Mascot Roary the Lion leads the teams out ahead at Macclesfield - but the club has dropped plans for a fan to pay for a game

Macclesfield have withdrawn their offer to allow a member of public to play for the club in a competitive fixture in return for payment.

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Police investigate two women's deaths at house in Macclesfield

An investigation is under way after the bodies of two women were found at a house.

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez escapes jail sentence after admitting motoring offences

Argentina international admitted to driving while disqualified and without insurance

Carlos Tevez

Manchester City footballer Carlos Tevez charged with driving whilst disqualified and without insurance

Footballer Carlos Tevez was charged today with driving while disqualified and without insurance, police said.

Carlos Tevez may still play against Barnsley

Carlos Tevez faces possible jail sentence after arrest for 'driving disqualified'

Manchester City striker may play against Barnsley in FA Cup while on bail after police 'tip-off'

Carlos Tevez

Carlos Tevez arrested: Manchester City striker faces possible jail sentence on suspicion of driving while disqualified

The Argentina international was banned for six months in January

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Freed British hostages, identified only as Peter and Alan, near the site at In Amenas, Algeria, yesterday

Homecoming survivors speak of relief, and fear for those left behind in Algeria

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Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is resisting the urge to bring in a centre-back this month

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Latics advance to the fourth round of the FA Cup

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