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Barlow's Beef: Is Donald Trump heading our way?

Barlow's Beef: Is Donald Trump heading our way?

Does Donald Trump scare you? Does the thought of this misogynistic, crass megalomaniac becoming President of the United States fill you with dread? Yes...…
Barlow's Beef: I can't tell you how tickled I am

Barlow's Beef: I can't tell you how tickled I am

'Clap along if you know what happiness is to you...' I was so happy this morning when I discovered Cheshire East was the 'happiest place in England' that…
Barlow's Beef: Cheshire wags grieve for Barbie

Barlow's Beef: Cheshire wags grieve for Barbie

What in god's name has happened to Barbie?In an ever-changing world Barbie was a cultural icon. Without Barbie there would be no Kylie Minogue, Cheryl…
Barlow's Beef: Gym jam at the leisure centre

Barlow's Beef: Gym jam at the leisure centre

When I'm stressed I have a tried and tested antidote...I go to the gym. Having been a marathon runner in my not too distant past I always enjoy the relaxation…
Barlow's Beef: Banking on big profits

Barlow's Beef: Banking on big profits

Apparently it's only just occurred to Cheshire East that large developers are screaming the case for the need for more housing then simply banking the…
Barlow's Beef: What are your new year resolutions?

Barlow's Beef: What are your new year resolutions?

After considerable thought I have my New Year Resolutions sorted.First and foremost I want to take offence. I am absolutely hopeless at holding a grudge…
Barlow's Beef: Cheshire East rebuilds the Iron Curtain

Barlow's Beef: Cheshire East rebuilds the Iron Curtain

Do you remember The Iron Curtain? As a child I thought it was a massive shutter descending from heaven. In reality it was an ideological and physical…
Barlow's Beef: No sign of any action on dangerous parking

Barlow's Beef: No sign of any action on dangerous parking

Any idea what the above sign means? Evenings around 5:30pm I drive along Hawthorn Street only to find a couple of vehicles illegally parked outside the…
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Barlow's Beef: If you wanna be my council

Barlow's Beef: If you wanna be my council

So tell me what you want, what you really really want. I'll tell you what I want what I really really want. So tell me what you want, what you really…
Barlow's Beef: This is make-your-mind-up time

Barlow's Beef: This is make-your-mind-up time

Having followed and commented on elections for over two decades the biggest single change I see is political spin. Sadly, conviction politics is all but…
Barlow's Beef: What politicians don't want to discuss

Barlow's Beef: What politicians don't want to discuss

You can't turn on the radio or TV at the moment without some politician bleating on about the economy, the 'dangers' of another coalition or the extra…
Barlow's Beef: Resistance is futile at the dentist

Barlow's Beef: Resistance is futile at the dentist

Have you been to the dentist recently? My practice (I hate that word, if there is one thing I don't want it's a trainee dentist) used to be a fairly rudimentary…
Barlow's Beef: Banking on a retirement bonus

Barlow's Beef: Banking on a retirement bonus

The most disingenuous argument foisted on the British public recently is the theory that British banks must continue to pay grotesque bonuses or executives…
Barlow's Beef: Affordable Housing.... I think not

Barlow's Beef: Affordable Housing.... I think not

Remember when politicians trumpeted high-rise tower blocks as the solution to Britain's housing problem? You may have been part of one of those communities…
Barlow's Beef: Would councillors do this with their own money?

Barlow's Beef: Would councillors do this with their own money?

This week's column is like orienteering: you need to read the clues to know where you are heading. In July 2013 Wilmslow Town Council wanted to spend…
The Dogfather: Never make excuses for bad behaviour

The Dogfather: Never make excuses for bad behaviour

If I've learned anything about dog owners it's that those with the worst behaved dogs have the longest list of excuses. 'It's not his fault. He didn't…
Barlow's Beef : Rules of Engagement

Barlow's Beef : Rules of Engagement

As I'm the new kid on the block I thought it appropriate to set out the Rules of Engagement. It's been made abundantly clear the views expressed…