Hallaton2 days agoThe ancient sport of beer barrels and a hare pieThe ancient and sometimes brutal game is played each Easter Monday in rural Leicestershire.2 days ago22 May 2025Woman walking again after bottle kicking tramplingAlexie Winship says she initially feared she might never walk again after she was hurt.22 May 202526 Apr 2025'Bottle kicking trampling left me unable to walk'Alexie Winship, 23, says she was knocked out during the traditional Easter Monday event.26 Apr 202521 Apr 2025Villages slug it out in bottle kicking battleThe traditional Easter Monday contest returns to a muddy field in Leicestershire.21 Apr 20252 Apr 2024Village celebrates victory after bottle kicking winLegend has it that "bottle kicking" has been taking place for the past 2,000 years.2 Apr 202431 Mar 2024Ancient tradition 'means everything' to villagesLegend has it that 'bottle kicking' has been taking place for the last 2,000 years.31 Mar 202430 Mar 2024Unlocking the secrets of the 'bling' Roman helmetDoes bloody conquest, dark ritual or mercenary money explain a gold-covered helmet found buried in a field?30 Mar 202424 Mar 2024Unique Roman helmet found in field on display againThe helmet, found more than 20 years ago, is being displayed again at a museum.24 Mar 202419 Apr 2022Ancient bottle kicking game returns after pandemicOrganiser Phil Allan says Hallaton secured bragging rights for the next 12 months.19 Apr 2022...
