Investigation underway after casualty rescued from house fire at Orford
AN investigation is underway after a casualty was rescued from a house fire at Orford on Saturday afternoon.
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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. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
Thief who stole elderly woman’s purse and pension money receives suspended prison sentence
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Road set to close for up to five days for urgent repairs
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Last chance to give council feedback on Westy Central 6 LTN
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Trustees bring curtain down on Shannon Bradshaw community cafe with “heavy heart”
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Police issue warning over rogue traders at Appleton
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Swing bridge to close for essential maintenance
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Four fire crews tackle shed fire at Lymm
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One casualty rescued after collision on Winwick Road
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Labour hold Latchford West
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