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1. A bit about ... Sir Stirling Moss
Oldham Advertiser, Thursday 30 June 2005DESPITE never wining the world championship, Sir Stirling Moss - who was forced to retire after suffering severe head injuries in a crash at Goodwood in 1962 - was still considered as one of the greatest racing drivers of all-time. His on-track scraps with Argentinian Juan-Manuel Fangio were legendary. Now 75, he was in Manchester supporting the SortED campaign which aims to help men suffering from erectile dysfunction.
2. Focussing on antidote art
Oldham Advertiser, Thursday 2 June 2005AN EXHIBITION featuring the work of future Damien Hirsts is about to be launched in Manchester. Conrad Astley took a look.
3. Soapbox: Fred's up for a fight and not just with Shelley
Oldham Advertiser, Thursday 30 June 2005RACHEL Broady guides you through the best of the soap storylines.
4. The Dinner Detective Dines at: The Ox, Liverpool Road, Manchester
Oldham Advertiser, Thursday 23 June 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 you an honest review of the service you might receive.
5. Review: Two beautiful days ... U2 hit new heights
Oldham Advertiser, Friday 17 June 2005SIMON Donohue was among the crowd as U2 made a triumphant debut at the City of Manchester Stadium on Tuesday night.
6. A bit about ... Chris Simms
Oldham Advertiser, Thursday 23 June 2005CHRIS Simms is the author of Killing the Beasts, a thrilled set ion Manchester during the Commonwealth Games. It is described as a "vivid portrayal of the crimes that lurk between the bright lights of a vibrant city". The psychological thriller - launched this week - is Simms' third book.
7. U2 - more than just superhero rockers
Oldham Advertiser, Thursday 9 June 2005AS U2 prepare to rock the City of Manchester Stadium next Wednesday, Riazat Butt takes a look at their phenomenal success and why, she says, they are the biggest rock band in the world.
8. Mission: Attempting communal living
Oldham Advertiser, Thursday 2 June 2005EVERY week we set our reporters a challenge. This week Rachel Broady- a child of the 70s - was sent to see if she could live in a communal house - just as she had done as a youngster.
9. Paul R Taylor: Man about town
Oldham Advertiser, Thursday 16 June 2005IN his new monthly column Paul R Taylor shares the ups and downs of city centre living as he makes his home in the part of Manchester that we all, apparently, yearn to live in.
10. From Toxteth to Iraq never a desk job
Oldham Advertiser, Thursday 30 June 2005ANDY Hailwood spent 20 years in the police dealing with some of the most high profile incidents to hit the city. He tells Conrad Astley about his time with the force.