A life dedicated to service

A life dedicated to service

I was fortunate enough this weekend, to meet the former Mayor of Llandudno. I was in a restaurant where she was sat on an adjacent table. After finishing her starter she got up and wandered over to our table.  “Are you visiting our town?” she said....
Policing has changed, except that it hasn’t

Policing has changed, except that it hasn’t

Being a policeman or woman has never been an easy job. For a start, you need to be able to pass the physical, and then attend college where you learn the law of the land and how to administer it. That, in itself, is no mean feat of memory. Once you graduate, you join...
Want it or not, you’re having it.

Want it or not, you’re having it.

The recent story of Cheshire West and Chester Council’s planning committee refusing the application for a huge solar farm at Winnington made headline news in the Northwich & Winsford Guardian.  The councillors who fought against it celebrated, whilst, below...
Labour fail their first real test

Labour fail their first real test

Who knew it would be that easy? Who could have imagined that the Junior doctor’s strikes, which have been ongoing for sixteen months, could be settled in a matter of days. I bet the last government are kicking themselves that they didn’t think of this earlier. Imagine...
The King’s speech does little for Mid Cheshire

The King’s speech does little for Mid Cheshire

I read with interest the article in the Northwich Guardian this week by our new M.P. Andrew Cooper, on why the King’s Speech would be good for Mid Cheshire. I must say that I was a little surprised by some of these supposed benefits for the people and businesses of...