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.
Continued parking chaos at Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Sam Rowlands, Member of the Welsh Parliament for Fflint Wrecsam, is once again urging the public to sign a petition calling for action to resolve parking issues at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.
Residents invited to have their say on draft Transformation Strategy
Residents are being encouraged to have their say on Flintshire County Council’s plans for improving and modernising services over the coming years.
Family of "beautiful" son who died following Chester collision pay tribute
The family of a man who sadly died following a motorbike collision in Backford have paid tribute to him.
Chester and Wirral Football League - Weekend Round Up
Here are the latest results from the Chester and Wirral Football League...
Back to the Future event to be held at Picturehouse Cinema
Anyone with an interest in the evolution and future of Chester is invited to attend the Back to the Future event on Tuesday 20th October at 4 - 5pm at the Chester Picturehouse.
Children and families in Cheshire to benefit from new Child Focused Courts approach
Children and families across Cheshire are set to benefit from a major new approach to family justice designed to reduce delays, improve support for victims of domestic abuse, and ensure children's voices are heard throughout court proceedings.
Stoptober encourages residents to quit smoking as 100-day countdown to a smoke-free generation begins
People across Cheshire West and Chester are being encouraged to join this year's Stoptober campaign and make October the month they quit smoking for good.
Residents invited to help shape the future of Whitby Park
Residents, visitors and park users are being invited to help shape the future of Whitby Park by taking part in a new survey that will inform a long-term masterplan for the popular Ellesmere Port green space.
WREXHAM COMMUNITY THEATRE COMPANY RETURNS WITH BRAND NEW SHOW IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN
With Halloween just around the corner, a Wrexham-based community theatre company is set to return to the stage with a production of a quirky horror comedy musical.
Blues Match Report: Lower Breck 1 - 2 Chester
A brace from Ruben Butt on his full Chester FC debut earned progression to the Emirates FA Cup Third Qualifying Round.
Residents across Cheshire West and Chester are being encouraged to support fairer pay for farmers and workers around the world as the borough marks Fairtrade Fortnight 2026.
Two men who used snapchat to deal cannabis on a commercial scale in Chester have been sentenced.
Appeal for information following serious collision in Chester
Police officers investigating a collision in Chester are appealing for information and witnesses.
Parents warn of “catastrophic tragedy” as school transport cuts leave 11-year-olds stranded on the A41
Tattenhall parents warn of “catastrophic tragedy”, as school transport cuts leave 11-year-olds stranded and standing on dangerous A41 route
Live Facial Recognition technology to be deployed in Chester this weekend
Cheshire Constabulary will be deploying Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology in Chester city centre.
Road to reopen as part of town centre
As part of an experimental trial, Flintshire County Council is to reopen Brunswick Road in Buckley to through traffic and introduce convenience parking from Monday 21st September 2026.
£1 bus travel launched for young people across Cheshire West and Chester
Young people aged 16 to 19 in Cheshire West and Chester will be able to travel on buses for just £1 per single journey.
Peak Cluster carbon capture and pipeline project in Cheshire West and Chester
Cheshire West and Chester Liberal Democrats have joined the near-unanimous cross-party opposition to the controversial Peak Cluster carbon capture and pipeline project in Cheshire West and Chester.
Officers out in force in Blacon for Operation Decisive
Officers have been out in force across Blacon as part of Operation Decisive.
Neighbourhood Plan and Neighbourhood Development Order finalised for Blacon
Cheshire West and Chester Council has now formally ‘made’ the Blacon Neighbourhood Plan and Neighbourhood Development Order, following a successful referendum on 20th August 2026.