News in Frodsham

THE man chosen to be Cheshire's new police chief has commanded high-profile roles policing international football tournaments, including work deterring hooliganism.

Mark Roberts, currently the deputy chief constable of South Yorkshire Police, has been lined up as the successor to Darren Martland, who retires in the spring.

On March 21, the national census will take place, asking residents from Frodsham, Helsby and every other settlement in the UK to share a snapshot of their household situation on that day.

This helps central and local government to understand finer details about our society and informs decisions on public service funding and planning.

POTHOLE repair costs rose by 55 per cent for motorists in the four years up to 2020, according to new research from insurance firm Admiral.

The company's investigation found the average pothole repair claim in 2020 was £2,700 — up from the £1,700 average in 2016.

Today is International Women's Day, a great opportunity to take a look back at the life of Harriet Shaw Weaver, a Frodsham-born suffragist and magazine editor whose quiet contribution to the world carries much more influence than one might expect.

Born to the very wealthy Frederic and Mary Weaver in 1876, Harriet was the sixth of eight children. She has been described as 'reserved' and 'unassuming' with 'clear blue eyes' and brown hair worn in a bun.

Today, Monday 8 March, marks the first step in the easing of lockdown, with some changes coming into effect.

Schools are reopening and all children can return to the classroom. Wraparound childcare, such as breakfast and after-school clubs can also reopen.

Last week, we chatted with Maggie Hilditch and Gillian Robertson about their beautiful exhibitions at Castle Park Arts Centre.

Today, we hear from Textiles in the Park, a group of contemporary artists whose exhibition, Flora, centres on the delicate charm of the wood and parkland around Marbury Country Park in Northwich.

This weekend is, in some ways, the final one under the toughest of lockdowns.

Although the 'Stay At Home' order is set to be in place until March 29, primary age school children return to the classroom on March 8. Secondary and college pupils will also be going back that week, with arrangements differing between each school.

This walk, which snakes across the River Gowy and its tributaries, begins just down the A56 from Helsby at St Peter's Church in Plemstall.

This Grade I listed sandstone building has truly ancient origins, its history stretching back into the seventh century.

What a lovely photograph!

This image of a female hen harrier was captured on Frodsham Marsh this week by local photographer, Duncan Cowley.

Cheshire's NHS Trusts are treating nearly 70 per cent fewer Covid-19 patients than they were a month ago, new data reveals.

NHS England data shows that, on March 2, 44 patients were being treated in The Countess of Chester Trust, and 66 in Mid Cheshire Trust facilities.