THANKS and tributes have been flooding in for former Cuddington post office duo Robert and Margaret Dickinson.
The couple, who ran the post office for 21 years until its closure last month, were praised in local newsletter Round Tower for doing a sterling job
The couple’s decision to stay throughout the last two difficult years reflected their willingness to “go the extra mile” for their customers.
£4,000 benefits fraud
A SINGLE mum blamed laziness for a fraudulent benefit claim worth more than £4,000.
Julie Smith, 43, of Ford Court, Winsford, was paid income support totalling £4,242,28 despite the fact she had started work.
Michael Whitty, defending, said Smith’s actions “could be attributed to naivety rather than trying to cheat the system”.
She appeared at Chester Magistrates Court on Monday when she was fined £150 and ordered to pay £150 costs. She will also be required to repay the amount in full to the Department for Work and Pensions.
High risk route
The A556 through Davenham to the A49 has been designated a High Risk Collision Route. Statistics show the majority of accidents are caused by local people which has lead to warnings to road users to take extra care and not relax just because they are close to home.
Conmen warning
HOMEWATCH organisers are urging people to be on their guard after bogus water board officials called at a house in Sandiway.
Always ask for identification and be vigilant is the advice on offer.
