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Nantwich runner wins chance to be coached by Olympic hero

Nantwich runner wins chance to be coached by Olympic hero

A runner from Nantwich has won a chance to experience personal coaching from Olympic hero Jess Learmonth.

Patrick Stiefel, 44, tried his luck entering a competition run by mineral water firm Aqua Pura.

August 9, 2024
Nantwich’s Bryony Page scoops Olympic Gold in trampolining

Nantwich’s Bryony Page scoops Olympic Gold in trampolining

Former Brine Leas School student Bryony Page has scooped an amazing Gold medal at the Paris Olympics today.

The 33-year-old triumphed in the trampoline gymnastics event, coming from fifth in qualifying to scoop top spot in her final routine.

August 2, 2024
South Cheshire Harriers to stage 20-mile road race

South Cheshire Harriers to stage 20-mile road race

South Cheshire Harriers will stage their annual 20-Mile Road Running Race on Sunday September 1.

The race, starting at 9.30am, will wind through the picturesque countryside of South Cheshire and Staffordshire, providing a scenic and challenging route.

August 2, 2024
Seahorse Swimming Club win medals at gala

Seahorse Swimming Club win medals at gala

Members of the Seahorse Swimming Club in South Cheshire scooped medals at a recent gala.

The team, based at Crewe’s Lifestyle Centre, competed against their North West rivals Aquadis SC (Ellesmere Port) and Sailfin SC (Sale) at Sale Leisure Centre.

July 1, 2024
Nantwich runners take part in town litter pick

Nantwich runners take part in town litter pick

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Running Club members have taken part in a community litter pick to help keep the town tidy.

More than 30 members took to the streets of Nantwich along some of their favourite running routes including along Welsh Row, River Weaver footpaths and banks and locations on the outskirts of the town.

June 17, 2024
Unmissable action: Huge sporting events this summer

Unmissable action: Huge sporting events this summer

The Great British summer always delivers in terms of sporting action.

Sure, the weather is not always dependable, but we are always guaranteed to have a feast of sport on the menu.

June 15, 2024
High-flying gymnasts celebrate GB selection after local employer backing

High-flying gymnasts celebrate GB selection after local employer backing

Gymnasts from a popular South Cheshire club have received a cash boost as they train to represent their country at the European Championships.

Youngsters from LS Gymnastics Crewe Academy, (LSGCA) based at the Apollo Buckingham Health Science campus, received support from breakfast firm Mornflake as part of its mission to encourage grass roots sport across Cheshire.

June 11, 2024
Everybody Health & Leisure Junior Awards launched

Everybody Health & Leisure Junior Awards launched

Everybody Health & Leisure have opened nominations for the 2024 Everybody Junior Awards.

The awards recognise and celebrate children aged 4-15 years for their efforts and contributions to local sporting and activity success in Cheshire East between October 19 2023 – July 14 2024.

June 10, 2024
Crewe & District Table Tennis League Championships

Crewe & District Table Tennis League Championships

By Jonathan White
Table tennis players of all age groups scooped awards at the Crewe and District Table Tennis Championships in Nantwich.

And for the first time in its 91-year history, the league had an over 80s competition between Tom Osborne and Mel Green!

May 23, 2024
Nantwich horse trainer lands her first win at Cheltenham

Nantwich horse trainer lands her first win at Cheltenham

A young Nantwich horse trainer is celebrating her first race win – at the iconic course at Cheltenham.

Hannah Roach, 22, won with a horse she only bought and started training a year ago, called Iskandar Pecos.

May 15, 2024
South Cheshire Harriers runners to tackle London Marathon

South Cheshire Harriers runners to tackle London Marathon

A number of South Cheshire Harriers members will be competing in the London Marathon this weekend.

And one of them Sian Fern, 37, is running her sixth marathon – and the first since she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2022.

April 19, 2024
Nantwich boxer trains with Tyson Fury ahead of world title fight

Nantwich boxer trains with Tyson Fury ahead of world title fight

A Nantwich-based boxer has been helping World Champion Tyson Fury prepare for his clash with Oleksandr Usyk.

Ricky Gorman is Fury’s cousin and has been training with him at the WBC heavyweight champion’s gym near Morecambe.

April 9, 2024
Potential dark horses for World Snooker Championship 2024

Potential dark horses for World Snooker Championship 2024

The World Snooker Championship is the highest stage that the sport offers and it attracts top players from all over the globe to compete each year.

Typically the legendary names dominate the headlines with the likes of Ronnie O’Sullivan, Mark Selby often tipped to achieve snooker’s greatest prize.

April 8, 2024