Mark Yates: Macclesfield appoint Solihull boss as manager National League champions Macclesfield Town name Solihull Moors boss Mark Yates as their new manager.

Anti-stalking: Cheshire Police and Suzy Lamplugh Trust launch unit The unit will work with both victims and perpetrators to minimise and manage risks.

Prison worker arrested over rape at Forest Bank jail A woman reported she had been attacked at HMP Forest Bank, Salford, to police on Saturday.

Scott Wiseman: Salford City sign former Chesterfield full-back Salford City sign full-back Scott Wiseman on a one-year deal following his release by Chesterfield.

Craig Morgan: Fleetwood sign Wigan central defender League One club Fleetwood Town sign defender Craig Morgan on a two-year deal from Championship side Wigan.

Northern Rail: Guards row sparks fresh strikes The RMT union says imposing driver-only services is a risk to public safety.