Rooftop rescue as firefighters tackle house blaze
FOUR casualties were rescued by firefighters involved in a rooftop rescue following a blaze at a bedsit property on Wilderspool Causeway this morning.
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Gary Skentelbery
Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Former Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Patron Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
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MP praises local education business on securing technology grant
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Police increase patrols to tackle anti-social behaviour outside shops
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Police issue CCTV image after Co-op store staff threatened during robbery
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Labour Group in “turmoil” following resignation and sacking
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Early exit for Luke Littler after thrilling battle at Glasgow
WARRINGTON’S teenage darts sensation Luke Littler made an early exit in the Premier League at Glasgow, after a thrilling battle with Gerwyn Price.
Fire Authority approves ambitious plans
CHESHIRE Fire Authority has approved ambitious plan for more prevention, more protection and better emergency response, including reorganising the way full-time fire engines operate in the Warrington area.