News round up

Chorley have confirmed the departures of five players, including club legend Matt Urwin after nine-and-a-half years and 384 appearances before taking up a coaching role with Blackburn Rovers’ academy.

Joe Nolan, Milan Lalkovic, Tom Walker and Jack Griffiths are also leaving Victory Park, although both Nolan and Lalkovic were offered new deals.

The Magpies, who were under a transfer embargo for part of last season, have retained midfielder Jack Moore, who has made 85 appearances for the club and registered three assists last season, including the winner away at Macclesfield.

Worksop Town’s retained list includes three players under contract, six who have signed new deals, and two with options triggered. Contract talks are ongoing with two players, while two rejected new terms. A total of six players are leaving at contract expiry, with five returning to parent clubs.

Macclesfield have confirmed Sam Heathcote will remain at the club for a fourth season after agreeing a new one-year deal.

The centre-back has made over 125 appearances for the Silkmen since joining from Runcorn Linnets in 2023, becoming a key figure in their backline. Last season he made 37 league appearances, plus play-off and FA Cup outings, including the win over Crystal Palace, as he continues as a mainstay for 2026/27.

Hednesford Town have retained another two of the players from their title-winning side. Jamie Morgan and Jacob Gwilt have agreed terms with the club for 2026/27 ahead of the club's step up to National League North. Former Bulls Omari Sterling-James, Montel Gibson and Ahkeem Rose are among the other players to have already agreed terms.

Striker Kane Simpson has signed for Merthyr from Gloucester. 29 year old Simpson is no stranger to Merthyr as he played for them during the 2024/25 seaso.

Andy Peaks is staying with Tamworth for another season. He was appointed as manager in February 2022 and is by far the longest serving National League manager.

Kidderminster have reported that both Assistant Manager Stewart Watkiss and First Team Coach Mario Oliveira have left the club.