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Crewe Vagrants CC teams earn vital wins in bid for promotion

Crewe Vagrants CC teams earn vital wins in bid for promotion

Crewe CC 1st and 2nd teams earned vital wins in their bids for promotion.

Having lost the toss, the 1sts away to Meir Heath, took the field.

August 25, 2025
Nantwich Town Women secure 6-0 away win at AFC Crewe

Nantwich Town Women secure 6-0 away win at AFC Crewe

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Women’s flying start to life in the North West Women’s Regional League Division One South continued with a 6–0 victory away at AFC Crewe.

It was the Dabbers’ third win in as many games and their first away fixture at this level, following Wednesday’s home triumph over the same opponents.

August 25, 2025
Greatest sporting rivalries of all time: Passion, pride, and legendary battles

Greatest sporting rivalries of all time: Passion, pride, and legendary battles

Sport isn’t just about skill, stamina, and strategy; it’s about emotion.

Nowhere is that more evident than in the great rivalries that have defined eras, inspired generations, and captured the imagination of fans worldwide.

August 24, 2025
How I got maximum comfort from my full body pregnancy pillow

How I got maximum comfort from my full body pregnancy pillow

When I was pregnant, I treated myself to one of the best comforts I could have asked for – a full body pregnancy pillow.

Before that, sleep was… well, let’s just say it wasn’t my strong suit.

August 24, 2025
Scene of dog attack

Police hunt masked e-bike thugs after Nantwich crime-spree

Police are hunting e-bike yobs who committed a string of offences in Nantwich last night (August 23).

It follows reports of a number of youths with face coverings riding around on e-bikes illegally and terrorising families.

August 24, 2025
Nine arrests by police in Nantwich in past week

Nine arrests by police in Nantwich in past week

Nine people have been arrested in Nantwich in the last seven days, say Cheshire Police.

This includes a number arrested for domestic related offences as well as drug and drink drive.

August 23, 2025
MP demands action against polluters of River Weaver in Nantwich

MP demands action against polluters of River Weaver in Nantwich

Crewe & Nantwich MP Connor Naismith labelled the latest pollution incident in the River Weaver as “totally unacceptable”.

He spoke out after the fifth slurry pollution case in the past three years this week left thousands of fish dead in the river in Nantwich.

August 23, 2025
LETTER: Enough is enough – stop polluting the River Weaver!

LETTER: Enough is enough – stop polluting the River Weaver!

Dear Editor,
I am absolutely furious and heartbroken to hear of yet another pollution incident on the River Weaver in Nantwich, which has once again left thousands of fish dead or dying.

This is the fifth such disaster in just three years, and it is nothing short of a disgrace.

August 22, 2025
Reaseheath hails record-breaking technical and vocational results

Reaseheath hails record-breaking technical and vocational results

Reaseheath College in Nantwich is celebrating a record-breaking year for its Level 3 vocational, technical, and T Level students.

The college registered an impressive 8% increase in high grades and overall pass rates hit a new high of 96%.

August 22, 2025
RSPCA Stapeley Grange to host first ever cheese and wine party

RSPCA Stapeley Grange to host first ever cheese and wine party

Stapeley Grange RSPCA wildlife centre and cattery in Nantwich is to host its first cheese and wine evening.

The new fundraising initiative aims to support the centre’s life-saving work with wild, exotic and domestic animals.

August 22, 2025
Yash Pednekar

Nantwich CC win to keep pressure on league leaders Didsbury

A brilliant century from Yash Pednekar helped Nantwich maintain the pressure on leaders Didsbury at the top of the Cheshire County Cricket League.

The Australian opener hit a six and 17 fours in an unbeaten 111 as the Dabbers made light work of chasing down Oxton’s total of 208.

August 22, 2025
Thousands of fish dead in latest Weaver pollution incident in Nantwich

Thousands of fish dead in latest Weaver pollution incident in Nantwich

Thousands of fish are feared dead in the River Weaver in Nantwich after another pollution incident.

The Environment Agency sent staff to the river earlier today after reports of fish being washed up dead in their hundreds.

August 21, 2025
Nantwich Town Women hammer rivals AFC Crewe 4-0

Nantwich Town Women hammer rivals AFC Crewe 4-0

Nantwich Town Women made it two wins from two in the North West Women’s Regional League Division One South with a 4-0 hammering of AFC Crewe.

The Dabbers flowed with confidence, composure, and attacking flair as two goals each by Katie Greenwood and Amanda Fallon eased them to victory.

August 21, 2025