ABSP: 2025 News Archive

Years

ABSP Streaming at the UK Open

Tune in live (or catch up whenever) this Saturday from 10.45am for 3 days' coverage of the UK Open on the ABSP's very own YouTube channel!

Read more ... Last updated: 31 December 2025

Harshan Lamabadusuriya wins UK Open

An Oxfordshire man has won the first UK Open Scrabble Championship for five years. Harshan Lamabadusuriya, a 45 year-old paediatrician from Abingdon, took the title and the £500 prize in the 27-game championship with two rounds to spare, finishing with a record of 21 wins and just 6 defeats.

Read more ... Last updated: 8 January 2025

New Year's Honours List

Happy New Year ABSP members! The start of a new year means it's time for Wayne Kelly to reveal the updated titles and awards after 2024.

Read more ... Last updated: 1 January 2025

Last updated: 1 January 2026

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