Atherstone's Shrove Tuesday tradition continued in proud style. Yesterday (March 4) saw the 825th Ball Game take place in the town centre. Thousands flocked to Long Street for the annual game ...

Chantelle Chetwynd will begin the annual Atherstone Ball Game on Tuesday and hundreds of people will then grapple in the Warwickshire town's streets for the heavy ball. Whoever still has the ball ...

Atherstone Ball Game organisers have revealed who will be starting the 825th game next week. The committee has announced ...

Atherstone Ball Game 2025 organisers issue 'most important' warning to all players. The famed traditional Shrove Tuesday game will take over the heart of the town centre today (March 4).

Chantelle Chetwynd, a former women's football captain, will start this year's Atherstone Ball Game. Atherstone has seen its shoplifting rate fall by 43%, its town council says. Three BMWs are ...