by Nathaniel Greatbanks | Apr 25, 2024 | Culture, News, Sport
The Snooker World Championship has been a staple of sport in Sheffield and staff and fans of The Crucible are annoyed at its potential departure. Barry Hearn, president of Matchroom Sport, issued a warning to Sheffield City Council that the snooker will be relocated...
by Benj Simmons | Apr 25, 2024 | Sport, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2
For almost 50 years, the Snooker World Championship has been held in the Crucible Theatre in the heart of Sheffield. However, this may be under serious threat after Ronnie O’Sullivan expressed his distaste in the South Yorkshire venue. O’Sullivan, the world number...
by Lauren Oliver | Apr 25, 2024 | Sport, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2
Businesses have shared their thoughts on the Snooker World Championship’s potential move out of Sheffield. Over the last 47 years Sheffield businesses have counted on the snooker event to help profits and encourage new customers. The championships have been held...
by Amy Hamerslagh | Apr 19, 2024 | News, Sport, Top stories
World Snooker Championship 2024 returns to Sheffield for another year as Ronnie O’Sullivan targets his eighth title. The tournament runs from April 20 to May 6 at The Crucible with the winner taking home half a million pounds. This year, Luca Brecel is the defending...
by Taylor Jones | Apr 19, 2024 | News, Sport, Top stories, Uncategorised
Sheffield Wednesday’s Community programme is set to launch the new ‘Free-Kicks’ campaign, this Monday. The new initiative will allow people to exchange used footwear for money, with funds being provided to asylum seekers. Paul Hebda, Owls Community Manager, believes...
by Angel Sang | Apr 19, 2024 | Community, News, Sport, Top stories
The biggest orienteering competition in the country will be hosted in Sheffield in 2025. It is the only annual international orienteering event in the UK. Orienteering World Championships take place every two years, with Sprint World Championships held in between,...
