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Nantwich heavyweight Nathan Gorman notches 10th straight win

Nantwich heavyweight Nathan Gorman notches 10th straight win

Nantwich heavyweight Nathan Gorman made it 10 and 0 in professional fights after he demolished another opponent in Blackpool.

The 21-year-old is now eyeing an English Title bout in October against Nick Webb.

July 16, 2017
Nantwich Town face tricky away trip to Stalybridge in season opener

Nantwich Town face tricky away trip to Stalybridge in season opener

Nantwich Town face a tricky away match at Stalybridge Celtic in their Evo-Stik Premier League 2017-18 opener on August 12.

And just three days later the Dabbers will welcome back former management duo Phil Parkinson and Neil Sorvel who bring their new club Altrincham to Weaver Stadium.

July 13, 2017
Nantwich CC climb Cheshire County Premier League with another win

Nantwich CC climb Cheshire County Premier League with another win

An improving Nantwich CC side secured another victor, this time away at Bramhall, to move fifth in the Cheshire County Premier League.

In a game of twists and turns, Nantwich triumphed by 15 runs.

July 12, 2017
Three South Cheshire riders saddle up for world’s oldest surviving horse race

Three South Cheshire riders saddle up for world’s oldest surviving horse race

Three amateur South Cheshire riders are saddling up to tackle the world’s oldest surviving horse race.

Patrick Chesters, Gemma Mathers and Mick Mullineaux will be among the field of 15 jockeys in the 2017 Newmarket Town Plate.

July 11, 2017
Nantwich Town players put through paces in new team strips

Nantwich Town players put through paces in new team strips

Nantwich Town boss Dave Cooke is putting his new-look squad through its paces.

Players donned the club’s new home and away strips in a pre-season practice match at the Weaver Stadium.

July 10, 2017
Top football writer Oliver Kay revisits Nantwich for one-off book talk

Top football writer Oliver Kay revisits Nantwich for one-off book talk

By Jonathan White
Top football journalist Oliver Kay returned to his Nantwich roots for a special talk about his award-winning book.

Kay, The Times’ Chief Football Correspondent, who grew up in Nantwich, discussed his book “Forever Young: The Story of Adrian Doherty, Football’s Lost Genius” at the Nantwich Bookshop & Coffee Lounge.

July 5, 2017
Nantwich Town players back for pre-season training under new boss Cooke

Nantwich Town players back for pre-season training under new boss Cooke

Nantwich Town players held their first pre-season training session under the watchful eye of new First Team Manager Dave Cooke.

The players were put through their paces as they prepare for their first pre-season game on July 6 away at Hanley Town.

July 1, 2017
Nantwich Town re-sign keeper Burzynski and Stair for 2017-18

Nantwich Town re-sign keeper Burzynski and Stair for 2017-18

Nantwich Town have re-signed two key players, in goalkeeper Krystian Burzynski and defender Joel Stair.

Manager Dave Cooke believes the deals will help the Dabbers form a key defensive unit as the 2017-18 season draws nearer.

June 22, 2017
Crewe-born striker Harry Clayton re-joins Nantwich Town

Crewe-born striker Harry Clayton re-joins Nantwich Town

Nantwich Town have announced the signing of Crewe-born striker Harry Clayton.

Clayton rejoins the Dabbers after being released by former boss Phil Parkinson in November 2015 to join Newcastle Town.

June 18, 2017
Nantwich A look for clean sweep in South Cheshire Tennis League

Nantwich A look for clean sweep in South Cheshire Tennis League

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Tennis Club are looking for a clean sweep as they top their leagues in midway through the season.

A number of South Cheshire tennis teams are battling for honours as the season reaches the halfway stage.

June 18, 2017
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC ladies to launch ‘Boot Camp’ for women

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC ladies to launch ‘Boot Camp’ for women

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC’s successful ladies team is spearheading a new ‘Boot Camp’ to help women get fit.

The initiative targets women over 18 years old, and also provides a free ‘kids’ club’ for children over the age of five.

June 7, 2017
Nantwich Town lose defender Andy White to Southport

Nantwich Town lose defender Andy White to Southport

Nantwich Town favourite Andy White has left to join National League North side Southport.

White leaves the Weaver Stadium after four successful seasons at left-back for the Dabbers, winning a Player of the Year award in three consecutive seasons.

June 6, 2017
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC appoint new head coach to replace Andy Dudley

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC appoint new head coach to replace Andy Dudley

Former England U18s player Peter Allen has been appointed head coach by Crewe & Nantwich RUFC, replacing Andy Dudley.

Allen joins the Vagrants Park club from local rivals Sandbach, where he has been coaching the National 3 team for three seasons.

June 6, 2017