Stories from Sheffield · United Kingdom

The incident occurred in Sheffield.

A fundraiser for a 10-year-old boy who lost his mother in a Sheffield shooting has raised over £18,000. Shanice Brookes, 30, was shot near the One Four One bar on West Street. The incident left the boy without his mother.

Pupils at a Sheffield school have given up social media as a ban for under-16s is considered. The school cited concerns about attention spans and the inability to show longer content.

Liam 'the Cannonball', the reigning and defending WBA Intercontinental Light Heavyweight Champion, was introduced. He has a professional record of 24 wins, 7 defeats, and 1 draw, with 10 wins by knockout.

The discussion touched on how snooker is perceived in Britain, with one speaker noting that while it might seem like a simple game, it is often associated with negative connotations, possibly due to its portrayal in action movies.

Chinese player Zhao Xintong defeated world number one Trump 10-3 to win his third ranking title of the season. Zhao becomes the first player to win the Players Championship, World Grand Prix, Champion of Champions, and Tour Championship in a single season.

Shauna Marfigo, a 22-year-old English player, defeated opponent 18-17 at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. The victory marks the largest success in Marfigo's career. This follows a win by Chinese player Zhao Xintong at the same venue one year ago.

Wu Yize defeated Northern Ireland's Mark Allen 17-16 at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. Wu Yize completed a comeback from 14-16 down to beat Mark Allen 17-16 in Sheffield, securing a spot in the World Snooker Championship final against Shaun Murphy. Chinese player Wu Yize completed a comeback victory against Mark Allen with a 17-16 score to reach the final. Wu Yize overcame a 14-16 deficit by winning three consecutive frames to win 17-16, advancing to the final against Shaun Murphy. Wu Yize won a snooker match, securing 85 points in the deciding game to advance. He is the second youngest champion of the modern era and the second Chinese player to win the world title. Si Jiahui stated through an interpreter that he initially misunderstood crowd chants as heckling before being told they were cheering for him.

David Storch has taken ownership of the Sheffield Wednesday football club. The announcement was discussed by broadcasters regarding his potential impact on the club's future.

The third stage of the 2026 Snooker World Championship semifinals is underway. The matchups will determine the finalists for the tournament. The specific pairings have been announced. Players are preparing for the high-stakes matches. Fans anticipate highly competitive matches.