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2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Oprah Flash |Charlotte Benton

Image caption, The 3km (1.86-mile) event, Matt's Run, was expected to raise £20,000 for the foundationA former professional rugby player who is living with motor neurone disease (MND) has hosted a fun run to raise money for his charitable foundation. Ex-Coventry player Matt Gallagher, who now lives in Solihull, was diagnosed with MND in October 2023 and went on to create the Matt Gallagher Foundation to support families in the West Midlands affected by the disease.

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Oprah Flash

Ex-rugby pro's MND fun run expected to raise £20kOprah FlashCharlotte BentonBBCThe 3km (1.86-mile) event, Matt's Run, was expected to raise £20,000 for the foundationA former professional rugby player who is living with motor neurone disease (MND) has hosted a fun run to raise money for his charitable foundation.

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Oprah Flash

Girl 11, writes book to champion inclusivity Oprah FlashDorothy Akoh-Arrey/PA WireBy the age of 11, Tiana Akoh-Arrey from Rugby has written and published her second bookAn 11-year-old schoolgirl has written a book with a protagonist who has vitiligo to encourage young people to embrace inclusivity. Difriendsity is Tiana Akoh-Arrey's second book and tells the story of a group of friends with a range of conditions.

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Oprah Flash

MotoFest Coventry announces break for 2025Oprah FlashBBCThe large event will not take place but a weekend of smaller activities are still booked for the city centreA major car festival which attracts thousands of people annually has announced it will not take place this year. MotoFest Coventry, which marked its tenth anniversary last year, will be taking a break due to work on the City Centre South development blocking the festival site.

1 month ago | bbc.com | Oprah Flash

Attempted murder arrest after stabbing of boy, 15Oprah FlashBBCPolice have cordoned off a section of Morris ParkA man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 15-year-old schoolboy was seriously injured in a stabbing in Birmingham. West Midlands Police said it was called to Alum Rock Road near the junction with College Road in the Alum Rock area of the city just before 20:45 GMT on Friday.