry. The Salford arts centre is using toilet cubicle doors to display work by its latest star attraction.
14. Previews
Stockport Express, Friday 5 May 2006It's a good week for fans of geriatric rock, with performances from The Boss, Eric Clapton, and our own Morrissey. Meanwhile, post-punk rockers hard-fi are in town for two nights.
15. Relighting the fire
Stockport Express, Friday 5 May 2006While the press may still be obsessed with Robbie Williams, Take That fans were clearly in favour of the idea of a reunion and tickets sold out within minutes. Conrad Astley looks at the band that was made in Manchester.
16. A bit about... Louise Wallwein
Stockport Express, Friday 5 May 2006Manchester poet Louise Wallwein has made a name for herself on the other side of the world, having recently been made Queensland's Poet In Residence. Her new play Skid 180 - about life, friendship and BMX riding - runs at the Contact Theatre until May 13.
17. The week ahead: prepare for 40 days of hurt
Stockport Express, Friday 5 May 2006World cup fever arrives on telly, and Ray Winstone stars in a new drama. Conrad Astley looks at what's on offer over the next week.
18. Soapbox: Becky gets the boot from Kelly
Stockport Express, Thursday 4 May 2006We look at what's happening on the streets of Weatherfield.
19. Tune in, rock out with wotchamacallit
Stockport Express, Friday 28 April 2006We look at this weekend's Give It A Name concert, as well as performances from acoustic politico Billy Bragg and bobbly haired, bird of prey loving r 'n b crooner Craig David.
20. Ethically chic
Stockport 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.