Musician, producer, philanthropist and now... economist? Apparently so. Dave Stewart, the multi-faceted guitarist from Eurythmics is to pen a business book.

What with the former Labour Party general secretary, Peter Watt, lining his pockets at the expense of Gordon Brown (and with a little help from The Mail On Sunday's syndication department), it may prove something of a relief to hear that his predecessor has little intention of following suit.

Turin, 4 July 1990: England versus West Germany. It was one of the most-watched football matches in history, the game that knocked England out of the World Cup semi-finals and saw Paul Gascoigne give new meaning to the phrase "big man's tears".

Stand by for fireworks. A striking row has broken out within the prison service over the right of Charles Bronson, so-called "most violent man in Britain", to send paintings to friends.

Here's a development that is sure to come in handy in the aftermath of this year's election: Jonathan Powell, former chief of staff to Tony Blair, has found a publisher for his forthcoming book, aptly titled The New Machiavelli: How to Wield Power in Modern Britain.

Last year ended on a bum note for the quirky British fashion designer Luella Bartley, when her eponymous label ceased trading, and staff were forced to search for a new backer to fund the fashion house.

Alas, it appears that Sir Trevor Nunn's much hoped-for revival of his stage show Gone With The Wind is not to see the light of day.

The tycoon, the spin-meister and the cobbler's sidekick... Alice-Azania Jarvis predicts who will be making the headlines in 2010.

What with this being the final Pandora of the decade, readers can rest assured we've well and truly pushed the boat out.

First the Jacksons, and now their most famous hanger-on: Devon, it seems, has earned itself another high-profile admirer.

Hark! Roman Polanski, directorial messiah-cum-jailbird and celebrity cause célèbre has uttered his first public words since being arrested by Swiss police in connection with a sex offence of 32 years ago.

That's showbiz

"It was the most unpleasant thing that has ever happened to me while filming – having my undercarriage dealt with by gaffer tape."

Andrew Marr dons a vintage bathing suit for the filming of A History of Modern Britain

*When Tony and Cherie Blair put their Sedgefield home, "Myrobella", on the market this autumn, property experts predicted a rapid sale despite the steep asking price.

After several lengthy delays, it appears that Peter Hain's long awaited biography of Nelson Mandela is finally headed for the bookshelves.

William Hague's long and lucrative association with the after-dinner speaking circuit has not ended on a happy note.