Western mail deaths west wales

The Western Mail was a Welsh daily newspaper that was published from 1869 to 2012. During its long history, the newspaper reported on many significant events and tragedies in West Wales. Here are a few notable examples of deaths reported in the Western Mail that were related to West Wales:

  1. The Aberfan disaster (1966): On October 21, 1966, a colliery spoil tip collapsed in Aberfan, a small village in Merthyr Tydfil, killing 144 people, including 116 children. The Western Mail reported extensively on the disaster and its aftermath.
  2. The Pontarddulais train crash (1951): On January 25, 1951, a train crashed into a stationary train at Pontarddulais, near Swansea, killing 11 people and injuring many more. The Western Mail reported on the disaster and the subsequent investigation.
  3. The Llanelli train crash (1947): On January 28, 1947, a train crashed into a stationary train at Llanelli, killing 10 people and injuring many more. The Western Mail reported on the disaster and the subsequent investigation.
  4. The Carmarthen train crash (1922): On August 24, 1922, a train crashed into a stationary train at Carmarthen, killing 10 people and injuring many more. The Western Mail reported on the disaster and the subsequent investigation.
  5. The death of Sir Thomas Phillips (1919): Sir Thomas Phillips, a wealthy landowner and politician, died on January 24, 1919, at his home in Llanarth, near Carmarthen. The Western Mail reported on his death and his legacy in West Wales.

These are just a few examples of the many deaths reported in the Western Mail that were related to West Wales. The newspaper played an important role in reporting on local news and events in the region for over 140 years.