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Weather hits latest Nantwich CC games abandoned by rain

Weather hits latest Nantwich CC games abandoned by rain

The weather played havoc with Nantwich Cricket Club’s weekend fixtures with both the first and second team fixtures abandoned because of rain.

The first eleven’s winning momentum came to a halt at Neston, where only seven overs were bowled after the visitors had put the home side into bat.

May 22, 2026
Crewe Regional Sunday games survive aftermath of Storm Claudia

Crewe Regional Sunday games survive aftermath of Storm Claudia

Several Crewe Regional Sunday games were able to be played despite heavy rain and battering the region took from Storm Claudia on Friday.

In the Presidents Cup, it was AFC Dishers who progressed to the next round after a close 0-1 away victory at Lostock Gralam S&E.

November 17, 2025
Crewe Vagrants CC second team clinch league title in season finale

Crewe Vagrants CC second team clinch league title in season finale

Rain on the last weekend of the season prevented any play in Crewe Vagrants CC’s first match at home to Moddershall.

But Crewe 2nds did manage some action and earned enough points to clinch their league title at Checkley.

September 21, 2025
Storm Bert brings flooding to parts of South Cheshire

Storm Bert brings flooding to parts of South Cheshire

Police are warning drivers in South Cheshire after heavy rain from Storm Bert combined with thawing snow and ice have brought flooding to many routes.

Some rural routes like Wrinehill Road in Wybunbury (pictured) are barely passable and police are advising drivers not to risk driving through flood waters.

November 23, 2024
Rain-hit pitches impacts Crewe Regional Sunday fixtures

Rain-hit pitches impacts Crewe Regional Sunday fixtures

In the Crewe Regional Sunday League, heavy rain during the week resulted in four of the eight scheduled matches being postponed due to waterlogged pitches.

In the Premier Division, Cooper Buckley and Betley met for the second time in eight days, the game being played on Pitch 3 at Barony Park on a difficult surface.

February 12, 2024
Nantwich CC 1sts slump to defeat at Chester Boughton Hall

Nantwich CC 1sts slump to defeat at Chester Boughton Hall

Nantwich Cricket Club’s first team managed to dodge the showers at Chester Boughton Hall …but could not dodge defeat.

After putting the visitors into bat, Chester took wickets at crucial times, restricting the Dabbers to 216 all out from 55 overs.

July 18, 2023
FEATURE: How to prepare your property for heavy rain

FEATURE: How to prepare your property for heavy rain

During extreme weather, your property is at high risk of water damage and, depending on its location, flooding.

Both can make your home an unsafe environment, ruin your possessions and property, and put your health at risk if not cleaned up properly.

March 2, 2023
More weather warnings as Cheshire East set for heavy rain and winds

More weather warnings as Cheshire East set for heavy rain and winds

More Met Office weather warnings are in place for Cheshire East over the next 24 hours as heavy rain and strong winds are set to batter the region again.

It comes hot on the heels of storms Dudley and Eunice in the past seven days, leaving trees down and River Weaver at very high levels.

February 20, 2022
ROUND-UP: Crewe Regional League fixtures hit by heavy rain

ROUND-UP: Crewe Regional League fixtures hit by heavy rain

Heavy rain on Saturday caused several Crewe Regional Sunday league fixtures to be called off due to waterlogged pitches.

In addition, Leighton FC had several players affected by Covid, and Faddiley were again unable to field a team.

December 5, 2021
Wind, snow and ice – crazy weekend of Cheshire weather

Wind, snow and ice – crazy weekend of Cheshire weather

It’s been an interesting few days’ of weather in Cheshire – even by UK standards.

Destructive winds and rain of Storm Arwen on Friday and Saturday, followed by heavy snowfall on Sunday.

November 29, 2021
Rain, snow, floods – Cheshire takes a hit from Storm Christoph

Rain, snow, floods – Cheshire takes a hit from Storm Christoph

Storm Christoph threw plenty at South Cheshire over the past 24 hours as the area woke to flooding and road closures.

Heavy rain turned to heavy snow last night, leaving much of the region under a blanket of the white stuff when residents woke today.

January 21, 2021
Willaston White Star bag late win over Faddiley in Crewe Sunday League

Willaston White Star bag late win over Faddiley in Crewe Sunday League

Heavy overnight rain caused two Crewe Regional Sunday League games to be postponed and two others had to change venue.

In the Premier Division, the Faddiley pitch was again waterlogged, so the game against Willaston White Star was moved to the King George Vth playing field.

January 12, 2020
Nantwich Spooktacular goes ahead despite heavy rain

Nantwich Spooktacular goes ahead despite heavy rain

Organisers say the Nantwich Spooktacular will go ahead despite heavy rain on the Showground.

Staff say they have reviewed the siting of the funfair on the field due to the recent spell of wet weather is quite wet.

October 25, 2019