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Asylum seekers ‘contracted diphtheria overseas’ despite overcrowding

Transport Secretary Mark Harper insisted the infections present an ‘extremely low risk’ to the wider public.

The Independent UK

Top Tory bats away diphtheria surge saying asylum seekers 'had it before they came'

Cabinet minister Mark Harper said asylum seekers had the deadly disease before they reached the UK as numbers were expected to hit 50 - with calls for Home Secretary Suella Braverman to resign

Daily Mirror

Wife of Scotland rugby hero Doddie Weir hails him as 'inspirational force of nature'

Doddie battled motor neurone disease for six years and raised a total of £8million for research throughout his time living with the condition as he made it his mission to both raise money and awareness for the heartbreaking illness

Edinburgh Live

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Pancreatic cancer survivor given 12 weeks to live plans to 'get brave talking about poo' in bid to help others recognise symptoms

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and Bryony Thomas tells BristolLive how she is hoping to help other people recognise the disease

Bristol Post

Rob Burrow pays emotional tribute to rugby legend Doddie Weir after MND battle

Rugby union icon Doddie Weir has passed away following his five-year battle with motor neuron disease and Rob Burrow - who also suffers with the disease - has offered his condolences

Daily Mirror

Rob Burrow pays tribute to ‘warrior’ Doddie Weir following his death

The former Scotland international was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2016.

The Independent UK

Rob Burrow criticises ‘stupid’ Government over MND funding

The former Leeds and Great Britain scrum-half, now confined to a wheelchair because of the disease, praised Doddie Weir for his fundraising work.

The Independent UK

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Wife of Scots rugby hero Doddie Weir describes him as 'inspirational force of nature'

The 52-year-old, capped 61 times for his country and with a personality to match his huge height, raised awareness of MND through his My Name’5 Doddie foundation.

Daily Record

Just 1 in 20 people in the US have dodged COVID infection so far, study says

An estimated 94% of people in the U.S. have been infected with the COVID-19 virus at least once, according to according to a new paper from researchers at Harvard’s School of Public Health.

Tribune News Service

Diphtheria cases on the rise after disease linked to migrant’s death at Manston

Diphtheria is rare in the UK because babies and children have been routinely vaccinated against it since the 1940s

Wales Online

Royals pay tribute to 'humble' rugby legend Doddie Weir who was 'larger than life'

Doddie Weir has been battling Motor Neurone Disease since 2017 and has led campaigns into research for a cure for the disease ever since

Daily Mirror

Prince William and Kate Middleton pay tribute to Doddie Weir after rugby star's death

The 52-year-old died after a battle with Motor Neurone Disease and the royal couple personally paid tribute to Doddie on Twitter.

Daily Record

Diphtheria cases rising after disease linked to migrant’s death at Manston

Officials are expected to confirm that the number of cases of the highly-contagious disease has risen from 39 to about 50.

The Independent UK

William and Kate pay personal tribute to 'hero and inspiration' Doddie Weir

The Prince and Princess of Wales praised his "tireless efforts" to raise awareness of motor neurone disease

Wales Online

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The Independent UK

William and Kate in tribute as ‘inspirational’ rugby star Doddie Weir dies at 52

Weir founded a motor neurone disease research foundation.

The Independent UK

Rugby player pays tribute to Doddie Weir after raising £2 million

Former Leeds Rhinos player Kevin Sinfield began his Ultra 7 in 7 Challenge to run from BT Murrayfield in Edinburgh to Old Trafford on November 13.

The Independent UK

Doddie Weir’s ‘determination to make a difference’ praised after death at 52

The former rugby player was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2016.

The Independent UK

Doddie Weir: What is motor neurone disease?

The Scottish former international is among several rugby players diagnosed with the disease in recent years.

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Wales Online

‘Inspirational’ Scottish rugby player Doddie Weir dies aged 52

The former Scotland international was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in December 2016

The Independent UK

‘He inspired us every day’: Doddie Weir’s foundation pays tribute after his death

Weir dies aged 52 after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2016

Glasgow Live

Doddie Weir dies aged 52 after MND battle as tributes pour in for Scottish rugby legend

Glasgow Warriors were among the flood of tributes paid to Doddie Weir. The Scottish rugby legend has passed away at the age of 52 following a battle with Motor Neuron Disease.

Irish Mirror

Former Scotland star Doddie Weir dies at 52 after battling motor neurone disease

The former Scotland international, who won 61 caps, used his profile to push for better research to be carried out into MND and appealed for improved care to be given to those afflicted by it.

Chronicle Live

Former Newcastle Falcons captain Doddie Weir dies, aged 52, following battle with Motor Neurone Disease

Scottish Rugby confirmed Doddie Weir's passing on social media on Saturday evening with a statement from his family who described him as an "inspirational force of nature"

The Independent UK

Doddie Weir: Scotland’s gentle giant who never lost his positive outlook

The former forward was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2016

Evening Standard

Doddie Weir: Scotland great dies aged 52 after six-year battle with motor neurone disease

Doddie Weir has died aged 52, after battling Motor Neurone disease for six years.

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