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...
Change they all cry; but to what?

Change they all cry; but to what?

With just ten days to go before the next General Election, all I seem to see from candidates of all parties is a consistent mantra. ‘We want change’ they shout. ‘Time to get the Tories out’ they cry. Whilst there may be general agreement that the Tories have...