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  •   Home > News > Sports

    A deflating exit for the most unlikely team to feature in the fourth round of English football's FA Cup

    A deflating exit for the most unlikely team to feature in the fourth round of English football's FA Cup


    Sixth-tier Macclesfield have suffered a 1-nil loss to visiting Premier League opponents Brentford.

    The difference was a 70th-minute own goal from defender and local PE teacher Sam Heathcote.

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    Entertainment:
    Gordon Ramsay has insisted Victoria Beckham did not behave "inappropriately" at her son's wedding 17:27

    Politics:
    Parliament's approving major changes to employment law 16:57

    Entertainment:
    Halle Berry "never thought she'd get married again" 16:57

    Business:
    New Zealand lamb is still a premium product in the UK, 144 years since the first shipment of 5000 carcasses sailed out of Port Chalmers in 1882 16:47

    Entertainment:
    Brooks Nader was "chasing perfection" during her teenage years 16:27

    Business:
    The Finance Minister's accusing Labour of scraping the barrel with its questions in Parliament 16:17

    Rugby League:
    Three Breakers players have been nominated for awards in the Australian basketball league gongs 16:07

    Entertainment:
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    Law and Order:
    Louvre tour guides accused of orchestrating $16m ticket fraud ring over a decade 16:07


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