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11. Their torch is still flaming
Middleton Guardian, Friday 21 April 2006The Flaming Lips, former crowd pleasers at Old Trafford's Move Festival, return to Manchester next week for a gig at The Apollo. Conrad Astley looked at their long and occasionally troubled past.
12. The big picture: Rockies horror picture show
Middleton Guardian, Friday 21 April 2006DAN Hays' oil paintings of Colorado landscapes capture the beauty and awe of nature, while reminding us how often it is viewed second-hand through a flickering computer screen.
13. Previews
Middleton Guardian, Friday 21 April 2006We look at Irish comic Brendan O'Carroll's return to Manchester, as well as performances by The Streets and Ricky Martin.
14. The week ahead: how Ricky fell for Marge
Middleton Guardian, Friday 21 April 2006Conrad Astley looks at Ricky Gervais' latest project, and a documentary describing how a gangster immortalised by Martin Scorsese turned into an alcoholic recluse.
15. Shayne feels the Passion
Middleton Guardian, Friday 21 April 2006We look at performances by Shayne Ward, the Manchester Passion, and Morrissey's homecoming.
16. Box clever to get fitter
Middleton Guardian, Friday 21 April 2006Boxing was once the sole preserve of macho men, but all that has changed. We look at how a new generation of women is using the sport to get fighting fit.
17. A bit about... Rupert Murray
Middleton Guardian, Friday 21 April 2006Film-maker Rupert Murray's latest work saw him shortlisted for a best documentary Oscar. Unknown White Male tells the true story of his long-time friend Doug Bruce, who found himself in a New York subway with no memory of the previous 35 years. You can watch the film at The Cornerhouse this weekend.
18. For England and St George!
Middleton Guardian, Friday 21 April 2006The flag of St George will be flying this weekend - over a month before the World Cup kicks off. Conrad Astley looks at weekend events to celebrate our patron saint.
19. The way to stardom
Middleton Guardian, Friday 7 April 2006The man who brought Peter Kay and Tony Christie to the top of the charts is playing in Manchester next week. Conrad Astley looks at the career of songwriter Neil Sedaka.
20. The Dinner Detective: Cocoa Rooms
Middleton Guardian, Friday 7 April 2006Unlike foot reviewers on some newspapers, the Dinner Detective pays for the meal and eats out incognito, ensuring the same treatment as the readers.