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Colin Smith's parents have spoken of their relief that they 'finally got justice' for their son following the publication of the inquiry's final report on Monday

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'We'll go and see Colin's grave and tell him that we did it - we finally got justice'

Infected blood scandal victims await final report into worst NHS disaster

Infected blood scandal victims await final report into worst NHS disaster

Infected blood scandal covered up, inquiry finds

An inquest has opened into the death of Dylan Cope, nine, from Newport from sepsis

An inquest has opened into the death of Dylan Cope, nine, from Newport from sepsis

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Boy, nine, died of sepsis after worries over abdominal pains dismissed, inquest hears

Tens of thousands of people in the UK were infected with deadly viruses after they were given contaminated blood and blood products.

Tens of thousands of people in the UK were infected with deadly viruses after they were given contaminated blood and blood products.

'Worst treatment disaster in NHS history': What is the contaminated blood scandal?

Wells Pharmacy in Caerleon Road is set to change to an independent in a matter of weeks

Wells Pharmacy in Caerleon Road is set to change to an independent in a matter of weeks

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Popular pharmacy in city to change ownership in matter of weeks

Lives are still being 'blighted' by the scandal as the final report is set to be published

Lives are still being 'blighted' by the scandal as the final report is set to be published

Infected Blood Scandal

Infected Blood Scandal: Victims' families' lives still impacted by scandal

Today is World IBD Day

Today is World IBD Day

What is inflammatory bowel disease? See symptoms and more

Your GP may recommend having a blood test that can check for hepatitis C

Your GP may recommend having a blood test that can check for hepatitis C

What are the symptoms of hepatitis C? Early signs and when to see your GP

NutraHolistics is your personal CBD oil research team. We’ve done a deep study and analysis of the UK CBD oil market, and we know which imported and local brands are the real deal

NutraHolistics is your personal CBD oil research team. We’ve done a deep study and analysis of the UK CBD oil market, and we know which imported and local brands are the real deal

Where to Buy the Best CBD Oils in the UK - Top Rated Products

Anastasia Morris before and after her dramatic weight loss

Anastasia Morris before and after her dramatic weight loss

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Mum heavier than her bathroom scales could measure lost 11st 10lbs in nine months

Men Talk Walk are celebrating having achieved a landmark milestone of 300 miles of walks

Men Talk Walk are celebrating having achieved a landmark milestone of 300 miles of walks

'The group has grown more than I ever imagined,' walkers helping men's mental health

Knives found police during an operation in Newport.

Knives found police during an operation in Newport.

Public Health Wales

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NHS statistics are being used in the fight against violent crime in Gwent

The project will promote mental well-being through engagement with nature and local green spaces

The project will promote mental well-being through engagement with nature and local green spaces

University of South Wales to launch green space initiative for student mental health

Judith Rowlands and Claire O’Shea

Judith Rowlands and Claire O’Shea

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Welsh government slammed for 'turning a blind eye' to needs of women with cancer

Almost half of the nurses said they considered quitting the profession

Almost half of the nurses said they considered quitting the profession

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Nurses in Wales experiencing a 'perfect storm' of challenges

Ambulances waiting at the Grange Hospital

Ambulances waiting at the Grange Hospital

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Ambulance staff lose thousands of hours waiting to hand over patients at hospitals

The Welsh Government had said that the majority of patients were satisfied with their gynaecological cancer care, which has been disputed by those who gave evidence to the committee

The Welsh Government had said that the majority of patients were satisfied with their gynaecological cancer care, which has been disputed by those who gave evidence to the committee

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Patients' anger at 'satisfied' gynaecological cancer service claim

Thomas Leahy has spoken of his MS diagnosis as a study finds an eight per cent increase in the number of people in Wales with the condition

Thomas Leahy has spoken of his MS diagnosis as a study finds an eight per cent increase in the number of people in Wales with the condition

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Study shows rise in MS sufferers across Wales

A spokesperson from online butchers, Campbells Prime Meat has warned Brits to

A spokesperson from online butchers, Campbells Prime Meat has warned Brits to

Why you should never cook bacon in an air fryer as expert urges for 'caution'

Men included in the financial incentives group received £128 each on average at the end of the study, with 27 receiving the full £400

Men included in the financial incentives group received £128 each on average at the end of the study, with 27 receiving the full £400

Cash incentives the best way to help obese people lose weight, trial reveals

Eluned Morgan toured the USW facilities

Eluned Morgan toured the USW facilities

Health secretary impressed by USW's healthcare provisions

A film premiered at The Riverfront Theatre in Newport, aiming to tackle violence against women

A film premiered at The Riverfront Theatre in Newport, aiming to tackle violence against women

Film tackling root causes of violence against women premiers

Headway Cardiff and South Wales is expanding in Newport

Headway Cardiff and South Wales is expanding in Newport

Headway Cardiff and South Wales charity expands services in Newport

Can dogs smell cancer in humans?

Can dogs smell cancer in humans?

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Can dogs smell cancer in humans? 'Significant benefits' in groundbreaking study

Malpas Road in Newport

Malpas Road in Newport

24-year-old man arrested after 'knife attack'

Grass pollen levels peak in May and June and weed pollen counts remain high over the summer

Grass pollen levels peak in May and June and weed pollen counts remain high over the summer

I'm a Pharmacist and this is the best way to beat your hay fever symptoms

Whooping cough (pertussis), also known as the 100-day cough, is a bacterial infection of the lungs and breathing tubes, according to the NHS

Whooping cough (pertussis), also known as the 100-day cough, is a bacterial infection of the lungs and breathing tubes, according to the NHS

Five babies die as whooping cough cases continue to soar

Phatlapa Nazemi

Phatlapa Nazemi

Student nurse's inspiring journey from marketing to healthcare

Trudy has spoken about her diagnosis as it was revealed 20,000 people in Wales are living with undiagnosed coeliac disease

Trudy has spoken about her diagnosis as it was revealed 20,000 people in Wales are living with undiagnosed coeliac disease

20,000 Welsh residents unknowingly living with Coeliac disease

The Welsh Government is urging the public to do their bit

The Welsh Government is urging the public to do their bit

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Welsh Government's plan to tackle antibiotic resistance

Newport Marathon apologises to runners after admitting course was too long

Newport Marathon apologises to runners after admitting course was too long

ABP Newport Marathon 2024

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Newport Marathon course was too long as organisers apologise for mix-up

The health board is facing severe pressure

The health board is facing severe pressure

Health board affected by A&E crisis and faces severe pressure

How to prevent blurred vision as an optometrist issues a warning.

How to prevent blurred vision as an optometrist issues a warning.

Optometrist warns this symptom could be a sign of irreversible eye damage

Lisa Hall, from Newport, has spoken of her experiences of being hospitalised with asthma as the most common triggers have been revealed

Lisa Hall, from Newport, has spoken of her experiences of being hospitalised with asthma as the most common triggers have been revealed

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'It’s challenging,' woman shares horror of living with asthma that almost killed her

Michael Mosley is renowned for his expert dietary advice and often shares his neat tips.

Michael Mosley is renowned for his expert dietary advice and often shares his neat tips.

Michael Mosley shares take on how to get slim quickly in time for summer

Dr Katie Tryon, Director of Health and Strategy at Vitality, has offered her top tips to help people quit vaping.

Dr Katie Tryon, Director of Health and Strategy at Vitality, has offered her top tips to help people quit vaping.

I'm a GP: Here are my 3 top tips to help you quit vaping for good

At NutraHolistics, we sampled gummies from brands across the UK to assess the best options for your CBD experience. Here are our top choices.

At NutraHolistics, we sampled gummies from brands across the UK to assess the best options for your CBD experience. Here are our top choices.

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10 Best CBD Gummies in the UK: Top Picks for 2024

Emergency services were at the scene of an incident earlier today

Emergency services were at the scene of an incident earlier today

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Emergency services attend incident which local source claims was 'acid attack'

Which pharmacies are open this bank holiday?

Which pharmacies are open this bank holiday?

Is my pharmacy open this bank holiday? Gwent pharmacy opening hours this weekend

An incident left a 35-year-old man with potentially life-changing injuries

An incident left a 35-year-old man with potentially life-changing injuries

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Man left with 'life-changing' injuries after crash involving lorry

The Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran. Credit: Google

The Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran. Credit: Google

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‘Increasing confidence’ health board will improve after Welsh Government intervention

Entrants have until the end of the day today

Entrants have until the end of the day today

Last chance to enter health care awards which 'celebrate excellence'

An independent investigation concluded that there is

An independent investigation concluded that there is

South Wales Police

Investigation declares 'no evidence' that officers' actions caused man's death

Neville Southall is amongst the speakers

Neville Southall is amongst the speakers

Prominent speakers revealed for Cardiff mental health show

Andrew Jenkins has joined Headway's brain injury campaign

Andrew Jenkins has joined Headway's brain injury campaign

Welsh reality star shares traumatic brain injury journey

The Trust is prompting individuals to gather prescription medication and load up on first aid supplies

The Trust is prompting individuals to gather prescription medication and load up on first aid supplies

Welsh Ambulance Service releases safety guidelines for upcoming Bank Holiday

“If you choose wisely, it should be possible to get a healthy supermarket meal deal lunch”

“If you choose wisely, it should be possible to get a healthy supermarket meal deal lunch”

Health expert reveals the ‘surpising truth' behind supermarket meal deals

Many of us will immediately think of lumps or patches on our skin when it comes to skin cancer symptoms but there are others.

Many of us will immediately think of lumps or patches on our skin when it comes to skin cancer symptoms but there are others.

The skin cancer symptom you might spot when walking up the stairs

The dementia patients have been engaging in sports

The dementia patients have been engaging in sports

Dementia-friendly sports reignite passions in Torfaen

Coughing child. Image: Canva

Coughing child. Image: Canva

'Dangerous’ whooping cough on the rise in Wales - these are the symptoms

Jonathan Morgan is the new chairman of the Welsh NHS Confederation

Jonathan Morgan is the new chairman of the Welsh NHS Confederation

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Change is afoot at the helm of Welsh NHS Confederation

What is Lyme disease and what symptoms should you look out for?

What is Lyme disease and what symptoms should you look out for?

What we know about Lyme disease including symptoms and when to see a GP

Dan Fearon from Pontypool is raising money for Dani-Rae Brown who has a rare spinal condition

Dan Fearon from Pontypool is raising money for Dani-Rae Brown who has a rare spinal condition

Man gears up to walk 35 miles to help little girl with rare spinal condition

Mighty Mo returning after one of her daily dips

Mighty Mo returning after one of her daily dips

Meet the Welsh grandmother swimming in the freezing sea every day

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