TIM

You all know Tim...

TIM Baker is a walking encyclopedia of all things Shrovetide and, as a former longest-serving receptionist at the News Telegraph offices, he could hardly turn down an offer to become a Shrovetide "Pundit". In his blog, Tim, who has painted the balls for 19 years, gives his own thoughts on every Shrovetide-related story we cover including his (often controversial) views on the games themselves.

A camera can play Shrovetide it seems!

THE day before our annual game this year Danielle and myself met on the Market Place, for the first time, Luke O'Brien and Chris Maddox. ...



National News


£270m loan boost for Vauxhall

The Government has announced a £270 million loan guarantee to car giant General Motors to help secure its Vauxhall operations in Britain.

8,000 complain over 6 Music closure

The proposed closure of BBC 6 Music has prompted one of the biggest complaints campaigns ever directed at the BBC, figures show.

Father helping UK police find Sahil

The father of a five-year-old boy who was kidnapped in Pakistan last week has returned home and is helping officers find his son, police said.

Charges laid over Susan Boyle theft

A teenage boy has been arrested and charged in connection with a theft at Susan Boyle's home, police said.






National Sport

Schumacher in running for winning return

Schumacher in running for winning return

Michael Schumacher's claim he is not in the running for victory on his comeback in Bahrain on Sunday appears to hold little water.

Moyes hopes to extend Donovan's stay

Moyes hopes to extend Donovan's stay

David Moyes has not given up hope of keeping United States skipper Landon Donovan in a squad he maintains is the best he has ever had at the club.

Rhinos suffer Eastwood blow

Rhinos suffer Eastwood blow

Super League champions Leeds Rhinos have suffered a major injury blow with the loss of New Zealand international Greg Eastwood for at least 10 weeks with a wrist fracture.

Robinho hopes to stay at Santos

Robinho hopes to stay at Santos

Manchester City forward Robinho has reiterated his desire to extend his loan stay at Santos and hopes talks have already been initiated with the Barclays Premier League club.

Hargreaves return in sight

Hargreaves return in sight

Sir Alex Ferguson is ready to let Owen Hargreaves take the next step on his road to recovery.



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