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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
Nantwich racing driver Rob Smith adds more points in Croft performance

Nantwich racing driver Rob Smith adds more points in Croft performance

Excelr8 Motorsport driver Rob Smith added three more Independents Trophy points finishes at Croft Circuit in North Yorkshire.

Rob, in his maiden season in the prestigious Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship, stays in 13th position in the Independents Trophy standings – the highest placed BTCC rookie.

June 20, 2019
Nantwich Town sign midfielder Will Saxon

Nantwich Town sign midfielder Will Saxon

By Steve Sharman
Nantwich Town have signed midfielder Will Saxon, who is the second new arrival at the Weaver Stadium this summer.

Saxon was most recently with Kidsgrove Athletic and scored four goals during the 2018/19 campaign after signing for them last August.

June 10, 2019
Former Brine Leas pupil secures rare basketball scholarship in US

Former Brine Leas pupil secures rare basketball scholarship in US

A former Brine Leas pupil is cock-a-hoop after netting a two-year scholarship to play basketball in America!

Ben Tew is thought to be the first Nantwich student to secure a US scholarship to play the sport over the pond.

June 7, 2019
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC launch recruitment drive for 2019-20

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC launch recruitment drive for 2019-20

Crewe & Nantwich RUFC is launching a recruitment drive to attract new players ahead of the 2019-2020 season.

The club hopes bringing in fresh faces will build on their successful 2018-19 campaign at all levels.

June 7, 2019
Nantwich swimming star aims to emulate idol Rebecca Adlington

Nantwich swimming star aims to emulate idol Rebecca Adlington

Nantwich swimming star Polly Holden is aiming to emulate her role model Rebecca Adlington’s success as she prepares to embark on a crucial year ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

The 19-year-old University of Nottingham student races for Nova Centurion Swimming Club, where the two–time Olympic gold medallist Adlington honed her craft when she was younger.

June 6, 2019