The World Conker Championships has been hit by a 'cheat' scandal after the losing grand finalist was found with a steel dummy conker - having won bouts in one hit. David Jakins, 82, won his quarter ...

Organisers of the World Conker Championships have raised fears they could be forced to cancel the competition due to this summer’s extreme weather. For decades, hundreds of conker players have ...

The infamous King Conker has now broken his silence as he was accused of cheating at the World Conker Championships after being found with a steel chestnut. Allegations of foul play are swirling ...

He’s bonkers about conkers – and now his nutty passion has earned international recognition from the Dull Men’s Club. World Conker Championships organiser St John Burkett has been crowned ‘Anorak of ...

One of the organisers of the World Conker Championships has been named Anorak of the Year 2025. StJohn Burkett, who helps stage the Northamptonshire event, was recognised by the Dull Men's Club, an ...