Faulty cooker blamed for fire at smoke-filled property
FIREFIGHTERS wearing breathing apparatus tackled a kitchen fire at a smoke-filled property in Latchford, Warrington, last night, believed to have been started by a faulty cooker.
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Man charged with assault following disturbance at Fir Grove Hotel
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No deaths for fourth consecutive day as infection rates continue to fall with 106 new COVID-19 cases
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Road closed following concerns for woman’s safety
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