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Feature writer and food critic Andy Richardson interviews celebrities, writes columns and hangs out with chefs for stories that appear across all group titles.

Stories by Andy Richardson

'Birmingham is my second home': Panto star Matt Slack talks ahead of Snow White role at Birmingham Hippodrome

'Birmingham is my second home': Panto star Matt Slack talks ahead of Snow White role at Birmingham Hippodrome

There are plenty of bigger names. Beverley Knight and Meera Syal, Jimmy Osmond and Marti Pellow, Lee Mead and the perfectly formed showman that is John Barrowman.

Birmingham | Last updated: 10 hours ago

'I’ve never cared about being indie or cool': Shaun Ryder talks ahead of Happy Mondays show in Birmingham

'I’ve never cared about being indie or cool': Shaun Ryder talks ahead of Happy Mondays show in Birmingham

Birmingham | Last updated: Dec 13, 2019

Andy Richardson: Birthday surprises, Christmas hijinks, and a red-faced dad

Andy Richardson: Birthday surprises, Christmas hijinks, and a red-faced dad

Features | Last updated: Dec 8, 2019

'I’m delighted to be involved with this arena tour': David Walliams talks ahead of Grandpa's Great Escape in Birmingham

'I’m delighted to be involved with this arena tour': David Walliams talks ahead of Grandpa's Great Escape in Birmingham

Birmingham | Last updated: Dec 7, 2019

'It is fantastic to be back in this beautiful theatre': Hi-de-Hi! stars Su Pollard and Jeffrey Holland talk ahead of Wolverhampton Grand panto

'It is fantastic to be back in this beautiful theatre': Hi-de-Hi! stars Su Pollard and Jeffrey Holland talk ahead of Wolverhampton Grand panto

Wolverhampton | Last updated: Dec 6, 2019

Keyboard wizard Rick Wakeman to tell life story at Birmingham show

Keyboard wizard Rick Wakeman to tell life story at Birmingham show

Birmingham | Last updated: Dec 6, 2019

Food review: Swinfen Hall wows in all aspects

Food review: Swinfen Hall wows in all aspects

Staffordshire restaurant reviews | Last updated: Dec 1, 2019

'I’ve always liked a bit of singing': Ex-footballer Chris Kamara on his new Christmas album

'I’ve always liked a bit of singing': Ex-footballer Chris Kamara on his new Christmas album

Music | Last updated: Nov 30, 2019

'Hopefully I can inspire others to follow their dream': Sedgley stage star Lawrence ready to fly in Peter Pan at Birmingham REP

'Hopefully I can inspire others to follow their dream': Sedgley stage star Lawrence ready to fly in Peter Pan at Birmingham REP

Birmingham | Last updated: Nov 29, 2019

Doyen of food Rick Stein is a man for all seasons

Doyen of food Rick Stein is a man for all seasons

Weekend | Last updated: Nov 17, 2019

Food review: The Old Vicarage Hotel, Worfield, near Bridgnorth - 3.5 stars

Food review: The Old Vicarage Hotel, Worfield, near Bridgnorth - 3.5 stars

Weekend | Last updated: Nov 17, 2019

Ned's Acoustic Dustbin announce Wolverhampton show as new acoustic album released

Ned's Acoustic Dustbin announce Wolverhampton show as new acoustic album released

Music | Last updated: Nov 15, 2019

Food review: Dilraz, Bridgnorth - 3.5 stars

Food review: Dilraz, Bridgnorth - 3.5 stars

Dining out | Last updated: Nov 10, 2019

'It’s seriously worrying': Cameraman focuses lens on our planet amid climate 'breakdown'

'It’s seriously worrying': Cameraman focuses lens on our planet amid climate 'breakdown'

Weekend | Last updated: Nov 9, 2019

Food review: Sweet delights only high hitter at Craft Dining Rooms - three stars

Food review: Sweet delights only high hitter at Craft Dining Rooms - three stars

Birmingham | Last updated: Nov 3, 2019

Jason Manford talks ahead of Curtains role in Birmingham

Jason Manford talks ahead of Curtains role in Birmingham

Birmingham | Last updated: Nov 2, 2019

Explorer Ben Fogle shares tales from the wild ahead of Birmingham show

Explorer Ben Fogle shares tales from the wild ahead of Birmingham show

Birmingham | Last updated: Nov 1, 2019

Jodie Prenger talks ahead of A Taste of Honey role in Wolverhampton

Jodie Prenger talks ahead of A Taste of Honey role in Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton | Last updated: Nov 1, 2019

Food review: An homage to skill and talent at Birmingham's Legna

Food review: An homage to skill and talent at Birmingham's Legna

Birmingham restaurant reviews | Last updated: Oct 27, 2019

Andy Richardson: Surprise in the postbag that wasn’t from a malcontent

Andy Richardson: Surprise in the postbag that wasn’t from a malcontent

Features | Last updated: Oct 27, 2019

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