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.
Aardman in Concert arrives at Storyhouse Chester
Families across Cheshire are invited to enjoy an unforgettable afternoon of film and live music this October half term, as Carrot Productions brings Aardman in Concert to Storyhouse in Chester as part of its annual WayWord Festival.
Man jailed after sexually assaulting woman in Malpas
A man has been jailed for seven years after sexually assaulting a woman in a pub in Malpas.
PUBLIC INVITED TO JOIN WEST CHESHIRE AND WIRRAL CHARITY FOR REMEMBRANCE SERVICE
A charity operating in Wirral and West Cheshire is inviting the public to come along to its Remembrance Day service this November, in a historic local village.
North West Cancer Research’s Wirral Bazaar returns for another year of festivities
North West Cancer Research’s much-loved Wirral Bazaar is back for another year, bringing festive shopping, unique gifts and the chance to support vital cancer research across the region.
Security measures in Chester city centre
Preparations for the Christmas festivities start in Chester on 12th November, as building starts for the annual Christmas Market in Town Hall Square. The Market will open on 18th November with the 12 Days of Christmas parade officially starting the celebrations on 19th November.
Double Recognition for Cheshire College at West Cheshire Chamber Awards
Cheshire College – South & West is celebrating after being shortlisted in two categories at the West Cheshire Chamber Annual Recognition Awards.
Man jailed for sexual assault and burglary offences in Malpas
A man has been jailed for separate incidents of sexual assault and burglary in the Malpas area.
Woman arrested following warrants in Neston
Officers have arrested a woman on suspicion of drug supply offences following a series of warrants in Neston.
Touching memory wall offers comfort for bereaved families at the Countess of Chester Hospital
As Baby Loss Awareness Week brings a focus on an experience that is often suffered in silence, the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has unveiled a dedicated memory wall for bereaved families.
Chester & Wirral Football League - Weekend Round Up
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Police in Chester carry out operation to educate hotel staff on child exploitation red flags
On Wednesday 30th September officers from the Western Protecting Vulnerable People and Exploitation (PVPE) team carried out Operation Makesafe visits to hotels across Chester city centre.
The National Association of British Market Authorities, (NABMA) has named Chester Market Manager, Adele Thomas as its Market Manager of the Year for large markets.
Court fine for fly-tipper who dumped waste in a Flint street
A fly-tipper who dumped waste on a residential street has been fined in court following a successful Flintshire County Council prosecution.
Grosvenor Museum unveils programme of events for 140th anniversary celebrations
Chester's Grosvenor Museum is inviting residents and visitors to join a programme of special events to celebrate its 140th anniversary this October Half Term.
Council urges residents to fight fly-tipping this October
Cheshire West and Chester Council is supporting Keep Britain Tidy's Fight Fly-Tipping Fortnight campaign, which warns residents about rogue waste traders posing as legitimate businesses online before illegally dumping the rubbish they are paid to remove.
CHESTER PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA LAUNCHES NEW SEASON WITH CATHEDRAL CONCERT
Chester Philharmonic Orchestra is set to be joined by a member of the talented Kanneh-Mason family as it stages the first concert of its new season in the historic surroundings of Chester Cathedral.
Blues Match Report: Chester 1 - 0 Bedford Town
A late Kofi Moore strike saw Chester FC return to winning ways against Bedford Town at the Deva Community Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Blues Match Preview: Chester FC v Bedford Town
Chester FC will be looking to bounce back from their 4-1 defeat away to Spennymoor Town as they host Bedford Town on Saturday afternoon.
County lines dealer from Skelmersdale jailed for drugs offences in Ellesmere Port
A county lines dealer from Skelmersdale who travelled to Cheshire to deal illegal drugs in Ellesmere Port has been jailed.
Newest four-legged crime fighters welcomed to the force
Cheshire Constabulary have welcomed Police Dogs Vinny and Nora to the ranks of the force.