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  1. Stop Rosebank while Europe burns!

    As I write this, record-breaking wildfires are being reported all over Europe and nearby at Tintwhistle. Longley Park in Sheffield is currently burning. 300,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in France and Spain. We are seeing very clearly what it means to live on a planet that has been heated by 1.5 degrees C by the insulating blanket of CO2, caused by emissions from burning fossil fuels. Greta Thunberg was right: our house is on fire.

    Tell the Truth Sheffield says No to Rosebank

    Meanwhile, new Prime Minister Andy Burnham is reportedly still considering opening new oil and gas fields at Rosebank and Jackdaw in the North Sea. We have to stop him!

    On Monday, Tell the Truth Sheffield joined with campaigners from Stop Rosebank, South Yorkshire Climate Alliance, the Green Party, Extinction Rebellion, the Climate Choir, Better Buses for South Yorkshire, Climate Vigil and Sheffield Quakers to take some photographs outside Sheffield’s famous landmark, the Crucible Theatre. This is part of a national campaign organised by Stop Rosebank. Members of these organisations are being urged to write to their MP, including one of these photos or one they take of themselves. There is a template to use here and a briefing to send them here. (Note the Template is already slightly out of date, so do please edit it as Andy Burnham is now PM and the EDM has been debated.) Alternatively, write directly to your MP. The addresses can be found here.

    Here is my letter to Louise Haigh MP, who now has a very powerful post in the Cabinet as First Secretary of State of the United Kingdom. It is partly based on the Stop Rosebank Template. Feel free to copy and paste and edit this to send to your MP.

    Dear Louise

    Congratulations on your promotion to the role of First Secretary of State and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. It is good to see so many MP’s from Yorkshire in the Cabinet.

    As I write, we are approaching the third heatwave of the summer and Tintwhistle Moor is still on fire. In France and Spain, wildfires burn worryingly out of control, forcing many to evacuate their homes. Greta Thunberg was right: our house is on fire, and we should be reacting to the climate and nature emergencies with a similar commitment to when our country went to war with the Nazis.

    There are many rumours in the press suggesting that Prime Minister Andy Burnham is preparing to announce support for the Rosebank oil field. Whether this is true or not, I am writing to urge you to ensure that he does not derail our progress on climate and energy security. Specifically, I call on you to urge Andy Burnham to publicly oppose the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil fields and put ordinary people, not profiteering oil companies, first.

    I attach two photos of me campaigning with various groups outside the Crucible, opposing Rosebank.

    The Government, BBC, newspapers and other media continue to fail to properly inform the public about the most frightening aspects of climate change. Very rarely are tipping points mentioned or explained. These are all now far more likely as the Earth has exceeded 1.5 degrees C of warming for the last 3 years. If AMOC collapses, for instance, the UK will no longer be able to feed its citizens.

    In January 2025, the British Insurance Industry predicted that 4 billion people could be dead in this century due to the breakdown of our climate. We’re now a year and a half on from that report, and the silence from media and Government is deafening.

    We must do far more to try to avoid this with a very rapid transition away from the use of fossil fuels, investing instead in insulation, heat pumps, renewable energy in all its different forms, battery storage and a modern electricity grid. Also, we must do far more to prepare for the even worse weather that is now inevitable, be it floods, storms, heatwaves or droughts.

    True climate leadership must go hand-in-hand with economic justice for all communities. We cannot afford to lock ourselves into decades of fossil fuel pollution that won’t lower our bills. Instead, we need a commitment to a just transition that protects workers, secures our energy future, and brings well-paid, unionised green industrial jobs back into our local communities.

    The reality is that jobs in the North Sea oil and gas industry have halved in the last decade, thanks to its dwindling reserves, despite previous governments issuing hundreds of new licences. New fields like Rosebank will not stem this decline; they only further delay the inevitable transition to renewables.

    Clinging to oil and gas leaves workers behind, while oil and gas bosses make millions. By continuing to prioritise a declining industry with fewer returns and fewer jobs, we are leaving our future in the hands of an industry that only cares about protecting its profits.

    10 major national trade unions and 1,900 trade unionists are demanding that the government reject the Rosebank oil field. These unions represent firefighters, ambulance staff, network management in the gas sector, teachers, nurses, cleaners, civil servants and more.

    As my representative, please write to Andy Burnham and call on him to oppose fossil fuel expansion, prioritise a worker-led, green industrial strategy and prioritise educating the public about the climate emergency by screening the People’s Emergency Briefing film on prime-time TV.

    I urge you to:

    – Call on Andy Burnham to refuse development of the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil fields.

    – Send him the MP briefing on Rosebank: https://www.stopcambo.org.uk/updates/mp-briefing-rosebank-oil-field

    – Demand a commitment to a just but rapid transition that protects existing energy workers and brings well-paid, unionised green industrial jobs back into local communities.

    Yours sincerely

    Graham Wroe

    TelltheTruthSheffield.org

    Extinction RebellionBetter Buses for South YorkshireSheffield Green PartyClimate VigilSheffield Quakers

    #AMOC #AndyBurnham #climateChange #CrucibleTheatre #energy #environment #France #LouiseHaighMP #politics #Spain #StopRosebank #sustainability #TippingPoints #Wildfires
  2. First look: legendary snooker venue the Crucible is getting a huge £45 million revamp

    You’ll likely know Sheffield’s Crucible for one of two things, depending on your chosen pastime. Thespians know it…
    #Sheffield #UnitedKingdom #UK #GB #England #Headlines #News #Europe #EU #Britain #CrucibleTheatre #GreatBritain #MontgomeryTheatre #sheffield #SheffieldTheatres #SheffieldTheatresRender
    europesays.com/uk/1101242/

  3. Semi-Finals Saturday Set in Sheffield – WSS

    Ronnie O’Sullivan, Rob Milkins, Joe Perry and Craig Steadman will contest the semi-finals of the JenningsBet World Seniors…
    #Sheffield #UnitedKingdom #UK #GB #England #Headlines #News #Europe #EU #Britain #CraigSteadman #CrucibleTheatre #GreatBritain #JoePerry #RobMilkins #RonnieO'Sullivan #sheffield #WorldSeniorsChampionship
    europesays.com/uk/948111/

  4. Shaun Murphy’s message to fiancee after losing dramatic final cracks up crowd | Other | Sport

    Shaun Murphy speaks after losing the World Snooker Championship final (Image: BBC) Shaun Murphy‘s message to his fiancee…
    #NewsBeep #News #Headlines #CrucibleTheatre #fiancee #JoRochell #ShaunMurphy #Snooker #TheCrucibleTheatre #UK #UnitedKingdom #WorldSnookerChampionship
    newsbeep.com/520948/

  5. Wu Claims World Snooker Crown in Nail-Biting Decider

    Wu Yize beat Shaun Murphy 18-17 to win the 2026 World Snooker Championship. Learn how the final frame was decided and what it means for Wu's career.

    #WuYize, #WorldSnookerChampionship, #SnookerFinal, #CrucibleTheatre, #Sheffield

    newsletter.tf/wu-yize-wins-202

  6. Wu Yize is the new World Snooker Champion after a 18-17 win against Shaun Murphy. This is the second year in a row a Chinese player has won the title.

    #WuYize, #WorldSnookerChampionship, #SnookerFinal, #CrucibleTheatre, #Sheffield
    newsletter.tf/wu-yize-wins-202

  7. FINAL FRAME DECIDER LOOMS IN WORLD SNOOKER SHOWDOWN

    Wu Yize leads Shaun Murphy 13-12 in the World Snooker Championship final. The match concludes today at the Crucible Theatre. Who will win the £500,000 prize?

    #WorldSnookerFinal, #WuYize, #ShaunMurphy, #SnookerChampionship, #CrucibleTheatre

    newsletter.tf/wu-yize-leads-sh

  8. WORLD SNOOKER FINAL UNDECIDED AS YIZE HOLDS MARGIN OVER MURPHY

    World Snooker Championship final between Wu Yize and Shaun Murphy is close. Wu Yize leads after day 1. Prize money is £500,000.

    #WorldSnooker, #WuYize, #ShaunMurphy, #SnookerChampionship, #CrucibleTheatre

    newsletter.tf/world-snooker-fi

  9. World Snooker Championship Final: Murphy and Wu Reach Standoff After Tense Opening Day

    Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize are tied 4-4 after the first day of the World Snooker Championship final at the Crucible Theatre. The match continues tomorrow.

    #SnookerWorldChampionship, #CrucibleTheatre, #ShaunMurphy, #WuYize, #SnookerFinal

    newsletter.tf/world-snooker-fi

  10. World Championship Snooker: Murphy, Wu Deadlocked After Tense Opening Session

    Shaun Murphy and Wu Yize are tied 4-4 in the World Snooker Championship final after a fan ran onto the table. Play continues Sunday.

    #SnookerFinal, #WorldChampionship, #ShaunMurphy, #WuYize, #CrucibleTheatre

    newsletter.tf/world-snooker-fi

  11. The World Snooker Championship final is tied 4-4 after a fan disrupted the match. This is the first time the final has been tied at this stage with a fan interruption.

    #SnookerFinal, #WorldChampionship, #ShaunMurphy, #WuYize, #CrucibleTheatre
    newsletter.tf/world-snooker-fi

  12. Man Removed From Crucible Amid 'Epstein Files' Outburst

    A spectator was removed from the World Snooker Championship semi-final in Sheffield on Saturday night for shouting about the 'Epstein Files'.

    #SnookerWorldChampionship, #CrucibleTheatre, #SheffieldEvents, #MarkAllen, #WuYize

    newsletter.tf/spectator-remove

  13. A spectator was removed from the World Snooker Championship semi-final on Saturday night. This happened during the final frame of the match between Wu Yize and Mark Allen.

    #SnookerWorldChampionship, #CrucibleTheatre, #SheffieldEvents, #MarkAllen, #WuYize
    newsletter.tf/spectator-remove

  14. World Championship Snooker Reaches Crucible Semi-Finals Stage

    See who is playing in the World Snooker Championship 2026 semi-finals at the Crucible Theatre from April 30th. Find out the match-ups and when they start.

    #WorldSnooker #CrucibleTheatre #Sheffield #Snooker2026 #ShaunMurphy

    newsletter.tf/world-snooker-se

  15. The World Snooker Championship 2026 semi-finals begin on April 30th. This is a key stage with four top players competing for a spot in the final.

    #WorldSnooker #CrucibleTheatre #Sheffield #Snooker2026 #ShaunMurphy
    newsletter.tf/world-snooker-se

  16. Young People to Enjoy Crucible Experience as World Seniors Snooker Championship Returns to Sheffield – WSS

    Young snooker players from across Sheffield will once again have the chance to experience playing in the iconic…
    #Sheffield #UnitedKingdom #UK #GB #England #Headlines #News #Europe #EU #Britain #CrucibleTheatre #GreatBritain #sheffield #WorldSeniorsSnookerChampionship #YouthofSheffieldDay
    europesays.com/uk/930408/

  17. Broadcaster forced to apologise as World Snooker Championship coverage unexpectedly stopped

    Coverage of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible was stopped after an unexpected power outage at the…
    #Sheffield #UnitedKingdom #UK #GB #England #Headlines #News #Europe #EU #BBC #Britain #crucible #CrucibleTheatre #GreatBritain #HazelIrvine #MarkAllen #sheffield #snooker #snookernews #tntsports #WuYize
    europesays.com/uk/929831/

  18. Vafaei's Crucible Reversal: From "Smelly Garage" to Hallowed Ground

    Hossein Vafaei now calls the Crucible Theatre snooker's Wimbledon, a big change from his 2024 "smelly garage" comments. He leads his match 6-3.

    #Vafaei, #CrucibleTheatre, #Snooker, #WorldChampionship, #Sheffield

    newsletter.tf/vafaei-praises-c

  19. Hossein Vafaei has changed his mind about the Crucible Theatre. Two years ago, he called it a "smelly garage," but now he says it's like Wimbledon for snooker.

    #Vafaei, #CrucibleTheatre, #Snooker, #WorldChampionship, #Sheffield
    newsletter.tf/vafaei-praises-c

  20. Snooker scores LIVE: Ronnie O'Sullivan thrashing opponent as Judd Trump trails – Daily Express

    Snooker scores LIVE: Ronnie O’Sullivan thrashing opponent as Judd Trump trails  Daily ExpressWorld Snooker Championship: Zhao Xintong beats Liam…
    #NewsBeep #News #Sports #CrucibleTheatre #GB #JuddTrump #KyrenWilson #RonnieO'Sullivan #ShaunMurphy #Snooker #Snookerscores #snookertoday #StanMoody #UK #UnitedKingdom #WorldSnookerChampionship
    newsbeep.com/uk/543261/

  21. 𝗪𝗜𝗞𝗜𝗣𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔'𝗦 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗟𝗘

    ✧ 1986 World Snooker Championship ✧

    The 1986 World Snooker Championship was a professional snooker tournament that took place between 19 April and 5 May 1986 at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England. It was the sixth and final ranking event of the 1985–86 snooker season and the 1986 edition of the World Snooker ...

    #worldsnookerchampionship #crucibletheatre #sheffield #england #davis #wikipedia
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1986_Wor

  22. Extra Time: Engagement activities across Sheffield Theatres to celebrate The Ladies Football Club

    This spring, Sheffield Theatres will open their doors for Extra Time; a programme of free to attend activities and events…
    #Sheffield #UnitedKingdom #UK #GB #England #Headlines #News #Europe #EU ##CentralNorth ##CrucibleTheatre ##SheffieldTheatres #Britain #ExtraTime:TheLadiesFootballClub #GreatBritain #sheffield
    europesays.com/uk/744571/

  23. I love that the (whose next production is Dancing at Lughnasa from 13 September - 4 October) in Sheffield has hosted the since 1977.

    At the 2025 Semi-Finals Barge78 snapped his excellent view when Mark Williams was up by 4 frames, and before beating Judd Trump by 3. Williams will lose to Zhao Xintong 18-12.

    aviewfrommyseat.co.uk/photo/35

  24. @MindOverMagma
    #Scotland will be on the top when it's Snooker-time.
    #CrucibleTheatre
    PS: I do loooooooooove Stephen Hendry.

  25. @AutisticAdam @charly22
    I visited the #CrucibleTheatre in 2004, it was the last year with this incredible pink carpet. The day I arrived Stephen was out and, in the hotel, an old castle, the promised ghost didn't show up.
    Very disappointing! LOL 😂

  26. @chrisshaw
    Good God, I didn't see it.
    Was Kyren even on the table? 8:0 is a whitewash.
    #Snooker #CrucibleTheatre

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