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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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Council accused of 'throwing money like confetti' to 'gag' staff who leave
Figures show just how much was spent on staff non-disclosure agreements


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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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


Kids playground dubbed 'largest' of its kind coming to Welsh city
The indoor adventure playground also comes with a surprising feature


Startling pictures show how Welsh canal has dried up this summer
It comes after a drought was declared in the area on Thursday

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.
Mindless vandalism upsets residents as Newport park set alight
Residents are upset by ‘mindless’ vandalism at Beechwood Park in Newport
Popular Gwent festival announces its end after 10 years
Community charity fundraiser festival Glastonselfy has announced that their 2025 event was their last
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.
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.
Live Updates Easy Jet plane crash at busy UK airport leads to severe delays
We’ve had reports of a ‘plane crash’
Call to 'send out a statement about patient safety'
I support Jeffrey Smith in his concerns.
'Who makes these planning decisions?'
We live in a small dead end street of 24 terrace houses and about 29 vehicles.
Hefin's star shines brightly forever
No form of words can accurately express the sense of loss I feel for my friend Hefin.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.