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Richard Coles

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Contributor at Freelance

Former Communard, Chancellor of the University of Northampton, writer, broadcaster, podcaster, author of the Canon Clement Mysteries. Please don’t shout at me.

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  • 2 months ago | thetimes.com | Richard Coles

  • Dec 5, 2024 | telegraph.co.uk | Richard Coles

    Reverend Richard Coles retired from his parish duties at St Mary the Virgin in Finedon in 2022 Credit: David Rose After retiring from his parish duties in 2022, Richard Coles is facing a rather different start to December this year, having travelled to Australia to compete in the 24th series of I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here! While a festive period of eating kangaroo testicles and being surrounded by creepy crawlies will mark a rather unusual Christmas for Coles, it won’t necessarily be...

  • Dec 3, 2024 | susanelkin.co.uk | Richard Coles |Susan Elkin

    I recently saw a modern play version of Oscar Wilde’s only novel in which shifting images were on mobile phones. It reminded me of a version called Selfie, which the National Youth Theatre staged in 2016 and which covered similar ground.  It was also a wake-up call. What did Wilde actually write in his 1891 novel? Of course I’d read it but only, I think, once and that was probably 50 years ago. It was, therefore, a pretty overdue reread.

  • Nov 16, 2024 | thetimes.com | Richard Coles

    It is right that Justin Welby resigned after the publication of the Makin review into the Church of England’s most prolific abuser, John Smyth. If the former Archbishop of Canterbury, and others, had acted with more resolution when they were made aware of the scale of Smyth’s offending then some boys he victimised might have been spared. Welby’s departure has caused rejoicing in certain quarters, but it is misplaced.

  • Aug 9, 2024 | eglobaltravelmedia.com.au | Richard Coles

    As the winter chill sets in, why not escape to the sun-drenched paradise of Queensland with InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort? Nestled in the heart of the Gold Coast, Sanctuary Cove promises an idyllic destination where families can bask in warmer days and create unforgettable memories. Sanctuary Cove attracts keen golfers who want to spend a holiday playing golf and enjoying all the resort offers. Their expectations are met.

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Richard Coles
Richard Coles @RevRichardColes
30 May 25

Off to @hayfestival, Glasto for the unacknowledged legislators of the world. https://t.co/VxVL4YBQKm

Richard Coles
Richard Coles @RevRichardColes
30 May 25

There are two enormous red kites soaring over North Moreton.

Richard Coles
Richard Coles @RevRichardColes
30 May 25

Interesting to see how much traction the Robert Jenrick video is getting. Clearly it resonates with many, but a reminder that blaming a Labour mayor for unchecked lawbreaking on the tube does not account for cuts to policing and justice system imposed by Tory governments.