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Published 2 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Rugby League legends Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow have completed the Leeds 10k, with Sinfield pushing his team-mate in a specially-adapted wheelchair. Burrow was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2019 and has since raised millions of pounds for charity. The former Rhinos joined the club's team to raise money for the Leeds Rhinos Foundation and the Rob Burrow Centre for MND appeal. Sinfield said it was "brilliant" to complete the course together. "It's been a while since we have been able to do some sort of running or activity," he said. "We have been waiting on this [wheelchair] to get delivered, it's our first run with it today and we came 39th. "Thankfully it stayed in one piece and hopefully he enjoyed it, I know I did." He added: "A lot of people were clapping, I think Rob has been … [Read more...] about Leeds Rhinos legends Burrow and Sinfield complete city’s 10k

Published 11 April Share close Share page Copy link About sharing A new marathon has been launched to honour rugby league legend Rob Burrow. The former Leeds Rhinos player was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2019 and has gone on to raise millions of pounds for charity. The marathon, which will take place in May 2023, was inspired by Burrow's teammate Kevin Sinfield who set himself fundraising running challenges. "Any opportunity to raise awareness and funds to fight MND is wonderful," Burrow said. The 26.2-mile (42km) route will take place in Leeds with money raised going towards Leeds Hospitals Charity's appeal to build the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease. The MND Association, which supports people with the disease and their families, will also benefit from the run. It is the first time the city has hosted a marathon since 2003, and the route will … [Read more...] about Rob Burrow: New Leeds marathon to honour rugby league legend

Published 15 June 2013 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing BBC Look North's Harry Gration is among people from West Yorkshire who feature in the Queen's Birthday Honours list. Bradford-born Gration presented Look North from 1984-1994 before returning to the programme in 1999. A woman who has coached budding gymnasts for more than four decades will also become an MBE for services to gymnastics and the community. Christine Bowker, an award-winning gymnast, founded Greenhead gymnastics club in Huddersfield in 1968. Gration said of his MBE for services to broadcasting: "It is an overwhelming honour. Something I never thought would happen to me. "I know my family is very proud but I have to say thank you to all my colleagues. They are the ones who have made this happen. "For a lad born in a back-to-back in Bradford I know my mum and dad would have loved to have been … [Read more...] about Look North’s Harry Gration honoured by Queen

Published 24 June Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Harry Gration, the former presenter of BBC Yorkshire's Look North news programme, has died suddenly, aged 71. Mr Gration joined the BBC in 1978 and Look North in 1982. He presented his last show in 2020. During his career, he won two Royal Television Society (RTS) awards for sports documentaries and he won the RTS Best Presenter award twice. Mr Gration's wife, Helen, paid tribute to her husband, saying: "He will forever be with us." She added: "Our three boys and I loved Harry totally. We had an awful lot of fun with him and our home was his life." 'Loved everywhere' BBC Director-General Tim Davie said: "Harry Gration MBE was an outstanding broadcaster and commentator. "He had a real connection with the public who saw him as one of their own. "Loved everywhere, but especially in Yorkshire, he will … [Read more...] about Harry Gration: Ex-BBC Look North presenter dies, aged 71

Published 4 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing A 16-year-old boy has been charged with causing the deaths of three people by dangerous driving in a motorway collision. Last month police said a van failed to stop for officers then drove the wrong way on the M606 near Bradford, colliding with a taxi. Taxi drive Sohail Ali, 28, and his passenger Simon McHugh, 49, died in the crash on 13 June. Kyden Leadbeater, 18, a passenger in the van, also died. The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is due to appear at Bradford Magistrates Court on Monday. Police said he is charged with three counts of causing death by dangerous driving, dangerous driving, robbery, theft of motor vehicle and threatening with an offensive weapon in a public place. West Yorkshire Police has previously said it referred itself to watchdog the Independent Office for Police … [Read more...] about Boy, 16, charged after three die in wrong-way M606 crash

Published 5 April Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics New Year Honours Rugby league legend and charity fundraiser Rob Burrow has received his MBE at Windsor Castle. Burrow, 39, was recognised for services to rugby league and the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) community in the 2021 New Year Honours list. He was diagnosed with MND, a degenerative condition affecting nerves in the brain and spinal cord, in 2019. Since his diagnosis, he has documented his life with the disease to increase awareness and raise funds. Burrow, who received the award from the Princess Royal, said he was shocked when he found out about the honour. "It is not something I would imagine I would have achieved during my career but I'm absolutely honoured to receive this award. "It is a great occasion for my family as well." Burrow made 493 appearances during a … [Read more...] about Rob Burrow: Rugby league star and fundraiser made MBE at Windsor

Published 25 June Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Celebrities, sports fans and politicians have led tributes to former BBC Look North presenter Harry Gration following his death at the age of 71. Mr Gration joined the BBC in 1978 and Look North in 1982. He presented his last show in 2020. He had also reported for Match of the Day and Grandstand and commentated on Olympic and Commonwealth Games. Cricket fans at the Headingley test match on Saturday joined in a round of applause for the broadcaster. Yorkshire County Cricket Club was among those from the world of sport to pay tribute to Mr Gration, who was a club board member between 2013 and 2015. In a statement, it said: "As a lover of cricket, he was often seen at Headingley and other local grounds either with microphone in hand, or for the love of the game. "The thoughts of everyone at the club are with … [Read more...] about Harry Gration: Tributes pour in for Ex-BBC Look North presenter

Published 20 July 2011 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Honorary degrees have been given to television presenter Harry Gration and actor Alexander Skarsgard by Leeds Metropolitan University. The pair were both presented with degrees from the faculty of arts. Mr Gration was born in Bradford and presents BBC Look North and the Super League Show, and is a regular commentator for BBC's Final Score. Mr Skarsgard was a student at the university and appears as vampire Eric Northman in the TV series True Blood. Mr Gration said: "It was a great occasion, especially getting to share the stage with an acting superstar. "All the girls swooned over him, and I signed lots of autographs for grandmas." Related Internet Links Leeds Metropolitan University The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. … [Read more...] about Harry Gration and Alexander Skarsgard given art degrees

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