It was hideous faces galore at the World Gurning Championships at the Egremont Crab Fair. The rules have changed little over ...

His flexible face took the top prize at the annual Gurning World Championship at Egremont Crab Fair, the event involves hopefuls pulling an ugly face through a horse collar or "braffin".

Perhaps it’s a good thing that the World Gurning Championships are held indoors! ‘Gurning’ is the act of pulling a grotesque face, and the more horrible the better in this competition.