A PUB darts player is to take on the professionals at the UK Open Darts Championships.

Keith Wright will join 128 players from across the UK, including ten times world champion Phil Taylor and reigning world champion John Part, at the Reebok Stadium, Bolton, from May 30 to June 1.

Mr Wright, 38, a Northumberland County champion, is ranked 124th in the competition.

He qualified at The Shuttle and Loom in Darlington.

Mr Wright's efforts will be shown on Sky Sports.