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5th July 2024

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Leeds Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Tour de France Grand Depart with Major Cycling Event

A Decade Since the Tour de France Grand Depart Graced Yorkshire. Ten years ago, Yorkshire witnessed a historic moment in the world of cycling — the Grand Depart of the Tour de France. This prestigious event marked an unforgettable chapter in the region’s sporting history, bringing together thousands of spectators and cycling enthusiasts from…

15th June 2024

OUR CITY

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Leeds City Council Commits to Permanent Tribute for Local Hero Rob Burrow

Leeds City Council has reaffirmed its dedication to honoring the remarkable life and contributions of Rob Burrow, the beloved Leeds Rhinos icon. Rob Burrow, who captured the hearts of many globally with his efforts to fundraise and increase awareness for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) following his diagnosis in 2019, passed away earlier this month.…

Cyclists tackle Buttertubs Pass during a previous Struggle Events ride. Credit- Dan Monaghan of Cadence Images.

8th March 2024

SPORT

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Saddle up for cycling event marking 10 years since Yorkshire’s Grand Depart

A major new cycling event is taking place in Yorkshire this summer to mark the 10th anniversary of the county’s unforgettable staging of the Tour de France Grand Depart. The mass participation event, named Legacy Ride, will be held on Sunday, July 7, with amateur cyclists getting the chance to retrace the route followed…

concept designs of Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease

16th February 2024

CHARITY

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New Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease

The final design proposals for the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease are now awaiting Leeds City Council approval, ahead of appointing a contractor and starting work on site at Seacroft Hospital. The planning application follows extensive stakeholder and engagement sessions led by architects Corstorphine & Wright to create a building that meets…

2nd June 2023

NEWS

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Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon runners reach £1 million fundraising milestone to help fund specialist MND centre in Leeds

Leeds Hospitals Charity is delighted to announce that their Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon runners have collectively raised over £1 million pounds. All funds raised will go towards the charity’s appeal to build the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neruone Disease at Seacroft Hospital which is now at £4 million pounds thanks to this huge…

28th April 2023

CHARITY

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‘Plan Ahead’ message as countdown continues to Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

Plan ahead – that’s the message to people in Leeds as the city gears up for one of its biggest ever sporting events. More than 12,000 runners are set to take part in the inaugural Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon in partnership with Clarion on Sunday, May 14. Organised by Leeds City Council and the…

Civic dignitaries and other VIPs applaud after the signing of a ceremonial book by Rob Burrow's wife Lindsey.

13th January 2023

OUR CITY

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Leeds Rhinos legends Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield given Honorary Freedom of the city

Leeds added a new chapter to a remarkable story of courage and comradeship as the city awarded its Highest Civic Honour to Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield. Rugby league legends Rob and Kevin have both been given the freedom of Leeds in recognition of their heroic campaigning and fundraising for all those affected by…

23rd December 2022

LEEDS RHINOS

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Freedom of Leeds honour for local heroes Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield

Leeds City Council is proud to announce that Rob and Kevin have been chosen to receive the freedom of Leeds. The courage, commitment and inspirational strength of character shown by local heroes Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield in the most difficult of circumstances is set to be recognised with Leeds’s Highest Civic Honour. They…

26th November 2021

CHARITY

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Rugby League Legend Kevin Sinfield completed his Extra Mile Challenge raising money and awareness of motor neurone disease

Kevin Sinfield OBE completed his Extra Mile Challenge at Headingley Stadium in front of hundreds of fans, players, friends and family and was welcomed back by the man who inspired it all, his friend and former team mate, Rob Burrow MBE. After raising over £2.7 million through his first fundraising effort to raise funds…

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Leeds Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Tour de France Grand Depart with Major Cycling Event

Leeds City Council Commits to Permanent Tribute for Local Hero Rob Burrow

Saddle up for cycling event marking 10 years since Yorkshire’s Grand Depart

New Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease

Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon runners reach £1 million fundraising milestone to help fund specialist MND centre in Leeds

‘Plan Ahead’ message as countdown continues to Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

Leeds Rhinos legends Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield given Honorary Freedom of the city

Freedom of Leeds honour for local heroes Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield

Rugby League Legend Kevin Sinfield completed his Extra Mile Challenge raising money and awareness of motor neurone disease

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