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Blackpool

town in Lancashire, England

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  • 5d ago

    Luke Littler holds off Price 18-9 to defend World Matchplay, sets tournament average record of 111.04

    The 19-year-old Englishman demolished Gerwyn Price in Blackpool, becoming only the third player to defend the Matchplay crown and keeping alive his bid for a clean sweep of 2026 majors.

  • Jul 22

    Cameron Menzies collapses on stage at World Matchplay, forfeits to Ross Smith; Van Veen wins 14-12 thriller

    The Scottish darter was leading 2-1 when he felt dizzy and fainted. Medics cleared him backstage, but he could not continue. Later, Gian van Veen beat Wessel Nijman in a 14-12 Dutch duel.

  • Jun 15

    Teacher Jamie Varley found guilty of murdering adopted 13-month-old son after months of abuse

    A UK teacher who claimed his adopted 13-month-old son drowned in the bath has been convicted of murder and a catalogue of sexual abuse charges at Preston Crown Court.

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