THE "Crediton Courier" has bid farewell to a long-serving member of staff. The retirement of Arthur Sharp as part-time news and sports editor also marked his completion of more than 70 years in journalism. Arthur (85), is pictured with one of a number of gifts he received, a framed copy of one of the first issues of the "Crediton Courier" to which he contributed in 1985. He is pictured with his wife, Ann, following a dinner held at the New Inn, Coleford. See story and photos in page 23. AQ 4290