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.

Awareness

Philip Irwin06/08/2026
677

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
198

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
553

‘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
413

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
671

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
238

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
910

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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Politics

Philip Irwin22/01/2026
336

Plaid celebrate St Athan community council win

Plaid Cymru were delighted when their candidate Lloyd Wiltshire won the closely fought contest for a seat on St Athan…
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Transport

Philip Irwin21/10/2025
560

Cardiff Airport says summer season was good for growth

THE operators of Cardiff Airport say that it has enjoyed a “strong summer season” with more passengers choosing to fly…
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Council

Philip Irwin17/10/2025
1,645

Council proposes speed limit changes

Ten roads in the Vale of Glamorgan are being proposed for speed limit changes following a review by the Vale…
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