JOHN PART is determined to keep his cool in the heat of the British summer, after beginning his challenge in the Stan James World Matchplay with a 10-2 win over Wes Newton.

WES NEWTON was left to rue missed doubles as he exited the Stan James World Matchplay at the first hurdle on Sunday night.

STATISTICS from the 2006 Stan James World Matchplay.

JOHN PART, Alex Roy and Dennis Priestley moved into the second round of the 2006 Stan James World Matchplay when the tournament began on Sunday night.

PHIL TAYLOR has won a fourth successive Bobby Bourn Memorial Trophy following a 3-1 win over Roland Scholten in Blackpool on Saturday.

WES NEWTON is looking to put behind him three years of hurt when he makes his debut in the Stan James World Matchplay on Sunday.

PHIL TAYLOR begins his challenge for an eighth Stan James World Matchplay title on Monday night, and is determined to get back to winning ways.

DENNIS PRIESTLEY is hoping to pick up the Stan James World Matchplay title for the first time next week.

COLIN LLOYD will head to Blackpool this weekend in determined mood as he defends the Stan James World Matchplay.

ERIK CLARYS has revealed that the serious arm injury he suffered before the Budweiser UK Open could threaten his career in darts.