Wilmslow Conservatives have selected Khumi Burton as their candidate. Ms Burton said: "I am sorry this vacancy has arisen this way and my heart goes out to Chris’ family.

Stephen Johnson, from Knutsford, is tackling the equivalent of 45 marathons - in just 31 days. He hopes his monumental challenge will raise £100,000 for two life-changing charities close to his heart.

The Slovenia international, who scored 21 goals in 45 appearances in all competitions last term, has long been on the Red Devils’ radar, stretching back to when he moved from Domzale to RB Salzburg in ...