Photo: Charles McQuillan (Getty Images) After a four-month delay caused by maintenance issues, the Villa Vie Odyssey finally left Belfast, Northern Ireland, and steamed out of port on Monday, only to stop a few hours later. The 31-year-old cruise ship was still in Belfast Lough, the bay connecting Belfast with the Irish Sea. Its crew … Read more
John Higgins reaches 1,000 career centuries but is knocked out of the English Open; Ronnie O’Sullivan is the only other player to have reached the four-figure century milestone Last Updated: 19/09/24 11:36pm John Higgins became only the second snooker player to reach 1,000 career centuries John Higgins became only the second snooker player to reach … Read more
Riot police officers push back anti-migration protesters outside on Aug. 4, 2024 in Rotherham, U.K. Christopher Furlong | Getty Images News | Getty Images Five countries have now issued travel and safety warnings to their citizens living or visiting the U.K. as riots and street disorder continue to plague the country. The United Arab Emirates, … Read more
Kyren Wilson into second World Snooker Championship final with 17-11 win over David Gilbert at The Crucible; Wilson, who lost in 2020 final to Ronnie O’Sullivan, will face Jak Jones or Stuart Bingham for the title on Sunday and Monday; Gilbert also beaten in 2019 semi-finals in Sheffield Last Updated: 04/05/24 4:20pm Kyren Wilson beat … Read more
Kyren Wilson wins six of the eight frames in third session of his Crucible semi-final against David Glbert as he opens up 14-10 lead in race to 17; Wilson is the only seeded player remaining after number of high-profile exits; Stuart Bingham and Jak Jones locked at 8-8 after two sessions Last Updated: 03/05/24 10:45pm … Read more
Judd Trump, Mark Allen and Kyren Wilson among players looking to stop Ronnie O’Sullivan winning record eighth World Snooker Championship; tournament runs from April 20 to May 6 at The Crucible in Sheffield, with champion taking home £500,000 and £40,000 awarded for 147 break Last Updated: 29/04/24 11:23pm Ronnie O’Sullivan will be looking for a … Read more
BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND – FEBRUARY 3: First Minister Michelle O’Neill speaks during proceedings of the Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormont on February 3, 2024 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Handout | Getty Images News | Getty Images LONDON — A referendum on Irish reunification could be in the cards within a decade, according to Northern Ireland’s … Read more
