When the British declared their array of embargoes against rebellious Rhodesia, the moment of truth that would bring down Ian Smith’s white regime was expected to arrive when the tobacco crop ...

Firefighters were called to the derelict Rhodesia Hotel in Clifton Crescent, Folkestone just after 2.30am. At its height, seven fire engines were in attendance, along with a height vehicle.

Called to do the honors from the roadside restaurant he owns, Edward (“Lofty”) Milton, 54, Rhodesia’s part-time public executioner, was professionally incapable of understanding the commotion.