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1. 1. Simon Donohue's gigs of the year

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 29 December 2006 THERE are some Morrissey fans who would rather self-combust than admit to anyone that too much of the great man could ever be a bad thing. Not this Morrissey fan. In April of this year, starved of his presence and still to hear his latest album live, I was among a lucky few hundred to be entertained by the great man at Salford's Lowry.

2. 2. I little bit of what I fancy tastes so good

   Manchester Evening News, Saturday 06 January 2007 IT'S the roadside icon which came close to serving its final Olympic breakfast. Simon Donohue discovers that there's still life in the Little Chef.

3. 3. Gaz 'n' Grass grow up

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 13 January 2003 IT'S now seven years since Supergrass climbed aboard their Raleigh Choppers and sang about being young, running green and keeping their teeth nice and clean. Simon Donohue meets frontman Gaz as they prepare for the Manchester date.

4. 4. An independent woman

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 13 February 2003 ACTRESS Clare Buckfield, girlfriend of telly golden boy Declan Donnelly, talks to Simon Donohue about love, life and acting.

5. 5. Toby's the great unknown

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 11 November 2003 COMEDY fans voted Toby Hadoke winner of the inaugural Les Dawson laughter trophy recently. The relative unknown beat household names including Peter Kay, Johnny Vegas and Ken Dodd to take the honour. Simon Donohue discovers who he is.

6. 6. Madchester revival may be on the cards

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 31 December 2002 IT'S ten years since the phenomenon of Madchester originally put the city on the musical map. Simon Donohue looks at the bands from yesteryear as signs emerge of a revival.

7. 7. Morrissey @ The Lowry

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 19 April 2006 THOSE fortunate enough to get their tickets in the 20 minutes they were on sale are sure to see a hatful of hits during this British tour. Ringleader of the Tormentors? Ringleader of the Tour Mentors, more like, says the M.E.N's Simon Donohue.

8. 8. Spitting image, 21st century style

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 05 September 2007 THE spirit of Spitting Image is being revived by a Manchester computer graphics firm for a forthcoming ITV series. Simon Donohue sees the new high-tech world of satire.

9. 9. Musicians united for Cohesion Live

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 23 August 2006 A STELLAR cast of Mancunian musical luminaries will gather in Platt Fields Park for charity festival on Saturday. Simon Donohue was given a surprise sneak preview of the Cohesion Live line-up.

10. 10. Building peace, bringing hope...

    Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 13 September 2006 MANCHESTER'S best-known musicians will peform on Saturday to raise money for a peace park in Kosovo. Simon Donohue speaks to the brave young refugee who inspired the event.

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