Lembit Opik tells how he went from ‘financial hero to zero’ – and ended up being insolvent

Former Liberal Democrat MP Lembit Opik endured the darkest period of his life after he lost his parliamentary seat in 2010. He struggled to find work for years afterwards and suffered from depression. Now 54, he lives in Surrey and is working as a brand and marketing strategist with Icon Relocation, a relocation company for … Read more

Harry Gregg, former Manchester United player and Munich hero, dies at 87

By: AP | London | Updated: February 17, 2020 3:56:47 pm This March 22, 1958 file photo shows Manchester United goalkeeper Harry Gregg. (AP Photo) Harry Gregg, ae former Manchester United goalkeeper called the “hero of Munich” for rescuing two teammates as well as a baby and her pregnant mother from the burning fuselage in … Read more

From hero to zero: In 1938, Neville Chamberlain was feted for his deal with Hitler

BOOK OF THE WEEK APPEASING HITLER  by Tim Bouverie (Bodley Head £20, 512 pp) Can you imagine a nation split down the middle on a major political conundrum that would decide the course of its history? A rancid, rancorous argument taking place among people and politicians in which each side abused the other as fools … Read more

Besotted film fans will have reservations about the eagerly awaited musical version of Local Hero  

Local Hero  Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh                                          Until May 4, 2hrs 45mins  Rating: This is the eagerly awaited musical version of the great Scottish film- maker Bill Forsyth’s adored 1983 movie. One of the most gorgeous and … Read more