Shortly after 6am on 6 June the body of a man was discovered in the River Dee.
Formal identification has now taken place and we can confirm that it is Colin Purton, aged 78, who went missing from his home in Penyffordd on 22 May.
Next of kin have been informed.
There do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death and a file will prepared for the coroner.
Cheshire plans for people on probation to build homes for the future
A forward-thinking partnership between Cheshire Police & Crime Commissioner, Dan Price and the award winning Prisoners Building Homes programme has launched in Cheshire.
Emergency services join forces to promote safe and legal e-bike use as lighter nights arrive
As the nights start to get lighter, Cheshire Constabulary and Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service are joining forces to highlight the importance of safe and legal e-bike use.
Warning issued in relation to gift card scam
Officers from Cheshire Police are urging residents to remain cautions following reports of a nationwide gift card scam.
Cheshire West and Chester Councillors plan pipeline debate over residents’ Peak Cluster concerns
A number of councillors have called for an extraordinary meeting of Cheshire West and Chester Council to discuss the impact of Peak Cluster on the borough, following residents outcry over the proposals to build 200km of new onshore pipeline to transport high-pressure CO2.
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough MP welcomes crackdown on “rip-off” vet fees
Justin Madders MP has welcomed new measures to tackle what he described as “rip-off” veterinary fees, as part of wider efforts to ease cost-of-living pressures.
Chester & Wirral Football League - Weekend Round Up
Here are the latest results from the Chester & Wirral Football League...
ACCLAIMED PIANIST SET TO JOIN CHESTER ORCHESTRA FOR CATHEDRAL CONCERT
An acclaimed classical pianist is set to join Chester Philharmonic Orchestra for a dazzling performance of one of Rachmaninov's best-loved works.
Chester Repair Cafe joins Parliamentary push to reduce waste
On 25th March, Chester Repair Cafe joined groups from across the UK at a repair cafe in Parliament, to call for policies to make it easier to repair our things.
Blues Match Report: Curzon Ashton 0 - 1 Chester FC
Chester FC claimed three valuable points over Curzon Ashton in Greater Manchester courtesy of an early strike from Scott Burgess.
Blues Match Preview: Curzon Ashton v Chester FC
Chester FC make the trip to the Tameside Stadium tomorrow for a clash with Curzon Ashton.
Chester FC – Play on the Pitch
Dates are now available in May for Pitch Hire at the Deva Stadium.
Duke and Duchess of Westminster visit the Chester FC Community Trust
The Duke and Duchess of Westminster visited Chester FC Community Trust to hear how King George V Sports Hub, supported by the Westminster Foundation, is helping grassroots football and communities across Chester.
Get ready for a fun-filled spring with free Easter activity clubs across Cheshire.
Man sentenced for assault on Flintshire County Council officer
A man who assaulted a Flintshire County Council officer carrying out their duties has been sentenced at court.
The annual Cheshire Day celebrations on 30th March are an opportunity to appreciate and celebrate the county's contributions to history, industry and culture and everything ‘Made in Cheshire’.
Endangered red panda meets her perfect match at Chester Zoo
A female red panda has met her ‘blind date’ after arriving at Chester Zoo – and early signs suggest she’s found her perfect match.
Cheshire Police conducts week of action targeting retail crime across the force
More than 30 arrests were made and multiple people charged following a dedicated week of action targeting retail crime across Cheshire.
United Utilities cuts storm overflow spills across Cheshire
United Utilities has reported another reduction in storm overflow operations across Cheshire, over the past year, demonstrating further progress on its environmental commitments.
Residential care services delivering safe, stable homes for vulnerable young people
Children living in Flintshire County Council’s residential care homes are being supported to thrive in safe, nurturing environments, councillors have heard.
Update on Council school organisational proposals
The Chief Officer for Education and Youth at Flintshire County Council has confirmed that the consultation processes around the two major school reorganisation proposals will need to begin again after the Senedd elections.
