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Dabbers Manager Paul Carden on the touchline

Nantwich Town lose opening league game at Bootle

By Liam Price
Nantwich Town opened up their 2024/25 league campaign with a 2-0 defeat away at Bootle.

Now the Dabbers will hope their opening home game tomorrow night (August 13) will notch their first victory of the new Northern Premier League West season.

August 12, 2024
Nantwich runner wins chance to be coached by Olympic hero

Nantwich runner wins chance to be coached by Olympic hero

A runner from Nantwich has won a chance to experience personal coaching from Olympic hero Jess Learmonth.

Patrick Stiefel, 44, tried his luck entering a competition run by mineral water firm Aqua Pura.

August 9, 2024
Nantwich Town Women beat Airbus in pre-season friendly

Nantwich Town Women beat Airbus in pre-season friendly

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Women beat Airbus UK Broughton 4-0 in a pre-season friendly match at the Swansway Stadium.

The Dabbers goal scorers were Jade Buckley-Ratcliff, Poppy Smith, Grace Duckworth, and Natalie Walker.

August 7, 2024
Everybody Leisure unveils new gym in Shavington

Everybody Leisure unveils new gym in Shavington

Everybody Health & Leisure has unveiled its new gym at Shavington Leisure Centre.

The new gym includes a Technogym Skill range, with cardio, resistance, and free-weights.

August 4, 2024
Nantwich’s Bryony Page scoops Olympic Gold in trampolining

Nantwich’s Bryony Page scoops Olympic Gold in trampolining

Former Brine Leas School student Bryony Page has scooped an amazing Gold medal at the Paris Olympics today.

The 33-year-old triumphed in the trampoline gymnastics event, coming from fifth in qualifying to scoop top spot in her final routine.

August 2, 2024
South Cheshire Harriers to stage 20-mile road race

South Cheshire Harriers to stage 20-mile road race

South Cheshire Harriers will stage their annual 20-Mile Road Running Race on Sunday September 1.

The race, starting at 9.30am, will wind through the picturesque countryside of South Cheshire and Staffordshire, providing a scenic and challenging route.

August 2, 2024
Nantwich Town senior and women’s teams make key signings

Nantwich Town senior and women’s teams make key signings

Nantwich Town have landed a key signing in midfielder Tom Reilly ahead of the new 2024-25 season.

Reilly was a key part of Leek Town’s title win in the Northern Premier League West last season, making 39 appearances and scoring twice.

August 1, 2024
Nantwich firm Boughey Distribution backs Crewe Alexandra FC

Nantwich firm Boughey Distribution backs Crewe Alexandra FC

Nantwich firm Boughey Distribution has renewed its sponsorship with Crewe Alexandra for the third-consecutive season.

The company will hold the naming rights for Crewe’s prestigious main stand at the Mornflake Stadium with a capacity of 6,800.

July 31, 2024
Nantwich CC 1sts beat Alderley Edge to maintain title bid

Nantwich CC 1sts beat Alderley Edge to maintain title bid

Nantwich Cricket Club’s 1st team maintained their Cheshire County League title challenge with an emphatic win at Alderley Edge on Saturday.

Put into bat on a bowler-friendly wicket, Nantwich – without their injured top run-scorer Luke Robinson – did not find it easy but opener Ben Wright (52) dug in for a half-century that was the foundation of the visitors’ 166-9 from 45 overs.

July 29, 2024
England’s next test: The UEFA Nations League

England’s next test: The UEFA Nations League

The UEFA Nations League is a tournament that takes place between the European Championships and the World Cup.

A new addition, it will be the first real outing for the England men’s team since the departure of Gareth Southgate.

July 28, 2024
Nantwich Town play Prescot Cables in 140th anniversary game

Nantwich Town play Prescot Cables in 140th anniversary game

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town played their final pre-season game in a special joint 140th anniversary celebration match against Prescot Cables.

Both clubs were formed in 1884, so the teams played to win the inaugural “1884 Cup” at the Swansway Stadium.

July 27, 2024
Property firm Muller bids to move Aston village cricket club

Property firm Muller bids to move Aston village cricket club

A property developer has unveiled plans to relocate an entire village cricket club near Nantwich.

Muller Property Group has launched a public consultation on the proposal to move Aston Cricket Club from its current home on Sheppenhall Lane.

July 26, 2024
Nantwich CC step up title challenge with win at Timperley

Nantwich CC step up title challenge with win at Timperley

Nantwich Cricket Club stepped up their Premier League title challenge with an emphatic win at Timperley.

But they also suffered a disappointing early exit from the Cheshire T20 finals day.

July 25, 2024