A woman picked to start a traditional Shrove Tuesday ball game which dates to the 12th Century said it was "amazing" to be chosen for the role. Chantelle Chetwynd will begin the annual Atherstone ...

This is Royal Shrovetide — a centuries-old ball game played in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, that, frankly, looks nothing like the world’s most popular sport. Or any other game for that matter.

Chantelle Chetwynd said she was nervous but excited to be chosen to start this year's ball game A woman picked to start a traditional Shrove Tuesday ball game which dates to the 12th Century said ...