Sir Janus; Face value: Sir Richard Evans, the aerospace industry's...

The Economist (US);  December 23, 2000 ;     700+ words ......and tact. These are not immediately obvious in Sir Richard, who hails from England's straight-speaking north. But Sir Richard also has a reputation for deviousness, exemplified...himself took the top job. The best example of Sir Richard's guile is the transaction that really ...

Election special: It's good Knight from Sir Richard ; Will I stand again?...

Evening Mail;  May 5, 2000 ;     580 words ...FORMER city leader Sir Richard Knowles may close the curtain on...the shock loss of his Weoley seat. Sir Richard, who celebrates his 83rd birthday...forthright and colourful figures, Sir Richard was credited with transforming Birmingham...

Election special: It's good Knight from Sir Richard; Will I stand again?...

Birmingham Evening Mail (England);  May 5, 2000 ;     581 words ...FORMER city leader Sir Richard Knowles may close the curtain on...the shock loss of his Weoley seat. Sir Richard, who celebrates his 83rd birthday...forthright and colourful figures, Sir Richard was credited with transforming Birmingham...

News: Focus: How long will his luck last? Sir Richard Branson's six- year...

The Sunday Telegraph London;  August 27, 2000 ;     700+ words ......after 9 am on Thursday, Sir Richard Branson, looking tanned...reversal in their fortunes. Sir Richard spent a frustrating Wednesday...links with the billionaire head of the Virgin empire, predicted...deliberation on the battle between Sir Richard's People's Lottery and ...

Profile: Sir Richard Greenbury Making top Marks

The Scotsman;  September 19, 1998 ;     700+ words ...SIR Richard Greenbury, the 62-year-old chairman and...he asks not waiting for the answer. Sir Richard, who has worked at M&S for over 40 years...textile industry would be far greater. Sir Richard is a big man both in the business world...

Poor marks.(Sir Richard Greenbury of Marks and Spencer involved in power...

The Economist (US);  November 21, 1998 ;     700+ words ...Sir Richard Greenbury, the chairman and chief...Ruling the M&S kingdom is Sir Richard Greenbury, a brilliant retailer...firm 45 years ago, aged 17. But Sir Richard's crown has slipped. The immediate...reserved Peter Salsbury who is, like Sir Richard, an M&S lifer ...

Sir Richard simply told me the truth COMMENT & DEBATE

The Independent on Sunday;  October 15, 2006 ;     580 words ......I interview General Sir Richard Dannatt, the Chief of...Iraq on a false premise. Sir Richard gives an honest account...is "holding the ring". Sir Richard talked of the ongoing...plot hatched between Sir Richard and the Secretary of...in David Cameron? Was Sir ...

Sir Richard considers writing book to set M&S record straight

The Independent - London;  December 17, 2001 ;     329 words ...SIR RICHARD GREENBURY, the former chairman of Marks...an attempt to set the record straight. Sir Richard was angered by the contents of a recent...chronicling his lifelong career at M&S, Sir Richard's book would cover his other activities...

Final farewell to 'Mr Brum' ; FUNERAL: Hundreds of mourners celebrate life...

Birmingham Mail;  February 28, 2008 ;     320 words ......rafters for the funeral of "Mr Birmingham" Sir Richard Knowles. It was standing room only when...comrades" as he called them - that Sir Richard was Mr Birmingham. "His memory will...Sparkbrook. Lord Hattersley said he had known Sir Richard since 1961 and counted him as a great...

PASSENGER POWER: Please explain yourself, Sir Richard `The Independent on...

The Independent - London;  September 17, 2000 ;     700+ words ......industry. But one subject dominates: Sir Richard Branson has attracted an astonishing...Street-Porter, last week personally invited Sir Richard to meet our readers and answer their...victory conference in Blackpool. But Sir Richard must also tackle something more damaging...

Tributes for 'Comrade' Dick from old friends; The affection for and esteem...

The Birmingham Post (England);  February 28, 2008 ;     700+ words ...On the outside, everything about Sir Richard Knowles' funeral appeared to be steeped...service's tone. Rev Mansey explained how Sir Richard, known to all as Dick, had discussed...Citizen Smith. However, it was evident Sir Richard had given a great deal of thought to...

Sir Richard Dearlove elected to Master of Pembroke College Cambridge.

M2 Presswire;  November 12, 2003 ;     464 words ......PRESSWIRE-12 November 2003-UK Government: Sir Richard Dearlove elected to Master of Pembroke...College Cambridge announced today that Sir Richard Dearlove, the current Chief of the Secret...Michaelmas Term, 2004 (1 October 2004). Sir Richard , who was appointed Chief ('C') of SIS...

Final farewell to 'Mr Brum' FUNERAL: Hundreds of mourners celebrate life...

Birmingham Mail (England);  February 28, 2008 ;     353 words ......rafters for the funeral of Mr Birmingham Sir Richard Knowles. It was standing room only when...or comrades as he called them - that Sir Richard was Mr Birmingham. His memory will live...Sparkbrook. Lord Hattersley said he had known Sir Richard since 1961 and counted him as a great...

KNIVES OUT; EXCLUSIVE Ministers in plot to fire rebel general Sir...

Sunday Mirror (London, England);  October 15, 2006 ;     552 words ......MOSS and RUPERT HAMER ARMY chief General Sir Richard Dannatt was at the centre of a political...presence there? An ex-defence minister said Sir Richard's remarks were obtuse . But allies of Sir Richard last night condemned the attacks on him...

Sir Richard starts a new chapter after shock defeat.(News)

The Birmingham Post (England);  May 6, 2000 ;     391 words ......the night in Birmingham but yesterday Sir Richard Knowles seemed unmoved by the drama...Despite losing his seat to a Tory, Sir Richard could reflect on a life in politics...New Labour, we are ancient Labour',' Sir Richard said as he relaxed in the garden of...