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Saturday, 11 August 2012

BBC News

• Vernon dies of UGP crash injuriesLee Vernon dies of the injuries he sustained in the Dundrod 150 Superbike race at the Ulster Grand Prix Bike Week.

The Telegraph

• Judge urges relatives of elderly drivers to beware after 90-year-old causes fatal crashA judge has urged relatives of elderly drivers to think

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Holyhead border staff seize £30k from lorryBORDER officials have seized more than £30,000 in euros from a refrigerated lorry at a port.

Manchester Evening News

• One expensive limo: Lexus that's received 70 parking tickets in ManchesterA luxury motor has been revealed as being the car slapped with the most parking fines in Manchester. The Lexus LS, worth about £90,000, has racked up an amazing SEVENTY penalty notices in the past year “ averaging more than one a week. And the M.E.N. understands all the tickets were issued on just TWO city centre streets.

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• Start-up of red route to improve traffic flowA new red route in Sandwell which is aimed at easing traffic congestion as part of a £8.6m borough-wide plan will come in to force from next week.

Other News Sources

• New Motorcycle Riders at Highest Risk for AccidentsNew motorcycle riders are particularly susceptible to certain types of motorcycle accidents due to their inexperience.