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1 week, 4 days ago

AI can bring back a person’s own voice

Pedro, a former IT security specialist, was forced to quit his job in 2021 when his motor-neurone disease, a neurodegenerative condition, worsened. A conversation crammed into multiple-choice options is a frustrating limitation; at times, Pedro grimaces at the limited responses available. When trying to explain how long he had lived in Lisbon, the most accurate answer correctly said where he …

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2 weeks ago

Geoff Wheel dead at 73: Welsh rugby legend dies after battle with motor neurone disease

Daily Mail

Former Wales international Geoff Wheel has passed away at the age of 73, it has been announced. Wheel was an iconic figure of the 1970s and early 1980s for Welsh rugby, winning 32 caps for his country, winning three Triple Crowns and two Grand Slams along the way. In a touching message to one of their great former players, Swansea …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

5 of the best and worst sporting moments of 2024

The Independent

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1 month ago

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

The Independent

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1 month ago

Couple who bought WW2 water tower for dream home run out of funds after tragedy

The Independent

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1 month, 1 week ago

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

The Independent

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rugby codes cast aside historic differences in hybrid game to aid MND research

The Independent

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Scientists receive funding for development of MND treatment

The Independent

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2 months ago

Two years after MND diagnosis, Roz Hervey says farewell before accessing voluntary assisted dying

ABC

Much-loved arts figure Roz Hervey has farewelled friends, family and colleagues. "Over the past two years, I’ve embraced every moment, laughing, loving, and living with all of you," Ms Hervey wrote. "This has made me so happy … to choose when I wanted to die, with dignity, surrounded by my beautiful family in my hometown," Ms Hervey wrote. "Her Restless …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Imogen Thomas puts on a busty display in a stylish green bikini as she enjoys relaxing spa day at Claridge's

Daily Mail

Imogen Thomas put on a busty display in a stylish green bikini on Wednesday as she enjoyed a relaxing spa day at the Claridge's Hotel in London. Imogen Thomas put on a busty display in a stylish green bikini on Wednesday as she enjoyed a relaxing spa day at the Claridge's Hotel in London The former Big Brother star, 41, …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Ipswich legend Marcus Stewart insists 'life keeps going' amid battle with motor neurone disease two years on from devastating diagnosis

Daily Mail

Ipswich Town legend Marcus Stewart has outlined his defiant approach two years on from being diagnosed with motor neurone disease. Marcus Stewart has discussed his mindset two years on from his MND diagnosis The ex-Ipswich Town forward was diagnosed in January 2022 and announced it in September that year Stewart is best known for scoring 19 goals to help Ipswich …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing lands three nominations at the National Television Awards despite sea of scandals as the full shortlist is revealed - while Michelle Keegan scores an impressive hat trick

Daily Mail

Strictly Come Dancing appears to finally be emerging from a string of scandals that have engulfed the show in recent months, as the shortlist for the National Television Awards was revealed on Tuesday. Strictly Come Dancing appears to finally emerging from a string of scandals that have engulfed the show, as the shortlist for the National Television Awards was revealed …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

New brain-computer system allows man with MND to ‘speak’ again

The Independent

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5 months ago

Bikini-clad Imogen Thomas shares snaps from her sun-soaked holiday in Cannes after opening up about her mother's health battle

Daily Mail

Imogen Thomas has shared an insight into her Cannes getaway as she jetted off to the French Riviera for her summer holiday this week. The former Big Brother star, 41, posted a series of photos to her Instagram page on Tuesday, after opening up about her mum Janet's health condition While she's tried to remain positive, the Welsh beauty admitted …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

The Hague names bridges after Golden Earring and Pim Fortuyn

Dutch News

Rock band Golden Earring and assassinated politician Pim Fortuyn have had their names enshrined in two bridges near a park in The Hague. The Pimfortuynbrug and Golden Earringbrug acquired their blue bordered name boards in May with no ceremony, after protracted efforts by the city council to agree on a suitable location. The decision to honour Golden Earring was also …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Emmerdale star says parents are 'so proud' of him playing abuser Tom King but admits even he is shocked by the character's evil deeds

Daily Mail

Emmerdale actor James Chase has revealed how proud his parents are of him as he terrifies the Dales as evil Tom King. The 28-year-old made his debut on the show in 2023 and has been engulfed in a heartbreaking domestic abuse storyline as his character physically and mentally tortures wife Belle Dingle. Emmerdale actor James Chase, 28, has revealed how …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Former All Blacks and Dancing with the Stars winner Norm Hewitt dies aged 55 of motor neurone disease

ABC

Former All Blacks and Hurricanes rugby player Norm Hewitt has died aged 55. Hewitt had motor neurone disease, and died on Monday night, according to his family in a statement provided to New Zealand news site, Stuff. "I played against Norm as a young player, and he was uncompromising on the field but always gracious with his time off it," …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Norm Hewitt dies: All Blacks hooker famed for haka standoff with Richard Cockerill

The Telegraph

Behind illustrious captain Sean Fitzpatrick in the pecking order, Hewitt’s opportunities were limited during an era before non-injury replacements. Besides those honours, he was a prominent figure for Hawke’s Bay, Southland and Wellington in provincial competition as well as a key member of the Hurricanes in the early days of Super Rugby. His senior career spanned some 300 matches, one …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Kevin Sinfield to miss England's first Test against New Zealand next Saturday to attend Rob Burrow's funeral following the rugby league legend's tragic death, aged 41

Daily Mail

Kevin Sinfield will miss England’s first Test against New Zealand in Dunedin next Saturday, in order to attend the funeral of his good friend, Rob Burrow, who died earlier this month after a protracted battle with Motor Neurone Disease. Kevin Sinfield will miss England's first Test against New Zealand to attend the funeral of Rob Burrow Burrow died earlier this …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Alan Bates, Gordon Brown and Tracey Emin lead King’s birthday honours as more than 1,000 recognised

The Independent

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Leeds ‘inspired’ by Rob Burrow tributes, says head coach Rohan Smith

The Independent

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7 months ago

Tributes to be paid to Rob Burrow at Challenge Cup and Premiership finals

The Independent

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7 months ago

‘By the time that you watch this I will no longer be here’: Rob Burrow’s final message filmed before his death

The Independent

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7 months ago

Rob Burrow’s wife pays tribute to late ‘loving, kind and caring’ husband

The Independent

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AI can bring back a person’s own voice

Geoff Wheel dead at 73: Welsh rugby legend dies after battle with motor neurone disease

5 of the best and worst sporting moments of 2024

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

Couple who bought WW2 water tower for dream home run out of funds after tragedy

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

Rugby codes cast aside historic differences in hybrid game to aid MND research

Scientists receive funding for development of MND treatment

Two years after MND diagnosis, Roz Hervey says farewell before accessing voluntary assisted dying

Imogen Thomas puts on a busty display in a stylish green bikini as she enjoys relaxing spa day at Claridge's

Ipswich legend Marcus Stewart insists 'life keeps going' amid battle with motor neurone disease two years on from devastating diagnosis

Strictly Come Dancing lands three nominations at the National Television Awards despite sea of scandals as the full shortlist is revealed - while Michelle Keegan scores an impressive hat trick

New brain-computer system allows man with MND to ‘speak’ again

Bikini-clad Imogen Thomas shares snaps from her sun-soaked holiday in Cannes after opening up about her mother's health battle

The Hague names bridges after Golden Earring and Pim Fortuyn

Emmerdale star says parents are 'so proud' of him playing abuser Tom King but admits even he is shocked by the character's evil deeds

Former All Blacks and Dancing with the Stars winner Norm Hewitt dies aged 55 of motor neurone disease

Norm Hewitt dies: All Blacks hooker famed for haka standoff with Richard Cockerill

Kevin Sinfield to miss England's first Test against New Zealand next Saturday to attend Rob Burrow's funeral following the rugby league legend's tragic death, aged 41

Alan Bates, Gordon Brown and Tracey Emin lead King’s birthday honours as more than 1,000 recognised

Leeds ‘inspired’ by Rob Burrow tributes, says head coach Rohan Smith

Tributes to be paid to Rob Burrow at Challenge Cup and Premiership finals

‘By the time that you watch this I will no longer be here’: Rob Burrow’s final message filmed before his death

Rob Burrow’s wife pays tribute to late ‘loving, kind and caring’ husband