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PEUGEOT'S latest is a new crossover aimed at families, but it's more an MPV than an SUV. The 3008 does not offer four-wheel drive, despite its high stance and chunky looks. The best it can offer is a trick traction control system to help its front-wheel drive keep you going in slippery conditions. Apart from that, there was one other drawback with the car - a very unsettled ride on some surfaces.

Review

Citroen Nemo Multispace pounds 11,000 IT'S odd these days when a car maker makes a real boob with a new model, but Citroen have managed it with the little Nemo Multispace. This van-based small multi-purpose vehicle is generally very capable and certainly cheap to buy, but it can't be driven by small people.

Used Car ; Vauxhall Zafira

From pounds 3,770 VAUXHALL'S Zafira makes an excellent family car with its standard option of seven seats, two of which fold up easily and ingeniously from the boot floor. The midi-people carrier has given Renault's Scenic its toughest competition in the class.

Used Car ; Land Rover Freelander

THE Land Rover Freelander outsells all other smaller off-roaders and there are loads out there to choose from so make sure you get the best - with full service history. It is a true Land Rover and will go just about anywhere, but it also makes a good road car and is very easy to drive. Reliability is not good in earlier models so buy very carefully, and walk away from any which are suspect.

Mazda Cx-7 ; Review

THE new Mazda CX-7 is a car for all reasons, with hugely improved fuel consumption over its petrol predecessor thanks to a 2.2-litre diesel engine. There is just the one model to choose from and it will supposedly reach 37 miles per gallon together with fair emissions for a 4x4 of 199g/km.

Wingrove Citroen Do It Again ; Advertisement Feature

With the excellent range of models and the unbelievable deals available,Wingrove and Citroen have teamed up to offer YOU the best value in new car motoring in Newcastle. The sensational C2 1.1i VT comes with the assistance of the Government's pounds 1000 scrappage allowance and Citroen's own pounds 2000 contribution which means that you can get a brand new C2 1.1i VT for a superb pounds 145 deposit and ONLY pounds 143.21 per month.

Let Rapist Play Tag with Lags ; Give Sex Offender Run for His Money

SO, Leslie Malcolm, serving life for the rape of a pregnant teenager, is suing the bosses of the North jail he was held in because they do not let him exercise enough. Poor old Les is a bit miffed because he only got half an hour's open-air exercise during the 158 days he served at HMP Frankland in County Durham. He says he should have got an hour.

No Jury Joy for G******

ONE of the funniest stories of the week involved Tauriq Khalid, who was charged with using racially abusive threatening behaviour to BNP leader Nick Griffin. Griffin claimed Mr Khalid called him a "white b******" in his home town of Burnley, Lancashire, in November last year. However, the defendant insisted he called him a "f****** w*****".

Thatcher May yet Be Quizzed On Coup

WITH any luck, the ultimate mummy's boy Mark Thatcher will be filling his pants at the news of mercenary Simon Mann's release. Mann ended up doing hard time in jail in Equatorial Guinea after a failed coup to switch rulers in the oil-rich state.

Time for Calendar Cover-Up

WHEN the members of the Women's Institute at Rylstone in North Yorkshire published their saucy charity calendar, it launched a craze that lasts to this day. Since they got their cup cakes out for the lads 10 years ago, seldom a month goes by without a new calendar featuring some unlikely people in the buff traumatising unsuspecting newspaper readers. Meanwhile, the Calendar Girl franchise - film then stage play - goes on. However, the heartwarming story behind the original idea - to raise cas...

Whinge of the Week

Cash Cowell

DELIGHTED, relieved and genuinely tearful. That was my reaction upon hearing Simon Cowell has donated pounds 100,000 to help treat Sophie Atay. The youngster, from Birtley, Gatehead, is suffering from a rare, aggressive form of cancer but expensive treatment in America might save her life.

St James' Rename Is a Shrewd Move

A Taste of Things to Come? ; Tv Trial a Treat

THE alarm sounded at 3.45am, my body had no clock, I drank too much caffeine and ate too many breakfast muffins. That was my existence this past week while presenting the live national weather forecasts at GMTV ... and it was scarily exciting.

Write for Each Other

Horoscopes

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 20): A new dawn is taking shape deep in the outer regions of your horoscope. Relationships take on acute importance. The balance of power in existing ties can come sharply into focus. Business wise, this can be a very promising time. MORE INFO: 0904-470 0761 TAURUS (Apr 21-May 21): This week's Quarter Moon opposes the usually beneficial Jupiter. This planet isn't all about luck, but also morality. If there is a relationship that is struggling in your world, be very conscious...

Memorable Role for Paul

ACTOR Paul McGann, starring in the car accident drama Collision, has revealed how he was in a real-life smash which nearly claimed his life. The accident happened when he was on holiday in Spain with his brother Joe.

Big Attractions

STRICTLY Come Dancing's John Sergeant gets a glimpse of Britain from the point of view of overseas visitors. He joins several groups of holidaymakers to see why they are fascinated with sights many of us take for granted.

Peggy's Happy Hour Doesn't Last ; Soap

EASTENDERS: Happy Hour at the Queen Vic seems a contradiction in terms. Peggy is caught smiling at the turn-out but her happiness quickly disappears when she spots an unwelcome guest.

Radio ; Channel Hopping: Pick of the Programmes

MUSICIAN Mark Knopfler talks about the inspiration behind one of the songs on his new album in Good Morning Sunday. The religious series, hosted by Aled Jones, has a Remembrance theme.