Robin Smith says ECB should have called an independent Yorkshire inquiry The Azeem Rafiq case was heard last week. The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023
Flood-ravaged farmers warn of years of recovery ahead in New South Wales' Central West As the water recedes from the flood-ravaged New South Wales' Central West, all that remains standing on some farms are the trees. ABC News · Feb 4, 2023
Tom Verlaine: Television’s perfectionist guitar genius always kept punk guessing A hugely gifted and original musician, Verlaine kept up the exacting standards in his solo career The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2023
Former England cricket chief 'set to make rugby switch' for Six Nations top job Former ECB chief Tom Harrison is reportedly set to replace Six Nations CEO Ben Morel, having stood down from his previous role in June after more than seven years in charge Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2023
Richard Thompson would have no issues with A Plus Tard going straight to Cheltenham “His season has been a bit flat so far, but we very much hope he’s back on course for Cheltenham.” Irish Mirror · Jan 9, 2023
Ferny Hollow to miss another Cheltenham Festival after tendon injury knocks him out for the season The injury comes as a blow to owners Cheveley Park Stud, with Ferny Hollow only running three times since winning the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham in 2020 Daily Mirror · Dec 9, 2022
Champion Chase hopeful Ferny Hollow suffers season-ending tendon injury The Willie Mullins trained horse will not feature for the rest of the season. Irish Mirror · Dec 9, 2022
ECB chief insists The Hundred is worth 'a lot more than £1bn' in IPL comparison Richard Thompson has confirmed the ECB received an offer to invest in The Hundred and claimed the tournament is worth "more" than £1bn after one of the new IPL franchises was bought for $940m last year Daily Mirror · Dec 3, 2022
The Hundred would cost ‘a few billion’ to buy, ECB chair Richard Thompson claims It has been suggested private equity company Bridgepoint Group had made a £400million offer for 75 per cent of the tournament The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2022
Private equity firm ‘makes £400m offer’ for 75% stake in the Hundred English cricket is understood to have received a ‘£400m private equity approach’ for a majority stake in the Hundred The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2022
ECB’s Richard Thompson: ‘It’s not quite a Packer moment, but it’s a real risk’ The new chair of the England and Wales Cricket Board tells Ali Martin about the challenges of balancing multiple formats and expanding diversity The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2022
Callous robbers targeted pensioner, 77, after he bought them a cup of tea Drug addict pair with 439 convictions between them are jailed for almost four years Wales Online · Oct 29, 2022
As the pet industry grows, so does the business of pet death care BALTIMORE — When Richard Thompson’s wife of 40 years was nearing the end of her life at a Baltimore County hospital, he couldn’t fathom living alone. His two beagles had died unexpectedly earlier this year, but a new rescue beagle named Tucker was the godsend he needed. Tribune News Service · Oct 28, 2022
Bristol City chief executive to move to England and Wales Cricket Board Richard Gould, who joined the club just 18 months ago, will remain at the side until the end of the January transfer window Birmingham Post · Oct 24, 2022
Daily Mirror · Oct 23, 2022 ECB confirm ex-Surrey boss Richard Gould as new chief executive It's a case of friends reunited across the river as former Surrey colleagues Richard Gould and Richard Thompson join forces at the top of English cricket with a third potentially on the way
Bristol Post · Oct 23, 2022 Bristol City owner Steve Lansdown reacts as club confirm Richard Gould's future departure The City CEO will remain with the Robins until the end of the January transfer window
Daily Mirror · Oct 19, 2022 Gran killed by speeding driver 'showing off' in powerful Jaguar he bought the day before Dad-of-two Ian Leech was aware of handling problems with the car before he smashed into Karen Harrison on a swerving bend, with both vehicles left badly damaged
Manchester Evening News · Oct 4, 2022 Pervert sobs as she's jailed for committing sex act next to a child Sonia Chivers began crying in the dock
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2022 England stars could be offered multi-year central contracts to fend off T20 leagues The ECB are keen to stop the possibility of in-demand players turning their backs on international cricket
Daily Mirror · Sep 8, 2022 New ECB chief to meet England captain Ben Stokes over Amazon documentary criticism ECB chair Richard Thompson is planning to meet with Ben Stokes to try and rebuild bridges following his criticism of the board in his 'Ben Stokes: Phoenix from the Ashes' documentary
Daily Mirror · Sep 8, 2022 ECB keen for England to host IPL matches as new chief makes NFL and NBA comparison ECB chair Richard Thompson wants England to stage IPL matches in the future, with the organisation hoping to double attendances from two million to four million
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2022 ECB chair suggests giving players three-year deals to stop move to franchises ECB chair Richard Thompson has suggested the organisation will consider offering players long-term contracts in an effort to stop them moving on to the lucrative global franchise circuit
Daily Mirror · Sep 8, 2022 New ECB chief performs U-turn on The Hundred and insists it is "creating real value" ECB chair Richard Thompson believes The Hundred is "creating real value" for English cricket, admitting "that was not an argument I necessarily saw" when he voted against the tournament in 2018
The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2022 The Hundred blares out hits and misses for its difficult second album TV viewing figures are down, but attendances held up despite men’s competition enduring a sluggish sophomore year
The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2022 Richard Thompson: This is a reset moment for the ECB and wider game of cricket The ECB’s new chair has inherited a multitude of issues on several fronts which have to be addressed