It's been reported it was halted because of a medical emergency.
It's been reported the Atherstone ball game was halted because of a medical emergency.
The shrove Tuesday tradition that's in its 821st year got underway on Long Street in the town.
A social media post from the organisers of the game says "one of their stewards took ill and was seen to immediately by a first responder.
He received the best care on site and that is carrying on at hospital."
Fly tipping at a public car park in Nuneaton
Fly tipping near to Lexington Court in Nuneaton
The Hinckley & Bosworth Active Awards
The Hinckley & Bosworth Active Awards
Teen who stole nine cars jailed
A teenager from Leicester who stole nine cars from homes across Leicestershire has been jailed.
Mystery statue unveiled in Hinckley as trailblazing mathematician
A new statue of Ada Lovelace, thought to be the world's first computer programmer, was unveiled in Hinckley town centre on Saturday (31 Jan 2026).
Free events calendar confirmed for Hinckley
A host of free family events in Hinckley town centre are confirmed to be taking place.
Rubbish flytipped in the middle of Leicestershire country lane
A road in Leicestershire was completely blocked off (28 Jan) after rubbish was flytipped onto the carriageway.
Row breaks out over police budget in Leicestershire
The Temporary Chief Constable of Leicestershire Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner are divided on how much extra money is needed to police our streets.
Man sentenced for selling illegal vapes in Hinckley
A Hinckley shop worker has been ordered by a court to carry out community service after another successful prosecution by Leicestershire County Council’s Trading Standards Service.
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