Non League news: A look around the country

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Let's have a look at some of the latest Non League news from across the country

It has been an eventful few days in the lower reaches of the English game

FC United of Manchester lose two successive Northern Premier League matches

After picking up an impressive three points away at Basford, FC United of Manchester have gone on to lose their next two league matches. Watch the video below to see highlights from their recent defeat against Nantwich Town.

Off the pitch, a group of FC United fans have got together and organised a collection for a group of refugees. Click the tweet below for more information on this.

 Avro FC announce partnership with Onward Homes

Avro FC have recently to announce a partnership deal with leading North West housing provider, Onward Homes.

Head of Operations, Charlie O'Brien said "It such a pleasure to have scored on this valuable funding from Onward Homes, through this we have managed to put in place three community projects. These display our continued commitment to the local community here at Avro FC, in the Limeside area. 

"We aim to continue to evolve and develop for the good of our community as well as our club. We have some exciting projects happening, and others to look forward to - I look forward to working with Shoab and the team at Onward homes going forward."

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The money will be invested directly back into their local community and will be used to help set up a number of football-related groups hosted at the Vestacre Stadium. 

Onward, who provide quality homes for affordable rent throughout Oldham, has given Avro a total of £3,500 from its Community Fund, which aims to support local groups and projects to make a positive difference in their community.

South Shields 2 - 0 Morpeth Town

South Shields came out on top in a North East Derby. A report from the South Shield website states: "Nathan Lowe’s moment of supreme quality and a fine finish from Sam Hodgson settled a tense North East derby as South Shields returned to winning ways with a deserved victory over Morpeth Town at 1st Cloud Arena.

Lowe curled a terrific effort into the top corner just short of the hour mark as Shields’ domination of the ball was rewarded with the opening goal.

Hodgson stepped off the bench to seal the three points with a perfectly placed shot which ended Morpeth’s resistance and delivered the Mariners a vital three points.

Click here to read more information from the match. 

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