Frodsham and Helsby Stations have both been recognised in the Cheshire Best Kept Stations Awards 2020.

The stations were two of 18 'main winners', while six more were placed in the highly commended category.

When announcing the award winners in this year's YouTube ceremony, organisation Chairman, Mark Barker, said: "Frodsham is a star performer in Cheshire Best Kept Stations, with awards in the last 15 consecutive years, including overall winner on three occasions.

"The station shows a well cared for station building. There is much local pride in this station, and the town's Mayor nominated Frodsham for an award last year to celebrate success in restoring passenger services on the Halton Curve to Runcorn and Liverpool.

"That pulled the community together, and was celebrated by Network Rail presenting two semaphore signals to the town."

When it was time for Helsby's award to be announced, Mr Barker said: "The gardens on this station would not be out of place in the park. They provide a welcoming area for passengers to wait. The station is always a pleasure to use, and has benefitted from considerable commitment by its volunteers.

"It has the distinction of winning a Cheshire Best Kept Station Award for 13 consecutive years, including that of overall winner on three occasions."

Other stations receiving awards included Ellesmere Port, Heaton Chapel, Greenbank and Handforth.

Cheshire Best Kept Stations are now planning individual awards presentations for the different stations, which will probably take place in the new year.