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Crewe & Nantwich ladies rugby player in line for national award

Crewe & Nantwich ladies rugby player in line for national award

One of the stars of Crewe & Nantwich RUFC ladies team has been shortlisted in the national Player of the Year awards.

Forward Cherie Davies played a vital role in the team’s success last season which saw them gain promotion to Championship 2 North West.

July 19, 2019
English Amputee U23s tournament staged in Nantwich

English Amputee U23s tournament staged in Nantwich

By Peter Robinson
An English Amputee Football Association U23 Invitational Tournament took place at Reaseheath College in Nantwich.

The international event saw three countries – England, Poland and Turkey – battle it out in the first-ever amputee football U23s competition.

July 15, 2019
Nantwich Town sign Josh Langley after impressive trials

Nantwich Town sign Josh Langley after impressive trials

Nantwich Town have signed defender Josh Langley after impressing as a trialist in the Dabbers’ opening pre-season games.

Langley joins the club after spending most of last season with Southport, and then on loan at both Altrincham and Guiseley.

July 14, 2019
Nantwich Town captain Caspar Hughes

Nantwich Town kick off season at home to Gainsborough

By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town will start the new 2019/20 season at home to Gainsborough Trinity on Saturday August 17.

This is followed with two successive away fixtures, with trips to Buxton on Tuesday August 20 and Stalybridge Celtic on Saturday August 24.

July 13, 2019
Nantwich heavyweight Nathan Gorman ready for British title fight

Nantwich heavyweight Nathan Gorman ready for British title fight

Nantwich boxing star Nathan Gorman says he is “100%” fully prepared for his eagerly-anticipated British heavyweight showdown with Daniel Dubois.

And that’s despite Gorman’s preparations disrupted by having his two-year-old son in hospital seriously ill, and the birth of his daughter just this week!

July 12, 2019
Six-year-old Nantwich girl scoops silver at regional gymnastics competition

Six-year-old Nantwich girl scoops silver at regional gymnastics competition

This little star from Nantwich took a regional gymnastics competition by storm!

Six-year-old Bella McKinney leapt and bounced her way to silver medal overall in her age group at the Hannah Wheelan Invitational in Warrington.

July 8, 2019
Nantwich Town beat Crewe Alexandra 2-1 in pre-season opener

Nantwich Town beat Crewe Alexandra 2-1 in pre-season opener

By Liam Price
A late penalty from James Lawrie was enough to snatch a memorable 2-1 victory for Nantwich over neighbours Crewe Alexandra in both sides’ first pre-season outing ahead of the 2019-20 campaign.

July 7, 2019
Nantwich Town prepare for pre-season clash with League Two neighbours Crewe

Nantwich Town prepare for pre-season clash with League Two neighbours Crewe

Nantwich Town players were put through their paces as they kick off their pre-season campaign this weekend against neighbours Crewe Alexandra

The Dabbers will welcome Crewe for the friendly at the Weaver Stadium and will be playing for the Barry Daly Memorial Trophy.

July 3, 2019
Nantwich driver Rob Smith unhurt in dramatic Oulton Park smash

Nantwich driver Rob Smith unhurt in dramatic Oulton Park smash

Nantwich racing driver Rob Smith survived a dramatic crash in his home British Touring Car Championship outing at Cheshire circuit Oulton Park.

July 2, 2019
Crewe and Nantwich Scorpions net new kit thanks to donation

Crewe and Nantwich Scorpions net new kit thanks to donation

Crewe & Nantwich Scorpions Ladies Netball team have secured funding for new kit to play in the South Cheshire Championship League.

The team has been awarded a kit donation by Cheshire Freemasons after a plea by player Katie Richmond.

July 1, 2019
Aussie cricket legend Glenn McGrath heads for Nantwich

Aussie cricket legend Glenn McGrath heads for Nantwich

Former Aussie cricket legend Glenn McGrath will be visiting Nantwich as a guest at a special sportsman’s dinner event.

The fast-bowler, so often the scourge of England batsmen, will be at Nantwich Civic Hall for the “Evening with Glenn McGrath” night on Thursday August 29.

June 28, 2019
Nantwich Town clinch signing of Witton keeper Greg Hall

Nantwich Town clinch signing of Witton keeper Greg Hall

Nantwich Town have secured the signing of goalkeeper Greg Hall from their Cheshire rivals Witton Albion for the 2019-20 season.

Hall is a former four-time North West Counties Football League Goalkeeper of the Year.

June 24, 2019
Tarporley racing driver Oliphant targets “home” round at Oulton Park

Tarporley racing driver Oliphant targets “home” round at Oulton Park

Tarporley racer Tom Oliphant has his sights set on a return to home turf when the latest round of British Touring Car Championships arrives at Oulton Park in Cheshire.

Oliphant will be hoping to put an up and down weekend at Croft behind him when rounds 13, 14 and 15 are held at the Cheshire circuit on June 29-30.

June 23, 2019