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1. I expected more from a man who's served us so well
Macclesfield Express, Wednesday 6 June 2007IT WAS clear from the moment the Freedom of Information Act arrived there would be some very uncomfortable disclosures. Nonetheless, MPs insisted all public servants must learn to take their embarrassment on the chin.
2. Suddenly it all became clearer ...
Macclesfield Express, Wednesday 6 June 2007IT WAS standing room only at Prestbury annual meeting with residents gathering to discuss 'The Parish Plan'.
3. Delighted to hear Fahy’s common sense approach
Macclesfield Express, Wednesday 13 June 2007I WAS delighted to hear the call from Peter Fahy, Cheshire's police chief, for a more common sense approach to policing led by judgement rather than targets. Mr Fahy wants more discretion to be given back to police officers to enable them to deal with minor incidents in a more sensible way.
4. Our current regime lacks true vision
Macclesfield Express, Wednesday 6 June 2007TEN years ago we had more than 19,000 UK post offices. Very soon that number will fall below 12,000 as more local post offices close their doors for the last time.
5. Community spirit needed
Macclesfield Express, Wednesday 13 June 2007THE HEADLINE on the front page of the Wilmslow Express dated May 10 read 'Cabbies Face Rise in Violence' following the attack on a Wilmslow driver who had his jaw broken in a robbery.
6. A poem from a nurse
Macclesfield Express, Wednesday 13 June 2007BACK in April I printed a poem entitled A Crabbit Old Woman which obviously touched your hearts. This week I received a response from a retired nurse in Wilmslow who worked in a residential care home some 25 years ago.
7. I went to London and didn’t get tapped up for a tenner by Sir Nick
Macclesfield Express, Wednesday 27 June 2007I'VE BEEN to London many times but never as a tourist. It's been on my Things To Do Before You Die List for a long time. It's not at the top (that spot's reserved for Fiona Bruce) but it's a mite easier to arrange.
8. Thank God for Selwyn, animal defender
Macclesfield Express, Wednesday 20 June 2007I CAN'T even write about Wilmslow millionaire Selwyn Demmy who brought comfort to a distraught 103-year-old lady by replacing her engagement ring stolen by a heartless thug.
9. My shark on a leash has come a long way!
Macclesfield Express, Wednesday 27 June 2007REMEMBER Ellie, the little labrador puppy that had her ear bitten off by her brothers and sisters?
10. Being best man now is my worst nightmare
Macclesfield Express, Wednesday 20 June 2007I HOPE I'm out of quarantine before next weekend. I've agreed to be best man at a wedding and I can hardly ask the guests to wear breathing apparatus as a precaution.