What better way to obtain redemption than by buying a stake in Britain's leading Catholic publication? I can reveal that ex-Tory MP Brooks Newmark has just become one of the main shareholders of the Catholic Herald. He acquired his stake from fallen media tycoon Conrad Black, who has offloaded his 47.5 per cent holding in equal shares to Newmark and buccaneering, thrice-married publisher William Cash, 52. Sir Rocco Forte, who owns the controlling interest in the venerable periodical — first published in 1888 — paid tribute to the departing Black. Jo was joined by Yorkshire lass Dame Judi Dench, who visited the Welcome To Yorkshire garden in an eye-catching emroidered beige coat.

Source: Daily Mail May 21, 2019 00:11 UTC