Stories from Andy Richardson

Andy Richardson

Feature Writer

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

October 26, 2024

I'm so saddened by loss of decorated Ludlow chef and my dear friend Chris Bradley

Dining out|Oct 26

October 22, 2024

Meet the Shropshire business boss on a county mission

Business|Oct 22

October 19, 2024

I discovered a pocket of sheer delight in a West Midlands town derided as 'a dump' on Tripadvisor

Dining out|Oct 19

Broadway hit The Book of Mormon coming to West Midlands

Features|Oct 19

October 17, 2024

Comment: Liam Payne's death is a tragedy and highlights the pressures of global stardom

Wolverhampton entertainment|Oct 17

October 16, 2024

'Why hapless Tory MPs have well and truly shot themselves in the foot' – Andy Richardson

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Politics|Oct 16

'Why hapless Tory MPs have well and truly shot themselves in the foot' – Andy Richardson

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Politics|Oct 16

October 14, 2024

'Gifted, mercurial, and loveable' – Birmingham Michelin starred restaurateur Glynn Purnell will bounce back - here's why

Dining out|Oct 14

October 13, 2024

I was in search of burgers but went to a tried and trusted favourite which was spot on - again

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Dining out|Oct 13

I was in search of burgers but went to a tried and trusted favourite which was spot on - again

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Food and Drink|Oct 13

October 9, 2024

I wonder – just what were the BBC questions Boris Johnson managed to dodge?

Politics|Oct 9

September 29, 2024

I visited an Indian restaurant in Kidderminster and enjoyed a near perfect dining experience

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Dining out|Sep 29

September 28, 2024

Pure joy as Ian Broudie goes back on the road

Features|Sep 28

September 22, 2024

I visited the Telford restaurant where the sheer humanity of the people who run it is what sets it apart

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Business|Sep 22

September 21, 2024

The Creation of the Oasis phenomenon

Features|Sep 21

The Creation of the Oasis phenomenon

Features|Sep 21

September 11, 2024

'Corporate PM Sir Keir Starmer is happy to play villain' – Andy Richardson

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Politics|Sep 11

September 8, 2024

I visited a thriving country pub near Bridgnorth rescued by the local community - here's what to expect from the food

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Dining out|Sep 8

September 7, 2024

PP Arnold: Living a dream with superstars

Features|Sep 7

PP Arnold: Living a dream with superstars

Features|Sep 7

September 4, 2024

'Why has so little has changed since Grenfell tragedy?' – Andy Richardson

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Opinions|Sep 4

'Why has so little has changed since Grenfell tragedy?' – Andy Richardson

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Opinions|Sep 4

September 1, 2024

I visited one of Shropshire's most idyllic restaurants and discovered a first among equals

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Dining out|Sep 1

August 31, 2024

Rock star’s life beyond Police

Features|Aug 31

Rock star’s life beyond Police

Features|Aug 31

August 27, 2024

Why are Oasis reuniting? It may stir the emotions – but mostly this is all about good business

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Music|Aug 27

Why are Oasis reuniting? It may stir the emotions – but mostly this is all about good business

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Music|Aug 27

August 24, 2024

'We're still rocking!' Owner of Bilston's Robin speaks of his love for music venue

Music|Aug 24

August 18, 2024

I dined in Telford's town centre Lounge and found great food - plus a concept that just works

Food and Drink|Aug 18

August 17, 2024

Huey’s fun lovin’ life as a rock’n’roll icon

Features|Aug 17

Huey’s fun lovin’ life as a rock’n’roll icon

Features|Aug 17

July 21, 2024

'I visited a restaurant with well-curated dishes and dreamy ingredients - another Shropshire gem!'

Food and Drink|Jul 21

July 20, 2024

Rocker Shaun Ryder tells it like it is – warts and all

Features|Jul 20

Rocker Shaun Ryder tells it like it is – warts and all

Features|Jul 20

July 15, 2024

'Fake reviewers demanding a ransom are threatening to ruin my restaurant - it’s frightening'

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Crime|Jul 15

July 13, 2024

Queen of the West End: Kerry Ellis goes on the road

Features|Jul 13

July 9, 2024

Hamilton star role ‘a dream come true’

Features|Jul 9

July 7, 2024

I visited a Japanese restaurant in Shropshire and discovered a warm glow and considerable comfort

Dining out|Jul 7

I visited a Japanese restaurant in Shropshire and discovered a warm glow and considerable comfort

Dining out|Jul 7

July 3, 2024

June 30, 2024

I discovered real ale and hearty grub at a traditional pub with the warmest welcome

Dining out|Jun 30

June 29, 2024

Cruella role is not a dog’s life for actress Kym

Features|Jun 29

Cruella role is not a dog’s life for actress Kym

Features|Jun 29

June 27, 2024

'Thank God this weird general election will end soon' – Andy Richardson on the strangest of fights for Number 10

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General Election 2024|Jun 27

'Thank God this weird general election will end soon' – Andy Richardson on the strangest of fights for Number 10

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General Election 2024|Jun 27

June 23, 2024

Review: I visited a traditional Shropshire pub and was transported back to the 1980s

Dining out|Jun 23

June 22, 2024

Grease is the word as musical hits road

Features|Jun 22

June 19, 2024

'Tory's Duracell Bunny is running out of power' – General election comment by Andy Richardson

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General Election 2024|Jun 19

Andy Richardson

I'm so saddened by loss of decorated Ludlow chef and my dear friend Chris Bradley

Meet the Shropshire business boss on a county mission

I discovered a pocket of sheer delight in a West Midlands town derided as 'a dump' on Tripadvisor

Broadway hit The Book of Mormon coming to West Midlands

Comment: Liam Payne's death is a tragedy and highlights the pressures of global stardom

'Why hapless Tory MPs have well and truly shot themselves in the foot' – Andy Richardson

'Why hapless Tory MPs have well and truly shot themselves in the foot' – Andy Richardson

'Gifted, mercurial, and loveable' – Birmingham Michelin starred restaurateur Glynn Purnell will bounce back - here's why

I was in search of burgers but went to a tried and trusted favourite which was spot on - again

I was in search of burgers but went to a tried and trusted favourite which was spot on - again

I wonder – just what were the BBC questions Boris Johnson managed to dodge?

I visited an Indian restaurant in Kidderminster and enjoyed a near perfect dining experience

Pure joy as Ian Broudie goes back on the road

I visited the Telford restaurant where the sheer humanity of the people who run it is what sets it apart

The Creation of the Oasis phenomenon

The Creation of the Oasis phenomenon

'Corporate PM Sir Keir Starmer is happy to play villain' – Andy Richardson

I visited a thriving country pub near Bridgnorth rescued by the local community - here's what to expect from the food

PP Arnold: Living a dream with superstars

PP Arnold: Living a dream with superstars

'Why has so little has changed since Grenfell tragedy?' – Andy Richardson

'Why has so little has changed since Grenfell tragedy?' – Andy Richardson

I visited one of Shropshire's most idyllic restaurants and discovered a first among equals

Rock star’s life beyond Police

Rock star’s life beyond Police

Why are Oasis reuniting? It may stir the emotions – but mostly this is all about good business

Why are Oasis reuniting? It may stir the emotions – but mostly this is all about good business

'We're still rocking!' Owner of Bilston's Robin speaks of his love for music venue

I dined in Telford's town centre Lounge and found great food - plus a concept that just works

Huey’s fun lovin’ life as a rock’n’roll icon

Huey’s fun lovin’ life as a rock’n’roll icon

'I visited a restaurant with well-curated dishes and dreamy ingredients - another Shropshire gem!'

Rocker Shaun Ryder tells it like it is – warts and all

Rocker Shaun Ryder tells it like it is – warts and all

'Fake reviewers demanding a ransom are threatening to ruin my restaurant - it’s frightening'

Queen of the West End: Kerry Ellis goes on the road

Hamilton star role ‘a dream come true’

I visited a Japanese restaurant in Shropshire and discovered a warm glow and considerable comfort

I visited a Japanese restaurant in Shropshire and discovered a warm glow and considerable comfort

Big Interview: Faye Tozer Steps into exciting role as iconic Disney villainess

Where I expect 'Portillo Moments' to happen on general election night

Where I expect 'Portillo Moments' to happen on general election night

I discovered real ale and hearty grub at a traditional pub with the warmest welcome

Cruella role is not a dog’s life for actress Kym

Cruella role is not a dog’s life for actress Kym

'Thank God this weird general election will end soon' – Andy Richardson on the strangest of fights for Number 10

'Thank God this weird general election will end soon' – Andy Richardson on the strangest of fights for Number 10

Review: I visited a traditional Shropshire pub and was transported back to the 1980s

Grease is the word as musical hits road

'Tory's Duracell Bunny is running out of power' – General election comment by Andy Richardson