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Michael van Gerwen: Luke Littler is lying if he says he doesn’t want to avoid me

WORLD DARTS CHAMPIONSHIP 2026: After a horrific 2025 on and off the oche, MvG returns to the World Darts Championship with something to prove, writes Luke Baker, but is adamant the sport’s biggest star is running scared of him

The Independent UK

Michael van Gerwen: ‘Of course I love darts, but I love my kids much more’

The former world No 1 tells Donald McRae how a traumatic year has shaped him as a darts player and a father and insists he can recapture his glory days at the world championship

The Guardian - UK

Phil Taylor obituary

Other lives: Headteacher who made his mark in secondary schools in Greater Manchester

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World Darts Championship draw in full: Luke Littler learns opponent for first match of title defence

Teenager bidding to become just the fourth player to retain World Darts Championship title

Evening Standard

“It's more than an effect. It's an instrument in itself”: Made famous by David Gilmour, and employed by Rory Gallagher and the Beatles, the Binson Echorec is a secret-recipe tool that helped define rock guitar tone

If you have even the most passing familiarity with Pink Floyd, you've heard an ethereal soundscape generated by the Binson Echorec. This is what it is, the unit's fascinating inner workings, and why it still matters

Guitar World

"We wanted Wayne Kramer from The MC5 to be our guitarist": Founding Motörhead drummer Lucas Fox looks back on the band's earliest days

Lucas Fox looked after Lemmy when he was fired by Hawkwind - they bonded over Monty Python, speed and Special Brew

Metal Hammer

Luke Littler beats James Wade to win first World Matchplay crown in Blackpool

The 18-year-old set a new record of 64 180s for the tournament.

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"I invented Motörhead, and it’s Motörhead as long as I’m in it": At home with Lemmy - a classic interview

With a two-guitar line-up instead of the usual trio, Motörhead's Orgasmatron album signalled a decibel-driven new start

Metal Hammer

"It polarises fans' opinions for certain, but isn't that what great music is supposed to do?": Motörhead ring the changes on Another Perfect Day, initial dismay now a distant memory

Joined by Thin Lizzy guitarist Brian Robertson, Motörhead's Another Perfect Day has increased in stature over the years – just don't mention the shorts

Louder

Luke Humphries thanks Phil Taylor for ‘extra boost’ after winning Premier League

Humphries joins Taylor, Michael van Gerwen and Gary Anderson in completing darts’ triple crown.

The Independent UK

Luke Humphries battles back to dethrone Luke Littler in Premier League final

Luke Humphries overcame a wobbly start to defeat Luke Littler 11-8 in the Premier League final in the latest edition of their burgeoning rivalry

The Guardian - UK

Premier League Darts: Luke Humphries claims triple crown after beating Luke Littler in epic final showdown

Humphries gains a measure of revenge over Littler after defeat last year

Evening Standard

Luke Humphries beats Luke Littler in Premier League final to claim Triple Crown

The world number one defeated the teenager 11-8

The Independent UK

Marine conservation group claims damage to seabeds is a ‘national scandal’

The charity Open Seas accused Scottish ministers of continuing to allow ‘destructive’ fishing practices to be carried out in protected areas.

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The Independent UK

Luke Littler ‘not even thinking about retirement at the minute’ after rumours

Premier League semi-finalist Nathan Aspinall suggested the 18-year-old could retire in five years.

The Independent UK

Luke Littler hoping to land big fish and win back-to-back Premier League titles

The 18-year-old could become the third player after Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen to defend his crown.

The Independent UK

Luke Littler claims Phil Taylor would ‘struggle’ in modern darts

The 18-year-old claimed his first World Championship crown in January and has sight sets on Taylor’s record 16 titles

The Guardian - UK

Dr Ian Bownes obituary

Psychiatrist tasked with assessing the mental state of Irish republican prisoners in the Maze during the 1980s

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The Independent UK

Luke Littler can eclipse Phil Taylor but not game over for us yet – Gerwyn Price

The Welshman has beaten Littler six times in a row, dating back to April 2024.

The Guardian - UK

‘Winning, losing, I wasn’t fussed’ – Adrian Lewis on quitting darts and hopes for a comeback

Double former world champion known as Jackpot tells Jonathan Liew about falling out of love with the sport but hints a return could yet happen

Evening Standard

Luke Littler turns 18: Darts world champion already has 'best early birthday present'

The teenage superstar has already enjoyed a year to remember

The Independent UK

Luke Littler to celebrate 18th birthday at home before ‘crazy schedule’ starts

Littler celebrates becoming an adult on Tuesday, having already racked up a raft of career achievements most could ever dream of.

The Independent UK

Luke Littler needs to overcome Man Utd syndrome to break my record – Phil Taylor

At 17, Littler became the youngest player to win the World Championship at Alexandra Palace earlier this month.

The Independent UK

Darts urged to embrace Royal Rumble format after Luke Littler momentum

The unique format could provide darts with another showcase week in the calendar

The Independent UK

Turn 18 and defend Bahrain Masters title – what next for Luke Littler?

The 17-year-old is the new world champion.

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