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Nino Williams

The twin brothers born with ultra rare condition stand for the first time aged three thanks to pioneering treatment in US

A mum who gave birth to premature twins is travelling thousands of miles to get them more of the specialist treatment they need.

And Ashleigh Bucknall, whose twin sons Ellis and Jesse have faced a series of challenges in their short lives, said the valley community where they live has played a huge part in supporting the family through some difficult times.

The mum gave birth to twin brothers in April 2019, after undergoing an emergency caesarean at 28 weeks.

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