M6 closed in both directions after lorry carrying propane gas burst into flames
THE M6 motorway near Lymm was closed in both directions this afternoon (Wednesday) when a lorry carrying propane case cylinders burst into flames.
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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.
No new deaths and just one new COVID-19 case confirmed
NO further COVID-19 related deaths have been reported at Warrington Hospital for a 13th consecutive day, with just one new case confirmed in the town in the last 24 hours, according to the latest daily figures from Public Health England.
Firefighters tackle kitchen fire at Lymm
TWO fire crews were called out to tackle a kitchen fire at a house in Lymm involving a tea towel being left on an oven hob.
Firefighters tackle suspected arson incident on Grasmere Avenue
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a suspected arson attack involving a car which was well alight on Grasmere Avenue, Orford, during the early hours of this morning.
Two men arrested after serious assault on Loushers Lane
TWO men have been arrested after a man was taken to hospital with serious injuries following an incident on Loushers Lane, Warrington on Tuesday afternoon.
Former councillor publishes a thriller
FORMER councillor Paul Campbell has fulfilled a lifetime ambition and published a book under the pen name of David Costa, titled Tested By Fire.
MP welcomes proposals to tackle leasehold scandal
WARRINGTON North MP Charlotte Nichols has welcomed proposals set out by the Law Commission to tackle the “leasehold scandal” which has left many people trapped in onerous agreements.
Cancer survivor urges people to kick start fundraising
WARRINGTON cancer survivor Ben Hardman is calling on people to help tackle the devastating loss of funding for cancer research, caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Traffic brought to standstill as HGV gets stranded on humpback bridge
TRAFFIC was brought to a standstill when a HGV car transporter vehicle got stuck on a hump back bridge over the Bridgewater Canal at Oughtrington near Lymm.
No COVID-19 related hospital deaths for 12th consecutive day
NO COVID-19 related deaths have been reported at Warrington Hospital for a 12th consecutive day, with just one new case confirmed in the town in the last 24 hours, according to the latest daily figures from Public Health England.