Bill Richardson (journalist)
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Sir William Robert Richardson (16 January 1909–16 January 1986), known as Bill Richardson, was a British
newspaper editor.
Born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Richardson studied at the Co-operative College
, and was appointed editor of the Co-operative News in 1938. In 1942, he switched to edit Reynold's News
, serving until the paper's closure in 1967. He later served on the Post Office Users National Council, and wrote several books about trade unionism and the co-operative movement.
British people
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newspaper editor.
Born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Richardson studied at the Co-operative College
Co-operative College
The Co-operative College is a University in the United Kingdom which provides "inspirational learning and resources based on co-operative values and principles for individuals and organisations to support the development of sustainable co-operative, mutual and social enterprises throughout the world"...
, and was appointed editor of the Co-operative News in 1938. In 1942, he switched to edit Reynold's News
Reynold's News
Reynold's News was a Sunday newspaper in the United Kingdom.The paper was founded as Reynolds's Weekly Newspaper by George W. M. Reynolds in 1850, who became its first editor. By 1870, the paper was selling more than 350,000 copies per week...
, serving until the paper's closure in 1967. He later served on the Post Office Users National Council, and wrote several books about trade unionism and the co-operative movement.