12 h. ago New blood test can spot deadly motor neurone disease with 100 per cent accuracy

A new test has been developed that can detect ALS, the most common type of motor neurone disease, with nearly 100 per cent accuracy.

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3 d. ago Dad of MND victim Rob Burrow vows ‘we'll find a cure’ as Kevin Sinfield’s fundraising surges

Geoff Burrow said his son would have been ‘so proud’ to see sufferers and their families attending an open day at the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease

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7 d. ago Marathon hero Kevin Sinfield's knighthood chances soar thanks to the Daily Star campaign

Even the bookies are backing our call for the rugby ace who has raised £11m to find a cure for motor neurone disease to get a gong

Politics

8 d. ago Teenager Lillia Jakeman with motor neurone disease denied access to 'miracle drug'

Lillia Jakeman, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in August, has become the victim of a postcode lottery, as Tofersen is available for free in some parts of the country but not others

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8 d. ago Teenager is diagnosed with motor neurone disease four years after symptoms started to show

Lillia Jakeman, 19, was diagnosed with MND in August, but her family said she has displayed symptoms for around four years.

Science

9 d. ago Prince William reaches out to Kevin Sinfield as knighthood ban 'should be overridden'

The rugby league icon has now raised over £11 million for motor neurone disease charities after completing his latest superhuman challenge

Politics

1 week ago Kevin Sinfield barred from getting knighthood amid calls for rule change

The Leeds Rhino legend has raised an astonishing £11 million for motor neurone disease (MND) charities in recent years

Politics

1 week ago Heroic 'King' Kevin Sinfield 'won the battle' but calls on 'people's army' to 'win MND war'

An emotional Kevin Sinfield called on his 'people's army' to keep fighting to 'win the war' with motor neurone disease, in memory of his late friend and rugby ace Rob Burrow

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1 week ago Former rugby star Kevin Sinfield raises £1.1m for MND by running 7 ultramarathons in 7 days for late teammate Rob Burrow

The former rugby league star has battled the British weather to run seven ultra-marathons over the past seven days in aid of motor neurone disease.

Economics

1 week ago "He should be Sir Kevin": Calls to knight Kevin Sinfield as he raises another £1.3m

The Prince of Wales led the plaudits after offering his "huge congratulations" to the star. He has raised more than £11.3m for motor neurone disease treatment and research in memory of the late Rob Burrow, his best friend and former team mate.

Economics

1 week ago Kevin Sinfield begins last leg of his 7 in 7 challenge which has raised more than £1million for motor neurone disease charities

The former rugby league star, 45, wore bin bags over his shoes as he splashed through flood water in Cattal, North Yorkshire.

Economics

1 week ago Kevin Sinfield outrage, holding back tears and 'toughest decision' of his life

Rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield is set to finish his latest challenge to raise money for motor neurone disease charities

Politics

1 week ago William praises ‘incredible’ Kevin Sinfield as he nears finish of ultramarathons

The former rugby league star is running seven ultramarathons in seven days to raise money for motor neurone disease.

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1 week ago Prince William's message to 'inspiring' Kevin Sinfield is huge boost to Daily Star campaign

Prince William has given a massive boost to the Daily Star’s campaign to award Kevin Sinfield a knighthood, after he raised thousands of pounds for motor neurone disease research

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1 week ago BBC Breakfast guest battles tears over loss as she admits it's 'horrendous'

Pro golfer Tara Carrick became emotional on the BBC show as she discussed losing her mother to motor neurone disease

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1 week ago BBC Breakfast guest emotional as she opens up on 'horrendous' MND loss

A pro golfer appeared on BBC Breakfast to discuss losing her mother to motor neurone disease whilst supporting Kevin Sinfield's ultramarathon challenge

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1 week ago Kevin Sinfield smashes fundraising target with two marathons to spare

Kevin Sinfield is running another seven ultra-marathons over the course of a week to raise vital funds for motor neurone disease — and has amazingly already smashed the target

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1 week ago Inside Kevin Sinfield's ultramarathon for MND charity as rugby league icon nears finish

Rugby league legend Kevin Sinfield will cross the finish line for his '7 in 7: Together' ultramarathon challenge on Sunday as he aims to raise money in the fight against motor neurone disease

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2 w. ago Kevin Sinfield plays a Corker as he smashes second ultra marathon in 2 days for pal Rob

Sinfield set out to raise £777,777 to help find a cure for motor neurone disease and he may have reached that target already after finishing second in SuperValu Pairc in Cork

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2 w. ago Kevin Sinfield praises MND sufferers who 'just get on with life' as challenge starts

EXCLUSIVE Kevin Sinfield, who's raised millions to find a cure for motor neurone disease, admitted to battling a 'rollercoaster' of emotions as his ultra-marathon challenge started

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