Philip Irwin

Philip has been senior reporter with the Glamorgan Star since first established in 2020. Previously with the Glamorgan GEM for 19 years, he believes strongly in the contribution that a good local newspaper can make to society.

Events

Philip Irwin2 weeks ago
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The Voice dream goes on for Cate

LLANTWIT MAJOR’s Cate McHugh is still going strong in ITV’s The Voice and this Saturday she will sing in the…
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Awareness

Philip Irwin3 weeks ago
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Council’s warning over fly-tipping

A council has issued a warning to house-holders after a recent instance of fly-tipping near Cowbridge.
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Politics

Philip Irwin30/09/2026
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Price of alcohol to rise in Wales

FROM 1st October 2026 the minimum price of a unit of alcohol will increase in Wales from 50p to 65p.
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Awareness

Philip Irwin06/08/2026
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Cowbridge’s Three Fields are saved after ‘incredible’ support

The ‘Save the Three Fields’ campaign wanted to buy about 12 acres of agricultural land – popular with walkers.
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Awards

Philip Irwin23/07/2026
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30 years of restoration at Sker House is recognised at awards ceremony

If you are looking for a genuine iconic building near Porthcawl, probably the best candidate is Sker House.
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Awareness

Philip Irwin25/06/2026
699

‘We’re on the water quality case’, says NRW

AFTER months of criticism about the state of rivers and sea bathing waters in south Wales, NRW has shone its…
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Politics

Philip Irwin09/05/2026
534

Black day for red rosettes – and it could have been worse!

IT was a Black Friday for the red rosettes of Labour in Barry Leisure Centre as the new electoral system…
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Events

Philip Irwin30/04/2026
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Wisteria and Jane Austen are centre stage at Dyffryn House

THE National Trust stately home, Dyffryn Gardens, recently opened its doors to a special free exhibition for BBC period production…
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Awareness

Philip Irwin12/03/2026
273

Protest group gets ready to party

Opponents of the controversial Barry incinerator are getting ready to celebrate now that its demolition is underway.
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Awareness

Philip Irwin16/02/2026
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The Vale’s (former) power station is being broken up

The demolition of the former Aberthaw Power Station site is now well underway, and the vast turbine hall was knocked…
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