by joa19oas | Mar 25, 2021 | Charity, Health, News
A barmaid from Doncaster vowed to complete a 500-mile trek to raise cash for a cancer charity, so it can continue its vital support for cancer patients during the pandemic. Amelia Davey, set herself the mammoth task of walking over 16 miles a day for 31 days, which is...
by joa19clg | Mar 25, 2021 | Charity, Culture, Health, Sport
Athletes are preparing to run up to 200 miles for Wausau’s first-ever ‘Backyard’ UltraMarathon, which could go multiple days straight. On April 30, participants will run a 4.1-mile loop at Sylvan Hill every hour on the hour, until the last man standing wins. ...
by joa19oas | Mar 25, 2021 | Charity, Health, News
A doctor from Sheffield has taken on a mammoth challenge by running the equivalent distance of the famous Route 66 in America, to raise thousands for Barnsley Hospital. Dr Sughrat Siddiqui, a Consultant in Intensive Care and Anaesthetics, is determined to complete 45...
by joa18beh | Mar 18, 2021 | Charity, Culture, Top Story - Home Page Lead
A Sheffield postman has been doing his bit to raise money for comic relief, with Red Nose Day just around the corner. Jon Scofield has been dressing up in a different funky costume each day, putting a smile on the faces of the local residents as he does his rounds. So...
by joa19yll | Mar 18, 2021 | Charity, Education, News
Laptop For Kids have joined forces with South Yorkshire to buy nearly 7,000 devices for children. Dell Technologies have given the charity laptops to help provide for children who are unable to attend school remotely during the pandemic. Before, local residents in...
by joa18cl | Mar 18, 2021 | Charity, News
Last week, Shefnews reported that an incredible 4-year-old was taking on the challenge of cycling 100 miles in both March and April. Chelsea Ellis, 4, from Handsworth, Sheffield, hopes to ride 200 miles in total. She has most recently hit the 50-mile milestone and has...
