In 1985, the effects of polio were devastating lives across the world and with 350,000 new cases reported that year alone it was causing widespread misery across 125 countries.
The last 10 to 15 years has witnessed the emergence of a new tradition for the British tourist. Fuelled by economy airline fares and a move away from the typical sun, sea and sand getaways, the European city break has become a new phenomenon.
The Lilleshall Monumental fun run has lifted community spirit to new heights, smashing through the fundraising target in the inaugural outing.
Mere Park is strutting to a different beat after laying down a catwalk and playing host a charity fashion show.
You’d think Rhod Gilbert would be a happy man.
In a state of trepidation I passed the gravestones in the window of Newport & District Funeral Service and pushed open the door.
Behind the barbed wire, amongst colossal air hangers, is a sea of young recruits putting body and soul into Royal Air Force.