Covid cancels 259-year-old Alnwick Shrove Tuesday tradition for a second year
The Northumberland town s annual football match, which bears little resemblance to the game as most of us know it, has taken place since at least 1762
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Shrovetide organisers make final announcement on next year s match
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The game attracts thousands of specators from across the world (Image: ALEX CANTRILL-JONES/Derby Telegraph)
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