Former England rugby stars to play in hybrid match to raise funds for MND
The unique cross-code match was devised by Rob Burrow and Ed Slater.
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Rob Wainwright hosts ‘Doddie Discofest’ to raise funds for MND research
The event takes place this week on the island of Coll.
UK News|Sep 25
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Drugs which switch on vitamin A in the body may stave off MND, research suggests
Scientists at the University of Aberdeen led the study.
UK News|Sep 19
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Rob Burrow’s wife accepts JustGiving award recognising his fundraising work
Lindsey Burrow said her late husband ‘was a beacon of hope and inspiration to so many people’.
UK News|Sep 19
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William writes foreword for memoir by Rob Burrow’s widow
The prince surprised Burrow and former team-mate Kevin Sinfield by presenting them with their CBEs for services to MND awareness in January.
UK News|Sep 18
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New brain-computer system allows man with MND to ‘speak’ again
The technology translates brain signals into speech with up to 97% accuracy, the research suggests.
UK News|Aug 14
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Community pitches in to help family coping with MND
A gardening contractor has apologised to a family for work he did on a garden makeover which is ending up having to be completed by others.
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Richard Osman’s latest Thursday Murder Club book among UK’s most-sold for year
The Thursday Murder Club is to be made into a Netflix movie starring Dame Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, and Richard E Grant.
UK News|Jul 31
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Biological changes found in rugby players who suffered multiple concussions
Scientists examined proteins in the blood of 56 retired athletes.
UK News|Jul 16
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Former New Zealand hooker Norm Hewitt dies aged 55
Hewitt made 23 appearances for the All Blacks, including nine in Test matches.
UK Sport|Jul 16
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Rob Burrow’s legacy will long endure – Sir Lindsay Hoyle pays tribute
Burrow died last month at the age of 41 after a battle with motor neurone disease.
UK Sport|Jul 12
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Kate to miss William in charity polo match as she continues her cancer recovery
It will be the 13th time the Prince of Wales has played in the Out-Sourcing Inc Royal Charity Polo Cup, which is set to raise £1 million.
UK News|Jul 12
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William to compete in polo cup to raise money for causes including MND
It will be the 13th time the prince has played in the Out-Sourcing Inc Royal Charity Polo Cup, which is set to raise £1 million for charity.
UK News|Jul 9
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Thousands gather to pay final respects at funeral of Rob Burrow
Kevin Sinfield flew home from New Zealand to be at the private service for his best friend.
UK Sport|Jul 7
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MND clinical trials receive £500,000 boost on Doddie Weir’s birthday
The rugby legend died in November 2022 from the rare neurodegenerative disease.
UK News|Jul 3
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