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Ex England captain Vaughan entertains Vagrants audience

Ex England captain Vaughan entertains Vagrants audience

Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan entertained a packed Crewe Vagrants club at a special dinner and talk.

Vaughan, who skippered England to the famous Ashes victory over Australia in 2005, spoke candidly about his career as special guest at the Crewe Vagrants cricket club event.

May 5, 2026
How England could line-up at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

How England could line-up at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

With the new year underway, it means we are officially in the World Cup year, and as the competition edges closer, the excitement is growing.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the 23rd edition of the tournament, making history as the first time three nations have hosted the tournament.

February 16, 2026
Nantwich runner finishes 10th for England in Home Nations race

Nantwich runner finishes 10th for England in Home Nations race

A Nantwich runner representing England finished 10th for her country in the prestigious Home Nations 5k race in Cardiff.

At one point, Sarah Dufour-Jackson (pictured, vest 170) led the race despite what she described as “pretty grim” conditions!

September 11, 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
Shavington rising star Violet to represent GB in ice hockey

Shavington rising star Violet to represent GB in ice hockey

A young Shavington girl is making waves in the sport of ice hockey after being selected in England’s U13s squad.

Violet Lennon, 11, pulled on her first jersey to represent her country at a tournament in France last year.

January 14, 2025
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
Leighton Hospital visit times extended for England Euros final

Leighton Hospital visit times extended for England Euros final

Leighton Hospital is extending its visiting hours today (July 14) so patients can watch England’s Euro 2024 final with family and friends.

Visiting times usually end at 7pm, but today will be increased until the end of the game against Spain.

July 14, 2024
Reaseheath football coach makes Seniors World Cup squad

Reaseheath football coach makes Seniors World Cup squad

A sports coach for Reaseheath College in Nantwich who has played against David Beckham has landed an England spot for the Seniors World Cup in Thailand!

Steve Jones, former Crewe Alex and Nantwich Town star, will fly out to Bangkok to join the England squad for the prestigious tournament.

June 3, 2024
Steve Borthwick: Things starting to click for England’s head coach

Steve Borthwick: Things starting to click for England’s head coach

Steve Borthwick’s appointment as England head coach in December 2022 was greeted with mixed emotions among the English fans.

The new boss has had a few bad results since taking the wheel at Twickenham Stadium, but England are starting to show signs of life under the Cumbrian.

September 28, 2023
Nine year old Shavington girl makes England ice hockey team!

Nine year old Shavington girl makes England ice hockey team!

A young girl from Shavington is proving a national super-saver after making it to the England U13s ice hockey side – aged just nine!

Now the race is on to raise enough funds for Violet Lennon to represent her country abroad this summer.

May 2, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich Ladies play England Women’s Deaf team

Crewe & Nantwich Ladies play England Women’s Deaf team

Crewe and Nantwich RUFC Ladies welcomed the England Women’s Deaf (EDRU) team to Nantwich, just hours after watching the England Red Roses narrowly beaten in the World Cup Final!

The fixture at the Vagrants was part of The Women’s deaf squad’s lead up to some international fixtures and the defence of their world 7s title in Argentina next April.

November 14, 2022
Nantwich disability football teams play England’s elite

Nantwich disability football teams play England’s elite

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Wolves (visually impaired) and Nantwich Town PAN (pan-disability team) each played a friendly match against England Amputee Football Association.

The matches took place at The Complex at Reaseheath College on a 4G synthetic surface pitch.

August 30, 2022
Nantwich Town Ladies FC hope Lionesses win will attract new players

Nantwich Town Ladies FC hope Lionesses win will attract new players

By Jonathan White
Nantwich Town Ladies hope the stunning Euros victory by England’s Lionesses will inspire more local girls and women to try the sport.

England clinched a dramatic 2-1 win over Germany in today’s Wembley final and the whole competition has attracted record audiences.

July 31, 2022