Tom Oliphant ended his maiden Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship campaign with a first ever fastest lap in the series and a hard-fought points finish at Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit.
Tarporley-born Oliphant, who was crowned the Ginetta GT4 Supercup champion at the circuit in 2015, built up his confidence in his Ciceley Motorsport prepared Mercedes A-Class in two fine practice sessions.
By Ryan Batty
Two late goals from Danny Glover ensured an amazing turnaround at the Flamingo Land Stadium as Nantwich Town fought back to beat Scarborough Athletic.
Scarborough put on the pressure from the first whistle, and they broke the deadlock after 27 minutes when Wayne Brooksby was played through and slid it under Fabian Spiess’ outstretched arm.
Faddiley had an explosive start to their game against Wistaston Leopard going 2-0 up after three minutes in their Presidents Cup first round clash.
Leopard put through their own net in the first minute, and Will Emerton’s free kick doubled the lead after just three minutes.
A former Crewe and Nantwich RUFC star who lost the use of his legs after a freak injury, has now earned a call up to the Great Britain wheelchair rugby development squad.
Kieran Flynn suffered severe spinal injuries during a tackle in a match back in 2013 aged just 21.
By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town bowed out of the FA Cup after a late goal saw them beaten 1-0 at Blyth Spartans in the Second Qualifying Round replay at Croft Park.
Spartans’ substitute Dan Maguire popped up nine minutes from time to stab the ball home from close range following a fine run and cross from Jamie Holmes.
Crewe and Nantwich RUFC Ladies brushed aside a spirited but outgunned Broughton Park Ladies side in their first home game of the season at Crewe Vagrants.
After starting brightly with two disallowed tries through Mollie Latham and India Perris-Redding, Broughton Park looked more threatening with good recycling work and a solid set-piece.
Tarporley racing driver Tom Oliphant is looking to finish his first Dunlop BTCC season in style this weekend.
Oliphant has his sights set on the Brands Hatch GP after another strong performance in his Ciceley Motorsport Mercedes at Silverstone.
Crewe Athletic had another good win beating Willaston White Star 6-1 to maintain their leadership in Crewe Sunday League Premier Division.
Star were level at half time, but a second half blitz of five goals gave the home team the points.
By James Brown
Nantwich Town earned an Emirates FA Cup Second Qualifying Round replay with Blyth Spartans after an entertaining 3-3 draw.
The Dabbers started the more threatening side as an Aaron Knight shot was saved by Blyth keeper Peter Jameson.
By Jonathan White
Winners were crowned at the Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club (WJTC) Finals Day.
Bill Heath (WJTC Chairman) introduced the presentation of trophies inside the Memorial Hall.
By James Brown
Nantwich Town bowed out of the Integro League Cup after a 4-1 penalty shootout defeat to Chasetown FC at a wet and windy Weaver Stadium.
The Dabbers had taken the lead after 39 minutes when a Joe Malkin shot was blocked and fell for Steve Jones who turned past Chasetown keeper Curtis Pond and slotted home.
There are new leaders in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division as Crewe Athletic reached the summit with a 3-0 win at Betley FC.
A brace from Jordan Amson and a third by Ed Hilditch secured top spot for Athletic.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts missed a last gasp penalty kick as they were narrowly beaten 25-27 at home to Camp Hill.
But it was a much-improved performance for the Vagrants side against a team relegation from the higher Midlands 1 league last season.
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Nantwich Town maintain unbeaten record with draw against Workington 
Cheshire East Council faced 360 pothole claims in just three months 
Review: Breaking The Code, by Nantwich Players 
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