Atherstone’s stand-up comedian Josh Pugh is preparing to represent England’s partially-sighted football team at a major international tournament. He is fast becoming a household name, having supported ...

A Warwickshire town kicked off its ancient Shrove Tuesday ball game following a two-year break due to the coronavirus pandemic. The 822nd Atherstone Ball Game involved hundreds of people competing on ...

new video loaded: Players Tussle in English Town’s Centuries-Old Football Game transcript “Five, four, three, two, one.” [horn sounds] “Go on, lad.” “Kick ...

As Atherstone’s ancient traditional Shrove Tuesday Ball Game approaches, where did it all begin? The infamous event is being held for the 818th time next Tuesday and will see Eastenders star Annette ...

The people of Warwickshire and Leicestershire have always been enemies in football – and this bitter feud in sport is what led to Atherstone getting its precious and world-renowned ball game. Let’s go ...

Hundreds of people grappled in the street for possession of a heavy leather ball as part of a centuries-old Shrove Tuesday tradition. The Atherstone Ball Game crowned its 823rd winner following the ...