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ITV News
18-05-2025
- Health
- ITV News
Extra security at construction site of Rob Burrow MND centre in Leeds after two thefts
Extra security has been put in place at the construction site of the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease after two thefts there. The NHS trust which runs the site at Seacroft Hospital in Leeds said it was "really disappointed" in the incidents which caused damage to the facility named after the Leeds Rhino legend who died in 2024. Craige Richardson, Director of Estates and Facilities at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, said: "We are working with West Yorkshire Police, and we have also put in place extra security measures at the site. "We will always take positive action against criminal activity at our hospitals, including prosecution. "The new state-of-the-art Centre will provide a calm and peaceful environment for patients living with MND and their families. We remain on track to open in summer 2025." It is unclear when the thefts took place and what was taken from the site. £6.8million was fundraised to create the flagship centre to care for MND patients in honour of Rob Burrow who had the disease. Construction work started in June shortly after the former player's death at the age of 41. It is due to be completed this summer.
ITV News
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ITV News
More than 10,000 runners take part in the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon
More than 10,000 runners took part in the annual Leeds Marathon today - the first since the death of the former Leeds Rhino legend Rob Burrow. It was a bittersweet day for Rob's wife Lindsey, who will do her first race without Rob. She said: ''It's really, tough, I'll try not to cry. Obviously last year Rob was with us, but he'll be looking down today, I'm sure - and he will be really proud of all the runners. ''And thank you to all the organisers, the volunteers, for having this event and having it in Rob's legacy, it means so much to the family so thank you.'' As always, the race was started by Kevin Sinfield, who told people to ''look after everyone today''. He added: ''He's still with us in spirit, obviously the full Burrow family are here - Lindsey is here she's running. ''So many people running for so many charities but especially the MND charity. To run in Rob's name and start in Headingley and for the sun to be shining, it's brilliant. ''He'd be pretty proud looking down on us today. We'll get it done today.'' Among others taking part were Yorkshire comedian Rosie Jones - who did the race holding a megaphone, with fellow comedian Ivo Graham. She said: ''I've got the easy bit. Ivo's pushing me up all those hills - I just have to bring the vibes, the chat, and of course the sweets.'' Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know.
BBC News
29-04-2025
- Health
- BBC News
MND projects for earlier diagnosis to launch at Rob Burrow Centre
Two "ambitious" projects to provide an earlier diagnosis of motor neurone disease (MND) are set to launch in work will use artificial intelligence (AI) and less invasive procedures to detect signs of the debilitating condition in ways that are more "fit for modern times" and lead to better outcomes for patients, experts projects will launch at the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease, a facility set up after the Leeds Rhino player died from the disease aged 42 in June lead Dr Agam Jung said the projects would give patients a better chance to make the most of their lives and to "live in the now". The first technology - called magnetic resonance fingerprinting (MRF) - aims to detect upper motor neurone signs in multiple areas of the brain at once, and measure any abnormalities in underlying brain the second project plans to use AI on videos of patients' limbs and tongues to identify small muscle twitches that are a key sign of the condition. Currently, most people with suspected MND undergo a specialised test using painful needles and electricity, called electromyography (EMG).Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust said the aim was to develop a simple test to help doctors recognise the signs of MND earlier, using AI applied to input from an ordinary camera, for example in a Jung, consultant neurologist at Leeds Teaching Hospitals and director of the Leeds MND Centre, said: "Time and again, I bear witness to anxiety and fear during the diagnostic journey."There is an urgent need to identify diagnostic tools fit for the modern times we live in."Harnessing technology, machine learning and artificial intelligence will help us alleviate our patients' suffering significantly." Leeds Hospitals Charity has invested £230,000 in the CEO Esther Wakeman said: "After reaching our fundraising target for the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease, we knew we wanted to continue to support the Leeds MND Service to ensure we can support the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust in setting this centre apart from anything else."Building the centre is just the start of our journey."The new Rob Burrow Centre for MND is expected to open in autumn 2025, and it is hoped the research will get under way in early 2026. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Sky News
13-03-2025
- Sport
- Sky News
Ex-rugby league player and TV pundit Danika Priim denies sexually assaulting woman at cricket club
A female ex-England rugby league player and TV pundit has appeared in court to deny sexually assaulting a woman. Danika Priim, 40, is accused of carrying out the offence at Horsforth Cricket Club in Leeds on 22 July 2022. The former Bradford Bulls and Leeds Rhino prop, who played for England at the 2017 World Cup, denied the allegation during a brief appearance at Leeds Crown Court today. She was granted bail ahead of her trial - which was scheduled to start on 16 November 2026 and last three days. Priim retired from the game in 2021 and has appeared as a pundit on Sky Sports and the BBC. The former rugby league star, from Keighley, West Yorkshire, declined to comment as she left court.
