Richard Parr

United Kingdom

World Sport Producer at CNN Sports

Sports Broadcaster (Ex CNN, Sky Sports, Al Jazeera & Eurosport). @GSPNBrighton podcaster. Wrestling ring announcer. Stand-up comedy Vlog: https://t.co/2eKoND7a07

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Massachusetts Democrats want opposition to Trump. The rest of the state? Not so much.

3 weeks ago | commonwealthbeacon.org | John Gee |Richard Parr

THIS WEEK, Sen. Cory Booker held the Senate floor for a record-breaking 25 hours to protest actions taken during the first two months of the Trump administration. The New Jersey Democrat said the harm being caused demanded action that would call out the administration and show a willingness to fight back.
Cyclists 'felt safe' in Rwanda despite security concerns

1 month ago | msn.com | Habtom Weldeyowhannes |Richard Parr |Ian Williams

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Cyclists 'felt safe' in Rwanda despite security concerns

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Habtom Weldeyowhannes |Richard Parr |Ian Williams

Cyclists who took part in the Tour du Rwanda have told the BBC that they "felt safe" despite concerns over security at this year's race. The route for the eight-day event passed close to the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo on two occasions, bringing competitors within 20 kilometres of the cities of Goma and Bukavu, both of which have been captured by the M23 rebel group in the last five weeks. This led Belgian team Soudal Quick-Step to withdraw before the Tour began.
Tour du Rwanda: Cyclists 'felt safe' despite M23 rebel security concerns

1 month ago | bbc.com | Habtom Weldeyowhannes |Richard Parr

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The route of this year's Tour du Rwanda went close to cities across the border in DR Congo that have been captured by M23 rebelsRichard Parr & Ian WilliamsCyclists who took part in the Tour du Rwanda have told the BBC that they "felt safe" despite concerns over security at this year's race.
Sketchbook: Richard Parr

Nov 25, 2024 | architectsjournal.co.uk | Richard Parr |Alan Gordon

You never really know something unless you look at it. For me looking involves examining and recording and it’s the eye … to hand … to paper which is the only successful medium. Taking a photo is not the same. Doodling I do while I am in meetings, on a call, or meandering through thoughts. Concise and quick, it often forms the basis of a project. I have a very three-dimensional mind and I explore spatially as I work.
To understand 2024 results, hindsight is not 2020

Nov 20, 2024 | commonwealthbeacon.org | Steve Koczela |Richard Parr

BY NOW YOU may have seen the New York Times map of the United States covered with tiny, red arrows pointing to the right, like weathervanes. The map shows the shift in the vote in this year’s presidential election compared to 2020.The sea of red arrows pointing right mark counties where Donald Trump’s share of the vote increased since 2020. The smattering of blue arrows, showing where Vice President Kamala Harris made gains over Joe Biden’s vote four years ago, barely register.
Harris with huge lead in deep-blue Massachusetts in new poll

Sep 22, 2024 | commonwealthbeacon.org | Richard Parr

THE SWITCH AT the top of the presidential ticket has given an added boost to the Democratic advantage in Massachusetts. A new CommonWealth Beacon/WBUR poll of likely voters in the November elections finds Vice President Kamala Harris leading former President Donald Trump by a 28-percentage point margin.
From Victor Osimhen to Serhou Guirassy - a look through Africa's transfer window

Sep 11, 2024 | bbc.com | Richard Parr

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Noussair Mazraoui, Victor Osimhen and Serhou Guirassy are all settling into new surroundings after making movesAs Europe's top leagues prepare to resume this weekend after the international break, several African players are settling into new surroundings. Victor Osimhen is chief amongst them after scoring in Nigeria's 3-0 win over Benin in qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
‘Thank you for letting me be part of your lives’: Minister to move on to pastures new

Jul 11, 2024 | lynnnews.co.uk | Richard Parr

It has been a time of mixed emotions for the leader of a West Norfolk Methodist church as he leaves the area to take up a new appointment. The Rev Robert Roberts has recently shared in the joy of celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the Methodists and Anglicans sharing St Faith's Church at Gaywood for worship and mission. He has also experienced the sadness, shared with church members, of the death on July 1, at the great age of 102, of veteran Methodist member, Elaine Price-Jones.
We need a plan to revolutionise the planning system

Jul 11, 2024 | ft.com | Richard Parr

Moments of change usher in moments of hope.