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I was an RAF sergeant living the dream but I lost everything

Kevin Jones had a lot going for him as a young man but his life changed forever when a letter was sent into his barracks. Decades on he admits he never truly recovered from it.

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WalesOnline - Newport

Council accused of 'throwing money like confetti' to 'gag' staff who leave

Figures show just how much was spent on staff non-disclosure agreements

WalesOnline - Newport

Family's desperate plea to find dad's work colleagues

Brian Tipper worked as an electrician in South Wales among other places died just two months after being diagnosed with cancer

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WalesOnline - Newport

These Welsh areas most likely to win the Postcode Lottery

Research has ranked Welsh postcodes from luckiest to unluckiest based on how likely residents are to win the Postcode Lottery

WalesOnline - Newport

Kids playground dubbed 'largest' of its kind coming to Welsh city

The indoor adventure playground also comes with a surprising feature

WalesOnline - Newport

Startling pictures show how Welsh canal has dried up this summer

It comes after a drought was declared in the area on Thursday

South Wales Argus | Newport

The major high street brand stores closing in September from Poundland to M&S

Hobbycraft, Poundland, M&S, Game, and more will be closing their doors for good this September. See the full high street closures.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Mindless vandalism upsets residents as Newport park set alight

Residents are upset by ‘mindless’ vandalism at Beechwood Park in Newport

South Wales Argus | Newport

Popular Gwent festival announces its end after 10 years

Community charity fundraiser festival Glastonselfy has announced that their 2025 event was their last

South Wales Argus | Newport

Aldi store in South Wales to undergo 'major' upgrade before the end of 2025

Aldi has revealed more than 20 stores in the UK will undergo upgrade works before the end of 2025, including its Ebbw Vale supermaket.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Police are trying to find a man in his thirties in connection with an ‘assault’

Police are appealing to find a man from Torfaen to aid their investigations.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Live Updates Easy Jet plane crash at busy UK airport leads to severe delays

We’ve had reports of a ‘plane crash’

South Wales Argus | Newport

Call to 'send out a statement about patient safety'

I support Jeffrey Smith in his concerns.

South Wales Argus | Newport

'Who makes these planning decisions?'

We live in a small dead end street of  24 terrace houses and about 29 vehicles.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Hefin's star shines brightly forever

 No form of words can accurately express the sense of loss I feel for my friend Hefin.

South Wales Argus | Newport

People without a home not only need a roof, they also need support

School Lane in Newport features a welcoming, bright-red door that is a beacon for those sleeping rough or who are vulnerably housed.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Thanks for saving the 'Stute

 Having contacted resources close to the Manics we were so pleased they helped in regard saving the Institute in Blackwood.

South Wales Argus | Newport

MS helps cycling and song event to raise funds for choir

 Shoppers at a Newport supermarket were treated to music and movement during a fundraising collaboration between a local politician and male voice choir.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Complaints about public services in Wales reach new high

Complaints to the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales have increased by 43 percent since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.

South Wales Argus | Newport

Archbishop Cherry is the right person for "just such a time as this"

On 30th July Cherry Vann, the Bishop of Monmouth, became Archbishop of Wales.