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."
Lightning strike sparks bungalow fire in Leicestershire
Emergency services responded to a serious bungalow fire in Witherley during the early hours of this morning (28 May) after the property was reportedly struck by lightning.
Recycling bin checks in Nuneaton
Bin collection crews will be checking brown-lid recycling bins in Nuneaton and Bedworth over the coming weeks to check residents are using them properly.
Meet Nuneaton's new Mayor
Councillor Cape is Nuneaton and Bedworth’s new Mayor following Wednesday night’s Mayor Making Ceremony at Nuneaton Town Hall.
New exhibition shows how BRUSH keeps the lights on
A new exhibition has opened up in Loughborough charting the history of one of the town's best known and longest-standing industrial firms.
Work starts to restore Cock Inn Pub after campaign
Restoration work to bring The Cock Inn pub in Sibson back into good repair is now under way, marking a welcome step forward for the historic building.
Should HMOs be subject to planning permission?
Residents, landlords and businesses can have a say on proposals that would give the council greater control over where new Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) are located in Barwell and Earl Shilton.
Man jailed for 10 years for killing pub-goer
A man who punched a pub-goer on a Christmas night out in Leicestershire in 2025 has been jailed for 10 years after being convicted of manslaughter.
Meet Hinckley's new Mayor
Councillor Cathie Gibbens takes over from Councillor Richard Flemming.
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