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Nantwich Town striker Malkin departs to join Connah’s Quay

Nantwich Town striker Malkin departs to join Connah’s Quay

Nantwich Town striker Joe Malkin has joined Cymru Premier side Connah’s Quay Nomads after four years with the Dabbers.

Malkin, signed in the summer of 2018 after a prolific spell at Cammell Laird, was a key figure in attack for Nantwich.

June 21, 2022
From South Cheshire to South America: Story of a former Nantwich Town star

From South Cheshire to South America: Story of a former Nantwich Town star

Argentinian midfielder Tommy Montefiori has been involved in one of the more bizarre moves of recent times after he left Nantwich Town to join Brazillian side Gremio!

The 19-year-old began his footballing career in his native country of Argentina where he played for River Plate.

June 19, 2022
Nantwich heavyweight to make professional debut in Manchester

Nantwich heavyweight to make professional debut in Manchester

A Nantwich heavyweight is following in his brother’s footsteps and will make his professional boxing debut next month.

Ricky Gorman, brother of Nathan, will fight in Manchester on July 23 against Jake Darnell, from Blackpool.

June 13, 2022
Georgie Perris-Redding

Ex Nantwich rugby star makes USA international debut

A rugby player who hailed from Nantwich has made her USA Women’s Eagles international debut in New Zealand.

Former Crewe & Nantwich player Georgie Perris-Redding, currently a Sale Sharks Premiership player, faced Canada in USA’s first match in the Pacific Four series.

June 12, 2022
Reaseheath College football teams end season on a high

Reaseheath College football teams end season on a high

Reaseheath College’s five football teams have ended their best season by winning or being highly placed in all their league tables.

The college’s alliance with Crewe Alexandra’s Football Education Academy means students had the chance to represent Crewe Alexandra in the Community and Education Football Alliance League (EFL).

June 12, 2022
Nantwich teenager earns Wales national hockey call up

Nantwich teenager earns Wales national hockey call up

A teenager from Nantwich has earned a call up to play hockey for Wales in the U16s European Championships.

Freya Diamond, 16, will take part in the tournament in Basel, Switzerland in July 6-9.

June 10, 2022
Nantwich Town unveil new partner Atherton & Associates

Nantwich Town unveil new partner Atherton & Associates

Nantwich Town has announced a new commercial partner in local wealth management company Atherton & Associates.

The partnership sees the main function room at Nantwich Town will be renamed the “Atherton & Associates suite”.

May 17, 2022
Nantwich runners compete at Mow Cop Killer Mile

Nantwich runners compete at Mow Cop Killer Mile

By Jonathan White
Nantwich runners tested themselves at the gruelling ‘Mow Cop Killer Mile’ road race.

And for one Nantwich family – the Buxtons – it was a day to remember with a hat-trick of wins!

May 16, 2022
George and Dragon and Cooper Buckley complete league/cup double

George and Dragon and Cooper Buckley complete league/cup double

George & Dragon and Cooper Buckley have both completed the league and cup double as the Crewe Regional Sunday League 2021-22 season comes to an end.

In addition to the double, Cooper Buckley reached the final of both the Crewe FA Sunday Cup competitions.

May 16, 2022
Everybody launches Cheshire East sports and health awards

Everybody launches Cheshire East sports and health awards

Everybody Health and Leisure have launched this year’s Sports Awards.

Nominations are now open ahead of the awards presentation night set for October 7 at Crewe Hall.

May 16, 2022
Nantwich teenager bid to play for England amputee team abroad

Nantwich teenager bid to play for England amputee team abroad

The family of a Nantwich teenager born with a leg and part of his arm missing, are raising funds to help him play for the England amputee team in a European tournament.

Talented Jack Wimpenny is in the England junior amputee squad set to play a competition in Tbilisi, Georgia, in July.

May 14, 2022
Talented Nantwich marathon runner joins Team GB

Talented Nantwich marathon runner joins Team GB

By Jonathan White
A talented athlete from Nantwich has been selected to represent Team GB at Duathlon championships in the next 12 months.

Katie Latham recently finished the Manchester Marathon with a personal best time of 3 hours 10 minutes, placing her in the top 30 for her F35 age group.

May 11, 2022
Nantwich Town men’s and women’s teams honoured at awards night

Nantwich Town men’s and women’s teams honoured at awards night

Nantwich Town men’s and women’s teams were celebrated at their end-of-season awards night.

The men’s side overcame a tough early winter to secure a solid mid-table finish.

May 2, 2022