A man from Stamford was crowned Men’s champion at the World Conker Championships which were held in the local village of Southwick at the weekend.
Simon Griffiths, 35, has entered twice previously and in 2023 was runner-up but this year managed to take the title of King of the Conkers 2026 after several rounds of the game, which was first played around 1848.
The championships welcome visitors from around the globe, many in fancy dress, for a day of competition which raises money for charities who aid the visually impaired.
Former champion Stephanie Withall has competed as a bee for the last 20 years, winning in 2014 and runner-up last year, she said: “The day is so British, it is a traditional sport, a world sport.
“Everyone is happy, everyone is enjoying themselves, it is a fabulous day out.”
Watch the video below to learn more about the game and the people involved in making the event happen.
Despite it being an international competition with entrants from as far as Japan, the World Conker Championships yesterday at Southwick near Oundle, saw winners with a local connection.
Rutland's rural policing team has recovered over £5 million worth of property since they were created across Rutland and Leicestershire five years ago.
A week-long training exercise is underway at Kendrew Barracks to test and improve emergency response procedures and locals may see more emergency and military vehicles on the roads nearby as a result.
Anglian Water have today (Monday) confirmed that supplies have returned to normal, and they've closed the Normanton Rutland Water bottled water hub, as well as the one at Morrisons in Stamford, which closed on Saturday.
A new spring flower show weekend will take place at Burghley House in Stamford in April 2027 after the success of the first two summer Rutland Flower Shows, with Mary Berry amongst visiting stars.
Today marks the 20th Lincolnshire day- a commemorative day that celebrates the county.
Stamford, Bourne and Deeping is our own slice of Lincolnshire- but what does the day mean?
Today is Lincolnshire Day, and as well as flags flying across the county, a free banner exhibition featuring local schools and the WI is being launched at Priory Church Deeping St. James.
Lincolnshire Police have been working through the night at Market Deeping after a collision near the roundabout that connects the A15 and A1175 near the service station involving a motorcycle.
Rare Jurassic fossils have been discovered in Ketton, which help give further insight into the geological history of the county around 170 million years ago.
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Happy Lincolnshire Day
