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BBC News
08-07-2025
- BBC News
Re-opening of railway line and nudist festival
Here's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media. Our pick of local website stories ITV West Country gave us the details of the government's decision to approve the long-awaited Portishead to Bristol railway line and new stations for Wellington and Cullompton.A power cut that left more than 8,300 homes without power on Monday evening was covered by Gloucestershire Live's report on a week-long naturist festival that is under way at a campsite in Langport gained a lot of reaction on social media. Our top three from yesterday Police arrest 37 in major drug crackdownRail users warned of delays as flood work beginsStock taken off shelves to stop 'brazen' thieves What to watch on social media Wiltshire Search and Rescue are working with the police and military as the search for a missing soldier County Cricket Club has announced that the funeral of David 'Syd' Lawrence will be held at Bristol's St Mary Redcliffe Church on Friday 18 July.A post on the UK Cop Humour Facebook page celebrating the retirement of a Wiltshire Police officer who worked as a football intelligence officer at both Swindon Town and international tournaments has seen a lot of reaction.
Khaleej Times
22-06-2025
- Health
- Khaleej Times
'Trailblazer' and former England fast bowler David Lawrence dies at 61
Former England fast bowler David Lawrence has died at the age of 61 after a year-long battle with motor neurone disease (MND), his family said on Sunday. Lawrence, the first British-born Black cricketer to represent England, was diagnosed last year with MND, a degenerative condition that causes muscle wastage and affects the brain and nerves. "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dave Lawrence MBE (King's Birthday Honours) following his brave battle with Motor Neurone Disease," Lawrence's family said. "Syd was an inspirational figure on and off the cricket field... A proud Gloucestershire man, Syd took on every challenge with everything he could and his final contest with MND was no different. "His willingness to encourage and think of others right up to the end was typical of the man he was. As President of Gloucestershire County Cricket Club, Syd took on the role with incredible pride and passion and loved every minute of it." Lawrence, who earned five Test caps for England, made 280 appearances for Gloucestershire and took 625 wickets for the county. His Test debut came at Lord's against Sri Lanka in 1988, with his career highlight being a five-wicket haul against the West Indies at the Oval in 1991. In 2022, Lawrence became Gloucestershire County Cricket Club's first Black president and he was named one of the inaugural Honorary Life Vice-Presidents of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) earlier this year. ECB chairman Richard Thompson described Lawrence as "a true trailblazer of English cricket and a man of immense courage, character, and compassion". "His impact on the game extended far beyond the boundary ropes," Thompson added in a statement. "As a fast bowler, he thrilled crowds with his pace and passion. As a leader and advocate, he broke barriers and inspired change, becoming a powerful voice for inclusion and representation in our sport."
TimesLIVE
22-06-2025
- Health
- TimesLIVE
'Trailblazer' and former England fast bowler Lawrence dies at 61
Former England fast bowler David 'Syd' Lawrence has died at the age of 61 after a year-long battle with motor neuron disease (MND), his family said on Sunday. Lawrence, the first British-born Black cricketer to represent England, was diagnosed last year with MND, a degenerative condition that causes muscle wastage and affects the brain and nerves. 'It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dave Lawrence MBE (King's Birthday Honours) following his brave battle with motor neuron disease,' Lawrence's family said. 'Syd was an inspirational figure on and off the cricket field ... A proud Gloucestershire man, Syd took on every challenge with everything he could and his final contest with MND was no different. 'His willingness to encourage and think of others right up to the end was typical of the man he was. As president of Gloucestershire County Cricket Club, Syd took on the role with incredible pride and passion and loved every minute of it.'
Straits Times
22-06-2025
- Health
- Straits Times
'Trailblazer' and former England fast bowler Lawrence dies at 61
Former England fast bowler David "Syd" Lawrence has died at the age of 61 after a year-long battle with motor neurone disease (MND), his family said on Sunday. Lawrence, the first British-born Black cricketer to represent England, was diagnosed last year with MND, a degenerative condition that causes muscle wastage and affects the brain and nerves. "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dave Lawrence MBE (King's Birthday Honours) following his brave battle with Motor Neurone Disease," Lawrence's family said. "Syd was an inspirational figure on and off the cricket field... A proud Gloucestershire man, Syd took on every challenge with everything he could and his final contest with MND was no different. "His willingness to encourage and think of others right up to the end was typical of the man he was. As President of Gloucestershire County Cricket Club, Syd took on the role with incredible pride and passion and loved every minute of it." Lawrence, who earned five test caps for England, made 280 appearances for Gloucestershire and took 625 wickets for the county. His test debut came at Lord's against Sri Lanka in 1988, with his career highlight being a five-wicket haul against the West Indies at the Oval in 1991. In 2022, Lawrence became Gloucestershire County Cricket Club's first Black president and he was named one of the inaugural Honorary Life Vice-Presidents of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) earlier this year. ECB chairman Richard Thompson described Lawrence as "a true trailblazer of English cricket and a man of immense courage, character, and compassion". "His impact on the game extended far beyond the boundary ropes," Thompson added in a statement. "As a fast bowler, he thrilled crowds with his pace and passion. As a leader and advocate, he broke barriers and inspired change, becoming a powerful voice for inclusion and representation in our sport." REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Reuters
22-06-2025
- Health
- Reuters
'Trailblazer' and former England fast bowler Lawrence dies at 61
June 22 (Reuters) - Former England fast bowler David "Syd" Lawrence has died at the age of 61 after a year-long battle with motor neurone disease (MND), his family said on Sunday. Lawrence, the first British-born Black cricketer to represent England, was diagnosed last year with MND, a degenerative condition that causes muscle wastage and affects the brain and nerves. "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dave Lawrence MBE (King's Birthday Honours) following his brave battle with Motor Neurone Disease," Lawrence's family said. "Syd was an inspirational figure on and off the cricket field... A proud Gloucestershire man, Syd took on every challenge with everything he could and his final contest with MND was no different. "His willingness to encourage and think of others right up to the end was typical of the man he was. As President of Gloucestershire County Cricket Club, Syd took on the role with incredible pride and passion and loved every minute of it." Lawrence, who earned five test caps for England, made 280 appearances for Gloucestershire and took 625 wickets for the county. His test debut came at Lord's against Sri Lanka in 1988, with his career highlight being a five-wicket haul against the West Indies at the Oval in 1991. In 2022, Lawrence became Gloucestershire County Cricket Club's first Black president and he was named one of the inaugural Honorary Life Vice-Presidents of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) earlier this year. ECB chairman Richard Thompson described Lawrence as "a true trailblazer of English cricket and a man of immense courage, character, and compassion". "His impact on the game extended far beyond the boundary ropes," Thompson added in a statement. "As a fast bowler, he thrilled crowds with his pace and passion. As a leader and advocate, he broke barriers and inspired change, becoming a powerful voice for inclusion and representation in our sport."
