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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
South Cheshire tennis teams are game for Winter league

South Cheshire tennis teams are game for Winter league

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire tennis teams are going head to head in the launch of the new Winter 2017 season.

The South & Mid Cheshire Tennis League began Sunday October 1.

October 3, 2017
South Cheshire College agrees link with Cheshire Phoenix basketball team

South Cheshire College agrees link with Cheshire Phoenix basketball team

South Cheshire College students will benefit from a new partnership with the county’s professional basketball team, Cheshire Phoenix.

The club, known as ‘The Nix’, works with communities striving to get young people active, interested in basketball and embracing healthy living.

August 30, 2017
Nantwich heavyweight Nathan Gorman notches 10th straight win

Nantwich heavyweight Nathan Gorman notches 10th straight win

Nantwich heavyweight Nathan Gorman made it 10 and 0 in professional fights after he demolished another opponent in Blackpool.

The 21-year-old is now eyeing an English Title bout in October against Nick Webb.

July 16, 2017