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1801. May the force be with collectors' wallets
Rochdale Observer, Thursday 12 May 2005AS fans eagerly await the arrival of the Star Wars Episode III Revenge of the Sith at cinemas this week Conrad Astley looks at what memorabilia has surrounded the popular films...and just what it's worth today.
1802. Reviews: When Harry Met Sally; Salad Days
Rochdale Observer, Thursday 5 May 2005TWO classics get an airing - and a critical appraisal - this week.
1803. Celebrating victory in Europe
Rochdale Observer, Thursday 5 May 2005IN MANCHESTER nearly 200 community groups have organised events to mark the historic 60th anniversary of VE Day. Street parties will give opportunities for nostalgia and reminiscing and there will be time for more sombre recollections during church services and parades.
1804. Hall and Oates: They won't go for nostalgia
Rochdale Observer, Thursday 5 May 2005THE band epitomises a decade of pop and could have been forgotten were it not for a computer game. But Hall and Oates say they are not just another 80s band riding the wave of nostalgia.
1805. Cilla shows her garish colours
Rochdale Observer, Thursday 5 May 2005RACHEL Broady guides soap addicts through their weekly fix of Emmerdale, Eastenders and Coronation Street.
1806. Rachel goes back to her roots
Rochdale Observer, Thursday 5 May 2005A LOYALTY to your city of birth is a strange and tenuous thing. No matter where she has lived Rachel Broady has always stayed proud of her Mancunian roots - but just how strong are they? We sent her to find out.
1807. Reliving Victorian fantasies
Rochdale Observer, Thursday 5 May 2005AN UNUSUAL exhibition combines the work of Lowry and the Victorian interest in silhouette puppets, creating a strange side show and new ways to view the city.
1808. CENTRESPREAD: The shoes that cure back pain and rid you of cellulite
Rochdale Observer, Thursday 5 May 2005THEY claim to be able to get rid of cellulite and make you stand tall. Conrad Astley talks to the woman who set up lovethoseshoes.com while Sarah Warden tests them out. John Astbury shares the details of his very peculiar practice.
1809. A BIT ABOUT: Christopher Brookmyre
Rochdale Observer, Thursday 5 May 2005HIS novel Quite Ugly One Morning was made into a TV drama starring James Nesbitt, now All Games Until Somebody Loses An Eye is in bookshops which is why Christopher Brrokmyre is visiting Waterstone's, Deansgate at 7pm on May 13.
1810. Previews: Rod Stewart, David Knopfler and Elvis Presley
Rochdale Observer, Thursday 5 May 2005AGEING rocker Rod Stewart, Dire Straits founder David Knopfler and Elvis Presley all play live in the city over the coming week.