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Mayor hails Crewe & Nantwich Athletics Club during visit

Mayor hails Crewe & Nantwich Athletics Club during visit

The Mayor of Nantwich picked up a few tips when he dropped in to a Crewe & Nantwich Athletics Club training session with youngsters.

Cllr Andrew Martin, a keen runner, is currently in training for this year’s London Marathon.

February 23, 2016
Railway Hotel storm through to Premier Division Cup semis

Railway Hotel storm through to Premier Division Cup semis

Railway Hotel progressed to the semi-finals of the Premier Division Cup with a thumping 6-0 win at Talbot.

Lee Mellor and Daryl Scarlett both scored twice for Railway, with Wayne Beggs and Jez Tagg also scoring.

February 23, 2016
Anthony Malbon turns down chance to join Nantwich Town

Anthony Malbon turns down chance to join Nantwich Town

By Mark Blackburn
Kidsgrove Athletic captain Anthony Malbon says he turned down a move to Nantwich Town because he is “happy” where he is.

The Dabbers had given seven days’ notice for the former Derby County youth striker.

February 22, 2016
Nantwich Town FA Trophy win over Stourbridge one of biggest in club’s history

Nantwich Town FA Trophy win over Stourbridge one of biggest in club’s history

Nantwich Town bosses hailed their FA Trophy victory over Stourbridge as one of the biggest in the club’s history.

The Dabbers triumphed 1-0 in their last 16 clash at the Weaver Stadium in front of around 500 fans last night (February 16).

February 17, 2016
Willaston WS secure Crewe FA Sunday Cup semi-final spot

Willaston WS secure Crewe FA Sunday Cup semi-final spot

Willaston WS secured the final semi-final spot in the Crewe FA Sunday Cup.

They thumped NHB 6-0 with goals from Nathan Cherrington (2), Kieran Ellis (2), Henry Blundell and Asher Moat.

February 16, 2016
Nantwich Town groundsman Pete Temmen up for FA award

Nantwich Town groundsman Pete Temmen up for FA award

Nantwich Town groundsman Pete Temmen is in the running for the FA Groundsmen of the year award for the second season running.

Pete, who won the award in 2015, has been shortlisted again for his excellent work on the Weaver Stadium pitch this season.

February 15, 2016
Darren Thornton departure blow for Nantwich Town

Darren Thornton departure blow for Nantwich Town

Darren Thornton is leaving Nantwich Town to join Conference North side Bradford Park Avenue.

The Dabbers defender says the reason for leaving is due a relocation with his partner to Yorkshire and the impending birth of their first child.

February 14, 2016
Railway Hotel make Crewe FA Sunday Cup semi finals

Railway Hotel make Crewe FA Sunday Cup semi finals

Railway Hotel, Brunel Arms and Crewe Athletic have made it through to the Crewe FA Sunday Cup semi-finals.

Railway won 1-0 at Salvador with Lee Mellor scoring the only goal.

February 8, 2016
Beth Tweddle “stable” after ski injury in TV show The Jump

Beth Tweddle “stable” after ski injury in TV show The Jump

Former Crewe & Nantwich gymnast Beth Tweddle is in hospital after seriously injuring her back while taking part in The Jump TV show.

The Olympic bronze medal-winner, from Bunbury, is said to be “stable” in hospital after suffering the injury on the Channel 4 reality show.

February 7, 2016
Nantwich Town boss Parkinson looks forward to Stourbridge in FA Trophy clash

Nantwich Town boss Parkinson looks forward to Stourbridge in FA Trophy clash

By Richard Scott
Nantwich Town manager Phil Parkinson is looking forward to the all Northern Premier League clash in the FA Trophy 3rd round as Stourbridge visit the Weaver Stadium.

One team will go on to represent the league in the quarter-finals and sit just three games away from a possible date at Wembley in May.

February 5, 2016
Free football for girls at Nantwich skills session

Free football for girls at Nantwich skills session

The FA is staging a free February half term football session for girls.

The session is being offered to girls aged 7-11 at Nantwich Town FC’s 3G pitch at the Weaver Stadium.

February 1, 2016
Willaston WS and Wistaston Ath win through in Presidents Cup ties

Willaston WS and Wistaston Ath win through in Presidents Cup ties

Willaston WS and Wistaston Ath both progressed in the Presidents Cup in the Crewe Regional Sunday League.

Willaston ran out 3-2 winners in a tight encounter against AFC Leopard thanks to two goals from Moat, and one from Blundell.

February 1, 2016
Nantwich Town sign Sam Cosgrove but held by Ilkeston

Nantwich Town sign Sam Cosgrove but held by Ilkeston

Nantwich Town new signing Sam Cosgrove made his debut in the 1-1 home draw with Ilkeston FC.

Cosgrove joins the Weaver Stadium outfit on loan from League One Wigan Athletic.

January 31, 2016