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Doncaster women’s bid to raise money for a cancer charity in a 500-mile walking challenge

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...

Sheffield’s ice-skating community furious over lack of Government support during the pandemic

by joa19oas | Mar 25, 2021 | Health, Sport

Sheffield’s ice-skating community was furious after the Government failed to support ice-skating rinks throughout the three national lockdowns. This news came after the Government categorised ice-skating rinks as entertainment facilities, instead of sports venues...

Game on for Sheffield’s tennis clubs as they welcome the reopening of courts

by joa19oas | Mar 25, 2021 | Health, Sport

Sheffield Tennis Clubs welcomed the return of tennis this week in the initial phase of the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown, after months of uncertainty. The news came after the Government gave the green light for courts to reopen from 29 March after venues were...

Wausau Athletes are preparing to scale a 200-mile marathon

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. ...

Sheffield doctor taking on mammoth running challenge to raise thousands for Barnsley Hospital

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...

NHS warns of vaccine shortage as health secretary praises peak in vaccinations

by joa19jma | Mar 25, 2021 | Health, News, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

NHS England has warned of a significant shortage in the Astra-Zeneca vaccine coming at the end of March, thought to last four weeks. A letter from NHS England was sent to all vaccination centres on 17 March. It detailed the considerable reduction in supply, saying...
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