IF ANYBODY is built to withstand scorching heat and extreme pressure, it is Warrington's firefighters.
Matthew Hancock certainly proved his credentials when he took to the sands of the Sahara desert in an attempt to raise money for the Facing Africa charity.
The Birchwood Station firefighter joined 700 athletes in 'The Marathon des Sables' (The Marathon of the Sands) - considered to be the toughest footrace on earth.
For the full story and pictures, see Thursday's Warrington Guardian.
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