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11. Duncan drives message home
Salford Advertiser, Thursday 23 February 2006THE owner of a pub crawler mini bus firm is getting stuck into the Advertiser's campaign to save Hope Hospital's maternity services.
12. Salford Reds 16 Catalans 0
Salford Advertiser, Thursday 23 February 2006SALFORD chairman John Wilkinson recently claimed that the City Reds have the best coaching staff in Super League.
13. The big picture: Images of WWI
Salford 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.
14. A bit about ... Ian Anderson
Salford 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.
15. Meager suffers British title blow
Salford Advertiser, Thursday 23 February 2006Boxing SALFORD lightweight Lee Meager recorded a comfortable win against Ben Hudson on Friday night but his weekend was spoilt by Dave Stewart picking up an eye injury on the same show.
16. Russell steps in at the Beeb
Salford Advertiser, Thursday 23 February 2006IRLAM singing star Russell Watson has been dubbed a 'hero' after stepping into the breach on the latest BBC talent show.
17. The Dinner Detective dines at: Isinglass, Urmston
Salford 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.
18. Was old blue eyes really a red?
Salford 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.
19. Now it's Roy Keane . . . the musical
Salford 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.
20. Success leads to expansion at Barr Hill
Salford Advertiser, Thursday 23 February 2006GIRLS football at Barr Hill is going from strength to strength.