Dicken Richards
NCTJ Gold Standard
Gold Standard NCTJ-qualified journalist and broadcast editorial professional specialising in sport, news & Entertainment
Featured Articles
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Leap of faith to becoming one of Britain’s leading skimo stars
Feature exploring Iain Innes’ journey into ski mountaineering after a last-minute leap into competition, charting his progression to becoming one of Britain’s leading skimo athletes.
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Charlotte Bankes navigating recovery
The piece documents Charlotte Bankes’ recovery from a serious collarbone injury and the impact of two surgeries on her Olympic preparation.
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VAR will never be an 'exact science'
Brentford boss Keith Andrews reflects on VAR’s limitations after the Burnley match, arguing it can never be entirely precise. The piece explores wider debate around consistency and decision-making in Premier League officiating.
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Halloween at Kew
Halloween at Kew featured immersive trails and installations, attracting visitors to a themed after-dark experience blending light, sound, and storytelling.
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Richmond robbery
Richmond traders remain calm but vigilant after a jeweller was targeted in a daytime armed robbery, with local businesses noting increased police presence and community cooperation following the incident and ongoing concerns about retail crime.
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Emmanuel Sonubi
Emmanuel Sonubi adds new tour dates for Life After Near Death, opening up about his heart failure recovery and resilience journey and performing with laughs.
Broadcast, Post-Production & Editorial Experience
On the biggest programmes
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Champions League Weekly
Sport
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Who do you think you are?
Factual & Entertainment
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FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Magazine Show
Sport
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First Dates
Factual & Entertainment
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Bring The Drama
Factual & Entertainment
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David Mitchell’s Outsiders
Factual & Entertainment
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Reuben: Life in the dales
Factual & Entertainment
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World's Strongest Man
Sport
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Ben Fogle
Factual & Entertainment