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.
Man jailed for role in courier fraud
A man has been jailed for his role in a courier fraud in which an elderly woman was scammed out of thousands of pounds of cash and jewellery.
Local MP Samantha Dixon to Host Housing Surgery for Chester North & Neston Residents
Samantha Dixon, Member of Parliament for Chester North & Neston, is holding another surgery dedicated to housing to provide vital support and advice to local residents.
A Flintshire Councillor has died
Long-standing Flintshire Councillor Ray Hughes sadly passed away on Saturday at the age of 88.
Brio’s Big Draw – A Summer Whale Spent!
Brio launched ‘Brio’s Big Draw’ competition over the summer months to celebrate creativity and raise awareness around safety in and outside the pool.
Chester and Wirral Football League - Weekend Update
Here are the latest match reports and results from the Chester and Wirral Football League...
Controversial school merger proposal raised in Welsh Parliament
Sam Rowlands, Member of the Welsh Parliament for North Wales, says parents in Flintshire should be allowed to choose their children’s education.
CURTAIN UP ON AWARD-WINNING MADCAP MEL BROOKS MUSICAL
The curtain is set to rise on a production of an award-winning madcap musical written by film and stage legend Mel Brooks.
An update from the Board of Directors at Chester FC
Following the weekend’s result for Chester FC, the Board of Directors have provided an update to supporters...
Flintshire Coast Park Celebrates Latest Funding Boost to Improve Safety at Greenfield Dock
Flintshire County Council’s Access and Natural Environment Team have received another boost to efforts to improve the Flintshire Coast, with an award of £96,960 external funding from the Welsh Marine and Fisheries Fund.
MP and local hero raise more than £3,000 on charity walk
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough MP Justin Madders and local fundraiser Freddie Wing generated more than £3,000 after completing an 80-mile walk along Cheshire’s historic canal network.
Cheshire West Practice Manager Wins Silver at National Social Work Awards
Cheshire West and Chester Council has announced that Dave Redpath-Smith, Social Work Practice Manager and Practice Educator, has won the Silver Award in the Social Justice Champion category at the prestigious Social Worker of the Year Awards 2025.
COULD YOU STAR IN PANTO VIDEO WITH BGT STAR OLLY?
A Chester and Wrexham based community theatre company is inviting members of the public to star in a special Pantomime video alongside local Britain's Got Talent Star, rock guitarist Olly Pearson.
CURTAIN SET TO RISE ON MADCAP BOARD GAME COMEDY AT CHESTER THEATRE
Final rehearsals are underway at a Chester theatre for the staging of a black comedy based on the iconic board game Cluedo.
Match Report: Chester FC 1 - 2 Bedford Town
Bedford Town picked up a 2-1 victory at the Deva Stadium this afternoon, thanks to goals from Ryan Doherty and Tyrone Marsh.
Blus Match Preview: Chester FC v Bedford Town
Chester FC are back at the Deva Stadium on Saturday for the visit of Bedford Town in the Enterprise National League North.
Carriageway resurfacing works planned during half-term in Flintshire
Funding has been secured for carriageway resurfacing at a number of sites across Flintshire during half-term week.
Man jailed after defrauding pensioner out of more than £10,000
A fraudster who conned an elderly man out of £10,500, for incomplete or non-existent work to his home, has been jailed for more than two-and-a-half years.
Safer Streets Summer initiative sees positive results across Cheshire
Over the summer months, the Safer Streets Summer initiative highlighted the vital work between Police and Crime Commissioner, Cheshire Constabulary, local authorities and partner agencies in keeping communities safe.
Rare Bornean orangutan born at Chester Zoo
A critically endangered Bornean orangutan has been born at Chester Zoo.
Be Bright, Be Safe, Be Seen
Cheshire’s Road Safety Group is launching a campaign to remind everyone who uses the road to take extra care on their journeys.
