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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
Wet weather hits Crewe Regional Sunday leagues again

Wet weather hits Crewe Regional Sunday leagues again

Another week of wet weather hit matches in the Crewe Regional Sunday leagues this weekend.

More games were postponed, adding to the strain that the league is currently under to fulfil its fixtures.

April 8, 2024
Nantwich Walking Football Club taking major steps forward

Nantwich Walking Football Club taking major steps forward


Nantwich Walking Football Club is proving more popular than ever as it nears its 10th year in existence.

The club was formed in 2015 by Ray Sheppard, who is chairman, along with five or six older men who wanted to continue playing at an easier pace.

April 7, 2024
Nantwich Town continue charge to play-offs with another win

Nantwich Town continue charge to play-offs with another win

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town continued their excellent form with a 4-2 win over Stalybridge Celtic at the Swansway Stadium.

Courtney Meppen-Walters and Perry Bircumshaw returned to the Dabbers side after missing the game against Hednesford.

April 7, 2024
Nantwich Town hosts successful Easter kids tournament

Nantwich Town hosts successful Easter kids tournament

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town’s annual ‘Easter Cup’ kids football tournament was a roaring success over the Easter weekend.

It took place on Good Friday and Easter Saturday on the new FIFA grade 3G pitch at the Swansway Stadium.

April 3, 2024
Nantwich Town snatch vital win with last kick against Hednesford

Nantwich Town snatch vital win with last kick against Hednesford

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town scored with the last kick of the game to claim a 4-3 win over Hednesford Town at The Swansway Stadium on Easter Monday, writes Liam Price.

Defender Troy Bourne was able to turn the ball home from a corner in the dying seconds to snatch victory.

April 2, 2024
George & Dragon beat Willaston in Presidents Cup quarters

George & Dragon beat Willaston in Presidents Cup quarters

George and Dragon continued their winning streak with a 4-0 victory over Willaston WS in the quarter-final of the Presidents Cup.

An own goal was supplemented by goals by Matthew Birchall, Jaymie Roberts and Steven Hughes.

April 1, 2024
Malbank School and Nantwich Town to launch new academy

Malbank School and Nantwich Town to launch new academy

Malbank School and Sixth Form are partnering up with Nantwich Town to launch a new footballing academy.

The academy for boys and girls aged 16-18, will be led by current EFL defenders Rod McDonald and Kelvin Mellor.

March 30, 2024
Nantwich Town earn point away at high-flying Runcorn Linnets

Nantwich Town earn point away at high-flying Runcorn Linnets

Nantwich Town’s unbeaten league run has continued after a hard fought point away at third-placed Runcorn Linnets on Good Friday.

The draw and point keeps the Dabbers in the hunt for a play-off place as they sit seventh in Northern Premier League West.

March 30, 2024
FEATURE: What does the future hold for Chester FC?

FEATURE: What does the future hold for Chester FC?

Chester FC is one of those football clubs that keeps on battling.

Throughout its history, the Cheshire club has experienced a lot of turmoil and has had to fight for survival.

March 29, 2024
Tributes paid after death of Nantwich referee Keith Curzon

Tributes paid after death of Nantwich referee Keith Curzon

Football teams in the Crewe Regional Sunday League have paid tribute after the sudden death of popular referee Keith Curzon.

Keith, who was in his early 70s, lived in Nantwich and had been with the league since 2003.

March 25, 2024
Crewe Regional Sunday League round-up

Crewe Regional Sunday League round-up

In today’s games in the Premier Division, Faddiley took the lead in their game against Sandbach Town with a Chris Robaszek free kick.

The visitors have found goals hard to come by this season, but they fought back well to win 1-4 with strikes from Connor Taylor, Jacob Swale, Nathan Harmston and Jake Tew.

March 24, 2024
Nantwich Town beat Mossley to record four straight league victories

Nantwich Town beat Mossley to record four straight league victories

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town held on to defeat Mossley 2-1 at the Swansway Stadium and record four straight league wins for the first time in four years.

There was just one change to the Dabbers side with Akiel Raffie coming in for Tom Pratt, who has returned to his parent club Guiseley and played the last 20 minutes for them on Saturday in the NPL Premier.

March 24, 2024