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11. Main event: do you want them?
Oldham Advertiser, Friday 16 December 2005Originally formed by two computer programmers from Sheffield, and taking their name from a science fiction role-playing game, The Human League weren't obvious contenders for chart success. That all changed when the geeks left and were replaced by dancing girls. Conrad Astley spoke to Susan Anne Sulley.
12. The big picture: winter celebrations
Oldham Advertiser, Friday 16 December 2005The weather outside may be frightful, but a new exhibition of paintings is so delightful. Conrad Astley looked at work dedicated to winter in a Manchester bar.
13. A bit about: Sarah Beeny
Oldham Advertiser, Friday 16 December 2005She may be known for presenting the Property Ladder, but now Sarah Beeny is looking to help you sell yourself with the singlefriends.com website, designed for those who are finding a good old-fashioned date hard to come by in today's modern world. Sarah, who recently launched the site in Manchester, tackles our questions
14. Previews
Oldham Advertiser, Friday 16 December 2005We take a look at new wave legends Blondie and Christmas number-one writers The Pogues, both in town this week.
15. Mission: on your bike!
Oldham Advertiser, Friday 16 December 2005We like to set our reporters a challenge so we sent Sarah Warden to learn how to ride a bike - and wear the regulation cycling gear - in time for winter rush hours.
16. A festive feast
Oldham Advertiser, Friday 16 December 2005With less than two weeks to go, the daunting Christmas dinner is beginning to loom. But don't panic! Chef Dave Ross, who cooks for Manchester United stars, told Conrad Astley that preparation is everything.
17. Dinner Detective: Didsbury Village Restaurant
Oldham Advertiser, Friday 16 December 2005Unlike restaurant reviewers on some newspapers, the Dinner Detective eats out incognito and always pays for the meal. That way, the Dinner Detective gets the same treatment as the readers, giving an honest review of the service you might receive.
18. Days out
Oldham Advertiser, Friday 16 December 2005The wonderful world of steam, festive bellringers and demonstrations of how to make your own decorations - we look at ways of keeping the kids busy in the week leading up to Christmas.
19. The week ahead: not a turkey on telly
Oldham Advertiser, Friday 16 December 2005Conrad Astley looks at what's on the box over the next week.
20. Soapbox: Everyone's miserable - how festive!
Oldham Advertiser, Friday 16 December 2005Rachel Broady looks at what's going on down in Weatherfield, Walford and Emmerdale.