Washing basket on cooker hob starts accidental fire
FIREFIGHTERS were called out yesterday evening following reports of a fire involving a washing basket which had been left on a cooker hob.
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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.
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MP joins Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Select Committee
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Schools pledge to join online careers festival
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Seven lucky neighbours celebrate Postcode Lottery win
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Town’s COVID-19 related death toll climbs to 183 with latest care home figures
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What a Whopper! Police warn motorists to avoid area as long queues form at drive-thru Burger King
WARRINGTON Police have warned of traffic delays on the M62 near Winwick as people rushed to get their hands on a Burger King.
MP welcomes boost for businesses with extension of furlough scheme
WARRINGTON South MP Andy Carter has welcomed a boost for businesses with the extension of the furlough scheme during the CVID-19 crisis.