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NewsCoventry Telegraph

Atherstone librarian ends remarkable chapter after 45 years and says 'had fun'

Gail Fordham has retired after more than 45 years at Atherstone Library

5 June 2026
Coventry Telegraph

New national shame for A5 bridge that causes chaos for Nuneaton traffic

It is the cause of many traffic issues which snake back to Nuneaton along The Longshoot and also down to Atherstone

4 June 2026
Coventry Telegraph

Fire service issues new statement after house struck by lightning and praises 'vital action'

The home near Atherstone caught fire during a huge electrical storm

28 May 2026
Coventry Telegraph

End date for demolition of historic Atherstone Hat Factory confirmed

Works started on the well-known but trouble-hit building earlier this year

11 May 2026
Coventry Telegraph

Warwickshire woman denies stalking Princess Diana's brother Earl Spencer

Marinela Atomei, 44, from Atherstone in Warwickshire, was granted conditional bail at Warwick Crown Court after pleading not guilty to stalking Earl Spencer at Althorp House – the charges are denied a

7 May 2026
Coventry Telegraph

Urgent appeal for two key witnesses after body of man found in Atherstone

Police found the body of a man on Monks Park Lane on April 3

17 April 2026
Coventry Telegraph

Police issue 'do not approach' warning in hunt for man wanted in connection with rape in Nuneaton

Billy Ormiston has links to Coventry, Nuneaton and Atherstone

7 April 2026
Coventry Telegraph

Work on new £27m Atherstone leisure complex to begin this Easter

Councillor David Wright said the new multi-million-pound facility will be a 'vibrant destination'

4 April 2026
Coventry Telegraph

Road closed after crash as warning for drivers issued

Monks Park Lane in Atherstone is likely to be closed for some time, police have said

3 April 2026
Coventry Telegraph

Warning ahead of A5 derby that could see Nuneaton Town FC crowned champions

Nuneaton take on Atherstone this weekend

3 April 2026
MSN

Adventure awaits for little rainforest explorers at Dobbies’ Atherstone store Free children’s gardening workshop at Dobbies Garden Centres

Get ready for some green-fingered fun, Atherstone families! Dobbies Garden Centre right here in our town is hosting a fantastic free workshop for little ones. They'll be transformed into rainforest explorers, so it's a brilliant way to keep them entertained and learning.

28 March 2026
Warwickshire Police

Witnesses sought to fatal collision - Atherstone on Stour

Atherstone residents, we've received some concerning news from Warwickshire Police regarding a collision that has sadly resulted in a fatality. Officers are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident in Atherstone on Stour to come forward.

25 March 2026
TNT Sports

Tour of Britain Road race Men, Stage 4, Atherstone - Burton Dassett Live

Get ready, Atherstone! The excitement of the Tour of Britain is rolling right through our streets, with Stage 4 passing through our town and heading towards Burton Dassett. It's a fantastic day for our local community to cheer on the cyclists!

22 March 2026
MSN

What is the Atherstone Ball Game? 800-year-old brutal tradition in English town explained - as duo named and crowned

Get ready for a truly unique Atherstone tradition! This week saw the culmination of the famous Atherstone Ball Game, an event with an incredible 800-year history that certainly brings our town together. We're celebrating the two individuals who were crowned champions after this year's thrilling contest!

18 March 2026
Geomechanics.io

Speller Metcalfe £28m Atherstone leisure centre: design and delivery notes for project teams

Exciting news for Atherstone! We're getting a brand new £28 million leisure centre, and the team behind it, Speller Metcalfe, has shared some fascinating insights into its design and delivery. This is a big development for our community!

13 March 2026
International Business Times UK

What Is the 'Atherstone Ball Game'? Historic Annual Contest Ends With Two Winners After Fierce Start

Well, it's that time of year again in Atherstone! The legendary Atherstone Ball Game has once again brought our town together for its unique and fiercely contested tradition. This year saw a particularly exciting finish, with two worthy winners emerging from the fray!

19 February 2026
The Liberty Line

The 826th edition of the Atherstone Ball Game crowns two winners

Well, it's that time of year again, Atherstone! The 826th Atherstone Ball Game has been and gone, and we're thrilled to announce there are not one, but two champions this year! It's always a fantastic spectacle for our town, and this year certainly didn't disappoint.

18 February 2026
dangerousminds.net

Brutal Atherstone Ball Game crowns two winners at 826th game

Well, Atherstone, it's that time of year again! The legendary Atherstone Ball Game has once again crowned two worthy winners after a day of thrilling (and let's be honest, a bit brutal!) competition. This historic event, deeply embedded in our town's traditions, certainly didn't disappoint this year.

18 February 2026
Coventry Live

Atherstone Ball Game 2026 in pictures - all of the faces and action from the 826th event

Get ready for a blast from the past, Atherstone! Our famous Ball Game is back for its 826th year, and we've got all the fantastic photos capturing the incredible atmosphere and the faces of everyone who took part. It's a true Atherstone tradition not to be missed!

18 February 2026
NationalWorld

Historic brutal tradition takes place in English town - what is Atherstone Ball Game?

Get ready for a truly unique Atherstone event! Our famous Atherstone Ball Game is back, a tradition steeped in history that locals know and love. It's a spectacle like no other, right here in our town!

18 February 2026

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