LOCAL darts professional Ryan Searle is through to the third round of the 2026 PDC World Championships at Alexandra Palace, London.

Opening the afternoon session, Searle gained an impressive 3-0 victory over Brendan Dolan.

A total of 128 players began in the event which carries a first prize of £1 million. Teenager Luke Littler is bidding to become only the fourth player to win the competition in successive years