Lancashire Telegraph | Darts

Place is ton-derful - but Lancashire are beaten

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 09:32:20 +0000

BLACKBURN darts star Dave Place threw 13 tons on his way to a 4-2 win over Essex ace Paul Barham – but he was unable to prevent the Red Rose Men’s A team from losing 7-5 in in the County Championship.

Presentation night for Ribble Valley darters

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:47:12 +0100

DOT Baker was awarded a special memento for her services to the Ribble Valley Ladies Darts Association at the end of season presentation evening.

Jim Bowen brings Bullseye back at Blackburn club

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:08:45 +0100

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

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:43:41 +0000

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

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:25:23 +0000

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

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:37:23 +0000

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

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:17:37 +0100

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

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:00:00 +0100

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

Jason has Royal appointment

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:25:24 +0100

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

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:24:30 +0100

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

Dedicated Danny hits the bullseye

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:30:00 +0100

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

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:57:00 +0100

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

Legends break new ground in Blackburn

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:14:00 +0100

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

Tungsten treat in Blackburn

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:41:00 +0100

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

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 10:11:00 +0100

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

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:22:00 +0100

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

Mon, 19 May 2008 17:04:00 +0100

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!

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:01:00 +0100

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

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:04:00 +0100

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

Super darts from canny Campbell

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:16:00 +0000

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

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:49:00 +0000

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

Carter is up to his old tricks

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:50:00 +0000

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

Final fling for Panel beaters

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 18:49:00 +0000

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

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:18:00 +0000

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

Willets win is grand event

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:17:00 +0000

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

The show goes on, insists Keith

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:42:00 +0000

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

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:35:00 +0000

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

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:13:00 +0000

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

Lethal Les is a panel beater

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:16:00 +0000

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

Keith’s Grand gesture in honour of his wife

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:56:00 +0000

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.