Motor Neurone Disease

Legacy, Penwortham. Inset from left: Gemma Wheeler, Chantelle Hargreaves, Abi Birchall and top, Denean Horrocks

Penwortham salon reopens in tribute to hairdressing legend

Andrew and Joanna’s story is one of strength, hope, and the power of making precious memories

How three letters - 'MND' - changed our world forever

David Thomas salon, Penwortham

What customers have been told following death of hairdressing legend

13 sombre pics as hundreds say goodbye to loved Preston hairdresser

Preston hairdresser David Thomas who has been at the heart of the hairdressing world and local community for decades has tragically passed away after a battle with MND

Well-known Preston hairdresser dies after courageous battle with MND

David Thomas with son Matthew.

Beloved Preston hairdresser at heart of community diagnosed with MND

Ros with one of the new soft touch call buzzers that LTHC has bought to help patients on the neurological ward at the Royal Preston Hospital

Patients benefit from a soft touch

Kevin SInfield's latest challenge will see him visit seven regions across the UK.

The Lancaster Hospital to back Kevin Sinfield’s festive challenge

Liming with Gran: Breaking down taboos with a game of dominoes

Tributes have been flooding in following the death of the former Leeds Rhino rugby player who died on Sunday aged 41 after battling with motor neurone disease.

Readers pay tribute to the late Rob Burrow

Jon Richardson, Zoe Ball, Sir Bill Beaumont and Charlotte Dawson were amongst those paying tribute to Rob Burrow. Credit: Getty

Lancashire celebrities pay tribute to Rob Burrow

Dan Charnley from Anderton Lancs completing his 7 in 7 challenge for MNDA

Lancashire architect taking on Seven in Seven challenge to raise money for chari...

Burrow Strictly Ball will be attended by rugby star Rob Burrow, presenters Dan Walker, Sally Nugent, Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones, the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham and more.

Celebs head to Blackpool this weekend to fight MND in support of star

Sgt Blackwell served with Lancashire Police until April 2022 (Credit: Lancashire Police Federation)

Retired police sergeant dies after battle with motor neurone disease

Paul James from Overton does the Morecambe Parkrun as a regular part of his 45k+ training walks.

Rugby fan walking 100km to raise £100k for Motor Neurone Disease charity

Jason Liversidge at Elvington Race Track in York

DIY SOS star dies aged 47 following Motor Neurone Disease battle
Jason Liveridge, whose home was transformed on DIY SOS eight years ago, has died aged 47
Daniel Mcneil

A long way to go for a drink but all in a good cause, Joy (back row, far right) and Margaret (front row, second from the right) with some of those who joined them on their annual charity 10 mile, 10 pub walk this year

Friends have a long way to go for a drink!

Some of the team behind the study

Motor Neurone Disease: New Preston study to boost support for bereaved families

The BBC SPOTY shortlist of six

Sports Personality of the Year 2022: This year's Spoty winners

Jo Catlow has written a play called 'Locked In' to raise awareness of MND

Woman relives Motor Neurone Disease family hell

New equipment, funded by Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity, will give Motor Neurone Disease patients more independence.

Greater independence for MND patients in Preston with new equipment

Popular former Claret Lenny Johnrose has died at the age of 52

Lenny Johnrose dies at the age of 52

Emma Dever, who is head of nursing services at Linnaeus-owned Kentdale Referrals, in
Cumbria, has organised a fundraising event in aid of the MND Association.

Charity fundraiser organised after father diagnosed with the deathly disease

James walking with the telegraph pole along the Heapey canal to raise funds for the motor neurone charity

"I didn’t want it to be a sad affair as we are doing a good thing to help"

The rugby coach took on a 101 mile challenge to raise money for charity (Photo: Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

‘The support has been incredible’: Kevin Sinfield completes 101 mile MND charity...

John Welsh of the PNE Legends XI tackles Bamber Bridge Vets' Mitch Newsome Photo: Steve Taylor Photography

Preston North End, Bamber Bridge and local football show their support for Georg...

George Melling pictured outside Bamber Bridge's ground with friends who did a charity bike ride to raise funds for research into Motor Neurone Disease

Preston North End and Bamber Bridge show their support for George Melling in his...
Preston North End and Bamber Bridge fans will get the chance to show their support for a great cause at the Sir Tom Finney Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Dave Seddon

George with fiancee Nicci
Photo: Neil Cross

'I have to be positive - I want to walk up the aisle'

A breakthrough discovery could reverse Motor Neurone Disease damage

Motor neurone disease (MND) is an uncommon condition that affects the brain and nerves, causing weakness that gets worse over time (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the signs and symptoms of Motor Neurone Disease - and when to see a do...

Chris Williams is running 1,000 miles in aid of a colleague with Motor Neurone Disease.

Lancashire Police officer's inspiring 1,000-mile running feat to help colleague ...

Matt Hellyer and Ben Parkinson of charity Pilgrim Bandits completing a 1,000-mile fund-raising cycle.

Coppull pub backs injured veterans' charity cycling feat from John O’ Groats to ...

Appeal to volunteer at the new Sue Ryder Specialist Neurological Care Centre in Fulwood

’You never know what difference you can make in people’s lives’ - Appeal for vol...

Len Johnrose, who was at the event

An afternoon of music at New Meadow Street Labour Club, in Preston raises thousa...

A new state-of-the-art neurological care centre in Fulwood is on track to open in March.

New Sue Ryder neurological care centre in Fulwood on track to open in March

The Sue Ryder team with Heather Barker (centre), who has juvenile Huntingtons disease

Lancashire businesses urged to back crucial charity campaign

Former Burnley midfielder, Lenny Johnrose.

Ex-Burnley FC stars gear up for Lenny Johnrose charity match

Nayeli Cookson with sons Mateo and Oscar.

Touching tributes paid after Lancaster mum with Motor Neurone Disease passes awa...

Dave and his wife Lynsey have always enjoyed the great outdoors. They hope the new wheelchair will help to restore Dave's independence

Chorley wife battles to save 'her hero's' independence after devastating diagnos...

Tony, who is married to Janet and has twin daughters Claire and Lucy and three grandchildren, knows that he will gradually lose the ability to do things

Granddad '˜banks' voice before Motor Neurone Disease means he loses it for good

From left Kelly Louise Smith, Sharon Jackson, founder of the Neuro Centre with Nayeli Cookson, centre, Guy Cookson, above and sons Oscar and Mateo and a family friend.

Builder appeal to help Lancaster mum stay at home

Helen Harvey, from Bolton-le-Sands will be swimming the Solent in aid of charity.

Bolton-le-Sands mum to swim Solent for charity

DIAGNOSIS: Daz Ellis has motor neurone disease Picture by Donna Clifford

Karate champ with terminal illness needs Â£60,000 for treatment abroad

Sebastian David - before and after

Male model Sebastian is a global media sensation

News you can trust since 1886

© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Terms and Conditions Privacy notice