Uppies & Downies

A BBC film crew is in Workington this week to find out more about one of the town's oldest traditions.

All the action from the first game of the 2023 Uppies and Downies series

Supporters and players of Workington's annual mass football game Uppies and Downies raised £8,000 for their chosen charity.

The Downies have taken the 2022 series of Workington's mass football game.

It's the final showdown for Uppies and Downies in Workington.

Here are some of our photos from Easter Tuesday's Uppies and Downies game in Workington.

Workington's Uppies took the win in the mass no rules football game - meaning the final game of the series...

Here's some more photos from the Uppies and Downies game on Good Friday in Workington.

Aaron Lancaster brought the ball home for the Downies in Workington's Easter traditional mass football game.

Plans have been put in place to make sure people stay safe during this Easter's Uppies and Downies series in...

Cumbria Constabulary are urging people to stay safe if they watch or take part in this weekend’s Uppies and Downies...

Cumbria Police is urging people to stay safe whilst respecting their community ahead of this year’s Uppies and Downies event...