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1. Let's think again on town redevelopment
Macclesfield Express, Wednesday 7 January 2009HAPPY New Year! Here we go again. I wonder what’s waiting for us in 2009? I fervently believe we should examine redevelopment plans for Macclesfield town centre very closely.
2. Royal Mail's worth it
Macclesfield Express, Wednesday 7 January 2009SO, ROYAL Mail plan to increase the price of a first class stamp by 3p to 39p and second class to 30p. It’s way above inflation but, you know what? I don’t care.
3. Where did 2008 go?
Macclesfield Express, Wednesday 7 January 2009I’VE had a few emails in the last week asking what I’d been drinking over the festive period or what brandy I used in the Christmas pud.
4. Who needs a toothless watchdog?
Macclesfield Express, Wednesday 7 January 2009IN THE past six months the wholesale price of oil has fallen from $145 to $38 a barrel. By the time you read this, a litre of unleaded petrol could be 80 pence from a high of £1.30, a reduction of 40 per cent.
5. The good, the bad and the ugly of a year to remember
Macclesfield Express, Tuesday 30 December 2008HAVE the relatives gone home yet?
6. Singalong to keep you upbeat for Christmas
Macclesfield Express, Wednesday 24 December 2008IT’S CHRISTMAS Eve and we’ve all had enough doom and gloom to last us until the next millennium. So, I thought we’d have a singsong to get us into the party spirit.
7. Britney hasn't got the X Factor
Macclesfield Express, Wednesday 17 December 2008BY NOW the result of X Factor will be known to all. I have no idea who will win, but I’m damn sure I know who won’t.
8. Spread a little Christmas cheer
Macclesfield Express, Wednesday 17 December 2008IF YOU’RE really stuck for Christmas present ideas, chances are the recipients have so much it’s impossible to think of something they need. So, here are a few suggestions where your gifts would be really appreciated.
9. 2008 provided many highlights
Macclesfield Express, Wednesday 17 December 2008COMPARED to many poor souls, I’ve had a great year.
10. It's a dog's life in our household
Macclesfield Express, Wednesday 17 December 2008WHEN arctic winds whipped the first snow of winter across the fields I went in search of my thermals. Whatever the weather, animals have to be fed, water troughs defrosted and bedding relaid.