All posts by Richard Woodall

Richard is a journalist by trade and enjoys putting his thoughts down on paper. Trying not to become too obsessed with keeping up with every news article and tweet, he does enjoy following what's going on in the big bad world. A passionate Ipswich Town fan, he is into drawing and has played underwater hockey.

Yes, the protesters in Brazil deserve their say, but…

// "The protests matter because of the way Brazil is perceived to have gone about things. But the celebration of sporting...

Written by Richard Woodall

The Hillsborough tragedy: when hurt breaks through and unites

// "This sense of unabashed sincerity and togetherness, is something which cannot be undone by terror. In their sadness, people see...

Written by Richard Woodall

Fame, talent and tragedy: Peaches Geldof

// "Perhaps it takes such candidness – and even then it’s only in the form of an interview – for us...

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Why MPs deserve more money

// Are our elected representatives worth the pay increase?

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The ‘black dog’ of depression

// Professional sportsmen and women (even rich professional sportsmen and women), are not infallible.

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A duty of care

// Let's not think the whole apple is rotten through and state care bereft of beauty and care.

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Is Lance Armstrong sorry enough?

// As we justifiably feel angry at Armstrong’s years of deceit, let’s remember our own journey, and our own 'cover-ups'.

Written by Richard Woodall