Hartley denied national title in a thrilling final

The venue was also honoured to host the EBPF Masters National Singles.

Seaman had won his first two matches before beating highly-rated Billy Morton, of Warkwickshire, in the semi-final.

Fellow county player Hartley beat Rich Green, of Derby 6-4, on his way to the final.

Seaman, who has had world and European success in the past, and Hartley, a Nations Cup singles winner, produced a great final.

Hartley went 3-0 ahead before Seaman made it 3-2.

Hartley extended his lead again to 4-2 but the Worksop man fought back to level at 4-4.

Hartley went ahead again only for Seaman to take the next two legs to retain the title.

In the national masters singles, Gary McLeod, from Nottinghamshire, got to the semi-finals, beating some good players along the way including Steve Wooder, of Teeside 5-3.

The final was contested by Andy Appleton, of West Yorkshire, and Graeme Witton, from Teeside.

Appleton came out on top, winning 5-3.