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A shoplifter has been banned from entering Co-Operative stores in Cheshire for two years. Christopher Downes was handed a criminal behaviour order for "over two decades" of shoplifting.

Just days after being dumped from the famous Love Island villa, Ouzy See has returned to his day job as a footballer at non-league Scottish side Edinburgh City.The striker, 28, had been voted off alongside fellow islander Kady McDermott but he is already back on the pitch as his team prepares for the new season. Ouzy took to his Instagram story to share with his fans that he had just had his first session back with the team.

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Max Johnstone has signed for Northern Premier League outfit Macclesfield FC

A woman has been banned from a town centre and entering some of the local shops after bringing 'misery to residents and businesses' in the area.

Thousands of dead fish were found after a Cheshire river was polluted, the Environment Agency (EA) has confirmed. The organisation was alerted after white foam was spotted on the water's surface between Macclesfield and Prestbury.

Traders fear that high business rates and the opening of a new retail park will 'rip the heart out' of a Cheshire town.

A man was taken to hospital after trouble flared at an FA Cup tie between Macclesfield FC and Wythenshawe Town. Meanwhile, the Manchester club have been mocked on social media for a complaint about the food at they were offered at the game.

Peter Hook helped unveil a new mural of Joy Division bandmate Ian Curtis in Macclesfield town centre this afternoon (March 26).The bassist and co-founder of New Order cut the ribbon alongside Akse, the Manchester-based street artist who painted the mural, telling those in attendance: “I am actually very honoured to be here, and to do this, because to me it’s about time Ian came home.”The mural, funded by Cheshire East Council, is based on an original photograph taken by Kevin Cummins at The Factory/Russell Club in Hulme, Manchester on 13 July 1979. It adorns a building on Mill Street opposite Macclesfield bus station.Ahead of the unveiling, Curtis said earlier in the week: “I’m watching all the people going down the street and every single one of them is drawn to it.“Some young kids walking down had no idea who he was but now they do. Hopefully they’ll listen to the music and get the gist of what we were trying to do as kids.”Some of Akse’s other recent works include murals of the late British army officer and fundraiser Captain Tom Moore and Manchester United footballer Marcus Rashford.He said it was an honour to paint the portrait of Curtis and hoped local people were excited about it.“Although I’ve been working on murals most of my life, it’s still always an incredible feeling to get to the end of the journey – well the end of my journey at least,” Akse said.

A fraudster footballer took out an insurance policy minutes after crashing his BMW into three parked cars - then lied about when the accident happened.

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Geordie Shore stunner Holly Hagan has given fans a glimpse into hers and fiancé Jacob Blyth's incredible new home.The 29-year-old, who celebrated her birthday on July 7, moved into the stunning new mansion on July 3, and has since called the Newcastle build her "forever home".The star, who is from Thornaby-on-Tees which is just outside of Newcastle, lived in Manchester with Jacob, 28, for a few years prior.

Wanderers in yesterday's 2-0 win over the O's. The former Macclesfield Town man has previously impressed in recent weeks with cameos off the bench.

straight to your inboxManchester United defender Max Taylor has agreed to join Kidderminster Harriers on loan until January.The 20-year-old centre-back had been searching for a new club in the summer window as he looks to make his breakthrough into senior men's football.Taylor's move to the National League North side comes as great relief after an unsuccessful trial with MK Dons and a failed loan move to Macclesfield Town already this summer.Sources close to player say he is 'feeling much

Wanderers' 18th and 19th signings of the summer.

wound up earlier this week in the High Court after a judge was told they owed half a million pounds to creditors.The Moss Rose outfit's owner Amar Alkadhi had sought for an adjournment after HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) applied for a winding up order.But this was turned down by Judge Sebastian Prentis after he said he could see nothing which gave him 'any comfort' that the club can pay the debts.The Silkmen were preparing for life back in non-league football after eventually being relegated

Macclesfield Town FC supporter has been banned from watching football for the next three years after he was caught with a flare at a derby game.Oliver Bateman, 27, is said to have ignited the pyrotechnic before his pal threw it onto the pitch during a game at Salford City FC in November 2019.Manchester Magistrates Court heard at the time of kick off, a dedicated football officer spotted a blue smoke bomb being set off.Minutes later, the officer spotted another blue flare which was lit, then

Macclesfield Town Football Club have been wound up after a judge was told they owed half a million pounds to creditors.

Bolton Wanderers, Tranmere Rovers and Southend United have been relegated to the fourth tier, with Barrow and Harrogate Town being promoted from the National League, with Macclesfield Town dropping out of the EFL. With the League Two season about to kick off, excitement is growing among fans across the country.

Bolton's relegation to League Two for the 2020/21 season, along with Southend United and Tranmere Rovers.

Macclesfield Town have confirmed that they have been hit with an immediate seven-point deduction.

The first thing to say is that, regardless of whether you support Manchester United, Liverpool or Macclesfield Town, football doesn't matter very much.