7+ hour, 33+ min ago   (532+ words) Zhao Xintong and Zhang Anda have four ranking titles between them Zhao Xintong and Zhang Anda will contest the final of the World Grand Prix on Sunday after winning through the first all-Chinese semi-final line-up in snooker ranking event history....

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (346+ words) A 92-year-old Scrabble champion credits her "boring career" with motivating her to find a rewarding hobby. Diana Beasley, from Exeter, Devon, said work as a shorthand typist "was unfulfilling" and having "been slow at everything" she did, found it a…...

2+ week, 18+ hour ago   (957+ words) Crass or historical? A potential board game, which puts the spotlight on Northern Ireland's Troubles, has received pushback from some victims' groups. More than 3,500 people died and thousands more were injured during the 30 years of violence. But now, events from…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (291+ words) A maths lecturer has retained her title as the UK's highest rated female Scrabble player. Natalie Zolty, from Solihull, won the top division of the Final Fling tournament, during the UK Open competition held in Reading. In the winning game,…...

3+ week, 4+ hour ago   (421+ words) Working patiently at his desk, scattered with tools, wood and paint, Lee Smithson brings entire worlds to life in miniature. Lee's passion for miniatures began in childhood, sparked by hours spent building Airfix kits. His knack for detail later led…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (330+ words) A 92-year-old woman has won first prize at a national Scrabble tournament. Diana Beasley from Exeter took the B Division crown at the Final Fling event in Reading, finishing with 10 wins and a draw across 15 rounds. Her top-scoring plays included…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (778+ words) Lego has unveiled Smart Bricks - tech-filled versions of its small building blocks - which it says will bring sets to life with sound, light and reaction to movement. However, the new product range is causing unease among play experts, who say…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (272+ words) A Scrabble tournament has returned to Berkshire with more than 60 games taking place. The UK Scrabble Open main event is running from Saturday until Monday, consisting of 24 games. Other events will be running until 10 January. About 100 players are taking part…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (1004+ words) For many families Christmas is the time of year to dust off the Trivial Pursuit or Monopoly game hiding at the back of the cupboard. But for a growing number of people board games are a year-round passion - and with…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (360+ words) The Diving Chess World Championships has taken place in Groningen, Netherlands, with players using weighted pieces and magnetic boards. Competitors must also complete each move in a single breath before resurfacing for air. Former Dutch champion Zyon Kollen was crowned…...