World Snooker have confirmed that the 2009 UK Championship will once again he held at the Telford International Centre this December.

A World Snooker spokesman said: “We have been delighted with the success of the tournament at Telford over the past two years and we are looking forward to returning in December.”

“The fans in the Shropshire area have shown their enthusiasm for snooker as the crowds for the event have been very strong.”

“The International Centre has proved a fitting location for one of our biggest events, and many of the players have also given their endorsement to the facilities at the venue and the atmosphere in the playing arena.”

This year’s contest will be the third time the Telford venue has hosted the tournament, with the York Barbican Centre previously holding the event.