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New book reflects on Swansea

A new book looking back at the history of Swansea has been compiled by South Wales Evening Post journalist David Roberts. Reflections of Swansea is the fourth in a successful series covering life in the city in the past 120

Hundreds pay last respects to Len

Hundreds of people have turned out to pay their respects at the funeral of photographer Len Pitson. The former South Wales Evening Post chief photographer died aged 68, after a three-and-a-half year battle against cancer. Singer Bonnie Tyler and Catherine

Retiring editor says farewell

South Wales Evening Post editor George Edwards has retired after a journalism career spanning 44 years. A special function was held at Margam Orangery where colleagues, friends, politicians and showbiz personalities turned out to say farewell. Lord Rothermere sent a

New Star editor named

Andy Pearson has been named as the new editor of the Llanelli Star. Currently features editor at the South Wales Evening Post, Andy (pictured) will take over from Robert Lloyd who leaves the paper at the end of October to

Journalist turns author for social history book

A new book of nostalgia compiled by South Wales Evening Post consumer editor David Roberts has been unveiled. Swansea – Those Were The Days follows four previous volumes and contains 425 pictures of people, streets and shops from the Swansea

Star editor on the move

The editor of the Llanelli Star is moving to the paper’s sister daily publication. Robert Lloyd is to take up the position of deputy editor at the South Wales Evening Post at the end of October. The move will see

Journalist unveils new book

The latest book of nostalgia to be compiled by South Wales Evening Post Consumer Editor David Roberts has been unveiled. Swansea – Those Were The Days follows four previous volumes and contains 425 pictures of people, streets and shops from

Evening Post editor named

Spencer Feeney has been named the new editor of the South Wales Evening Post. Currently editor of The Citizen in Gloucester, Spencer will take over from the Post’s current editor, George Edwards, when he retires in October. It will be

Swift work after murder verdict boosts sales

A late court verdict over the murders of a young mother, her two daughters and her elderly mother led to a swift response from the local paper – which resulted in as special edition that evening and a 12.8 per

Retirement decisions prompt hunt for two new editors

The search has begun for successors to the editors at two Northcliffe evening papers. George Edwards is retiring from the South Wales Evening Post in Swansea after 40 years with the group, while Peter Moore is also retiring, after 20

Tackling a weighty issue

The South Wales Evening Post is focusing on the health of children with a series of news stories and features. The paper is examining major issues concerning children’s health, such as dental care, eating habits and exercise. It is seeking

£20,000 raised in two weeks

Readers of the South Wales Evening Post and Port Talbot Courier have helped raise £20,000 for the papers Steel Blast Appeal in just two weeks. The appeal was launched following an explosion at Port Talbot’s steel plant, which left three

Papers open steel cash fund

Two papers in South Wales are teaming up to raise cash to help the families of victims of the explosion at Port Talbot’s steel plant. The South Wales Evening Post, and its sister paper The Courier, have set up the

Post accused of biased view

Swansea Cabinet members have attacked coverage by the South Wales Evening Post of a proposed city centre car parking voucher scheme. The scheme would turn the city’s streets into a giant pay and display car park with motorists having to