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Jim Bowen brings Bullseye back at Blackburn club

Jim Bowen brings Bullseye back at Blackburn club

9:08am Thursday 16th April 2009

DARTS fans had a super, smashing, great time when comedy legend Jim Bowen hosted a special Bullseye-themed quiz night.

Lakeside darts stars at Blackburn pub

STAR TURN: Dave Chisnall, landlady Carole Davis and Steve Bunting

4:43pm Tuesday 10th March 2009

A TOUCH of the Lakeside came to The Clifton Hotel in the final qualifying round of its darts knockout competition.

Burnley darts ace gearing up for big test

MICK TAYLOR

1:25pm Tuesday 6th January 2009

MICK Taylor is gearing up for the biggest match of his life when he competes in the final stages of the John Smith’s People Darts today.

Former world champion put in put place by Blackburn darter

BOB A JOB: Organiser Paul Booth with Bob Anderson

5:37pm Tuesday 11th November 2008

FORMER world champion Bob Anderson gave a darts masterclass – but he was put in his Place by a local champion.

Chance to find People's Champion darter

Chance to find People's Champion darter

4:17pm Wednesday 1st October 2008

DARTERS from across East Lancashire have a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity to share the stage with the world’s greatest players.

Darwen holidaymaker arrows in on prize

2:00pm Wednesday 3rd September 2008

A HOLIDAYMAKER from Darwen has won a five-day break in Devon for the second time in three years.

Jason has Royal appointment

ON TARGET: Latest Bull and Royal qualifiers Tony Stone (left) and Jason Dewhurst (right) with pub andlord Andy Hunt

3:25pm Tuesday 5th August 2008

JASON Dewhurst from Clitheroe is the latest player to win through to the grand final of the Bull and Royal Darts Knockout.

Darts aces out to honour Les

GOOD ARROWS: From left to right: Fred Long, Gary Briley, Dave Place, John Campbell, Shaun Gallagher

3:24pm Tuesday 5th August 2008

A DARTS competition in memory of one of East Lancashire’s favourite players has done him proud.

Dedicated Danny hits the bullseye

5:30pm Tuesday 15th July 2008

DANNY Burns has hit the bullseye after landing one of the top jobs in county darts — and paid tribute to the two men who persuaded him it was all worthwhile.

Darwen woman hits bullseye to land a grand prize

GOOD ARROWS: Karen Parker celebrates her big win with friends

10:57am Monday 23rd June 2008

A DARWEN woman hit the bullseye with a £1,000 jackpot win at the "League of Legends" tournament.

Legends break new ground in Blackburn

DAZZLER: Fans flock to the front of the stage to get Bobby George's autograph

10:14am Monday 23rd June 2008

GOING to the King George's Hall on Friday night was like taking a step back in time.

Tungsten treat in Blackburn

8:41am Saturday 21st June 2008

SOME of the greatest darters ever to toe the oche swept into Blackburn last night as the League of Legends tour made a stop in East Lancashire.

Crafty Cockney is ready to rule again in Blackburn

AAAAH BRISTOW: Eric Bristow celebrates winning a leg in the first League of Legends matchday at Purfleet

10:11am Friday 20th June 2008

EAST Lancashire is bracing itself for a case of darts fever as the League of Legends bandwagon rolls into town tonight. We spoke to the Crafty Cockney, Eric Bristow, about the new darts venture.

Paul's a Master among Legends

7:22pm Tuesday 3rd June 2008

PAUL Booth had every reason to be nervous as he prepared for his biggest ever darts gig' - acting as Master of Ceremonies for the League of Legends.

Darts legends ready to toe the oche

THE BOYS ARE BACK: Eric Bristow, Cliff Lazarenko, Fred Done (of Betfred), Bob Anderson and John Lowe with the coveted Legends of Darts trophy at the official launch

5:04pm Monday 19th May 2008

IN JUST over a month's time, some of the most recognisable darts players on the planet will descend on Blackburn's King George's Hall when the Legends of Darts bandwagon rolls into town.

Get ready for a Barn storm!

8:01pm Tuesday 15th April 2008

BLACKBURN is set to hold its biggest ever amateur darts competition with the winners to face world champion Raymond Van Barneveld.

Darts legends head to Blackburn

9:04am Friday 11th April 2008

Legends from the world of darts are heading to Blackburn on June 20.

Super darts from canny Campbell

4:16pm Wednesday 19th March 2008

John Campbell was in top form in the Pioneer Darts Knockout competition after reaching two finals and posting the highest check-out.

Ace Gibson is Sunday Best

8:49pm Tuesday 11th March 2008

Les Gibson is the latest winner of the Pioneer Darts Knockout competition.

Carter is up to his old tricks

APPEAL: Darter Fred Carter

7:50pm Tuesday 11th March 2008

Fred Carter will be holding an exhibition match at the Tinker and Budget in Oswaldtwistle on Saturday, March 15.

Final fling for Panel beaters

ON THE OCHE: Karen Sharples Lisa Whiteside

6:49pm Tuesday 4th March 2008

THE line-up for the grand final of the St Wilfrid's Panel Darts competition is now complete following the latest round of qualifying matches.

Double top for Pioneer darts

5:18pm Tuesday 4th March 2008

The Pioneer Darts Knockout competition is expanding due to popular demand.

Willets win is grand event

5:17pm Tuesday 4th March 2008

Graham Willets is the latest winner in the Sharon Murraryu Grand Prix darts competition.

The show goes on, insists Keith

KEITH MURRAY

12:42pm Tuesday 22nd January 2008

KEITH Murray has withdrawn from a darts competition in memory of his wife to safeguard the future of the event.

It’s time to get on board

HIGH HOPES: Vinny Holden is hoping to raise the profile of the game of darts

12:35pm Tuesday 22nd January 2008

THE organiser of a darts competition is hoping the game's recent high profile will attract more players to the sport.

John wins in Sharon’s memory

9:13am Thursday 17th January 2008

THE first week of the Sharon Murray Grand Prix darts competition has been completed.

Lethal Les is a panel beater

9:16am Tuesday 15th January 2008

Les Gibson and John Phillips are the latest winners of the Blackburn Panel Darts competition.

Keith’s Grand gesture in honour of his wife

IN LOVING MEMORY: Keith Murray (left) who is organising a darts competition in memory of his wife Sharon and also raise funds for Macmillan Nurses.

3:56pm Wednesday 2nd January 2008

KEITH Murray has competed in darts competitions up and down the country for the best part of 30 years but the next one will be the most important of the lot - a tournament in memory of his beloved wife Sharon.

Ace Les is the comeback king

5:12pm Wednesday 5th December 2007

Les Gibson staged a remarkable comeback to beat John Campbell in the latest Stanley Street Social Club's darts open.

Open event for panel beaters

5:12pm Wednesday 5th December 2007

A panel darts open competition gets under way this week.


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