Tributes are paid to lensman who relied on his skills “rather than fancy equipment”
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Photographer's magical animal snaps create new book
Western Morning News photographer Richard Austin has put together a second book of his best animal photographs. The move follows the success of his first book, Westcountry Animal Magic. Entitled More Westcountry Animal Magic, the book features more than 200
Award-winning snapper displays his work
An award-winning Western Morning News photographer is exhibiting 95 pictures from his 20-year career. The work of freelance snapper Richard Austin is being displayed at the Town Mill Galleries, Lyme Regis. Richard specialises in photographing animals and contributes to the
Pictures tell the story for busy photojournalist
A new exhibition of pictures charting 25 years of the Westcountry’s biggest news stories opens today. It showcases the work of photojournalist Richard Lappas, whose photographs have appeared in newspapers across the south-west, as well as the nationals, during his
Photographer's 'Grim Reaper' scoops award
A former Western Morning News photographer has been named Canon Photojournalist of the Year 2002. Simon Burt won the title at the British Environment and Media Awards held at Vinopolis in London. Simon, (42), worked at the Western Morning News
Top prize for best portfolio
Photographer Paul Nicholls of the Gloucester Citizen has been awarded a top prize, beating competition from fellow professionals in the Gloucestershire and Wiltshire area. The fifth Geoff Benger Memorial Awards were held in Bristol, where Paul picked up the trophy
Tribute to a larger-than-life character
Former picture editor of the Nottingham Evening Post, Bill Greenhough, has died suddenly, aged 49. He was found at his home in Draycott, Derbyshire, by friends on Tuesday morning. Police say there are no suspicious circumstances. Bill, best-known in the
Richard recovering after close call with a rollercoaster
A press photographer injured by a passing rollercoaster as he took pictures at an adventure park is recovering after hospital treatment. Western Morning News man Richard Austin suffered a gash to his head in the incident at Crealy Adventure Park.
News in brief
Meeting planned for next week. Plus: Lensman is focus of TV show – and more news in brief
Regional press editors join NCTJ board
Donald Martin, Alan Qualtrough and Brien Beharrell are appointed as directors
South West titles clean up on Napoli coverage
Echo charters fishing boat to get closer to the story
Herald captures military life at Afghan camp with head-mounted camera
Unique footage is broadcast through newspaper website
Herald reporting team fly out to Afghanistan
News duo will get an insight into life for troops in war zone
Charge dropped against mercy killing claim columnist
Editor says CPS decision was too long in coming: “Maureen would have been completely acquitted”
Plymouth Herald is now a morning paper
Print and publication times are changed as paper becomes available at breakfast time
Deputy editor says farewell to Times Gazette after 15 years
Roger Malone makes a return to the Western Morning News