Richard Windsor, The Week UK
Richard Windsor is a freelance writer for The Week Digital. He began his journalism career by writing about politics and sport while studying at the University of Southampton. He then worked across various football publications before specialising in cycling for almost nine years, covering major races including the Tour de France and interviewing some of the sport’s top riders. He led Cycling Weekly’s digital platforms as editor for seven of those years, helping to transform the publication into the UK’s largest cycling website.
He left that role to go freelance in April 2022, but still covers cycling as part-time digital editor for independent magazine and website Rouleur. He also works as a writer and consultant helping brands with their content, specialising particularly in digital content strategy and optimisation.
Latest articles by Richard Windsor, The Week UK
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Gabon and what’s driving the spate of coups in West Africa
feature The military takeover in Libreville is the latest in a series of power grabs in the region since 2020
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Burger King faces lawsuit over size of Whopper
Speed Read The fast food chain is contesting a claim of false advertising in the US
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Poles apart: the EU and Poland tensions threatening to boil over
feature Rows with bloc over migration and the rule of law may determine outcome of upcoming Polish election
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Pros and cons of trial by jury
Pros and Cons Juries are a long-standing but much-debated element of the UK criminal justice system
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How much is the Russia-Ukraine war costing?
In Depth Kyiv faces $400 billion rebuilding bill and military spending could soon catch up with Russia’s economy
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Russia blamed for cyberattack that exposed UK voters’ data
Speed Read Electoral Commission has not formally identified ‘hostile actors’ behind massive breach but experts say Russians ‘top suspect list’
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Jack Smith: the special prosecutor taking on Donald Trump
In the Spotlight The Department of Justice has now brought two indictments against Trump following Smith’s investigations
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Alderney and the inquiry into Nazi camps on British soil
feature An official government review will attempt to establish how many people were killed on the Channel Island
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Why is Thames Water struggling to stay afloat?
Today's Big Question The UK’s largest water company could be nationalised after amassing huge debts
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Pros and cons of surrogacy in the UK
Pros and Cons The government is currently considering substantial reforms to surrogacy law in the UK
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The decline of veganism
feature The market for meat and dairy alternatives is shrinking so is the plant-based bubble bursting?
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Silvio Berlusconi’s death triggers real-life Succession drama
feature How the five children of Italy’s former prime minister will divide his estate and business assets is a matter of much speculation
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Pentagon whistleblower claims government hiding alien technology
feature A former intelligence worker claims the government is secretly holding vehicles of ‘non-human origin’
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Nova Kakhovka dam breach labelled ‘worst ecological disaster since Chernobyl’
Speed Read Mass floods have forced thousands to flee their homes in Ukraine and are expected to have long-lasting environmental impacts
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The rise of parking apps: a barrier to older drivers?
Talking Point Councils are increasingly replacing traditional cash machines with apps, to the frustration of many
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The Greggs Westminster Council sausage roll row explained
Speed Read The high-street baker is appealing against a ban on serving hot food at its central London shop
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The Waco siege – 30 years on
In Pictures More than 80 people died in a 51-day stand-off in 1993 between federal agents and fringe-religious group the Branch Davidians
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The good, the bad and the Ken: Barbie through the ages
In Pictures The first live-action Barbie movie is scheduled for release in July this year
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The pros and cons of school holidays
Pros and Cons For children and teachers the holidays are a welcome break from school, but for many parents they can prove a headache
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Paul O’Grady: five things you might not know about Lily Savage star
In the Spotlight The comedian and presenter died unexpectedly at his home, aged 67
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Why won’t Vladimir Putin cut his losses in Ukraine?
Today's Big Question Despite setbacks and a high death toll, the Russian president remains determined to battle on
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Greek rail workers strike as anger grows over deadly crash
Speed Read Protests erupt in Athens as death toll from train collision rises to 57
By Ellie Pink Published
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Best shots from National Geographic Traveller photography award
In Pictures Snaps of stunning stags, fantastic food and wild water among winners of the magazine’s annual UK and Ireland competition
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How naked mole rats could hold the secret to reversing the menopause
Speed Read A new study reveals a discovery found in the rodents could potentially be used to prolong human fertility
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