THE countdown is on to the 2016 PDC Qualifying School, which will be held from January 13-16 at Wigan's Robin Park Tennis Centre.

JOSHUA RICHARDSON has capped the Junior Darts Corporation's first year with victory in the JDC Finals, defeating Dan Perry in the final.

STEPHEN BUNTING has been given a pep-talk ahead of the William Hill World Darts Championship by St Helens comedy hero Johnny Vegas.

AS the excitement builds ahead of the William Hill World Darts Championship, Peperami has revealed the prototype for its 'human dartboard' clothing range to celebrate the brand's new partnership with the PDC.

THREE stars from the world of darts will preview the William Hill World Darts Championship at the special William Hill Fans' Forum on Tuesday December 15 in London.

THE countdown is on to the start of the William Hill World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace on Thursday December 17.

THE dates and venues for the European Qualifiers and Host Nation Qualifiers for the 2016 PDC European Tour have been confirmed.

GARY ANDERSON will kick off the defence of his William Hill World Darts Championship title on Thursday December 17, with the tournament's opening night also featuring Peter Wright up against Keegan Brown at Alexandra Palace.

RICKY EVANS and Andy Boulton won the final two places in the William Hill World Darts Championship at Monday's PDPA Qualifier in Coventry.