Shrove Tuesday18 Feb 2026'Looks like chaos but it's deep in our tradition'Derbyshire residents explain what exactly Shrovetide Football is.18 Feb 202617 Feb 2026Town cheers on ancient Shrovetide football matchThe event in Alnwick dates back to at least 1762 and is played on the fields by the River Aln.17 Feb 202617 Feb 2026Watch: Runners sprint for Olney Pancake Race gloryRunning at speed and flipping a pancake like your life depends on it is all part of the tradition.17 Feb 202617 Feb 2026Liverpool's top-flipping pancake chef crownedLiverpool's annual Shrove Tuesday pancake race has taken place at the city's parish church gardens.17 Feb 202617 Feb 2026Flipping fun at town's annual pancake day raceThe event in Wimborne took place on Shrove Tuesday and attracted more than 100 runners.17 Feb 202617 Feb 2026Wallingford Pancake Race 2026"This is probalby the best thing I've ever won", Oliver Baskeyfield on winning the golden frying pan.17 Feb 202617 Feb 2026Town flips out over annual pancake raceParticipants bring their own frying pan, with pancakes provided by organisers. 17 Feb 202617 Feb 2026Was Pancake Day invented in Wales?Historian Stan Winkler theorised that Pancake Day may have originated in a pub in north Wales. 17 Feb 202617 Feb 2026Lunar New Year, Lent and Ramadan all start this week, but will it rain?What will the weather be like this week?17 Feb 2026...
