The final result of The Chronicle's online poll on the bid for Scottish independence
The final result of The Chronicle's online poll on the bid for Scottish independence

Chester has declared that Britain is better together after rejecting calls for an independent Scotland.

Our online poll has been running all week and had been showing a majority in favour of independence for much of that time.

But a late surge from No voters on the day of the official poll in Scotland resulted in Chester readers of The Chronicle website closely reflecting the actual vote itself with 53% in favour of preserving the United Kingdom.

The news will be particularly welcome in the Chester village of Mollington.

Mollington residents Pam McEntyre, Graeme Lewis and Jackie Reeves with their Union Jacks

The community set up its own Stay Together campaign with a display of Scottish flags flying alongside the Union Jack.

Campaign coordinator Fiona Young said: "The ordinary people of England, Wales and Northern Ireland are proud to be in the United Kingdom with the people of Scotland and want Scotland to stay.”