History

"I was on duty for several of the ‘big’ stories at the time; I can still remember the feeling of horror as I read the bulletins on the morning of the Manchester Airport disaster and the disbelief as the full story of the Hillsborough tragedy began to unfold." 

"The newsroom was usually pretty empty on a normal morning, but on those particular days the room was buzzing with activity, camera crews were being briefed, journalists were on the phone to TV & radio stations throughout the world and when I saw our news editor up at that time, I knew it was serious." 

... and Diana Mather today.

"I received many letters thanking me for the way I delivered the news on those days, which was really nice as it is very tough to read dispassionately when you are only too aware of the affect disasters like this have on communities, as well as the knowledge that friends & family might be involved."

"What have I been doing since then? Well, in 2005 I spotted a niche in the market and decided to re-invent the traditional British finishing school - have manners will travel!"

"Earlier this year I co-hosted a TV programme on manners in the US and I am also due to set up The Diana Mather School of Etiquette and its sister company Public Image in Kenya, Poland, Uganda and Spain."

"I am still a regular contributor to television and radio programmes, giving advice on etiquette, image and style and have written three books and launched my clothing range ‘Or Collection. I also have three wonderful grandchildren with another on the way in March."

"Life is busier than ever and even more fun!"