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Nantwich CC floored by Widnes and slip to second league loss

Nantwich CC floored by Widnes and slip to second league loss

Half centuries by Luke Robinson and Simon Mugava were not enough to stop Nantwich CC slipping to defeat as they were floored by Widnes.

After being put into bat at Whitehouse Lane, Widnes amassed 275-7 from their 55 overs.

June 25, 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
Nantwich Town club captain Tory Bourne signs new contract

Nantwich Town club captain Tory Bourne signs new contract

Nantwich Town club captain Troy Bourne has signed a contract to remain at the club for the 2024/25 season.

Bourne’s long association with the club has seen him rise through the youth ranks to the first team captain.

June 15, 2024
Nantwich Town Women’s awards sees players and staff honoured

Nantwich Town Women’s awards sees players and staff honoured

By Liam Price
The first ever standalone Nantwich Town Women’s Awards event has taken place at the club.

And forward Poppy Smith was the big winner on the night after scooping five separate awards!

June 11, 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
Nantwich Town secure new signings ahead of 2024-2025 season

Nantwich Town secure new signings ahead of 2024-2025 season

Nantwich Town have landed two new signings and secured the services of a current key player as they build a squad for 2024-25.

Their latest signing is defender Cole Lonsdale on a permanent deal.

June 8, 2024
24-hour charity football-a-thon takes place in Nantwich

24-hour charity football-a-thon takes place in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Disability Football (NTDF) raised more than £2,000 by staging a “24-hour Football-a-thon”.

The event took place at Nantwich Town’s Swansway Stadium, starting at 7pm on Friday and finishing at 7pm on Saturday.

June 6, 2024
Nantwich CC flying start halted with loss at Chester Boughton Hall

Nantwich CC flying start halted with loss at Chester Boughton Hall

Nantwich Cricket Club’s flying start to the Cheshire County League season came to a shuddering halt at old rivals Chester Boughton Hall.

After kicking off their ECB Premier League campaign with five wins on the spin, the Dabbers went down to a crushing eight-wicket defeat at Chester.

June 5, 2024
Reaseheath football coach makes Seniors World Cup squad

Reaseheath football coach makes Seniors World Cup squad

A sports coach for Reaseheath College in Nantwich who has played against David Beckham has landed an England spot for the Seniors World Cup in Thailand!

Steve Jones, former Crewe Alex and Nantwich Town star, will fly out to Bangkok to join the England squad for the prestigious tournament.

June 3, 2024
Nantwich CC top league with fifth straight victory

Nantwich CC top league with fifth straight victory

Nantwich Cricket Club took sole possession of top spot in the Cheshire County League’s Premier Division with another emphatic win at Whitehouse Lane.

The 67-run victory over Bowdon CC means the Dabbers have now won their opening five league fixtures of the season.

May 27, 2024
Nantwich Pirates FC complete league and cup double

Nantwich Pirates FC complete league and cup double

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Pirates have clinched the Crewe Regional Sunday League Division One championship following their 3-1 away victory against Prince of Feathers.

It was the final match of the 2023/24 season and completed a successful period for the Pirates who won the Crewe & District FA Sunday Vase in April.

May 25, 2024