A new book chronicles tragic tales from Cheshire's past.

'Tragic Cheshire: Historic Tales of Misfortune and Disaster', authored by Paul and Rose Hurley, delves into a spectrum of misfortunes that befell people in the historic county of Cheshire between the 18th and 20th centuries.

The collection, spanning from accidents involving carts, cars, trains, and aircraft, to the harsh impacts of natural disasters, provides a glimpse into the bygone eras of the north-western English county.

The authors have gathered stories of individuals who faced misfortunes due to a variety of reasons, including familial disputes, industrial accidents, crime, and sheer bad luck.

The book also sheds light on the darker aspects of everyday life during that period, such as the struggles with mental illness and self-harm.

Freelance writer Paul Hurley, who has been penning down stories since 2002, brings his wealth of experience in chronicling Cheshire's history through this book.

Having written several books on various subjects, including railways, Mr Hurley has a rich portfolio of magazine and newspaper credits.

Since his retirement from the police force in 2002, he has diversified his writing repertoire, contributing to various magazines and publications.

He resides in Winsford with his wife, Rose, an expert in family history research.

This latest book aims to captivate anyone keen on exploring the unfortunate history of Cheshire.