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James and Sophie Need - England Golf Awards (pic courtesy of Need Golf)

Cheshire Golf and Need Golf Centre crowned at annual awards

Cheshire Golf Ltd has been named County of the Year at the prestigious England Golf Awards.

And Nantwich-based Need Golf Centre, near Reaseheath, was also a winner, scooping Facility of the Year Award.

March 4, 2026
Players competing at Need Golf Centre

Need Golf Centre in Nantwich shortlisted for national honour

The Need Golf centre in Reaseheath near Nantwich has been shortlisted for a top national England Golf award.

The centre, off the main route between Nantwich and Worleston, is nominated for Top 3 Golf Facilities in England.

February 24, 2026
Jabbin Dabber Nantwich boxers perform at Wirral competition

Jabbin Dabber Nantwich boxers perform at Wirral competition

Three young Jabbin Dabber boxers from Nantwich did their club proud with bouts at a recent show.

Gregory Haelis, Joseph Woodward and Henry Stokes all took part at Whitby Club in Ellesmere Port in the club’s home event.

February 20, 2026
Final serve for Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club courts

Final serve for Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club courts

By Jonathan White
Time is running out for Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club who need to fundraise £15,000 to resurface its two courts.

The future of the club, founded in 1977 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee, hangs in the balance.

February 16, 2026
Mornflake supports blind Wistaston judo competitor

Mornflake supports blind Wistaston judo competitor

Blind paralympic hopeful Scott Bailey and his guide dog Milo received a VIP welcome to Mornflake after melting the hearts of millions of TV viewers.

Judo competitor Scott, 37, from Wistaston, and his devoted four-legged companion, have been the face of many Guide Dogs UK television campaigns and just lately the pair were featured in news stories about local councils banning parking on pavements.

February 12, 2026
New Barony Park padel courts to open this month

New Barony Park padel courts to open this month

New padel courts at the Barony Sports Complex in Nantwich are to open on February 16th.

Everybody Leisure say players will be able to book courts from February 9th.

February 3, 2026
Young Nantwich boxer enjoys bout at Tyson Fury amateur club

Young Nantwich boxer enjoys bout at Tyson Fury amateur club

A young Nantwich boxer enjoyed an amazing experience with a friendly bout at the amateur club which once nurtured World Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.

Twelve-year-old Greg Haelis (42kg), of Jabbin Dabber Boxing Club in Nantwich, travelled to Lancashire for a valuable skills bout against Quinn Cooper-Jones (42kg).

January 20, 2026
South Cheshire Amateur Boxing Club in funding boost

South Cheshire Amateur Boxing Club in funding boost

South Cheshire Amateur Boxing Club has been boosted by a £10,000 donation from Cheshire Police as part of its community charity initiative.

Chief Constable Mark Roberts met with Detective Chief Inspector Christian Morris and Force Personal Safety Trainer Nathan Clarke to present the club with a cheque.

December 26, 2025
South Cheshire Harriers to host “Secret Bunker” runs

South Cheshire Harriers to host “Secret Bunker” runs

South Cheshire Harriers are to stage two races in one day – and both finishing at the Secret Bunker near Nantwich!

The “Secret Half & Secret 20 Miler” will take place on March 15 next year and entries are now open.

December 5, 2025
Jabbin Dabber boxer Lewis stars at 4 Corners show in Liverpool

Jabbin Dabber boxer Lewis stars at 4 Corners show in Liverpool

A Jabbin Dabber Boxing Club fighter in Nantwich played a starring role at the “4 Corners” show.

Lewis Garrett, 16, stepped into the spotlight at Stanley Park Liverpool and opened the 47kg bout with caution, choosing to feel out his opponent Bland Blue.

November 27, 2025
Young Nantwich fighter, 15, wins Muay Thai British title

Young Nantwich fighter, 15, wins Muay Thai British title

A Nantwich Muay Thai fighter has won the ISKA British Title aged just 15!

Callum Jones dominated every round in the martial arts contest to take the title in Coventry, giving his opponent an 8 count.

November 13, 2025
South Cheshire swimmers in action for Seahorse Club

South Cheshire swimmers in action for Seahorse Club

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire swimmers were in action when they competed in the Halliwick Association of Swimming Therapy National Championships at Rhondda Sports Centre.

Ten members of Seahorse Swimming Club, which caters for people with disabilities, were representing the North West region against teams from London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Wales.

October 30, 2025
Nantwich hockey player bids to make World Cup for Wales

Nantwich hockey player bids to make World Cup for Wales

A Nantwich teenager has made the Wales Under 21s hockey team to play in the Junior World Cup in Chile.

And now Freya Diamond and her team-mates are trying to raise funds so they can afford to travel to the tournament in Santiago.

October 27, 2025