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VOLVO'S latest idea is to launch DRIVe ultra green versions of many models including the C30 coupe. This uses a refined version of the Peugeot 1.6 turbo diesel with automatic stop/start which manages an excellent 72 miles per gallon, and just 104g/km of carbon dioxide.

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Racist Attack Launched by Boy, 11

A BOY aged just 11 led a racist gang attack on a man in a North street. RACIST

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Letters 'Bully' Retired Cops ; Appeal Could Lead to Pounds 7000 Bill

A GROUP of retired cops who face huge cuts in their pensions have been sent "bullying" letters telling them not to fight the decision. The former Northumbria Police officers all suffered injuries in the line of duty but have had their pensions reduced.

Couple Happy to Stay the Course ; Race Venue Pair's Stable Relationship

THIS happy couple are under starter's orders ... for the rest of their lives. Mark Burton and Donna Griffiths, of Trimdon, County Durham, became the first pair to be married at Sedgefield racecourse yesterday, watched on by their proud friends and family.

Lumley 'Humbled' ; Eddy's Quiz -

JOANNA LUMLEY last night said she felt "humbled" to be travelling to Nepal, where she is expected to be greeted as a heroine by thousands of Gurkhas and their families. The actress played a pivotal role in a campaign to allow those who fought for Britain to settle here.

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Bomber's Freedom Hopes

THE Lockerbie bomber has asked to be freed from prison on compassionate grounds, it was confirmed yesterday. The Scottish Government said it had received a request to release Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al Megrahi, who is dying from cancer.

Snarl-Up Begins On Major Road

SNARLED traffic caused long tailbacks on the A1 yesterday, during the first day of major roadworks in Gateshead. Revellers heading to and from Ladies' Day at Newcastle's Gosforth Park racecourse and the Sunderland Airshow were caught in jams in a grim forewarning of the chaos which could be in store.

Tributes As Last of Brit Wwi Vets Dies

THE Queen, the Prince of Wales and Prime Minister Gordon Brown led tributes to Harry Patch, the last surviving British soldier of the First World War, who died yesterday at the age of 111. Mr Patch, known as the Last Tommy, passed away peacefully just before 9am at Fletcher House nursing home in Wells, Somerset.

Boy, 11, Led Gang in Racist Attack ; Assault On Man Near Synagogue

A SCHOOLBOY aged just 11 beat-up a Jewish man because of his religion. The school-aged attacker launched himself at the victim - in his late 20s - landing a punch on him outside the synagogue, on Bewick Road, Gateshead.

Death at Steel Clash

THE general manager of a steelworks was beaten to death as 30,000 Chinese workers clashed with police in protest over plans to merge their mill with another company. Several hundred people were injured in the clash yesterday in the north-eastern city of Tonghua. Employees of Tonghua Iron and Steel Group object to plans for Jianlong Steel to take control of the company, the centre said. It said Beijing-based Jianlong controlled the company temporarily last year, and employees blame Jianlong fo...