ONE of the more unusual stories covered this month concerned a Kingkabs Chester taxi driver from Buckley who said he was ‘lucky to be alive’ after being attacked by a herd of cows while out walking with his dog.

Adam Delves called for better safety along the public pathway after the animals tossed him up into the air and tore his clothing, leaving him with multiple cuts and bruises.

Elsewhere, dozens of motorists who parked their cars illegally on grass verges by the annual Pat Collins Funfair were subject to a parking ticket blitz by the council.

There was positive news for Chester FC fans as the club’s mystery investor was revealed as businessman Stuart Murphy, who announced he was pledging to put £1 million into the club’s infrastructure.

But there was disappointment for a joint bid by Chester and Wrexham to host the new regional HQ of Channel 4.

Chester MP Chris Matheson and Wrexham MP Ian Lucas had joined forces to promote the bid, but it did not make the shortlist. Ultimately Leeds was chosen.

It was Big Mac to go as McDonald’s announced it was closing its Forum Shopping Centre branch.

Bosses at the fast-food giant said the decision was made due to “significant changes in trading patterns” in the Northgate Street area. The restaurant shut its doors for good on June 2.

On a lighter note, a new week-long festival of comedy was announced for the city, with Jo Caulfield named as the headline act for the CH1 Chester Comedy Festival at the Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel in July.

And the Chester Races were off to a flying start for another season of horse power and glamour, while the 30th annual Chester Charity Beer Festival raised plenty of cheer.

Finally, Chester Zoo welcomed its 100,000th member.