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1. The big picture: baby it's cold outside
Stockport Express, Friday 10 February 2006It's been called the last wilderness left on Earth, and in an age of budget travel to previously undreamt-of desinations, it is one of the few places that is still impossible for most people to reach. Conrad Astley spoke to an artist whose work in Antarctica is being put on display.
2. Days out
Stockport Express, Friday 17 February 2006From wildlife walks to banner making, Conrad Astley looks at what's on offer for families over the half term.
3. Days Out: For singletons, film fans, young lovers and those who just like to get dirty
Stockport Express, Thursday 9 February 2006WHERE to go, what to do and when to do it, all courtesy of Conrad Astley.
4. The big picture: great outdoors
Stockport Express, Friday 17 February 2006Work by an artist who uses the natural world as his canvas is being shown next week in Tatton Park. Conrad Astley looked at the exhibition.
5. A bit about... Alexei Sayle
Stockport Express, Friday 17 February 2006Liverpool-born Alexei Sayle rose to prominence as part of the alternative comedy boom of the early 80s and became the first compere at London's Comedy Store, before appearing in TV in The Comic Strip Presents and The Young Ones. He is now concentrating on his career as a novelist and comes to Deansgate's Waterstones store on March 2 to read from The Weeping Women Hotel.
6. Previews
Stockport Express, Friday 17 February 2006From glam electro rockers Goldfrapp to delicate little Brit winning ex-squaddie James Blunt, we look at next week's gigs.
7. Shopping - Gucci Gucci goo
Stockport Express, Friday 17 February 2006Fashion 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.
8. The big picture: love me - love my pet
Stockport Express, Friday 3 February 2006The 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.
9. The big picture: Images of WWI
Stockport 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.
10. Interview: lessons learned
Stockport 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.