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Honorary degree for Lindsey Burrow, who supported late husband Rob through MND

The charity campaigner’s story is one of love, bravery and selflessness, Leeds Beckett University’s vice chancellor said.

Evening Standard

Why some elite athletes face a higher risk of developing motor neurone disease – and what we’re doing about it

Motor neuron disease (MND) is a devastating condition that causes progressive muscle weakness by damaging the motor neurons, the nerve cells that connect the brain to muscles. These neurons allow us to move, breathe, eat and ultimately, stay alive.

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Leeds Rhinos honour Rob Burrow and maintain their mission to tackle MND

Super league side pay tribute to their former player and continue their work to support those living with MND

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National Television Awards 2025: air date, nominees, host, voting details and everything we know

Our complete guide to The National Television Awards 2025, hosted once again by Joel Dommett.

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London Marathon sets world record for number of finishers

Total surpasses previous record of 55,646 set in New York, and event also broke record for crowd numbers

The Guardian - UK

‘Rob just put it down to bad luck’: Lindsey Burrow on her husband, MND and running her own marathons

Wife of rugby league legend who spent the last five years of his life raising awareness of MND and fundraising for a cure says the game will always be a part of her family’s life

The Guardian - UK

In brief: Take Care; Tilt; Lightborne – review

A rousing memoir by the wife and carer of rugby player Rob Burrow; a tender earthquake survival tale; and a queer fictionalisation of Christopher Marlowe’s remarkable life

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Rob Burrow’s widow to run London Marathon in tribute to husband

Also among the runners will be the daughter of BBC broadcaster Bill Turnbull, Flora.

Evening Standard

Lindsey Burrow to run London Marathon in memory of late husband Rob

Rugby league great Rob Burrow died in 2024 after living with motor neurone disease for five years.

The Independent UK

William praises Lindsey Burrow for memoir of ‘compassion, perseverance and love’

The prince wrote a foreword for the new book by the widow of motor neurone disease campaigner Rob Burrow and recorded his words for the audio version.

Evening Standard

Picture Editors Guild Awards: Photo of runaway military horses bolting through London up for award

The picture is one of 15 people can choose from for the IMAGO Photograph of the Year at the annual UK Picture Editors’ Guild Awards.

Evening Standard

Now is right time to knight rugby league star Kevin Sinfield – Commons Speaker

Sir Lindsay Hoyle said it is a ‘major injustice’ that no player from the sport has ever been knighted.

The Independent UK

Liam Payne, Dave Myers and Maggie Smith among those lost in 2024

Liam Payne, Michael Mosley, Alex Salmond and Maggie Smith were among the celebrities we lost in 2024 ...

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The sporting year in pictures

Olympic golds, league titles and emotional farewells provided some of 2024’s defining images.

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5 of the best and worst sporting moments of 2024

We look back at a selection of highs and lows from the year.

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Fundraisers hit £6.8m target to build MND centre in honour of Rob Burrow

Rugby league player’s teammate Kevin Sinfield and fans enable building of motor neurone disease centre in Leeds

The Independent UK

Kevin Sinfield defies injury to complete latest MND quest as donations pass £1m

The former Leeds Rhinos star has run seven ultra marathons in seven days

The Independent UK

Kevin Sinfield on track to pass fundraising target in latest endurance challenge

It is Sinfield’s fifth challenge in support of motor neurone disease charities.

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Kevin Sinfield honours Doddie Weir in Glasgow ultra-marathon challenge

Sinfield and his team sported Weir’s tartan on their running kit

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Kevin Sinfield begins quest to conquer 230-mile run in latest MND fundraising challenge

Sinfield is aiming to run more than 230 miles in seven days across all four parts of the United Kingdom

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Prince William sends support to Kevin Sinfield ahead of 'gruelling' charity run in memory of late rugby legend Rob Burrow

Prince William said Kevin Sinfield's charity run is a "very fitting tribute" to the late Rob Burrow.

The Independent UK

William sends message of hope to Kevin Sinfield for gruelling challenge in Rob Burrow’s memory

The Prince of Wales sent a selfie video message to Kevin Sinfield as the former Leeds Rhinos player embarked on his latest fundraising challenge to raise awareness for motor neurone disease (MND) following Rob Burrow’s death.

Evening Standard

Kevin Sinfield joins sea of Santas to continue Rob Burrow’s legacy in challenge

The rugby great was speaking at the Liverpool Santa Dash event.

The Independent UK

Kevin Sinfield’s latest challenge a ‘fitting tribute’ to Rob Burrow – William

The week-long running challenge will take Sinfield from Liverpool to Manchester via Wrexham, Gloucester, Belfast, Glasgow, Hull and Northampton.

The Independent UK

Sir Chris Hoy and Lindsey Burrow to feature in Kate Middleton’s carol service alongside host of celebrities

The annual service comes as the princess returns to public duties after being treated for cancer earlier this year

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