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1. Good Will hunting for that cruel streak
Rochdale Observer, Friday 26 January 2007IN 1924, The Vortex was a vehicle to launch the acting and writing career of its author, Noel Coward. In 2007, the play has been revived as the vehicle to launch the theatrical career of Will Young, the Pop Idol winner and best-selling vocalist.
2. Tuck into something different
Rochdale Observer, Friday 26 January 2007HEALTHY BREAKFAST IDEAS: Wholegrain cereal with chopped fruit and nuts Hot porridge with banana for cold winter mornings, or cold porridge oats mixed with oat clusters and chopped dates and banana for warmer weather Toast, crumpets or bagels with a little spread, jam and banana Chopped fruit and yoghurt Fruit smoothies
3. Preview: Anne-Sophie Mutter
Rochdale Observer, Friday 26 January 2007ACCLAIMED German-born violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter makes her Manchester debut at the Bridgewater Hall on Wednesday.
4. The Dinner Detective: Giraffe
Rochdale Observer, Friday 26 January 2007I'M a terrible shopper. I try, I really do try, to see the carefree joy in a good splurge, especially in a shop which screams those three little words at you: "It's the sale!"
5. Preview: Ape At The Apollo
Rochdale Observer, Friday 26 January 2007IT'S not nice being homeless, it's even less appealing when you happen to be Ape - the North West's leading breaks, hip-hop and drum 'n' bass specialists.
6. Schools club together for healthier children
Rochdale Observer, Friday 26 January 2007TEACHING children the lesson that a good breakfast gets top marks all round is something to which local health and education experts are committed.
7. Dawn of a new era for our first meal
Rochdale Observer, Friday 26 January 2007THE nature of breakfast has changed since the times when most people worked on the land and needed the fuel provided by a big meal early in the day.
8. Preview: Ben Folds
Rochdale Observer, Friday 26 January 2007AMERICAN songwriter Ben Folds has always thrived on the contrary. When he was vocalist in the acclaimed Ben Folds Five (who were actually a three-piece), he'd spend most of his time baffling journalists with the response: "What? You mean a trio isn't five people?"
9. Preview: Willie Nelson
Rochdale Observer, Friday 26 January 2007BEHIND every Country veteran, it seems, is a hardened pro eager for one extra encore performance. Just as Johnny Cash seemed to keep grafting until his final days, so it is with Willie Nelson, who, amazingly, will turn 74 this year.
10. When the dye is truly cast
Rochdale Observer, Friday 26 January 2007JEANS - we all wear them, but have you ever wondered about the history of your favourite strides? A major touring exhibition hits The Whitworth Art Gallery this week, intending to unravel the mystery of denim.