Scientists involved in a ground-breaking Covid-19 genetic research study are urgently asking people across Wales who caught the virus to donate a small amount of blood to their project.
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‘I’ll be honest, I haven’t got a clue why people love my leg.’ Amputee rugby player says he’ll do ‘anything to promote disability sport’
Barrie Evans is an amputee who plays for the Dragons Wheelchair Rugby Club at Cwmbran Stadium. His new leg proudly displays the Dragons club badge. Barrie wants to promote disability sport and persuade more people to play wheelchair rugby.
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Cwmbran-based Disability Advice Project achieves top award
Cwmbran-based charity, Disability Advice Project has achieved Investors in People Gold accreditation. Gold level is achieved by only 17% of accredited organisations.
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“I love all of the 21 years I spent with her.” Tributes to a Cwmbran foster mum who cared for 30 children
The family of Rachel Williams have paid tribute to the 48-year-old who passed away at her home in Two Locks.
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Cwmbran teenager’s Transporter Bridge abseil challenge
A Cwmbran teenager is raising money for St David’s Hospice Care by abseiling off Newport’s famous landmark, the Transporter Bridge.
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Covid update: Gyms to open and two households to meet indoors
The Welsh Government has announced that some lockdown restrictions will be allowed earlier than planned. The changes to the earlier timetable come as Wales sees an improving public health situation and increasing vaccination rates.
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WATCH: Interviews with Cwmbran RFC youth team captain and coaches
The Welsh Government recently relaxed its coronavirus rules to allow under 18s sport to restart outdoors.
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Eight candidates standing in Torfaen for the Senedd Elections
Eight candidates have confirmed they will be contesting the Torfaen seat in the upcoming Senedd Elections.
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Pontnewydd Male Voice Choir and Only Men Aloud team up for cancer fundraiser
Enjoy a concert from the comfort of your own home thanks to Tenovus Cancer Care.
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Joyce’s story: She grew up in an orphanage and enjoyed a career as a children’s nurse
A resident at Thistle Court Care Home in Cwmbran has shared her wonderful story of leaving an orphanage to work in nursing.