The family of John Cosslett, a former executive editor of the Western Mail who worked for the newspaper for more than 40 years, have paid tribute to their father's remarkable life, witty personality and unique career.
John starting as a cub reporter with the Western Mail and Echo in 1951, aged 18. Over the years, he rose through the ranks at the Western Mail, became a father and grandfather, and was known for hosting "lavish lunch clubs" including the so-called 'Greedy Boys Club,' which served audacious themed meals including delicacies like kangaroo tail.
John was born in Cardiff on January 19, 1935. One of his first jobs as a reporter was to visit the hotel where Lord and Lady Docker, industrialists and socialites described by Tatler as the "Dazzling Dockers," were staying. John asked reception at the Angel Hotel to call their room and ask if they would agree to an interview.
