Former Air Cadet explains the 'massive difference' it made to his life

6 Aug 2025, 07:08 | Updated: 10 Feb 2026

By LBC

‘It gave me self-pride, discipline and respect.’

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30-year-old Rhys explains the ‘massive’ impact being an Air Cadet had on his life. It comes as Keir Starmer unveils £88m for youth clubs and schools in a bid to tackle online challenges.

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Former Air Cadet explains the 'massive difference' it made to his life

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Tottenham captain Cristian Romero bids emotional farewell to club after completing move to Atletico Madrid

Body found in search for 18-year-old British hiker who went missing in Romania

Hundreds of Bonnie Tyler fans gather to pay respects as coffin brought home

Metropolitan Police mistakenly leaks details of 143 of Al Fayed's alleged victims

Rail bosses make case for funding to tackle climate change after derailments

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Burnham says death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday 'a tragedy on so many levels'

Body found in search for 18-year-old British hiker who went missing in Romania

Metropolitan Police mistakenly leaks details of 143 of Al Fayed's alleged victims

Rail bosses make case for funding to tackle climate change after derailments

Burnham says death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday 'a tragedy on so many levels'

Roads to Heathrow Airport reopen after burst main caused flooding

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