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Nicola Sturgeon, Gavin Hastings and others pay tribute to Doddie Weir

A host of politicians, sports people and other celebrities have began sending in their tribute to the late Doddie Weir who died on November 26 after a long battle with MND.

Edinburgh Live

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

‘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

The Independent UK

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Kevin Sinfield receives incredible standing ovation as he completes ultramarathon challenge

Kevin Sinfield's mammoth ultramarathon challenge to raise money for motor neurone disease charities came to an end this evening, and the former Leeds Rhinos man received a hero's welcome at Old Trafford.

Daily Mirror

Kevin Sinfield latest MND fundraiser passes £600,000 after day five of seven

The former Leeds Rhinos captain is raising money for motor neurone disease charities.

The Independent UK

Martin Lewis donates to Doddie Weir charity as he celebrates 2 million followers

Money Saving Expert founder, Martin Lewis, said that he has now donated £500 to the Doddie Weir charity, MND, as he celebrates two million followers on Twitter.

Edinburgh Live

Former Top Gear Sue Baker presenter dies after motor neurone disease fight

Sue passed away at the age of 67 after a battle with motor neurone disease.

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Doddie Weir makes inspirational appearance at Scotland v All Blacks amid special gesture

The former Scotland and Lions star was on hand to help deliver the match ball, five years after launching his charity to raise awareness of MND

Wales Online

Kevin Sinfield sets off on epic 300-mile run in support of Rob Burrow and MND awareness

Kevin Sinfield has embarked on his epic 300-mile run challenge for his close friend Rob Burrow and MND awareness - and will aim to make it from Murrayfield to Old Trafford

Daily Mirror

Rob and Lindsay Burrow on incredible response to MND documentary as they launch powerful new exhibition at Leeds train station

Lindsay spoke as she and Rob unveiled a new MND exhibition at Leeds train station

Leeds Live

Listen to Doddie Weir and ensure access to MND research funding, Tory MP says

The former Scotland and British and Irish Lions lock revealed in June 2017 that he was suffering from the disease.

The Independent UK

Rob Burrow fans 'in tears' as Rhinos legend vows 'I'm not giving up' in heartbreaking documentary

Viewers saw the toll MND has taken on Rob's body and his family

Leeds Live

Rob Burrow Living with MND: Fans react to ‘heartbreaking and inspiring’ documentary on former rugby star

The 40-year-old requires constant care due to the life-altering disease

The Independent UK

Ice bucket challenge helps to fund FDA-approved motor neurone medication

Millions of dollars raised during the ice bucket challenge craze of 2014 have been used in the development of a new FDA-approved treatment.

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Billy Twelvetrees on feeling helpless yet longing to do more for MND battler Ed Slater

“When the news came out it really hit our group, especially the senior players who have known him for years. Ed said to us all he wants is for it to stay as normal as it can be between us. To crack on. To keep giving him s**t. So that’s…

Leeds Live

Leeds Rhinos great Kevin Sinfield reveals latest marathon challenge for Rob Burrow and MND

Sinfield will finish his challenge at Old Trafford during half-time of the Rugby League World Cup final

The Guardian - UK

The people making a difference: the climate activist fighting fossil fuel giants

Nick Hodgkinson gave up his job when his health worsened, and began campaigning to halt climate change. Now it is his turn to be treated

Glasgow Live

Lanarkshire dad, 55, dies just four months after being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease

Murdo Stewart's family believe that the 55-year-old suffered one of the most rapid deteriorations an MND sufferer has endured after his body shut down within weeks.

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The Independent UK

Former rugby captain ‘buzzing’ for coffee to help Doddie Weir’s MND charity

John Barclay served coffees made from a new blend which will raise cash for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, set up by Weir.

Daily Mirror

Len Johnrose dead: Ex-footballer dies aged 52 after motor neurone disease battle

Former Burnley, Blackburn, Swansea and Hartlepool midfielder Len Johnrose's passing aged 52 was confirmed on Monday following a five-year battle with motor neurone disease

Manchester Evening News

Tributes paid to former Bury player Len Johnrose who has died after battle with motor neurone disease

The former footballer launched a campaign to help raise awareness and funds to tackle MND

The Independent UK

Len Johnrose: Former Burnley and Blackburn midfielder dies after MND battle

Johnrose helped raise funds and awareness for the condition and campaigned for greater player safety measures

Daily Mirror

Taiwan defence forces launch flares as drones invade airspace amid China tensions

Flares have been sent up by the army to drive away a pair of unmanned aerial vehicles that were sent on a reconnaissance mission, just days after Nancy Pelosi's controversial visit

Edinburgh Live

Young Edinburgh dad was diagnosed with MND after feeling numb pain in finger

Davy Zyn was diagnosed with the life-changing illness in 2018 after feeling a number pain in his finger. After years of fundraising and campaigning, the 34-year-old is set to cycle 260 miles across Scotland's highest public roads

Dynamite News

International: 21 Chinese military aircraft enter Taiwan Air Defence Zone amid Pelosi's visit

Taking to Twitter the Defence Ministry said, "21 PLA aircraft (J-11*8, J-16*10, KJ-500 AEW&C, Y-9 EW and Y-8 ELINT) entered Taiwan's southwest ADIZ on August 2, 2022.” Read further on Dynamite News:

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