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1. The big picture: Images of WWI
Oldham Advertiser, 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.
2. Was old blue eyes really a red?
Oldham Advertiser, Thursday 23 February 2006FRANK Sinatra was a friend of the Kennedys, a confidant of the Reagans and hung around with the Mafia. But he also spoke out against racism and, according to a new book, the FBI branded him a communist. Rachel Broady spoke to its author, Martin Smith.
3. Soapbox: Father's Day so confusing for Joshua
Oldham Advertiser, Thursday 23 February 2006Rachel Broady takes a sharp-eyed look at the goings-on in the soap world.
4. The week ahead: Poor girls are rich pickings in TV formula
Oldham Advertiser, Thursday 23 February 2006Conrad Astley flags-up what's worth tuning in for over the next week.
5. A bit about ... Ian Anderson
Oldham Advertiser, Thursday 23 February 2006Ian Anderson was one of the founding members of the folk-rock band Jethro Tull, named after an 18th century agriculturalist who invented the seed drill. The band, formed in Blackpool, became known for frontman Anderson's distinctive flute playing. Albums including Aqualung - which featured a song about a homeless alcoholic paedophile - and Thick As A Brick - made up of a single track on both sides of an LP - became classics of the progressive rock era. The band continues to tour, and plays the Apollo on March 4.
6. The Dinner Detective dines at: Isinglass, Urmston
Oldham Advertiser, Thursday 23 February 2006Unlike 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 you an honest review of the service you might receive.
7. Now it's Roy Keane . . . the musical
Oldham Advertiser, Thursday 23 February 2006FORMER Manchester United captain Roy Keane, famous for his quick temper, finds himself being portrayed on stage as a Roman warrior. Conrad Astley spoke to the writer - who also created Father Ted - who decided to dress him decided to dress him in a tunic.
8. Shopping - Gucci Gucci goo
Oldham Advertiser, 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.
9. Dinner Detective: Kro Piccadilly
Oldham Advertiser, Friday 17 February 2006Unlike 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.
10. The week ahead: a bitchfest of Old Testament proportions
Oldham Advertiser, Friday 17 February 2006Conrad Astley looks at where Joan Collins will be turning up next week, and sees whether a spoonfull of Sugar really does help the medicine go down.