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1. 1. Looking back at 2005

   CityLife, Friday 23 December 2005 IF there was anything that characterised Manchester's club scene in 2005, it was a solidifying of various trends into firm institutions that you can rely on for a good night out rather than any dramatic new movements. Just a couple of years back, everyone was up in arms that clubbing was dying on its backside, until everyone with a pulse realised that clubbing is just a form of going out and going out ain't going to stop in the near future.
   

2. 2. Fake New Year's Eve

   Glossop Advertiser, Friday 23 December 2005 New Year's Eve always sounds better than it is - but a Manchester comedy venue has come up with the ideal alternative.

3. 3. Soapbox: Families enjoy festive fistycuffs

   Glossop Advertiser, Friday 23 December 2005 Rachel Broady looks at the week's goings on in Walford, Weatherfield and Emmerdale.

4. 4. Days Out: Panto

   Glossop Advertiser, Friday 23 December 2005 Panto season is well underway, and Conrad Astley looks at some of the productions which will run until well into the new year.

5. 5. And there's more from Jimmy...

   CityLife, Monday 19 December 2005 IN the often superficial and fickle world of showbusiness, Jimmy Cricket must be one of the nicest men you could ever meet.

6. 6. A bit about... Simon Sharman

   Glossop Advertiser, Friday 02 December 2005 Argentinean Tango teacher Simon Sharman has a mission to bring the stylish jazz and swing sounds of the 30s and 40s back to Manchester's nightclub scene. The Colne-born dancer and former Big Breakfast presenter has opened the glamorous Martini Club in Old Bank Street. He tackles some of our questions.

7. 7. Out of the Darkness

   CityLife, Monday 28 November 2005 THE Darkness were the band which dragged heavy metal, kicking and screaming, into the light - and managed it with a gigantic smile on their faces. They play here tonight.

8. 8. Coliseum to lay on Christmas favourite

   CityLife, Wednesday 23 November 2005 LIKE turkey and brandy pudding, Christmas wouldn't be Christmas for many families without the Oldham Coliseum's annual pantomime. Dick Whittington opens on Saturday.

9. 9. Back for good? Take That return

   CityLife, Tuesday 15 November 2005 THE Hilton International Hotel, near Manchester Airport, on February 13, 1996. "The rumours are true," said Gary Barlow, with a mock tremble of the lip, declaring Take That were no more.

10. 10. Liberty go in search of the X factor

    CityLife, Tuesday 15 November 2005 A BUNCH of wannabe pop stars were given the surprise of their lives when chart-toppers Liberty X dropped by to see them perform.

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