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Scottish university head given rare highest honour in New Year list

A SCOTTISH university principal has become only the 28th person this century to be appointed to the most senior rank of the Order of the British…

The National (Scotland)

Kevin Sinfield pays emotional tribute to Doddie Weir after Edinburgh leg of MND challenge

Sinfield braved driving rain in Edinburgh on a route which concluded at Murrayfield Stadium, graced so often by Weir who died in November last year

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Kevin Sinfield pays tribute to Doddie Weir after Edinburgh leg of MND challenge

Sinfield braved driving rain in Edinburgh on a route which concluded at Murrayfield Stadium, graced so often by Weir who died in November last year.

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Kevin Sinfield on running for Rob Burrow and MND: ‘It’s why I’m on this Earth’

The rugby league legend will run seven ultra-marathons in seven days in support of Motor Neurone Disease charities and his inspirational friend and former teammate Rob Burrow

The Independent UK

Charity founded by Doddie Weir passes £11m milestone for MND research

The late international rugby player set up the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation following his diagnosis in 2016.

The Independent UK

Curlers raise funds for Doddie Weir charity while competing in Sweden

A squad of 20 women curlers from across Scotland are in Sweden to raise money for a charity launched by rugby legend Doddie Weir.

The National (Scotland)

Women curlers raise funds for Doddie Weir charity while competing in Sweden

The Royal Caledonian Curling Club players will wear Weir’s blue and yellow tartan in his honour.

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Kenny Logan delivers match ball for Scotland v Ireland in memory of Doddie Weir

Celebrities completed a 700-mile bike ride from Murrayfield, Edinburgh, to Paris, to raise funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.

The Independent UK

Doddie Weir’s son to join Kenny Logan on final leg of 700-mile MND challenge

The son of the late Doddie Weir will join sporting legend Kenny Logan to present the match ball for Scotland’s crunch rugby match in France…

The National (Scotland)

Doddie Weir’s son to join Kenny Logan on final leg of 700-mile MND challenge

A team has cycled from Edinburgh to Paris ahead of the crunch Scotland v Ireland Rugby World Cup clash.

The Independent UK

'You've got to keep going': torturous run designed to be tough

'Absolutely horrendous.'

Newcastle Herald

Rugby star Kenny Logan and celebrity team set off on 700-mile charity challenge

The group are due to arrive in Paris on Saturday October 7.

The Independent UK

Charity renames building in honour of Doddie Weir after £25k donation

A CHARITY has renamed a building in honour of Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir after receiving a £25,000 donation from his foundation ...

The National (Scotland)

Cyclist rides 960 miles through every 'Ness' town in memory of friends who died from MND

Pete Hawkins, 62, challenged himself to ride through destinations across both Scotland and England with 'Ness' in the name.

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The Independent UK

Cyclist completes 960-mile ride to remember friends who died from MND

Pete Hawkins, from Tideswell in the Peak District, rode for 13 days across England and Scotland to destinations with Ness in the name.

Edinburgh Live

Doddie Weir's pal and ex-teammate Kenny Logan opens up on 'missing him'

Kenny Logan has said that he withheld his own cancer diagnosis from Doddie Weir as he felt guilty that treatment options were available to him but not to his lifelong friend.

The National (Scotland)

Rugby legend Kenny Logan to take on 700-mile feat for Doddie Weir foundation

Scotland rugby legend Kenny Logan is launching a 700-mile cycling and walking endurance event to raise money for the charity set up by his friend…

The Independent UK

Rugby star Kenny Logan launches 700-mile charity endurance event

The challenge will raise money for Doddie Weir’s foundation.

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Glasgow Live

Uddingston man carries 100kg barbell up Ben Nevis for Doddie Weir charity

David Dooher may now be a world record holder after he trekked up Ben Nevis carrying a 100kg barbell on his back. The 38-year-old took over 16 hours to complete the climb.

The Independent UK

Man carries 100kg barbell up Ben Nevis to raise funds for MND research

David Dooher, 38, was inspired by the late Doddie Weir.

The National (Scotland)

Scot attempts world record climb of Ben Nevis with 100kg on his back

A MOUNTAIN rescuer will attempt to smash a world record when he climbs Ben Nevis with 100kg on his back.

Edinburgh Live

Stunning tribute maze to Edinburgh rugby legend Doddie Weir carved into huge field

A tribute for Edinburgh rugby legend Doddie Weir has been carved into a giant field - raising awareness of MND and the important work of the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation.

Daily Record

Scots farmer carves giant 1.5km Doddie Weir tribute into field

The 1.5km picture of the Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir hopes to reaise awareness into MND.

Leeds Live

Lindsey Burrow reveals how Kevin Sinfield's small gesture became 'turning point' for husband Rob in battle with MND

Kevin Sinfield was joined by Rob and Lindsey Burrow on ITV This Morning on Wednesday

Daily Record

Early warning symptoms of deadly condition that kills 'six Brits every day'

Scots rugby star Doddie Weir sadly passed away from Motor Neurone's Disease (MND) last year, but raised millions of pounds and plenty of awareness of the illness.

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