Local man Ged Eccles wins World Gurning Championships in Cumbria

21 Sep 2026 · Originally published 21 Sep 2026 7/10 Original headline: Actor Will Mellor beaten in Cumbria world gurning championships

Ged Eccles has won the men's title at the Egremont Crab Fair's World Gurning Championships, narrowly beating actor Will Mellor to the top spot. After years of competing, Eccles secured the win following months of daily facial muscle training - a victory that keeps the historic tradition of the 16th-century competition alive.

Source: BBC News UK Cumbria

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