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Nantwich CC title defence starts with home defeat

Nantwich CC title defence starts with home defeat

Nantwich CC 1st team’s defence of their Cheshire County Cricket League title got off to a disappointing start when they slipped to a five-wicket home defeat at the hands of Brooklands CC.

The newly-promoted visitors won the toss and, after putting the Dabbers into bat, were almost immediately on the front foot, reducing Nantwich to 58-5.

April 25, 2025
Bunbury Cricket Club launches new women’s team

Bunbury Cricket Club launches new women’s team

Bunbury Cricket Club is continuing to expand by launching its first women’s team.

The club already has a booming junior section and a growing men’s squad.

April 23, 2025
Nantwich Town end home campaign with 4-1 win over Witton

Nantwich Town end home campaign with 4-1 win over Witton

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town ended their home league campaign with a convincing 4-1 victory over Cheshire rivals Witton Albion at the Swansway Stadium.

Alex Panter and Perry Bircumshaw started in place of Joe Robbins and Paddy Kennedy in the Dabbers’ two changes from Saturday’s 0-0 draw at leaders Widnes.

April 22, 2025
Nantwich teenager crowned world schools swimming champion!

Nantwich teenager crowned world schools swimming champion!

A teenager from Nantwich has been crowned world swimming champion at a school games competition in Serbia!

Kate Schillinger, 14, swam for England in the U15s World School Games and scooped three Gold medals, as well as a Silver and a Bronze over the Easter holiday.

April 22, 2025
Crewe Regional Sunday league round-up

Crewe Regional Sunday league round-up

Raven Salvador beat Alderman 3-2 to confirm their status as champions of Division 1 in the Crewe Regional Sunday League.

Scorers for Alderman were Andy Arrowsmith and Mikey Taylor.

April 20, 2025
Nantwich Town Women fall short in Challenge Cup semi-final thriller

Nantwich Town Women fall short in Challenge Cup semi-final thriller

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Women’s impressive run in the CWYFL Challenge Cup came to an end with a narrow 3-2 defeat by Altrincham FC Women.

The game was played in front of a lively home crowd but saw Altrincham take the lead on the half-hour mark.

April 15, 2025
Betley and George and Dragon make President’s Cup final

Betley and George and Dragon make President’s Cup final

Betley will play George and Dragon in the final of the 2024-25 President’s Cup after both clubs came out on top in their semi-final ties yesterday (April 13).

Betley beat Nantwich Pirates 3-1 with goals from Johnny Hancock, Tom Royle and a Kieran Duckers penalty.

April 14, 2025
Nantwich Town blow Hanley Town away with 6-0 thrashing

Nantwich Town blow Hanley Town away with 6-0 thrashing

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town blew Hanley Town away in a stunning first half to win 6-0 at the Swansway Stadium.

There were two changes from last weekend’s draw with Avro as Callum Saunders replaced Kofi Moore and Joe Robbins came in for Joel Connolly, who pulled up in the warm up.

April 13, 2025
Nantwich Town U14s win Cheshire County FA Cup

Nantwich Town U14s win Cheshire County FA Cup

Nantwich Town’s U14s Titans have won the Cheshire County FA Cup for their age group with a 3-1 victory in the final over Vauxhall Motors in Ellesmere Port.

Nantwich dominated the first half and after a number of chances went ahead through a superb long range Ollie Leonard strike after 30 minutes.

April 12, 2025
Nantwich Town Women crowned Cheshire champions!

Nantwich Town Women crowned Cheshire champions!

Nantwich Town Women have made history by securing the Cheshire Women’s & Youth Football League Premier Division title.

The Dabbers achieved it after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Newton-Le-Willows Ladies yesterday (April 6).

April 7, 2025
George & Dragon crowned Premier Division champions

George & Dragon crowned Premier Division champions

George & Dragon have been crowned Premier Division champions in Crewe Regional Sunday League.

Their victory over Winsford Over 3 along with Betley’s win against Cooper Buckley sealed the title.

April 7, 2025
Nantwich Town held by Avro in 1-1 draw at Swansway Stadium

Nantwich Town held by Avro in 1-1 draw at Swansway Stadium

By Liam Price
An exciting last 15 minutes saw Nantwich Town and Avro draw 1-1 at the Swansway Stadium.

There was one change for Nantwich from the defeat at Atherton as Paddy Kennedy made his first Nantwich appearance since early February in place of the suspended Perry Bircumshaw.

April 6, 2025
Nantwich table tennis coach wins national award

Nantwich table tennis coach wins national award

A dedicated Nantwich table tennis coach has scooped the prestigious “Coach of the Year” award.

Jan Johns was honoured at Table Tennis England’s annual “Cloudathlete Pride of Table Tennis Awards” in Nottingham.

March 31, 2025