The APDL would like to send their condolences to the family of Billy English who passed away on Tuesday.

Billy has been a great supporter of darts in our area, first playing in the old Alnwick League, The Coastal League, then the APDL, playing for various pubs along the way, ending up at Alnwick Club. Deciding not to play this season he still turned out for the Peter Braidford Memorial, which he won in style.

On a more personal note I was shocked and saddenned by the unexpected passing of a good friend. I worked with Billy for years, as a teenager down the pit and then on to building work. We enjoyed some great nights out that are still talked about amongst friends some 30 Years later.

Rest peacefully my friend.

Kev Fletcher