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On This Day: 25 Years Ago. By Leicester Mercury | Posted: April 29, 2016. By Mr Leicester. -1247054153. Lotta bottle: The traditional bottle-kicking battle between Hallaton and Medbourne has taken place for well over 100 years. On This Day: 25 Years ...

But Kerry (52), who lives in Hallaton and has run the Medbourne shop for 14 years, said: “I love this job and don't want to lose my business. But I can see after 14 weeks of this, I won't have a business left. “There are diversion signs and 'road ...

Deux villages voisins s'affrontent: Hallaton et Medbourne. L'origine de cette coutume reste assez mystérieuse: elle est documentée depuis le XVIIIe siècle, mais remonterait à l'époque païenne. Photo AFP. Le fameux tonnelet de bière, enjeu de la partie.

Hallaton came from behind in the best-of-three Bottle Kicking match to win the ancient annual competition for the fourth year in a row. The village's 2-1 victory over traditional opponents Medbourne came in an epic three-and-a-half hour battle.

The traditional battle between teams from Hallaton and neighbours Medbourne kicked off yesterday at 3pm. Hallaton won a 2-1 victory despite Medbourne leading 1-0 earlier on. The aim on the contest is secure two of the three beer barrels from the hands ...

Deux villages voisins s'affrontent: Hallaton et Medbourne. L'origine de cette coutume reste assez mystérieuse: elle est documentée depuis le XVIIIe siècle, mais remonterait à l'époque païenne. Photo AFP. Le fameux tonnelet de bière, enjeu de la partie.