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Cycling friends from Shavington raise massive £5,070 for charity

Cycling friends from Shavington raise massive £5,070 for charity

Two cycling schoolpals from Shavington have raised a massive £5,070 after putting their pedal power behind an epic fundraising challenge for The Joshua Tree children’s charity.

Shavington Academy pupils Alfie and Kaiden raised the money by riding 170-miles from Cambridge United Football Club to Crewe Alexandra Football Club.

May 18, 2026
Young Shavington friends set for 170-mile charity bike ride

Young Shavington friends set for 170-mile charity bike ride

Two young Shavington friends are embarking on a 170-mile cycling challenge in aid of a children’s cancer charity.

Alfie Simcox has already raised thousands of pounds in the past with his photos of trucks and selling calendars he has created with them.

April 13, 2026
Jabbin Dabber boxing show delivers despite venue switch

Jabbin Dabber boxing show delivers despite venue switch

A dramatic last-minute venue change did little to dampen the “Jabbin Dabber Boxing Show”.

The event delivered a memorable night of amateur boxing at Crewe Alexandra, after having to move from its original home at Nantwich Town.

March 17, 2026
Nantwich among winners of 2025 Cheshire Best Kept Stations

Nantwich among winners of 2025 Cheshire Best Kept Stations

Nantwich Railway Station is among the winners of the latest Cheshire Best Kept Stations awards.

Nantwich was named Best Unstaffed Station Award in 2025, a testament to the amazing work volunteers do to maintain it.

February 10, 2026
Nantwich Town sign Crewe Alex forward Hodkin on loan

Nantwich Town sign Crewe Alex forward Hodkin on loan

Nantwich Town have signed forward Jordan Hodkin from Crewe Alexandra on an initial one-month loan deal.

Hodkin, 18, arrives with a fine goal-scoring record in the youth teams.

January 25, 2026
Plans unveiled for 500 new homes and school on land near Shavington

Plans unveiled for 500 new homes and school on land near Shavington

A housing developer has unveiled plans to build 500 new homes on land off Gresty Lane, near the Crewe Alexandra Community Soccer Centre in Shavington.

IM Land says it is seeking views on a vision to create new homes and a new primary school on the site.

December 10, 2025
Crewe Alexandra fans plan new town mural

Crewe Alexandra fans plan new town mural

Crewe Alexandra fans and club representatives have initiated a consultation process to create a new mural in Crewe.

The mural aims to commemorate the significance of Crewe Alexandra FC to the local community.

December 9, 2025
Nantwich Town Women start pre-season with winning celebration

Nantwich Town Women start pre-season with winning celebration

Nantwich Town Women kicked off their pre-season in style with a lively charity match against Crewe Alexandra Legends at the Swansway Stadium.

The Dabbers claimed a 3-1 victory, with Amanda Fallon netting twice and Megan Ragdale also getting on the scoresheet.

July 4, 2025
Ex England and Crewe Alex star Platt to launch Nantwich Town initiative

Ex England and Crewe Alex star Platt to launch Nantwich Town initiative

Former England, Aston Villa and Crewe Alexandra star David Platt will be guest speaker at the official launch of Nantwich Town’s “Dabbers in the Community” initiative.

Platt will be telling stories of his incredible career at the event on Thursday 17th July from 7pm.

June 27, 2025
Employers join forces for “Picnic on The Pitch” 350th anniversary

Employers join forces for “Picnic on The Pitch” 350th anniversary

Hundreds of South Cheshire employees were given a day to remember as Mornflake and its sister company HJ Lea Oakes in Nantwich staged a giant 350th anniversary event.

The family-owned milling businesses welcomed more than 800 members of staff and their families to ‘Picnic on The Pitch’ at Crewe Alexandra FC.

June 3, 2025
Shavington boys to embark on cycling fundraiser for St Luke’s

Shavington boys to embark on cycling fundraiser for St Luke’s

Two big-hearted boys from Shavington are set to embark on a 49-mile fundraising journey to raise money for St Luke’s Hospice.

Alfie Simcox and Kaiden Jennings, both 11 and big Crewe Alexandra fans, will cycle from Crewe Alexandra’s ground to Tranmere Rovers to support the hospice.

April 11, 2025
Police warn of heavy presence ahead of Crewe Alex v Port Vale

Police warn of heavy presence ahead of Crewe Alex v Port Vale

Police have been given extra powers to deal with disorder ahead of the Crewe Alexandra v Port Vale football match tomorrow (March 29).

Officers in Crewe say increased powers will help them keep football fans from both sides “safe” before the game begins to the final whistle and getting home.

March 28, 2025
Hundreds of cyclists take on Cheshire Cat Sportive

Hundreds of cyclists take on Cheshire Cat Sportive

By Jonathan White
Crewe Alexandra FC became a hub of cycling action when hundreds of riders took part in the annual Cheshire Cat Sportive.

The popular event, organised by Velo29, attracted cyclists of all abilities, offering three challenging routes through the picturesque Cheshire countryside.

March 27, 2025