Leeds Rhinos star Sir Kevin Sinfield has been hailed as a "true hero", as his incredible seven-day fundraising challenge surpasses the £2m mark.
Sir Kevin Sinfield ran seven ultra-marathons in as little as seven days, having set off from Murrayfield, in Edinburgh on Sunday 13 November 2022.
The challenge was in aid of a host of motor neurone disease charities, inspired by friend and former team mate Rob Burrow.
The challenge saw the former Rhinos captain run over 60km a day each day, in order to reach his final destination in time which was The Old Trafford in Manchester, during the Rugby League World Cup final on Saturday 19 November.
And reach his final destination he did, Sir Kev was greeted to a roaring standing ovation from a near full-capacity crowd inside the stadium once his gruelling challenge came to an end.
He did it 🙌 Unbelievable achievement and over £1,400,000 raised for #MND
Speaking to the crowd at Old Trafford, Kevin said: "It’s all about friendship and the love for Rob. Everyone probably feels the same way about Rob as I do, he is an absolute champion."
Sinfield took up the challenge in honour of his former Leeds Rhinos teammate and pal Rob Burrow, who was diagnosed with MND three years ago. Kevin and Rob shared an emotional exchange when Sinfield passed through Headingley, Leeds on day 6 of his challenge.
Sinfield's aim with this challenge was to raise £777,777 for people living with MND, which would be split between Motor Neurone Disease Association, Leeds Hospitals Charity, The Darby Rimmer MND Foundation, My Name’5 Doddie Foundation and MND Scotland.
But by yesterday morning, the donation page had shown that this original figure had been obliterated and an unbelievable £2 million pounds had been raised.
Leeds Rhinos have said they are proud of his incredible achievements. They tweeted "He did it. Unbelievable achievement and over £1,400,000 raised for #MND. We are so proud".
Leeds train station set for biggest transformation in a generation as Government backs growth.
If you thought the work was over for Leeds station, think again.
Because passengers are set to see major improvements as the Government injects a further £200 million into the development of the transport hub.
The additional funding was announced at the Budget today, with upgrades set to be delivered by 2030 and will include the construction of a new central overbridge, three new entrances, more space on the concourses and a longer Platform 14.
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It means passengers will benefit from more direct routes, less crowding, and nearly 40% more ticket barriers.
Three new entrances will strengthen links between the station and town, improving access to the South Bank, the Dark Arches and Princes Square.
Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, said: "Leeds station is the gateway to West Yorkshire, and this extra £200 million investment will turn it into a station this city can be proud of: modern, welcoming and built for the people who rely on it every single day.
"The great cities of the north deserve better transport, and that’s exactly what we’re delivering. We're paving the way for Northern Powerhouse Rail, forging stronger connections across the region, and backing the infrastructure that creates jobs, builds homes and puts passengers first as we work to set up Great British Railways."
Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin said: "Leeds Station is the beating heart of our region's transport network, connecting millions of people to jobs, education and opportunity every year – and it’s only going to get busier.
“This investment will benefit passengers and businesses, help to unlock the capacity we need for future growth and create a gateway to West Yorkshire that reflects our ambition.
“Together with our wider plans for West Yorkshire’s Weaver Network, we're building a better-connected region which works for all.”
You can watch The Celebrity Traitors finale on a massive screen in Leeds this Friday
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The finale of The Celebrity Traitors is hitting our TV screens this Friday, and there’s a big screening party happening in Leeds especially for it.
Don't panic guys, it's happening.
Fancy sitting down to watch one of the cultural events of the year on a big screen with dozens of others who are just as invested in the show as you are? Well, now you can.
And that’s because Headrow House, one of the city’s most beloved event space, rooftop and bar, will be hosting a finale watching party - and we’re all invited.
Taking place this Friday 30 October, fans of The Traitors are invited to watch the finale at 8pm.
The best part? Entry is completely free and they'll even be streaming the semi-final ahead of the final at 6pm, so you can indulge in a double bill of the country's most beloved show.
We honestly couldn't think of a better way to spend a Friday evening and we're already searching our wardrobes for an item of clothing that remotely resembles a cloak.
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, Headrow House said: "celebrity traitors final this friday! we’ll be showing the semi-final for anyone who missed it before tuning in for the live final. free entry, get down early for a seat and bring your claudia wigs x"
So to give this series of The Celebrity Traitors a proper send off, get yourself to Headrow House from 6pm and enjoy a few beverages with like minded fans whilst screaming at the screen as Claudia makes her way into the frame.
Whilst we're on the topic, has anyone got an incredibly glossy black fringed wig we could borrow?
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21st November 2022 
