The event, in Alnwick, Northumberland, dates back to at least 1762, and is played on the fields by the River Aln, following a procession from Alnwick Castle. About 80 players took part last year ...

Hundreds turned out for a mad Shrovetide football game in Northumberland, which ended with players jumping into the River Aln to claim the ball. The annual match with almost no rules and no ...