1. The big picture: Images of WWI

Salford Advertiser, Thursday 23 February 2006
IMPERIAL 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. A bit about ... Ian Anderson

Salford Advertiser, Thursday 23 February 2006
Ian 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.

3. The Dinner Detective dines at: Isinglass, Urmston

Salford Advertiser, Thursday 23 February 2006
Unlike 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.

4. Now it's Roy Keane . . . the musical

Salford Advertiser, Thursday 23 February 2006
FORMER 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.

5. The week ahead: Poor girls are rich pickings in TV formula

Salford Advertiser, Thursday 23 February 2006
Conrad Astley flags-up what's worth tuning in for over the next week.

6. Was old blue eyes really a red?

Salford Advertiser, Thursday 23 February 2006
FRANK 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.

7. Soapbox: Father's Day so confusing for Joshua

Salford Advertiser, Thursday 23 February 2006
Rachel Broady takes a sharp-eyed look at the goings-on in the soap world.

8. Main event: this ain't Spinal Tap

Salford Advertiser, Friday 17 February 2006
The days of Darkness mania may be over, but they are still big enough to tour arenas across the world. Conrad Astley spoke to new member and former fan Richie Edwards.

9. Mission - enjoy Valentine's Day alone

Salford Advertiser, Friday 17 February 2006
We like to set out reporters a challenge. This week, as red cards, flowers, drinks and desserts flooded the shops for Valentine's Day, we sent Rachel Broady to see if she could enjoy the celebration for couples alone.

10. Shopping - Gucci Gucci goo

Salford Advertiser, Friday 17 February 2006
Fashion 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.