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A family who lost their teenage son to Type 1 diabetes has stressed the importance of education and awareness as they mark Diabetes Week. Peter Baldwin, 13, died suddenly last year after battling a chest infection and virus which was masking undiagnosed Type 1 diabetes. The Whitchurch High School pupil was unable to cope with several illnesses at once and …
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A new community hub is set to open in Cardiff in September
The new £6m community hub in Splott is set to open in September and we took a sneak peek to see what it looks like inside. It includes a 25m, five-lane swimming pool, gym and fitness suite, a new library and multi-use community and leisure rooms as well as space to provide advice services, training rooms and a community café. …
Read More »Hundreds gather for vigil to remember Orlando shooting victims and to offer their support to LGBT community
People across the world have come together to remember the victims of the shootings at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Vigils were held worldwide to honour them and show support to the LGBT community in the wake of the deadliest mass shooting in American history. Gunman Omar Mateen had pledged his allegiance to Islamic State before he killed his …
Read More »New opt-out organ donation system has already saved dozens of lives in the first six months
Six months on since Wales introduced its new opt-out organ donation system and dozens of lives have already been saved, it has been revealed. Figures show that of the 31 people who donated their organs during this period, 10 had their consent deemed because they had not registered a decision to either opt in or opt out of becoming an …
Read More »Heavy police presence and shocked neighbours as detectives investigate alleged stabbing
There is a heavy police presence in a Cardiff suburb the morning as detectives investigate an alleged stabbing . Officers were using a chainsaw and police dogs to search a wooded area. A spokesman for South Wales Police said they were called to the Pentwyn area of Cardiff at around 7pm on Sunday. Richard Williams Richard Williams Neighbours in the …
Read More »Earn cash selling the South Wales Echo at your summer event and you could win £500 for your school
The South Wales Echo is inviting you and your PTA to take part in our inaugural School Fete Newspaper Challenge. Local children at your school will have the opportunity to learn about commerce by selling the Echo at your school event. It could be a fete, fayre or even your annual sports day. All profits on any newspaper sold will …
Read More »Air ambulance called after accident in Pontypridd leaves road blocked in both directions
An accident involving two vehicles in Pontypridd has caused the road to become blocked in both directions. The incident happened on Tygwyn Road, close to the golf club, between Penheol Ely Road and Common Road, and emergency services were called to the scene at 5.18pm. A spokeswoman for South Wales Fire service said: “We were called to reports of a …
Read More »Top Gear’s The Stig compares EU to Formula 1 as he joins Brexit campaigners in Cardiff
Some say he drinks around 14 different types of custard each day, he never blinks and he can taste the rainbow. But, until now, no-one has known The Stig’s views on the EU . The former Top Gear star raced into the referendum debate appearing alongside Welsh Brexit campaigners in the centre of Cardiff on Sunday to encourage the country …
Read More »This guy might just be the most overwhelmed football fan in Wales right now
A fan collapses on the grass sobbing tears of joy as the whistle blows to signal Wales’ victory over Slovakia – and it just about captures the mood of the nation. Stripped to the waist, the overjoyed supporter wipes his face with a Wales flag as thousands of delirious fans dance around him. Read More Watch the incredible scenes at …
Read More »All the Wales v Slovakia Euro 2016 fanzone celebrations in one video
It will probably go down as one of the greatest nights of any Wales football fan’s life. They watched history being made in Bordeaux as Wales beat Slovakia 2-1. So, just to make the joy last that little bit longer, we’ve pulled together the most jubilant scenes from Cardiff ‘s fanzone as spectators watched Wales make their dreams come true. …
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