World Open Round 2 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Matthew Stevens 1 - 5 Hossein Vafaei 🇮🇷 Congratulations .: Hossein Vafaei :. #worldopen #snooker :reds: https://www.snooker.org/res/index.asp?event=2351

World Open Qualifiers Qual Round 2 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Ricky Walden 5 - 2 Wang Xinbo (a) 🇨🇳 Congratulations .: Ricky Walden :. #worldopen #snooker :reds: https://www.snooker.org/res/index.asp?event=2352

Here is my new Sporting Life column - can Ronnie O'Sullivan really win an 8th world title at the Crucible this spring? www.sportinglife.com/snooker/news... Please do have your say on here or across social media, including on Reddit. #Snooker

World Open Round 2 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Elliot Slessor 0 - 5 Daniel Wells 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Congratulations .: Daniel Wells :. #worldopen #snooker :reds: https://www.snooker.org/res/index.asp?event=2351

World Open Round 2 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Anthony McGill 4 - 5 Stuart Bingham 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Congratulations .: Stuart Bingham :. #worldopen #snooker :reds: https://www.snooker.org/res/index.asp?event=2351

✅ A brilliant opening day for several of the sport's top stars at the World Open in Yushan. World no. 1 Judd Trump wrapped up a 5-1 win with a break of 129, and world champ Zhao Xintong registered runs of 128 & 103 in consecutive frames during a 5-0 whitewash victory. #WeLoveSnooker

The opening day of 2026 World Open action from Yushan is in the book ⬇️ #WeLoveSnooker

Our UK Labour Government is scrapping the unfair two-child limit, lifting 3,070 children across #CardiffEast out of poverty. We’re removing the barriers holding our children back and giving them the best start in life.

Very welcome to see the announcement about extra support for those who use heating oil to warm their homes. With a large number of house boats in my constituency I've asked the Department for Energy & Net Zero about the support for those who use red diesel & other sources for heat.

From exploring ways we can help regenerate our local high streets to celebrating the achievements of women in the military, learn more about what I was up to last week in my most recent round‑up:

The brilliant new #Slough Community Diagnostic Centre is now open, 7 days a week. As I said to BBC London, this #Government investment is transformative for our #community’s quality of life, as people can get tested and diagnosed earlier, thereby improving #health outcomes.

The struggle and balance for mums is real! 😅 Watch the latest episode of BBC Politics South for Mother’s Day well wishes, building affordable homes at speed, the energy price cap coming down next month, and lots more. Thanks so much Anjana and team for having me. 🙏🏾 🔗 www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

One month on from my Jobs and Futures Fair... It's been great to see feedback from both exhibitors and attendees that highlights what they gained from the event. To find out more or get updates, click the link below. buff.ly/lOjqWlz

I’ve tabled a motion on improving enforcement of Employment Tribunal awards. @tbij.bsky.social found around 75% workers using the tribunal penalty enforcement scheme never receive their award. Let's ensure our new Fair Work Agency is effective and workers to get the money they're owed.

A very happy 100th birthday to Irene! I was pleased to be one of many who sent birthday cards to Hawthorrn Court Care Home for Irene as she celebrates her special day today!

At the Association of School and College Leaders conference I spoke about our landmark Schools White Paper. I ask teachers and school leaders to join with me and become the generation of leaders who deliver, at long last, an inclusive education system where every child can achieve and thrive.

You can read my latest article for KentOnline on my website: www.sojanjosephmp.com/our-man-in-w...

🗳️ Why does the Scottish Parliament election matter? Because it decides: 🏥 Who runs our NHS 📚 Who runs our schools 👮 Who runs our justice system 💼 And how we create the good jobs that grow Scotland’s economy

♨️ The government has announced today extra support for households using heating oil. Nottinghamshire will get top-up funding via the Crisis & Resilience Fund, helping areas like Keyworth North, Tollerton, Willoughby, Cropwell Bishop, Kinoulton & Upper Broughton.

It was wonderful to visit Reading Buses as they bring 17 new electric buses into their fleet. These vehicles were made in Britain, have more space and better facilities for disabled residents.

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🗣️ Ronnie O'Sullivan has admitted to working hard at his game behind the scenes and appears motivated for a return to form. 📰 Link to the full story in the comments below. #WeLoveSnooker

World Open Qualifiers Qual Round 2 🇨🇳 Zhao Xintong 5 - 0 Han Fuyuan (a) 🇨🇳 Congratulations .: Zhao Xintong :. #worldopen #snooker :reds: https://www.snooker.org/res/index.asp?event=2352

World Open Round 2 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 David Grace 1 - 5 Thepchaiya Un-Nooh 🇹🇭 Congratulations .: Thepchaiya Un-Nooh :. #worldopen #snooker :reds: https://www.snooker.org/res/index.asp?event=2351

World Open Round 2 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Jack Lisowski 5 - 1 Cheung Ka Wai 🇭🇰 Congratulations .: Jack Lisowski :. #worldopen #snooker :reds: https://www.snooker.org/res/index.asp?event=2351

World Open Qualifiers Qual Round 2 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Judd Trump 5 - 1 Mark Lloyd (a) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Congratulations .: Judd Trump :. Lloyd replaced Chris Totten, who withdrew. #worldopen #snooker :reds: https://www.snooker.org/res/index.asp?event=2352

World Open Round 2 🇨🇳 Zhou Yuelong 5 - 3 He Guoqiang 🇨🇳 Congratulations .: Zhou Yuelong :. #worldopen #snooker :reds: https://www.snooker.org/res/index.asp?event=2351

World Open Round 2 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 David Lilley 4 - 5 Shaun Murphy 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Congratulations .: Shaun Murphy :. Murphy was 1-4 down. #worldopen #snooker :reds: https://www.snooker.org/res/index.asp?event=2351

World Open Qualifiers Qual Round 2 🇨🇳 Zhang Anda 5 - 3 Xu Jiarui (a) 🇨🇳 Congratulations .: Zhang Anda :. #worldopen #snooker :reds: https://www.snooker.org/res/index.asp?event=2352

World Open Round 2 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Zak Surety 2 - 5 Allan Taylor 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Congratulations .: Allan Taylor :. #worldopen #snooker :reds: https://www.snooker.org/res/index.asp?event=2351

𝗠𝗨𝗥𝗣𝗛𝗬 𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞! Shaun Murphy was facing an early exit from the World Open as opponent David Lilley played beautifully for a 4-1 lead. However, 'The Magician' turned the tables, winning four frames in-a-row himself to score a 5-4 comeback win. #WeLoveSnooker

World Open Qualifiers Qual Round 2 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Jackson Page 5 - 3 Liu Yang (a) 🇨🇳 Congratulations .: Jackson Page :. #worldopen #snooker :reds: https://www.snooker.org/res/index.asp?event=2352

🗣️ John Higgins is very impressed with the overall standard of the professional snooker circuit right now. Higgins' opening round opponent Liam Highfield made breaks of 131 and 104 in leading 3-2 before coming back for a 5-3 win at the World Open. #WeLoveSnooker

World Open Round 2 🇨🇳 Zhao Hanyang 4 - 5 Robbie Williams 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Congratulations .: Robbie Williams :. #worldopen #snooker :reds: https://www.snooker.org/res/index.asp?event=2351

You rarely see something like this but today Zhao Hanyang scored breaks of 100, 92, 68, 59, 51 only to lose the match in a decider to Robbie Williams who, on the other side, DID NOT SCORE A SINGLE 50+ BREAK. Mention also for Shaun Murphy, who came back from 1-4 down to defeat David Lilley 5-4 #147sf

"I'm hopeful one day, and then I'm really unhopeful the next day. I've a little breakthrough and then it goes, and it's so frustrating." Tough times for O'Sullivan, but he's not giving up. Read here 👇 snookerhq.com/2026/03/16/r...

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is to hold a news conference later where he is set to announce emergency help for poorer households hit by energy bills driven up by the Iran war.

World Open Qualifiers Qual Round 2 🇨🇳 Xiao Guodong 5 - 3 Ben Mertens 🇧🇪 Congratulations .: Xiao Guodong :. #worldopen #snooker :reds: https://www.snooker.org/res/index.asp?event=2352

World Open Qualifiers Qual Round 2 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 John Higgins 5 - 3 Liam Highfield 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Congratulations .: John Higgins :. #worldopen #snooker :reds: https://www.snooker.org/res/index.asp?event=2352

𝗥𝗘𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦 World Open title holder John Higgins recovered from 3-2 down to defeat Liam Highfield 5-3 and reach the last 64 in Yushan. #WeLoveSnooker

World Open Round 2 🇮🇳 Ishpreet Chadha w/o Ronnie O'Sullivan 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Walkover to .: Ronnie O'Sullivan :. Chadha has withdrawn, O'Sullivan receives a walkover. #worldopen #snooker :reds: https://www.snooker.org/res/index.asp?event=2351

World Open Qualifiers Qual Round 2 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Ronnie O'Sullivan 5 - 1 Ross Muir 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Congratulations .: Ronnie O'Sullivan :. O'Sullivan's 113 in frame 5 was a maximum attempt. #worldopen #snooker :reds: https://www.snooker.org/res/index.asp?event=2352