Richard Ord Deputy Editor
  • Sunderland
  • National World

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

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82 Articles
3 days ago
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Bruce Springsteen music to belt out from popular Sunderland venue... but not as you've ever heard...

Rock legend Bruce Springsteen’s music will be belting out from a Sunderland venue this weekend - but not as you’ve ev...

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3 days ago
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RICHARD ORD: Just what the doctor ordered... crisps, chocs and Mini Cheddars!

It was good to see that the snack vending machine in my local hospital had all the main food groups covered: Oreos, K...

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10 days ago
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RICHARD ORD: God works in mysterious ways which is why Trump was almost toast

​As acts of God go, nudging a sniper’s arm languishes, with all due respect, in the ‘pretty lame’ category of miracles.

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17 days ago
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RICHARD ORD: The reaction to my unwanted charity tat simply beggars belief!

​Bit annoyed that when I went with my bag of clothes for the charity shop there was a sign in the window saying ‘no d...

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24 days ago
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RICHARD ORD: Turn your frown upside down and vote!

It is a well documented fact that it takes fewer muscles to smile than it does to frown. Which means, if you want a f...

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about 1 month ago
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RICHARD ORD: Monkey Tennis gets my vote every time

How soon before we hear an exasperated Rishi Sunak, searching for a new incentive to vote Tory, shouts ‘Monkey Tennis...

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about 1 month ago
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City workers take on 450 mile cycle challenge as part of £300k fundraiser in aid of Motor Neurone...

City workers are taking part in a gruelling 450-mile cycle ride across the UK in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease Ass...

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about 2 months ago
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RICHARD ORD: It's time politicians rubbed us up the right way!

While I’m not entirely convinced the Tories can win the General Election, I’ve bought up a few shares in Werther’s Or...

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about 2 months ago
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RICHARD ORD: National Service or Madame Whiplash's Spanking Tuesdays? You decide...

​Just in case you thought it was all just a bad dream, let me be the bearer of bonkers truth: Yes, the Tories did say...

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2 months ago
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Bruce Springsteen and Abba given an a cappella twist for charity gig

Money raised from concert will help North East communities

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2 months ago
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Bruce Springsteen and Abba get a musical a capella makeover for charity gig

Money raised from concert will help North East communities

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2 months ago
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RICHARD ORD: Where there's a Will, there’s a way... to happily annoy your kids!

Son Number One breezed through the front door and, as is his wont, headed straight for the fridge.

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