With all the activity surrounding the expenses claims of MPs recently, maybe you would like to know some facts about the Wintertons expenses claims.

Apparently Sir Nick claimed £89,133 for the period 2007-2008 of which £14,918 was second home expenses. The second home expenses are apparently used to pay for a second home in London which is controlled by a trust. The trust is controlled by their children.

Mr and Mrs Winterton say they have not broken any rules regarding expense claims but are both to stand down at the next election. If you want to examine the expense claims made by Sir Nicholas Winterton, they are available online on the Parliament website

If you have lived in Macclesfield for several years you may well already be aware of the performing flatulist Mr Methane. A 6ft 7inch entertainer originating from Macclesfield. Mr Methane has an unusual talent for a performer, in fact he is currently the only known person in the world that can claim to be a flatulist.

His talent is a little strange and unusual, which if you have ever met mr methane is quite apt. Mr methane, a.k.a Paul Oldfield was born and grew up in Macclesfield, living first on the Hurdsfield estate and later on Buxton Road on the outskirts of town. Paul discovered his windy party piece while trying a few yoga positions with his sister Kathleen.

The talent was soon earning Paul extra cash at school lunchtime and it became obvious there was a star in the making. After leaving school Paul worked on the railway for several years where he was encouraged by a work colleague to perform his act at a few local venues. The reception he received was tremendous and encouraged Paul to pursue a full time career as Mr Methane. He has travelled extensively with his windy act and performed inmany locations around the world, including Spain, Germany, and Australia to name just a few.

Visit Mr Methane

Below are a couple of video tasters of Mr Methane at work.

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East Cheshire Football League Fixtures

Saturday 6^th September 2008 

First Division     K.O.    2.45 p.m.            

Club AZ v Boarhound:   Referee.     Paul Heathcote 

Poynton Kings v High Lane:  Referee:-   George Gallimore

Poynton Nomads v Old Alts Youth :  Referee:-   Brian Clowes

Wilmslow Sports v Mary Dendy:   Referee:-  Paul Codling

It seems that Macclesfield and the Peak District are, unfortunately, the proud owners of Britains most dangerous road. The A537 between Macclesfield and Buxton better known to locals and bikers alike as the cat and fiddle road has been named as the most dangerous by the road safety foundation.

The road is responsible for 43 fatal or serious accidents since 2001. Nearly 75 percent have involved motorcycles. Despite efforts by the Macclesfield council and the Macclesfield traffic police to slow the bikers down, the ultimate responsibility surely lies with the motorcyclists themselves. Read the rest of this entry »

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