News in Frodsham

I think it's safe to say that, for very obvious reasons, 2020 has been a pretty gloomy year.

However, there have also been many heart-warming stories from the people of Frodsham, which have been a huge highlight to us at Nub News.

Cheshire Police are urging local residents to stay at home for New Year's Eve, following the county's move into Tier 4 restrictions, which came into effect at 00:01 this morning.

"To stop the spread and save lives it's vital that residents stay at home and don't mix with other households, except where there are exemptions such as childcare and 'bubbles'," Cheshire Police said.

There are so many talented photographers in Frodsham that we thought it would be nice to celebrate them through our Nub News photo awards!

Our final winner is Chairman of Hob Hey Wood Friends Group, Mark O'Sullivan, whose beautiful sunrise photo is the perfect image for the dawn of a new year.

Following yesterday's government announcement, the whole of Cheshire is now under Tier 4 restrictions, meaning that the advice is now to 'stay at home'.

Reacting to this development, Cllr Louise Gittins, Leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council, said, "This latest news is clearly disappointing, although we have a duty to act in the best interests of our residents.

A nuclear inspector from Helsby has been awarded a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the New Year's Honours List 2021.

Dr Mina Golshan, who is Deputy Chief Nuclear Inspector and Director of the Office for Nuclear Regulation's Sellafield Decommissioning, Fuel and Waste Division, was recognised for 'services to nuclear regulation'.

Many local high school pupils will now not return to school on January 4th, as the spring term is delayed by up to two weeks to help curb the spread of coronavirus.

In the areas with the highest infection rates, primary schools will also remain closed, but this does not apply to schools in Frodsham and Helsby.

Following the government decision to place Cheshire in Tier 4 from 00:01 tonight (Wednesday), Frodsham Leisure Centre must remain closed for the foreseeable future.

From tomorrow (31st December), all Brio Leisure services will be closed until the borough's risk status is reduced.

As part of Cheshire West and Chester, Frodsham and Helsby will be placed into Tier 4 from 00:01 tonight, the Health Secretary has announced.

Local residents join the three quarters of the national population who are now under the most severe restrictions.

Three young members of the 1st Helsby Scout Group are to be presented with the prestigious Chief Scout's Personal Award, in recognition of their brave stand against antisocial behaviour.

The recipients of the Personal Award are chosen by the Chief Scout himself, Bear Grylls, for a significant achievement or contribution to the community.

Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, is set to make a statement on the government's fortnightly tier review later today, less than a week after Cheshire was put into Tier 3.

On the day that the decision was made to move the county up from Tier 2, Cheshire West's infection rate stood at 213 cases per 100,000 residents.