Midcheshire Independent Issue 183

3 SEPTEMBER 2025 Visit our website: www.independentnewspapers.co.uk PDQ LANDSCAPE & BUILDING SERVICES 07763 923005 01270 421405 From inside to outside, whatever you can imagine, we can make it come true. IF WE CAN’T DO IT NO ONE CAN! FREE QUOTE Call Steve sredmond24707825@aol.com CHESHIRE Police officers have been out in force dur- ing the summer sunshine to tackle issues with park- ing and anti-social behav- iour in Pickmere. Over recent years there have been ongoing issues with parking and Anti-social behaviour caused by peo- ple visiting Pickmere Lake during warm weather. This has included cars blocking footpaths, roads and drive- ways, issues with littering and people swimming in the lake. To help tackle the issue the Cheshire force says it has worked closely with the council to introduce additional parking restrictions in the area, to help minimise some of the disruption. Additional patrols have also been conducted in the area during periods of warmer weather. Chief Inspector Zoe Bowden, from Macclesfield Local Policing Unit, said: “With all the recent hot weather we can understand By JonathanWhite NANTWICH Town Foot- ball Club superfan Paul Dean has once again gone the distance for a great cause – quite literally. The 44-year-old dad suc- cessfully completed an incred- ible 46.6-mile run from the Swansway Stadium in Nant- wich to Sporting Khalsa FC’s Aspray Arena in Willenhall in the West Midlands. Paul, 44, a teaching assis- tant at Weaver Primary School, set off in the morning and arrived after just nine hours– in time to cheer on his beloved Nantwich Town in their Northern Premier League West Division clash that evening. His route saw him join the Shropshire Union Canal NEWS IN BRIEF MACCLESFIELD Town Hall is getting ready to welcome visitors on Heritage Open Day on Saturday September 13. The iconic building will also be hosting a ‘Made in Macclesfield’ craft market in the Assembly Room. PLANS to remove Wildboarclough’s telephone box have been scrapped after a campaign involving Macclesfield MP Tim Roca. He said: “In rural areas, public phone boxes remain an important lifeline, particularly in emergencies.” CHESHIRE East Council has published details of the allowances paid to its elected members. The figures made public cover the financial year, from April 1 2024 to March 31, 2025. The total cost of allowances was £1,280,084. CHESHIRE West and Chester Council has joined forces with police to carry out intensive enforcement throughout the borough to tackle fly tipping and waste transfer offences. Dabbers’ fan Paul’s super run Sporting challenge: Paul Dean at the end of his run Research UK, the world-lead- ing cancer charity dedicated to pioneering research, pre- vention and treatment. In a lovely gesture, Sport- ing Khalsa FC welcomed him onto the pitch ahead of kick- off, where he posed for photos with both sets of players. It was far from Paul’s first fundraising feat. Earlier this year, he ran a full marathon around the Weaver Primary School track, and last year he astounded locals by complet- ing four marathons in just 24 hours – covering 106 miles. His past challenges have included 24-hour runs and completing 10 marathons in 10 days, raising thousands of pounds for cancer charities along the way. Speaking after his latest challenge, Paul said: “It was tough at times, but thinking about the difference Cancer Research UK makes kept me going. “The support I’ve had from family, friends, the club, and people who’ve donated has been amazing. If my miles can help save lives, then every step was worth it.” Donations can still be made via Paul’s JustGiving page: www.justgiving.com/ page/runningpeeps6 Police on alert at beauty spot the reason why so many are attracted to Pickmere lake. “However, it’s essential that residents in the local area are able to go about their daily business. “So far this year we have seen a reduction in the num- ber of incidents in the area thanks to the work that we’ve already undertaken. “However, during times of warmer weather we have seen some issues, with a considerable number of park- ing tickets issued over the recent months. “Therefore, I would urge anyone who is visiting the area to be considerate to the residents and ensure that they park respectfully and take their litter home. “We’ll continue to step-up patrols in the area to provide reassurance to local resi- dents and issue further fines where appropriate.” towpath in Nantwich, which he followed for most of the journey before leaving it near Wolverhampton Racecourse, just a few miles short of the finish line. Paul’s marathon efforts were all in aid of Cancer