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Watchdog demands changes to charity fundraising after WalesOnline reporter goes undercover
Charities
Our undercover investigation triggered the Fundraising Regulator's first ever market inquiry, which has now found change is needed
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Two of my friends took their own lives — now it's time for me to 'step up'
Mental health
Dan Simms will walk from Caldicot to Amsterdam to raise awareness of male suicide and mental health and to support the families of two friends who took their own lives
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'I put my son to bed as normal. In the morning he just looked lifeless and was in full seizure'
Rhondda
Frankie was found to have a brain tumour and needed surgery to remove it, now he's hoping to give something back to the hospital which treated him
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Investigations launched into charities caught using 'cult-like' sales firms
Employment
One regulator described the evidence as 'alarming'
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Inside the disturbing world of a street sales guru who exploited young people
Cardiff
'If you leave you will be a loser like everyone else'
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'It's the worst it's ever been' says Welsh foodbank
Blackwood
But it says the response to the cost-of-living crisis, especially at Christmas, has been 'generous beyond belief'
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The sweet pictures as Santa visits cancer patients in Cardiff hospital
Cardiff
Santa and his special helpers brought joy to many people today personally delivering them presents
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Brother and sister leave £1.3 million legacy to Welsh charity
Charities
It was their way of saying thanks for the help that they received from the Wales Air Ambulance
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'I lost my house and job to the cost of living crisis, now I'm walking Wales' coastal path to raise funds for children's hospice'
All-Wales Coast Path
Paul has already faced difficult challenges, from losing his medication bag to being chased by cows
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Ethical store giving people in need of help new skills opens in Cardiff city centre
Cardiff
SAFE Foundation has opened their second store in Cardiff
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Small cat that climbs trees like a monkey is born at Welsh zoo
Things to do Wales
Margay are the tree-climbing experts of the cat world
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Strictly judge Shirley Ballas takes on 'most difficult challenge' as she raises money in memory of late brother
Strictly Come Dancing
Earlier this week the Strictly Come Dancing head judge rode the fastest zip line in Wales
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Exploitative sales office closes after our undercover investigation
Cardiff
One of the charities it represented has reported a 'serious incident' to the Charity Commission following our hidden-camera exposé
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Exposed: Our hidden camera uncovers exploitation and pressure-selling at direct sales firm
Cardiff
Wearing a hidden camera, our undercover reporter got a job at a door-to-door sales operation accused of cult-like practices
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The moment a generous 12-year-old had his 20-inch mane of hair cut for a heartwarming reason
Cardiff
Harley says his head feels cold now but he's delighted to donate the hair he's been growing for three years
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Woman living with bone cancer finds beautiful unexpected friendship helping her remain positive
Health
Margaret remains positive despite her diagnosis with the help of Joe
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Loving dad dies suddenly after battle with alcohol leaving young daughters heartbroken
NHS
'He was so loving and supportive,' said the mother of Kelvin Morris' three children
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Heartbreaking tribute to young dad who died in A48 crash
Traffic and Travel
'Gentle soul' Matthew Woodward is survived by a fiancée and three-year-old daughter
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The best photos from Saturday's Race For Life Pretty Muddy event in Cardiff
Cardiff
People got themselves well and truly covered in mud for the charity event
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Man, 34, dies suddenly after putting off GP visit for cough
People
'I don't think Stef truly knew how loved he was. Unfortunately it takes something like this, and he's not here to see it'
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Six-year-old girl battling cancer finishes charity run surrounded by her friends and raises thousands for the people helping her through brutal treatment
Family & Kids
'She is incredibly brave, as we knew she would be, and we’re so proud of her'
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'My life's been transformed after leaving prison and living in a house for the homeless'
Bridgend
Leo has had a rollercoaster life so far but believes that people should never give up even when things get hard
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The incredible mums parenting children with life-shortening conditions
Sully
They are determined to smash some of the preconceptions about what life is like for them
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Inspirational nine-year-old collects equivalent of £1,000 for foodbank
Barry
James Finlayson-Clements' mum Lisa says he's on a 'mission of kindness'
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