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Mustafa Mahmood, 28, received a sentence of more than six years in jail for his involvement in cocaine trafficking. Mahmood, also known as «Boosta,» was found guilty of running two narcotics distribution networks in Sheffield and Barnsley, South Yorkshire, during a six-month period, trafficking an estimated two kilos of crack cocaine and heroin. Mahmood filmed himself nude with a big sum of money on his chest, bragging about earning £1,000 per day selling Class A narcotics.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Last week, science delivered a really cute experimental result. Researchers created a “colossal woolly mouse," a fluffy rodent that’s purported to be a step on the way to resurrecting woolly mammoths from the age of dinosaurs.

Reliance New Energy (RNEL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries, has acquired the remaining stake in sodium-ion battery technology company Faradion from existing shareholders, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary, the company said in a regulatory filing on Tuesday. RNEL, in December 2021 announced the acquisition of Faradion at an Enterprise Value of £100 million. RIL had then stated that it intends to use Faradion’s technology at its proposed fully integrated energy storage giga-factory, part of the Dhirubhai Ambani Green Energy Giga Complex facility at Jamnagar.

Manchester City has clinched the Premier League and has become the only club to win four back-to-back titles. Arsenal has once again finished second, Liverpool at third, Chelsea are at sixth and Manchester United are at eighth position. After a hard-fought season, a staggering amount of money was up for grab. Premier League champions Manchester City has pocketed £62.3 million. Runner-up Arsenal got £59.1 million and Liverpool received £56 million. Fourth placed Aston Villa were handed over £52.9 million.

Adam Johnson's death in England has shocked everyone and now a man has been apprehended by the police in connection with the incident. The individual in custody faces charges of suspicion of manslaughter. However, the identity has not yet been disclosed. The arrest follows an investigation by South Yorkshire Police into the circumstances surrounding 29-year-old Johnson's death on October 31, characterized as a «freak accident» by the Nottingham Panthers. Johnson, a player for the Panthers, tragically lost his life when his neck was cut by the skate blade of Matt Petgrave from the Sheffield Steelers during an on-ice collision. Following the incident, Johnson was rushed to the Northern General Hospital in Sheffield by ambulance, where he was declared dead, as stated in the Sheffield coroner’s report. A post-mortem examination confirmed that Johnson's cause of death was a neck injury, according to the police. This unfortunate incident has prompted increased scrutiny of player safety in the sport. In response, the English Ice Hockey Association has mandated the use of neck guards for all players during on-ice activities, starting from December 31. Adam Johnson hailed from Minnesota and had a brief stint with the Pittsburgh Penguins in the National Hockey League (NHL). Last week, public and private memorials were held for Johnson in Hibbing, Minn., with a heartfelt eulogy shared by his fiancee, Ryan Wolfe.

Storm Debi, the fourth named storm of the season, sweeps through, unleashing powerful winds and heavy rainfall. The Met Office has issued cautionary alerts for Northern Ireland, Wales, north-west England, and north-east Scotland, anticipating gusts reaching up to 80mph in exposed coastal areas and 65mph inland. This disturbing weather system has already resulted in power outages and disrupted travel in several areas, with specific regions bearing the brunt of its force. Northern Ireland experienced road closures and disruptions in public transport networks, leaving around 3,000 customers without power, predominantly in Craigavon, Newry, and Downpatrick. In Wales, gusts reaching up to 77mph pounded the coastal regions following a yellow weather warning issued across various areas. The storm's severity prompted an amber warning in Counties Armagh and Down in south-west Northern Ireland and continues in parts of north-west England, including Cumbria, Lancashire, and Merseyside, suggesting a potential risk to life and property. In addition, yellow weather warnings for wind include much of northern England and Wales, impacting cities like Manchester, Sheffield, Liverpool, Bangor, and St Davids. The storm's influence extends further with a yellow warning for rain in parts of north-east Scotland, previously battered by Storm Babet, causing evacuations from flooded homes.

Adam Johnson, who appeared in 13 NHL games with the Pittsburgh Penguins, has died after a “freak accident” during a game in England on Saturday, his club said.The 29-year-old Minnesota native was playing for the Nottingham Panthers in a Challenge Cup game against the Sheffield Steelers when he suffered a slashed neck during the second period of the game at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena.“The Nottingham Panthers are truly devastated to announce that Adam Johnson has tragically passed away following a freak accident at the game in Sheffield last night,” the team said Sunday morning.“The Panthers would like to send our thoughts and condolences to Adam’s family, his partner, and all his friends at this extremely difficult time. Everyone at the club including players, staff, management and ownership are heartbroken at the news of Adam’s passing.”Johnson spent 13 games over parts of the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the National Hockey League before spending the 2020-21 season in Sweden with the Malmo Redhawks.

Adam Johnson, a 29-year-old American professional ice hockey player, tragically passed away after suffering a severe injury during a game on Saturday. Johnson, who showcased his talents for the Nottingham Panthers in the UK, was competing against the Sheffield Steelers at the Utilita Arena Sheffield. During the match, the dreadful accident occurred, where Johnson is believed to have been inadvertently struck in the throat by another player's skate blade. What happened? According to reports from The Daily Mail, following the incident, Johnson bravely attempted to skate back to his team's side but collapsed shortly after.

Eastern Scotland is gearing up for another storm and further heavy flooding as the Met Office has issued a second red «danger to life» weather alert in a week. Torrential rain and high winds are apprehended across the UK. The Met Office has said that parts of Angus and Aberdeenshire could receive another 70-100mm of rain on Saturday. These areas have already been hit by severe flooding.

WATFORD GAP, England—There is no Mason-Dixon Line in England to settle debate about where the North ends and the South begins. So physicists at Sheffield Hallam University used artificial intelligence to draw one. Their conclusion: The line runs right past Watford Gap rest area, a clump of fast-food outlets and gas pumps on a highway 80 miles from London.

Manchester City in the Premier League encounter, Sheffield United have suffered a transfer shock. They have found to their utter dismay that Cameron Archer is not available to play on Sunday as he has missed the registration deadline. Sheffield manager Paul Heckingbottom has confirmed it. City acquired the star player after paying GBP 18 million to Aston Villa. But Archer has not completed the mandatory medical tests. Sheffield manager Heckingbottom has also been left without left wing-back Max Lowe, who has injured himself and now may require surgery. It means he will not be available for the team for a long period.

Forest and Sheffield United will meet on Friday after losing their respective Premier League matches. Sheffield will host the game. Tom Davies and Gustavo Hamer are most likely to make their Sheffield debut in this match. George Baldock and Max Lowe have come out of injury and they make appear, but striker Daniel Jebbison may be put on the sideline due to a groin injury.

Premier League match, Sheffield United will face Crystal Palace. Sheffield United, back in the Premier League after two seasons in the Championship, will start their campaign against Crystal Palace. The Eagles, led by manager Roy Hodgson, are looking to start their season on the right foot.

Trevor Francis, has sadly passed away at the age of 69. Known for his prolific career with clubs like Birmingham City, Nottingham Forest, and Sheffield Wednesday, Francis was a true football icon.

The UK's financial watchdog and four other law enforcement agencies recently inspected another 18 crypto ATM sites, "disrupting" 26 machines across the nation.

A member of the public paid a thousand pounds into a crypto ATM in Sheffield, northern England, in an attempt to buy cryptocurrencies, but no cryptocurrency or funds were returned, the FCA said. The watchdog, in a coordinated operation with other law enforcement agencies, inspected 34 locations suspected of hosting crypto ATMs since the start of this year and «disrupted» 26 machines.

Financial Conduct Authority said on Tuesday it has stopped 26 machines across the country for illegally offering cryptocurrencies, warning consumers they could lose all of their money. A member of the public paid in a thousand pounds into a crypto ATM in Sheffield, northern England, in an attempt to buy cryptocurrencies, but no cryptocurrency or funds were returned, the FCA said. The watchdog, in a coordinated operation with other law enforcement agencies, inspected 34 locations suspected of hosting crypto ATMs since the start of this year and «disrupted» 26 machines. «If you use a crypto ATM in the UK, you are using a machine that is operating illegally and you may be handing your money over to criminals,» Steve Smart, joint executive director of enforcement and market oversight at the FCA, said in a statement.