Lockerbie: A Search for Truth
On 21st December 1988, 259 passengers and crew were killed when Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie 38 minutes after take-off, with a further 11 residents losing their life as the plane came down over the quiet, Scottish town. In the wake of the disaster and his daughter Flora’s death, Dr Jim Swire (Firth), is nominated spokesperson for the UK victims’ families, who have united to demand truth and justice. Travelling across continents and political divides, Jim embarks on a relentless journey that not only jeopardises his stability, family and life, but completely overturns his trust in the justice system. As the truth shifts under Jim’s feet, his view of the world is left forever changed. Exploring events from the disaster and its aftermath, Lockerbie: A Search for Truth provides an intimate account of a man, a husband, and a father who risks everything in memory of his daughter and the unflinching pursuit of truth and justice. *** Local Caption *** STAR POWER . . . Oscar winning actor Colin Firth plays Lockerbie campaigner Jim Swire in a new TV drama about the aftermath of the 1988 tragedy. He talks about the role in our special feature on page eight. Photo Graeme Hunter/Sky/Carnival
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Colourful scenes at the carnival
COLOURFUL creations brought life and light to the centre of Dumfries on Saturday night as the town hosted the Big Burns Supper Carnival. Here's a few photos from the event, see this week's papers for many more.
