Paul Blackburn spent a quarter of a century in prison after being found guilty of a terrible crime. But after his conviction was quashed, he has tried in vain to get an apology for what he went through. Plus: Zoe Williams on an extraordinary year for GreggsIn 1978, Paul Blackburn was jailed for life for the attempted murder and sexual assault of a young boy. He spent 25 years in jail for the crime, all the while protesting his innocence. Also today: the columnist and food writer Zoe Williams on the secret to Greggs’ success as the baker pays a bonus to its staff after a bumper year of sales.

Source: The Guardian January 13, 2020 03:00 UTC