News in Frodsham

In recent weeks, Frodsham Nub News has been visiting and speaking to a range of businesses, in our Up Close article series.

From llamas to milkshakes to pumpkin shaped bath bombs, here are some of the local business spotlight pieces that you may have missed.

Frodsham is the only settlement in the UK to be so called, and one of only a handful of towns and villages whose name begins with 'Frod-'.

While we know that the '-ham' ending comes from the Anglo-Saxon word for 'village', this 'Frod-' prefix remains something of a mystery.

Five fire crews attended a blaze in a house on Wayford Close yesterday at 3 pm.

Crews from Widnes, Runcorn, Penketh, Lymm and Chester, along with an aerial appliance from Chester, were called to the semi-detached house, where the fire was quickly spreading to the next door property.

Councillors from across Cheshire West and Chester's political divide have approved a move to lobby government for more coronavirus support.

The motion, which was proposed by Labour leader Cllr Louise Gittins and seconded by Conservative group chief Cllr Margaret Parker, received widespread support at this week's CWAC full council meeting.

This week's walk takes us to the Kelsall area once again, as you explore the golds and ambers of autumn in Primrosehill Wood.

Although mainly comprised of woodland, the route also incorporates a stretch on a quiet country lane, which offers spectacular views looking out to Wales on one side, and towards Manchester on the other.

For the next week, Frodsham's Queens Head pub will be providing free breakfasts for any child who would normally receive free school meals.

"We don't want to see any child go hungry this half term," said the pub via its Facebook page.

Over half term, Horn's Mill Primary School will be asking its pupils to build their best and most creative LEGO model, to help raise money for The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity.

In this fun challenge, children will make a LEGO brick creation of their choosing, whether it be a spaceship, a super hero or a castle, before asking their friends and family to sponsor their efforts by making a small donation to the Charity.

A poverty emergency has been declared in Cheshire West and Chester, after councillors backed a motion from Winsford Dene representative Mandy Clare.

Cllr Clare's motion, first suggested back in July at Cabinet, was passed at last night's (October 22) full council meeting with 43 members voting in favour, five against, and 18 abstained.

Today (Friday 23rd October), Helsby's Tesco Superstore staff will be wearing pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

This forms part of a 'Think Pink' event, through which customers will also be invited to donate any loose change to research and care charity, Breast Cancer Now.

Cheshire Police are encouraging local residents to continue adhering to coronavirus restrictions, as our borough enters its second week in tier 2.

Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said: "I understand that there are lots of changes for people to take in and I want to reassure residents that we will continue to support them to navigate the measures in place.