Hull Daily Mail

Philip's Design for Life ; Love Local: Businessman has Shrugged Off Hard Times to Make It in Fashion World

IF ANYONE understands what it means to Bounce Back, it is entrepreneur Philip Waltham. The businessman, who recently opened Sew It in Princes Avenue, west Hull, has come back from being destitute and homeless in his teens and more recently from bankruptcy.

Brave Son Will Be Proudest Supporter ; Mailcomment

BRAVE Joseph Simms was just seven years old when he was told he had leukaemia. Despite being such a tender age, the inspirational youngster faced his condition with courage.

City Council Is Full of Rubbish

TWO weeks ago, the council failed to empty our street's black recycling boxes - and again this week. I rang Hull City Council to see when they would be emptied. The lady said they would get emptied the next day.

Credit Is Due to Local Stars

LAST Saturday, I attended the Queens Gardens part of the Freedom Festival. I found it to be thoroughly entertaining and a wonderful experience.

Local Results ; Short Putts

Brough G.C: P.Bryan Parish Trophies: Winners - Liz & Steve Young 39 pts. Other leading scores 37 pts. Jane & Stuart Watt; 35 pts. Norma Limb & Trevor Ruhmann; 34 pts. Julia & Mike Roberts, Kathy & Clive Dixon, Carole & Chris Waights; 33 pts. Margaret & Malcolm Lord, Loreena & Terry Cawkwell. Better-ball Medal: Winners - 59 Simon Leeman & Eddie Crompton; 62 Steve Howard & Rod Jordison; 65 Ian McClelland & Rob Cartlidge; 66 Richard Whyley & Barry Stubbs; 67 Graham Fisher & Steve Cowley; 68 Davi...

West Yorkshire On Top ; Short Putts

SCARBOROUGH South Cliff Golf Club recently hosted the Y.U.G.C. County Members' Association second Autumn Meeting. With a full field participating, the West Yorkshire pairings obviously found the better-ball stableford format and the seaside air to their liking as they filled the first six places.

Fine Day at Allerthorpe ; Short Putts

MORE than 120 of Allerthorpe Golf Club's membership took part in the annual Drakes Trophy. The winners of the Ladies better-ball competition were Sheena Barton and Margaret Senior with Neil Savage and Tim Foggin taking the men's prize.

Peter's Lappin It Up ; Short Putts

CAVE Castle's recent monthly stableford saw Peter Lappin take the honours with 40 points. Runner-up was John Illingworth on 38 points followed by Graham Collins in third place with 37 points.

Excellent Conditions for Seasonal Opener ; Short Putts

THE Hull & District Golfing Association got its 2010 season underway recently at Sutton Park. The course was in excellent order with bright, sunny weather conditions that were ideal for low scoring and the Hessle pairing of Brian Calam and David Twiddle did not disappoint shooting a remarkable 11 under par total of 59, to spreadeagle the field and record a three shot victory.

Long Road for First Time Pro Stephens ; John Nicholson Talks to New Brid Links Professional Wayne Stephens About His Aims for the Seaside Course

Q As an introduction, can you tell us about yourself and explain how you got into golf? A I was born and bred in Jersey. My father introduced me to golf when I was eight.

Union Fail in Bid for Second Successive Triumph

CHRIS Waite's strong union side failed in their bid to win the YUGC Inter-District Six Man Team Championship at Bedale, North Yorks. Captain Waite had high hopes to build on the previous week's success, when the Union team became YUGC Inter-District League Champions.

Mears in Awe Before Clash with Taylor ; Huge Task: Hammer Hopes for Best As He Tackles Power

HOW do you beat one of the greatest sportsmen of the modern era? A man who has won 14 world titles and is the best player in his sport ever? It's a question 45-year-old joiner David Mears has the weekend to ponder after winning the Mail's competition to face the remarkable Phil 'The Power' Taylor on Monday night at Riley's Dart Zone, Hull. But Mears, a 30-year veteran of the amateur game who has chosen the nickname 'Hammer' ahead of the big clash, is determined to give his sporting idol a rea...

Power has Set Standards That No One Can Follow

PHILIP Douglas Taylor is without doubt the greatest darts player of all time. Nicknamed The Power, the Stoke-born Taylor has won 52 major tournaments, which includes 14 world championships, more than any other player in the history of the sport.

Samir Seals Easy Win and Eyes Crack at British Title

HULL boxer Samir Mouneimne took another step towards a crack at the British featherweight title when he saw off Birmingham's Sid Razak in convincing fashion at the Doncaster Dome. The 22-year-old, who fights out of Team Hull, bagged a 60-55 verdict and now goes on to his next bout in Sunderland on October 16 in great heart.

Novel Approach to a Career in Politics

"I'M SURPRISED you haven't written about Anthony Trollope and the Beverley election," said Kevin McNamara MP at the breakfast held to celebrate the reopening of the central lending library. The Victorian novelist has been in the news with another TV dramatisation of his work and a documentary about his private life.

Bereavements

ATKIN.- Roy. A very special uncle who will be sadly missed by us all, we will remember you with great fondness. Deepest sympathy to auntie Pauline. Love.- Jill, Rob, Josh and Max. BEARDSHALL.- Suzanne.

Thesquads ; Capitals

Scene Setter

AN all for one and one for all type of approach is commendable. A meaty hit on an opponent can fire up your team and signal your side will not be pushed around.

Mitchell: We Have Got to Be Ready ; Defenceman Knows Edinburgh Will Prove Big Threat

CRAIG Mitchell believes former side Edinburgh will arrive all guns blazing at Hull Arena tonight - despite only playing their first match of the season. The Capitals elected to start their campaign two weeks after all their rivals, in the process saving on their wage bill.

Five-Match Bans for Huppe and Knight

EXCEL Hull Stingrays' coach Sylvain Cloutier has described losing Adam Knight and Curtis Huppe for the next five matches as "a bump in the road". The forward duo have been banned for their role in the end-of- game mayhem in Cardiff last Sunday.