Candle believed to have started bathroom fire
FIREFIGHTERS were called out last night to tackle a bathroom fire at Fearnhead, Warrington, which is believed to have been started by a candle flame coming into contact with a shower curtain.
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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.
One more death and 13 new cases as mobile COVID-19 testing set to start in Warrington
ONE more person has sadly died and 13 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at Warrington Hospital as mobile testing is set to start in the town tomorrow, Sunday.
Police seek help to trace unique Giant Yukon bike
POLICE are appealing to the public to help trace a Giant ‘Yukon’ Pedal Cycle stolen from the Culcheth area of Warrington earlier this month.
Warrington residents were “In the Mood” to celebrate 75th anniversary of VE Day
GLORIOUS sunshine ensured residents across Warrington were “In the Mood” to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day despite the coronavirus lockdown.
Charity pay tribute to true community champion Colin “Wolfe” Whitfield
TRIBUTES are being paid to “true community champion” Colin “Wolfe” Whitfield, another member of the Warrington Disability Partnership team who has sadly died from COVID-19 related illness.
Firefighters tackle fire at ice cream shop
TWO fire crews were called out to deal with a fire at an ice cream shop in Burtonwood, Warrington, yesterday afternoon.
Mayor joins in with care home celebrations
MAYOR of Warrington, Cllr Wendy Johnson, has been doing her bit to keep up spirits by arranging video calls and enjoying afternoon tea with care home residents.
Sharing is caring at Healthwatch Warrington
HEALTHWATCH Warrington’s Crissi Morad has been doing her bit to help during the COVID-19 pandemic by making items to sell and donating the proceeds to a local charity supporting vulnerable people in the community.
Warrington woman pays tribute to trio of family war heroes
AN incredible story of a man who escaped the clutches of a Nazi firing squad has been brought back to life as a Warrington woman paid tribute to a trio of family war heroes.
No new COVID-19 related deaths at Warrington Hospital but Penketh revealed to have highest death toll
THERE have been no further COVID-19 related deaths and just new six new confirmed cases at Warrington Hospital in the latest daily figures, although Penketh has been revealed as the area of town with the highest death toll.