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‘Having the trike would be like having my legs back’: Fundraising campaign to buy Sheffield amputee hand-controlled trike

‘Having the trike would be like having my legs back’: Fundraising campaign to buy Sheffield amputee hand-controlled trike

by Andrew McLean | Mar 21, 2022 12:01PM | News

A campaign has been launched to raise £40,000 to buy a modified motorbike for a life-long biker who lost both his legs in March last year. Darren Rix had both legs amputated after he contracted Sepsis in March 2021. He also suffered a heart attack and kidney failure...
“It’s such a shame for the community”: Halfway football pitches destroyed by off road vehicles

“It’s such a shame for the community”: Halfway football pitches destroyed by off road vehicles

by Andrew McLean | Feb 28, 2022 4:02PM | News

Vandals have ruined a Sheffield football pitch by driving over it in off road vehicles. Due to this, local youth football club Halfway Juniors have been forced to cancel their home football matches, disappointing many young children. It is the latest act of...

“You need to support people in their time of need”: Sheffield stands in solidarity with Ukraine

https://sheffieldwire.co.uk/index.php/2022/02/28/you-need-to-support-people-in-their-time-of-need-sheffield-stands-in-solidarity-with-ukraine/
Barnsley take on Preston for manager Ryan Lowe’s first match in charge

Barnsley take on Preston for manager Ryan Lowe’s first match in charge

by Andrew McLean | Dec 10, 2021 4:11PM | Sport

Barnsley travel to Deepdale for Saturday’s game against a Preston side buoyed by the appointment of new manager Ryan Lowe.  The Tykes head into the game on the back of a five match winless run, however, the club’s form has improved slightly over the past two games...
Injury-hit Sheffield Wednesday look to take advantage of relegation-threatened Crewe Alexandra

Injury-hit Sheffield Wednesday look to take advantage of relegation-threatened Crewe Alexandra

by Andrew McLean | Dec 10, 2021 3:07PM | Sport

Sheffield Wednesday are facing an injury crisis at centre back ahead of the weekend’s game against Crewe.  The Owls were forced to field full backs Liam Palmer and Marvin Johnson alongside utility man Callum Paterson in central defence during the midweek draw at...
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