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“Positive” start for Tarporley driver Tom Oliphant in opening BTCC race

“Positive” start for Tarporley driver Tom Oliphant in opening BTCC race

Tarporley racing driver Tom Oliphant narrowly missed out on a points finish during a “positive” first weekend in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship.

Oliphant fought on the fringes of the top ten during the opening rounds at Brands Hatch on Sunday.

April 11, 2018
Tarporley racer Oliphant launches 2018 British Touring Car Championship bid

Tarporley racer Oliphant launches 2018 British Touring Car Championship bid

Tarpoley racing driver Tom Oliphant has officially launched his 2018 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship season.

Oliphant has announced his sponsors for the new campaign which begins this weekend at Brands Hatch.

April 3, 2018
Nantwich racing driver Rob Smith returns to MINI Challenge 2018 championship

Nantwich racing driver Rob Smith returns to MINI Challenge 2018 championship

Multiple MINI Challenge JCW race winner Rob Smith has confirmed his return to the championship for the 2018 season.

And Smith, from Nantwich, says he has just one goal in mind – winning the prestigious title.

March 28, 2018
Tarporley racer Tom Oliphant forced out in Porsche GT3 title challenge

Tarporley racer Tom Oliphant forced out in Porsche GT3 title challenge

Tarporley racer Tom Oliphant’s challenge for the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East title came to a heart-breaking end in the penultimate meeting in Bahrain.

Contact from his chief championship rival caused a first retirement of the season for Oliphant.

March 21, 2018
Nantwich teenage horse rider triumphs at JA Classic qualifier

Nantwich teenage horse rider triumphs at JA Classic qualifier

Young Nantwich horse rider Madison Heath triumphed at the Charles Britton Equestrian Construction Winter JA Classic qualifier.

The 13-year-old (pictured) produced a fine display in a tight, three-horse jump off at Bury Farm Equestrian Centre.

March 15, 2018
Nantwich boxer Nathan Gorman puts unbeaten record on line against Morgan Dessaux

Nantwich boxer Nathan Gorman puts unbeaten record on line against Morgan Dessaux

Nantwich heavyweight Nathan Gorman goes up against Morgan Dessaux in an eargerly-anticipated clash at York Hall in London tonight.

Gorman, who fights from the Ricky Hatton stable, is looking to continue his unbeaten professional record which stands at 11-0.

February 24, 2018
Tarporley racing driver Tom Oliphant enters British Touring Car Championship

Tarporley racing driver Tom Oliphant enters British Touring Car Championship

Tarporley’s Tom Oliphant is to race in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship this season.

Oliphant has signed a deal to compete in the biggest race series in the UK with Ciceley Motorsport.

February 6, 2018
Crewe and Nantwich athletes scoop trophies and medals at indoor final

Crewe and Nantwich athletes scoop trophies and medals at indoor final

Young Crewe and Nantwich AC athletes had a day to remember when they scooped medals galore at the North West Indoor Sportshall Finals.

Two teams won the outright trophy, and many more earned individual gold, silver and bronze medals for their performances at Kingsway Leisure Centre in Widnes.

January 22, 2018
Nantwich teenage rider scoops equestrian win on Cisco Bay II

Nantwich teenage rider scoops equestrian win on Cisco Bay II

Nantwich teenager Madison Heath has won the Charles Britton Equestrian Construction Winter JA Classic at SouthView Equestrian Centre.

The 13-year-old rode to victory in Winsford on her 14-year-old gelding, Cisco Bay II.

January 16, 2018
Crewe and Nantwich runners triumph in cross country league

Crewe and Nantwich runners triumph in cross country league

Crewe and Nantwich Athletics Club runners have picked up awards in this season’s North Staffs cross country league.

The Under 13 boys team finished in 1st place, with Jake Wilson scooping the trophy as individual winner.

December 24, 2017
Audlem girl wins Everybody Junior award for 2017

Audlem girl wins Everybody Junior award for 2017

A sporty girl from Audlem has been named Everybody Junior Member of the Year 2017.

Audlem St James pupil Isabella Woods scooped the honour which rewards a 5-11 year-old Cheshire East resident who has shown dedication to health and activity.

December 13, 2017
Cheshire Chicks dressage team qualify for national championships

Cheshire Chicks dressage team qualify for national championships

Nantwich-based dressage team the Cheshire Chicks are flying high after qualifying for the British Dressage Team Quest National Championships.

The team, consisting of Corrie Mclellan, Ellie Foster and mother and daughter Janet and Izzy Maughan, won through to the championships by taking second spot at the North West Regional Finals near Formby.

October 22, 2017
Nantwich young horse rider Madison Heath wins latest title

Nantwich young horse rider Madison Heath wins latest title

Young Nantwich horse rider Madison Heath has won the The Stable Company 138cm Championship

Madison, 12, added another title to her growing collection when she triumphed at the Horse of the Year Show competition.

October 8, 2017