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Andy Richardson

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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.

July 4, 2020

Supporting image for story: Hardest of times but there is light now: Restaurants gear up to reopen

Hardest of times but there is light now: Restaurants gear up to reopen

Supporting image for story: Andy Richardson: Beers are flowing as pubs reopen

Andy Richardson: Beers are flowing as pubs reopen

July 3, 2020

Supporting image for story: Andy Richardson: 'While live entertainment nears its death throes, the Government continues its pantomime'

Andy Richardson: 'While live entertainment nears its death throes, the Government continues its pantomime'

Supporting image for story: Ellie Goulding talks UK tour and new album ahead of Birmingham show

Ellie Goulding talks UK tour and new album ahead of Birmingham show

Supporting image for story: Quireboys' Spike celebrating three decades since hit album and love for the Black Country

Quireboys' Spike celebrating three decades since hit album and love for the Black Country

Supporting image for story: Strength with soul with Shaun Escoffrery's new album

Strength with soul with Shaun Escoffrery's new album

Supporting image for story: Getting the party started with fun in the car park at Merry Hill

Getting the party started with fun in the car park at Merry Hill

July 2, 2020

Supporting image for story: Andy Richardson: 'We’re not all in this together'

Andy Richardson: 'We’re not all in this together'

July 1, 2020

Supporting image for story: Andy Richardson: 'The human cost of Covid-19 is colossal'

Andy Richardson: 'The human cost of Covid-19 is colossal'

June 29, 2020

Supporting image for story: Andy Richardson: 'Some sectors see only dark at the end of the tunnel'

Andy Richardson: 'Some sectors see only dark at the end of the tunnel'

June 28, 2020

Supporting image for story: Lockdown food review: Perfect feast from class act Five Rivers

Lockdown food review: Perfect feast from class act Five Rivers

Supporting image for story: Andy Richardson: A fine friend with four fine qualities, but not so sure now!

Andy Richardson: A fine friend with four fine qualities, but not so sure now!

June 27, 2020

Supporting image for story: Getting back to normal: When will theatre, gyms, bars and more reopen?

Getting back to normal: When will theatre, gyms, bars and more reopen?

Supporting image for story: Andy Richardson: Starmer shows steel over Long-Bailey retweet

Andy Richardson: Starmer shows steel over Long-Bailey retweet

June 26, 2020

Supporting image for story: The Imbeciles to play Birmingham show

The Imbeciles to play Birmingham show

Supporting image for story: Strictly heartthrob Neil to bring new show to Dudley and Birmingham

Strictly heartthrob Neil to bring new show to Dudley and Birmingham

Supporting image for story: Birmingham Opera Company to share acclaimed performances via web

Birmingham Opera Company to share acclaimed performances via web

Supporting image for story: Andy Richardson: Government making it 'app' as it goes along

Andy Richardson: Government making it 'app' as it goes along

June 25, 2020

Supporting image for story: Andy Richardson: 'The big stories are only just beginning'

Andy Richardson: 'The big stories are only just beginning'

June 24, 2020

Supporting image for story: Andy Richardson: 'A tipping point has been reached'

Andy Richardson: 'A tipping point has been reached'

June 23, 2020

Supporting image for story: Ironbridge Gorge museum tickets go on sale for first time since lockdown

Ironbridge Gorge museum tickets go on sale for first time since lockdown

Supporting image for story: Andy Richardson: 'If we can’t be nice, we ought to stay home'

Andy Richardson: 'If we can’t be nice, we ought to stay home'

June 22, 2020

Supporting image for story: Andy Richardson: 'We’re gradually returning to habits of old'

Andy Richardson: 'We’re gradually returning to habits of old'

June 21, 2020

Supporting image for story: Lockdown food review: Flavours good instructions not with Stu Deeley ingredient box

Lockdown food review: Flavours good instructions not with Stu Deeley ingredient box

Supporting image for story: Andy Richardson: Hero, friend and captain, to the wisest owl in town

Andy Richardson: Hero, friend and captain, to the wisest owl in town

June 20, 2020

Supporting image for story: Time to salute fathers and joy of being a dad

Time to salute fathers and joy of being a dad

June 19, 2020

Supporting image for story: Explore Bantock House from the comfort of home with virtual tours

Explore Bantock House from the comfort of home with virtual tours

Supporting image for story: Residents’ lockdown art to go on display in Wolverhampton

Residents’ lockdown art to go on display in Wolverhampton

Supporting image for story: Birmingham-based theatre company takes programme of shows online

Birmingham-based theatre company takes programme of shows online

Supporting image for story: Andy Richardson: We, the public, can lead this fight

Andy Richardson: We, the public, can lead this fight

June 18, 2020

Supporting image for story: Andy Richardson: Seconds out as Keir has Boris on the ropes again

Andy Richardson: Seconds out as Keir has Boris on the ropes again

June 17, 2020

Supporting image for story: Andy Richardson: 'Second wave? We’ll have only ourselves to blame.'

Andy Richardson: 'Second wave? We’ll have only ourselves to blame.'

June 16, 2020

Supporting image for story: Andy Richardson: 'The Government can write its own script in our DisUnited Kingdom'

Andy Richardson: 'The Government can write its own script in our DisUnited Kingdom'

June 15, 2020

Supporting image for story: Andy Richardson: 'For some sectors, the light at the end of the tunnel is out of sight'

Andy Richardson: 'For some sectors, the light at the end of the tunnel is out of sight'

June 14, 2020

Supporting image for story: Lockdown food review: Classic dishes with top quality ingredients from Simpsons At Home

Lockdown food review: Classic dishes with top quality ingredients from Simpsons At Home

Supporting image for story: Andy Richardson: Striking the balance between public interest and offensive

Andy Richardson: Striking the balance between public interest and offensive

June 13, 2020

Supporting image for story: Andy Richardson: 'Can’t we just start 2020 all over again?'

Andy Richardson: 'Can’t we just start 2020 all over again?'

Supporting image for story: The alternative Seven Wonders: The Midland alternatives to dream spots across the globe

The alternative Seven Wonders: The Midland alternatives to dream spots across the globe

June 12, 2020

Supporting image for story: Marking summer solstice with Midsummer Festival

Marking summer solstice with Midsummer Festival

Supporting image for story: Andy Richardson: 'We could – and should – have done much better'

Andy Richardson: 'We could – and should – have done much better'

June 11, 2020

Supporting image for story: Andy Richardson: 'When people oppose someone who is AGAINST racism we are in trouble'

Andy Richardson: 'When people oppose someone who is AGAINST racism we are in trouble'

June 10, 2020

Supporting image for story: Andy Richardson: #SolidariTea brews up a storm

Andy Richardson: #SolidariTea brews up a storm

June 9, 2020

Supporting image for story: Andy Richardson: Right thing? Right time? Not yet

Andy Richardson: Right thing? Right time? Not yet

June 8, 2020

Supporting image for story: Andy Richardson: Two small island nations – two very different Covid outcomes

Andy Richardson: Two small island nations – two very different Covid outcomes

June 7, 2020

Supporting image for story: Lockdown food review: No finger lickin’ at the Colonel’s as KFC reopens

Lockdown food review: No finger lickin’ at the Colonel’s as KFC reopens

Supporting image for story: Andy Richardson: There is nothing so precious as time – make the most of it

Andy Richardson: There is nothing so precious as time – make the most of it

June 6, 2020

Supporting image for story: Shake off the lockdown blues! It’s time to shape up for the beach

Shake off the lockdown blues! It’s time to shape up for the beach

Supporting image for story: Andy Richardson: 'The ‘do-as-I-say-not-as-I-do’ lockdown'

Andy Richardson: 'The ‘do-as-I-say-not-as-I-do’ lockdown'

June 5, 2020

Supporting image for story: 'For now, it is all about 2021': Coronavirus has devastating impact upon local theatres

'For now, it is all about 2021': Coronavirus has devastating impact upon local theatres

Supporting image for story: Andy Richardson: 'Covid-19 and Government’s response will scar nation for decades'

Andy Richardson: 'Covid-19 and Government’s response will scar nation for decades'

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