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31. Everyday lives are tarnished by the profanity of thick morons
Wilmslow Express, Wednesday 8 September 2004AS AN avid student of the spoken word I have to admit my day-to-day language is not free from expletives.
32. Are you or have you ever been Vic Barlow?
Wilmslow Express, Wednesday 23 June 2004I WAS in the bank today when a young lady behind the counter asked: "Are you Vic Barlow?". Considering she had my chequebook in her hand I could hardly say I was Ben Elton.
33. It’s time to support our local traders
Wilmslow Express, Thursday 13 May 2004According to recent figures one out of every eight pounds spent in the UK goes through a Tesco till.
34. Here comes the judge!
Wilmslow Express, Wednesday 19 May 2004I've never met deputy District Judge Carl Teper but I'd like to; I want to shake him by the hand and congratulate him for insisting on respect in our magistrates' court.
35. Leaders are going... going... gone!
Wilmslow Express, Wednesday 15 September 2004WHEN Macclesfield's former chief executive announced all the top-level management changes he was making it seem like the start of a bright new future.
36. Danegate – The Sequel
Wilmslow Express, Wednesday 26 May 2004WHAT do a giant B&Q, a Learning Zone and a rubbish recycling plant have in common? They have all been plans to desecrate Dane Moss, the only open space left within walking distance of Macclesfield's town centre.
37. Big Bucks for a non-profit making organisation
Wilmslow Express, Wednesday 13 October 2004THE NEARER council house tenants get to a vote on the sale of their homes the more cynical I become. Take for instance the currently released figures on executive salaries at some of the so-called 'Housing Associations'.
38. The ban on hunting could leave all of us with plenty of things to grouse about
Wilmslow Express, Wednesday 15 December 2004I'VE NEVER been on a fox hunt, never really wanted to, so in theory the hunting ban won't affect me and although I train gundogs I don't actually shoot so it's all the same to me whether my dogs retrieve ducks or canvas dummies. So why should I care? Well, I might not if those eager to ban all country sports were as committed to the upkeep of the countryside as the participants.
39. Silk can’t tell its Wright from its wrong
Wilmslow Express, Wednesday 19 May 2004I WAS sad to see local presenter Nick Wright ousted from Macclesfield radio station Silk FM despite a 2,000-signature petition sent in by listeners.
40. Safety in numbers is a buck-passing scam
Wilmslow Express, Wednesday 27 October 2004IF THERE is one phrase that deserves our contempt it's the statement 'all our agencies are working together' which in practice means the buck will be passed hither and thither until we lose track and no-one will accept responsibility.