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1. Shadow elections were a bit dull
Wilmslow Express, Wednesday 14 May 2008SO, DID you cast your vote at the local elections? It was a mite confusing don’t you think? Initially I thought I was voting to elect ONE councillor; then I understood I could vote for THREE but if I voted for TWO it might negate my ballot paper but it didn’t, so I could. It was all a bit bizarre.
2. Silk Road memorial
Wilmslow Express, Wednesday 14 May 2008HAVING been pulled over by Cheshire Police for driving ‘too slowly’ down the Silk Road, I’m well aware of the 70mph speed limit. It’s the fastest road for miles around with motorists rocketing in both directions. It’s a freeway and stopping for anything other than an emergency is obviously forbidden.
3. It's no picnic for the treetop teddy bears
Wilmslow Express, Wednesday 14 May 2008WITH Cheshire’s roads in perpetual chaos, schools under threat and selection procedures in turmoil, isn’t it comforting to know that county councillors have their eye on the ball?
4. Rats to fortnightly collections
Wilmslow Express, Wednesday 14 May 2008REMEMBER when politicians told us high rise flats were the housing of the future before pulling them all down 20 years later?
5. Terry joins Romany fans
Wilmslow Express, Wednesday 14 May 2008ONE of Britain’s smallest tourist attractions opened its doors in glorious sunshine with Terry Waite looking on at the weekend.
6. Fat cat Jack is celebrating Pet Idol with a diet
Wilmslow Express, Wednesday 14 May 2008FAT rescue cat Jack is the winner of Pet Idol and he’s celebrating by attending animal weight watchers and cries when he can’t exercise.
7. Grieving family mourn son who had zest for life
Wilmslow Express, Wednesday 14 May 2008GRIEVING family and friends of barrister Mark Saunders, who was shot dead by police following a siege at his London flat last week, are shocked and baffled by his tragic death.
8. Oliver hopeful asks for more
Wilmslow Express, Wednesday 14 May 2008A RYLEY’S School pupil will do anything to become Oliver in the West End, and so far it’s working as he’s through to the semi-finals of a hit TV show.
9. High society at May Ball
Wilmslow Express, Wednesday 14 May 2008HIGH flying Wilmslow High School Year 13 pupils said farewell to their school days in style at a glittering celebratory May Ball held at Manchester’s Hilton Hotel.
10. Battle continues in medieval weekend rumpus
Wilmslow Express, Wednesday 14 May 2008MEDIEVAL weekend organisers launched a counter-attack this week after coming under-siege from residents objecting to their Middle Ages spectacular.