Wheelie bin fire spreads to fence
FIREFIGHTERS were called out after a wheelie bin fire spread to a fence at a residential property in Padgate on Tuesday 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.
Warrington’s COVID-19 hot spots
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Chimney fire spreads to fence and wheelie bins
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Heart & Soul footprint unveiled in honour of former Wolves Foundation Chairman
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University’s 500th police apprentice prepares to go out on the beat
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Bus company staff help raise over £2,000 for St Rocco’s Hospice
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