Tragedy
A tragedy struck during the staging of the 2010 World Darts Championship, the 25th year at the Lakeside. During a period of poor weather conditions on January 7, 2010 the body of 45 year-old Phillip Hughes from Slough, Berkshire was found under the frozen lake on the complex. Darts supporter Mr Hughes had been staying there whilst watching the competition.
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