The American journalist hired by the Vatican to improve its tarnished image after a series of embarrassing leaks said yesterday that he relished the task.

Local officials say the riverside park is to boost tourism - and is not a bid to polish the town's tarnished image.

Changes like these represent an opportunity for auditors to improve their tarnished image, but also a challenge.

The tarnished image is most obvious in the banks, but is spreading to other sectors.

And he reckons the youngster will restore his tarnished image once he returns to action.