Richard Ord Deputy Editor
  • Sunderland
  • National World

Columnist and deputy print editor for Sunderland Echo, Shields Gazette and Hartlepool Mail.

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85 Articles
over 1 year
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Richard Ord: On the joys of yoga - scream if you want to stretch further!

A number of people have asked for an update on how my yoga class is going. Okay, here is it: ‘Ouch!’

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over 1 year
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RICHARD ORD: Could Prince Harry deliver a Knockout blow to the royals?

Checked my new year resolutions from 12 months ago and was pretty pleased to find I’d accomplished the lot.

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almost 2 years
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RICHARD ORD: Looking to scare people to death on Halloween? Dress like dad...

Halloween arrived and I decided to forgo wearing a scary costume, but ended up being an accidental horror anyway!

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almost 2 years
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RICHARD ORD: Let them eat cake... and soup! Why the art of protest is dying

Rather than fork out good money on expensive artwork for my home I decided to knock up some pictures myself. Hey, it’...

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almost 2 years
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RICHARD ORD: Dishing the dirt on Liz Truss and my soon-to-be-frozen kids

Given the impending Chillageddon of winter and the energy crisis, it’s a pity the government has abandoned plans to a...

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almost 2 years
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RICHARD ORD: Try Polar Explorers 'R’ Us for all your home-working needs

In a bid to reduce heating bills I started using an electric fan heater to keep the working day chills at bay … turns...

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almost 2 years
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In a bid to reduce heating bills I started using an electric fan heater to keep the working day chills at bay … turns...

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almost 2 years
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RICHARD ORD: Woolly newspapers are the burning issue of today

How soon before the world’s first woolen newspaper lands on your doormat with a satisfactory thud?

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almost 2 years
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RICHARD ORD: When it comes to news, kids today are clowning around

‘I heard some news today,’ our Bradley informed his brother. ‘There’s a scary clown in Tynemouth who hides from stupi...

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about 2 years
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RICHARD ORD: Why I choose killer robots over kleptomaniac kids every time

“Alexa, play The Smiths please.” Silence. Checks bedside cabinet. No Alexa. “Alexa, where are you?” No reply.

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about 2 years
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RICHARD ORD: How long before McDonald's force feed us burgers through a McFunnel?

As a semi-professional doom-monger, I’m always on the lookout for subtle signs of a looming global catastrophe.

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about 2 years
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RICHARD ORD: Another relaxing afternoon mowing the car...

Good to see my son doing his bit for the environment … he’s trying to turn my car into an area of outstanding natural...

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