News in Frodsham

With the help of Cheshire Tithe Maps Online, you can explore historic maps of Frodsham, comparing them to the modern day structure and features of the town.

This tool allows you to place historic and contemporary maps side by side, reflecting how the lay of the land has changed as Frodsham evolved from a modest scattering of houses to a town of nearly 10,000 people.

There's something so special about the old photos that capture a moment in the life of the people (and dogs!) who used to live in Frodsham.

I love this picture of Tom Booth's Cycle & Motor Depot, in which Tom stands in the doorway with what seems – judging by an earlier photo – to be his daughter Jennifer, guarded faithfully by their little dog.

The Queen's Head is one of several Grade II listed public houses and Main Street buildings whose history stretches back through the centuries.

Built in the 1600s – when 'Frodsham Castle' manor house may still have been lording it over Castle Park and Frodsham's Thursday market was in its infancy - The Queens Head is said to be the oldest coaching inn in Frodsham.

England flags have been popping up around Frodsham as the town - and country - gets ready for the final match of the Euros: England v Italy.

Remember that you can watch the game in a number of Frodsham and Helsby pubs:

For our Friday Frodsham Heroes feature this week, we have been asked to thank our local police community support officers, for working to "keep all the different plates spinning over the last 15 months."

Police community support officers (PCSOs) are there to provide a visible and reassuring presence in the neighbourhood, engaging with local residents and reducing the likelihood of crime.

Are you looking for a new home around Frodsham, or do you just enjoy browsing through the properties on offer in our area?

Then you'll love Frodsham Nub News' Property of the Week feature, where we showcase a range of different homes for sale right now!

Today (Friday) marks the release of a new single by local indie-pop singer-songwriter, Tim Whyte.

'Run' is a stripped back piano-led, ballad-type song that follows on from Tim's debut single, 'Visions' – a silver lining of our various coronavirus lockdowns.

Today (Thursday 8 July) marks 100 days since Frodsham local Andrew Woolmington embarked on a mammoth community service mission in and around the town.

In that time, Andrew has been complementing the work of the Frombles, picking up litter from various locations around the town and making sure that its streets are looking spick and span.

Looking for something to do in Frodsham today after all the excitement of last night?

You can keep up with local and community goings-on on our What's On section and our regular Event of the Week article.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has urged any residents who are yet to get their Covid-19 vaccine ahead of the full lifting of lockdown restrictions on July 19.

Speaking at a Covid-19 Outbreak Board meeting yesterday (Wednesday), Council Chief Executive, Andrew Lewis, said: "We are in a rising tide of infections, and it's rising at least as fast as it has done at any other stage.