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Richard Ord
Deputy Editor
Richard Ord
Deputy Editor

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

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Supermarket tomatoes... another vine mess.

RICHARD ORD: It's our pockets the supermarkets are picking ... not tomatoes Richard Ord

This image provided by the U.S. Navy shows sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 2 recovering a high-altitude surveillance balloon off the coast of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Feb. 5, 2023. (U.S. Navy via AP)

RICHARD ORD: Sam Smith versus US warplanes equals 'pop' music Richard Ord

RICHARD ORD: Why my big fat crazy column will leave you mad for more Richard Ord

To keep your chocolate biscuits fresh... just add wall.

RICHARD ORD: Caveman solutions that takes the biscuit Richard Ord

Richard Ord: On the joys of yoga - scream if you want to stretch further! Richard Ord

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace, London, after the announcement of their engagement. Could their differences with other royals be settled with a pillow fight on a greased up log over a vat of sludge? Only time will tell.

RICHARD ORD: Could Prince Harry deliver a Knockout blow to the royals? Richard Ord

A Snickers bar a day? That's just nuts! And nougat. And chocolate...

Opinion RICHARD ORD: When 'fun-size' Snickers just doesn't live up to its name Richard Ord

He's got dirty dishes on the brain...

RICHARD ORD: Dishing the dirt on Liz Truss and my soon-to-be-frozen kids Richard Ord

This winter's home-worker fashion...

RICHARD ORD: Try Polar Explorers 'R’ Us for all your home-working needs Richard Ord

RICHARD ORD: Woolly newspapers are the burning issue of today Richard Ord

'You ain't seen me, right?'

Opinion RICHARD ORD: When it comes to news, kids today are clowning around Richard Ord

Alexa: "Good morning Richard. Today I'm going to enslave you and the rest of mankind. You will indulge my every whim. And then be destroyed. Have a nice day..."

RICHARD ORD: Why I choose killer robots over kleptomaniac kids every time Richard Ord

Save on washing your hands. Let us McFunnel that burger into your large intestine.

RICHARD ORD: How long before McDonald's force feed us burgers through a McFunnel... Richard Ord

I'm not saying it's been a while since my son last washed my car, but...

RICHARD ORD: Another relaxing afternoon mowing the car... Richard Ord