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.
Blues Match Report: Chester FC 2 - 0 Macclesfield FC
Goals from Dylan Mottley-Henry and Tom Leak saw Chester FC end 2025 with success at the Deva Stadium over Macclesfield last night.
Blues Match Preview: Chester FC v Macclesfield FC
Macclesfield are the visitors to the Deva Stadium this evening for an all-Cheshire clash in the Enterprise National League North.
Woman charged with theft in Ellesmere Port
Officers investigating reports of theft in Ellesmere Port have charged a woman in relation to the incident.
Immigration operation conducted at Chester delivery depot
Officers from Chester LPU have conducted an immigration operation at a delivery depot in Waverton.
Advice for football fans in the run up to Chester FC v Macclesfield FC match
Policing plans are well underway ahead of the match between Chester FC and Macclesfield FC on Tuesday 30th December.
A Beary Magical Adventure Awaits as BADG Presents Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Broughton Amateur Dramatics Group has announced its upcoming production of the much-loved family favourite Goldilocks and the Three Bears, hitting the stage this January and February, right in the heart of Flintshire.
Blues Match Report: AFC Telford United 3 - 1 Chester FC
Chester FC fell to a 3-1 defeat at the New Bucks Head on Boxing Day to AFC Telford United.
Appeal for information following serious assault in Cuddington
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and video footage after a teenager was seriously assaulted in Cuddington.
Ty Croes Atti Care Home officially opens its doors
Flintshire County Council has announced the completion of its newest care home, Ty Croes Atti, marking an important milestone in the provision of high-quality care for the local community.
Exploring the future of former care home site
Flintshire County Council is exploring how the former Croes Atti site in Flint could potentially be used as a community base to support children and families across Flintshire.
Next slide please for Cheshire Archives
Staff at Cheshire Archives have been busy cataloguing a massive collection of over 40,000 glass and 35mm slides as part of their mission to collect, care for and share the histories of Cheshire.
Shotton is set to benefit from a major programme of transport improvements and green infrastructure investment to make the town safer, greener and more accessible.
Sisters jailed for violent assault in Chester city centre
A pair of sisters who violently attacked a friend and left her unconscious in the street have been jailed.
Police officers working under Operation Lawmaker have seized a further ten illegal bikes and made a number of arrests during a recent deployment in Ellesmere Port.
Local MP Announces Winner of Christmas Card Competition
Samantha Dixon MP has announced the winners of her annual Christmas Card Competition during festive visits to Buddies Out of School Club and Oldfield Primary School.
Crime gang jailed after £1.5m worth of drugs seized
A total of 12 individuals have been sentenced to a combined total of more than 70 years for the large-scale supply of drugs in Chester.
Men charged with public order offences following incident in Ellesmere Port
Two men have been charged following an incident in Ellesmere Port.
Flintshire County Council hits 70% recycling target
Flintshire County Council is on track to hit the Welsh Government’s 70% statutory recycling target.
A Flintshire mother who tragically lost her son to suicide has supported plans for a county-wide action plan to help prevent other families from experiencing the same heartache.
Cheshire Community Foundation launches ‘game-changing’ giving scheme
Cheshire Community Foundation has launched a new giving scheme allowing more people to support life-changing local projects across the region - as the organisation announces a key milestone.
