Western Daily Press journalist Richard Edwards has been named British Trainee of the Year by Newstec, the technology wing of the newspaper and publishing industry.
Edwards was one of a band of regional journalists who covered the war in Iraq.
Judges paid tribute to his skills and achievement in being chosen to cover the war despite his limited experience.
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Western Daily Press editor Terry Manners said: “Richard Edwards is without doubt one of the best up-and-coming young reporters I have ever seen either in the regions or in Fleet Street. His courage and the quality of his copy during the war was second to none. I am very proud of him.
Edwards, 23, said: “I hope this will go some way to repay the faith shown in me by the editor and his staff since I joined the Western Daily Press.”
By Jean Morgan
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