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.

Business

Philip Irwin31/07/2021
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Freeport could create ’15,000’ jobs in the western Vale

A Conservative MP is arguing that up to “15,000” jobs could be created in the western Vale and Bridgend county…
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Book Review

Philip Irwin30/07/2021
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Cycling – the perfect way to enjoy the Vale’s pubs

A confession. Journalists don’t always welcome the opportunity to review self-published books. Particularly when they are on sale with Amazon…
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Sport news

Philip Irwin20/07/2021
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Local cricket clubs ‘devastated’ after sudden death

Two local cricket clubs, Sully Centurions and Barry Athletic, said they were “devastated” after Maqsood Anwar, playing for Sully at…
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Miscellaneous news

Philip Irwin19/07/2021
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Why the south Wales coast is glowing

Most years in south Wales, the waters along the Heritage Coast and beyond show off the natural phenomenon of bioluminescence.…
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Events

Philip Irwin16/07/2021
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Historic castle recalls the time a young JFK swam in its pool

On first visiting St Donat’s Castle, playwright George Barnard Shaw reportedly declared: “What God would have built if he had…
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Community News

Philip Irwin14/07/2021
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Plan to keep Llysworney free of HGVs

Nash Junction in Llysworney is to be restructured under plans announced by the Vale Council to divert traffic coming from…
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Sport

Philip Irwin06/07/2021
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Centurions are back to winning ways

Centurions are back to winning ways.
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Community News

Philip Irwin05/07/2021
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NCI’s warning about danger spot on Heritage Coast

Porthcawl NCI have highlighted the main danger areas after recent rescues from the Heritage Coast.
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