10 Ashbourne Shrovetide photos as ancient ball game returns to Derbyshire town

The Up’ards and Down’ards battled it out once again – leading to some great pictures
Getting a bus from Derby city centre is no easy task, says councillor

Councillor Lucy Care has called for improvements to make catching a bus easier
Derbyshire Dales council tax decision made after warning that finances 'escalating out of control'

Councillors have also lobbied to spend all the authority’s money before it is abolished in 2028
Mystery over future of two Derby hotels used to house asylum seekers

Nine hotels nationally being used to house asylum seekers are set to revert to their original use
Concern growing for missing Derbyshire teenager as police appeal for help

She hasn’t been seen since last Sunday, according to reports
Get Shrovetide Football Ashbourne 2025 updates on WhatsApp as two-day battle returns

Ashbourne will once again play host to the annual Shrovetide Football match
Ashbourne Shrovetide 2025: Down'ards declared winners after 1-0 victory

Down’ards took the lead on day one of Shrovetide
Ashbourne Shrovetide 2025: Day two coverage as Down'ards take 1-0 lead

Day one of Shrovetide has been and gone with the Down’ards leading the Up’ards in the historic event
Ashbourne Shrovetide 2025: Live coverage as thousands take to the streets for dramatic two-day battle

It’s that time of year again as the Up’ards take on the Down’ards in the historic event, with crowds set to line the town’s streets
'Spend all our money before our authority is scrapped' suggests Amber Valley councillor

Amber Valley Borough Council has approved its budget for the next year, including a maximum council tax increase