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.
Revealing Flintshire's Place in History
Greenfield Valley Heritage Park is delighted to welcome an important exhibition that brings to life the late eighteenth century history of Flintshire.
Appeal for witnesses following serious collision in Ellesmere Port
Officers investigating a serious collision in Ellesmere Port are appealing for any witnesses or those with dashcam footage to get in touch with them.
UPDATE FROM BLUES BOSS CALUM MCINTYRE
In a written update for Blues supporters, Manager Calum McIntyre reflects on last season and looks ahead to the 2024/25 campaign…
Latest figures show crime in Cheshire continues to fall
New figures released by the Office for National Statistics show that Cheshire continues to be one of the safest places across England and Wales.
Revised opening days at Flintshire Household Recycling Centres
Changes to the opening days of Flintshire’s five Household Recycling Centres will come into effect next month.
Funding secured for North East Wales Archive
Denbighshire and Flintshire County Councils are excited to have been recently informed that The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded a grant of £7.3 million to help fund the delivery of a new building for the North East Wales Archives.
Fearless fundraisers are about to take on their biggest ever feat for a children’s charity
A group of lecturers and staff led by Karl Jackson, Assistant Principal for the Institute of Technology at Coleg Cambria’s Bersham Road site in Wrexham, are aiming to complete the Skye is the Limit Challenge in May.
North West rail improvements planned this May Bank Holiday
Passengers travelling on the West Coast main line and North West rail routes are being advised to check before they travel ahead of important railway upgrades over the early May Bank Holiday.
Cheshire firefighters to deliver vital vehicles and equipment for Ukrainian firefighters
Three fire engines and a midi fire engine, donated by Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, join the largest UK fire and rescue convoy yet, delivering vital vehicles and equipment for Ukrainian firefighters
Chester and Wirral Football League - Weekend Round Up
Here are the latest results for the Chester and Wirral Football League...
Four weeks to go to Council’s first electric vehicle awareness event
There are just four weeks to go until Cheshire West and Chester Council’s first electric vehicle awareness event is held in Ellesmere Port, with both businesses and the public invited.
Chester shopping scene ranked in the top 10 best shopping destinations in the country
Chester has been ranked 8th best shopping destination in the country and the top destination in the north of England according to a new list by a specialist retail analytics team.
Appeal for information following Chester car thefts
Police are appealing for information and video footage following the coordinated theft of two cars in Chester.
Police appeal to trace wanted man from Flintshire
Police are appealing for help from the public in tracing a 27-year-old man from Flintshire.
The Grosvenor Park dig is back
Archaeology students have returned to excavate in the city’s Grosvenor Park. Until Friday 17th May a new cohort of students will be developing their practical archaeological skills with local professional archaeologists.
Cheshire Constabulary dispels myth on ‘typical’ stalker
Cheshire Constabulary is dispelling the myth around a ‘typical stalker’ in a bid to raise awareness on what stalking is and keep people safe.
North Wales Police - Recruitment Open Day
North Wales Police are holding a Recruitment Open Day on 1st of May.
Calling all Flintshire Tradespeople
An exciting opportunity for Flintshire tradespeople to showcase their products and services takes place next week.
MATCH REPORT - CHESTER FC 0 - 0 DARLINGTON
Calum McIntyre’s men picked up a point on the final day of the season against a resilient Darlington side at the Leap76 Stadium.
MATCH PREVIEW - CHESTER FC v DARLINGTON
The curtain comes down on the 2023/24 season on Saturday as the Seals host Darlington at the Leap76 Stadium hoping to end the campaign on a high.
