Two fire crews tackle chimney fire caused by log burner
TWO fire crews were called out last night to tackle a chimney fire involving a log burner at a property in Lymm.
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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.
Bus boss and MP welcome extension to £2 bus fare cap
WITH bus passenger numbers increasing in the town, news that the government’s £2 bus fare cap is being extended has been welcomed.
Central6 campaigners plan another town hall protest after council blames weather for pollution
CAMPAIGNERS opposed to Warrington Borough Council’s controversial Central6 Low Traffic Neighbourhood schemes are staging another peaceful protest rally at the town hall on February 27 at 5:45pm.
Large crowd gathers at candle lit vigil to remember Brianna Ghey
A large crowd gathered at a candle lit vigil in Culcheth on Friday evening to remember teenager Brianna Ghey, who tragically died in the village last Saturday.
Fundraiser to support family of stabbing victim Brianna Ghey reaches more than £100,000
UPDATED: A fundraising page to support the family of Birchwood teenager Brianna Ghey, who was stabbed to death at Culcheth Linear Park last Saturday, has now reached more than £100,000.
Road closed as firefighters help rescue trapped person following collision
A road was closed at Winwick yesterday evening as firefighters helped rescue a trapped person following a road traffic collision.
Seven more COVID-19 related deaths as inpatient numbers and infection rates rise
SEVEN more COVID-19-related deaths have sadly been reported at Warrington Hospital in the past week, with infection rates rising for a third consecutive week.
M6 slip road remains closed for extensive clean-up and repairs
THE M6 northbound J21 sliproad at Woolston, Warrington, remained closed this morning while repairs and an extensive clean-up operation continued.
Penketh firefighters involved in Turkey earthquake rescue mission
TWO firefighters from Penketh Fire Station in Warrington, are currently in Turkey, helping rescue casualties following the recent earthquakes which are believed to have claimed the lives of more than 40,000 people.
Police launch appeal after driver left with life-threatening injuries following collision on M56
OFFICERS have launched an appeal for information and footage following a serious collision on the M56 which left a 48-year-old man with life-threatening injuries.