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.
TOP CHESHIRE CHOIR PULLS OUT ALL THE STOPS FOR 70TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
One of Cheshire's leading choirs is set to celebrate its 70th anniversary with a special charity concert.
Blues Match Report: Chester FC 2 - 0 King’s Lynn Town
There were back to back victories to start the season for Chester FC.
Chester BID and Eastgate Square join forces to make Christmas extra special
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Hundreds of extra hospital eye appointments to help patients across West Cheshire receive care sooner
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Calls for vigilance following police officer impersonation scam
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Another Year of A-level Success at The Queen’s School
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Cheshire College Celebrates Another Year of Exceptional Results
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Investigation launched following Chester death in custody
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Cheshire West and Chester Council has launched a new round of a solar panel and battery storage scheme to help homeowners explore how they could generate and store their own renewable electricity, reduce reliance on grid electricity, and take greater control of their household energy use.
Countess of Chester Country Park retains prestigious Green Flag status for ninth consecutive year
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Broughton mum's Kidora app helps parents save money and find family days out
Kidora is a family marketplace and Parent Hub founded by Karolina Gudes, a mum of two from Broughton.
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough MP welcomes new powers to tackle spread of vape shops
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Chester and Wirral Football League - Weekend Round Up
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Flintshire residents invited to shape the future of walking, wheeling and cycling
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Ellesmere Port man jailed for breaching a non-molestation order
A man from Ellesmere Port, who breached a court order preventing him from contacting his ex-partner, has been jailed.
Cheshire West and Chester Council is closing the lay-by and former picnic area on the A556 near Hartford, following ongoing reports of anti-social behaviour at the site.
Two men sentenced for drug dealing in Ellesmere Port
Two men involved in the supply of ketamine and cannabis in Ellesmere Port have now been sentenced.
