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Nantwich CC 1sts slump to six-wicket loss away at Toft

Nantwich CC 1sts’ slump in form continued as they were beaten by six wickets away at Toft. Nantwich were put into bat but were skittled out for just 161 runs off 52.5 overs.

June 30, 2013 —

Nantwich primary school crowned Town Sports 2013 champions

A Nantwich school scooped glory in the annual Town Sports contest on the town’s Barony Park. Pear Tree Primary, in Stapeley, were crowned overall winners after two intense days of competition involving 29 schools across Crewe and Nantwich.

June 27, 2013 —

Nantwich Town land new signing in midfielder Mark Jones

New Nantwich Town boss Danny Johnson has made another signing, bringing in midfielder Mark Jones. The 27-year-old arrives at the Weaver Stadium from Radcliffe Borough, where he was captain for the last three seasons.

June 24, 2013 —

Wistaston teenager scoops medal at European Triathlon Championships

A teenager from Wistaston near Nantwich has scooped a silver medal at the European Triathlon Championships in Turkey. James Briscoe, 19, came runner up in the men’s under 20s class, with a time of two hours, 10 minutes and 30 seconds.

June 24, 2013 —

Nantwich CC slump to 160-run home defeat against Marple

Nantwich CC 1sts suffered a home drubbing at the hands of Marple, slumping to a 160-run defeat. The hosts, chasing 245, which skittled out for just 85 runs as they failed to deal with a potent away attack.

June 23, 2013 —

Nantwich CC 1sts ease to four-wicket win at Bowdon

Nantwich CC 1sts returned to winning ways with a deserved four-wicket victory away at Bowdon. The hosts won the toss and decided to bat, but it was a decision they would later regret.

June 16, 2013 —

Stoke City star Ryan Shawcross marries at Nantwich St Mary’s Church

Stoke City and England defender Ryan Shawcross was married today (June 15) St Mary’s Church in Nantwich. The Potters captain, who lives near Acton, tied the knot with long-term partner Katherine Buckley.

June 15, 2013 —

Barclays Premier League Trophy to visit Nantwich town centre

The most coveted football prize in England will be in Nantwich this week. The Barclays Premier League Trophy will be in the town just 24 hours after the new 2013-14 league fixtures are announced.

June 15, 2013 —

Nantwich Pitch Invasion football league in “racism” probe

Exclusive An FA-Affiliated football league in Nantwich is at the centre of a racism investigation. Cheshire FA and league organisers Pitch Invasion are probing claims of “disgraceful” racial abuse in a game at Nantwich Town Weaver Stadium.

June 12, 2013 —

Nantwich Cricket Club sign two-year sponsorship with Blue Bell BMW

Nantwich Cricket Club have signed a new two-year sponsorship deal with a South Cheshire car dealer. The Whitehouse Lane club’s backers are Crewe-based Blue Bell BMW.

June 6, 2013 —

Nantwich Town to launch new women’s team for 2013-14 season

By James Briscoe Nantwich Town are hoping to launch a new women’s team for the 2013/14 season. And the club is keen to hear from any players to register their interest.

June 4, 2013 —

Thousands enjoy competing and watching the Nantwich Triathlon

Hundreds of competitors and thousands of spectators helped make the latest Cheshire Triathlon in Nantwich a huge success. There were 980 entrants competing in seven different categories of race in a sun-drenched Barony Park and surrounding area.

June 3, 2013 —

Nantwich CC 1sts hang on for draw at home to Hyde

Nantwich CC 1sts battled to a draw against Hyde after the visitors smashed 274 runs from their 55 overs at Whitehouse Lane. Nantwich, chasing their fourth Cheshire County Premier title, hung on finish on 194-9.

June 2, 2013 —