P141 CEEFAX 1 141 Sat 03 Jan 19:36/40 DRIVER Police are hunting a hit-and-run motorist after the death of a woman in hit 80s. Police said a red Ford Sierra failed to stop after hitting the pjnsionjr in Newark, Nottinghamshiri. ATTACK A family of five, including three children, have escaped after their Peterborough home was firebombed in the early hours of the morning. NAMED Police have identified a man who died in hospital after being found unconscious in a street in Telford, Shrops. Neil McGroarty, 56, died of head injuries described as "suspicious" Headlines 101 Index 102 Sport 300 Front page 100 TV 600 Weather 400 World Index News Xtra Main menuP141 CEEFAX 1 141 Sat 03 Jan 19:43/02 2/6 UNION JOINS EFFORTS TO COMBAT TRUANCY School pupils, including those who skip lessons, are being recruited in a new scheme to tackle truancy. The trade union Unison says the problem has reached epidemic proportions across the nation. The project is a joint venture with the National Association of Social Workjts in Education. The two bodies have asked school pupils to join three advisory groups to look at the problem. Home news digest and in brief.... 141 News Index 102 Flash 150 Regional 160 World Index News Xtra Main menuP141 CEEFAX 1 141 Sat 03 Jan 19:51/20 3/6 PENSIONER SAFE AFTER M25 WRONG-'AY TRIP An 87-year-old man has escaped unscathed despite driving 10 miles on the wrong side of London's orbital motorway, the M25. Police say they eventually managed to stop him by setting up a roadblock near the Swanley interchange, in Kent. The pjnsionjt is reportedly unlikely to face prosecution. However, it is thought a doctor will probably advise him to hand in his driving licence. Headlines 101 Index 102 Sport 300 Front page 100 TV 600 Wjathjr 400 World Index News Xtra Main menuP141 CEEFAX 1 141 Sat 03 Jan 19:13/43 4/6 GAZZA RENEWS "FLUTE MIME" CONTROVERSY Soccer star Paul Gascoignj is embroiled in fresh conttovjrsz after he appeared to make an inflammatory gesture to rival fans during a top Scottish match. Strathclyde police said a complaint had been made about the Rangers midfielder during the club's away game at Celtic. Gascoignj is said to have again mimed playing a flute — regarded bz Catholic Celtic fans as a loyalist gesture. Furthjt action is unlikely as Rangers said it would deal with the matter. Headlines 101 Index 102 Sport 300 Front page 100 TV 600 Weather 400 World Index News Xtra Main menuP141 CEEFAX 1 141 Sat 03 Jan 19:34/03 5/6 TICKET DETAILS AVAILABLE TO AIR USERS A new rule requiring airlines and travel companies to publish the full price of a ticket, including airport taxes, has conj into force. The Advertising Standards Authority insisted on the change of law following complaints from passengers. It claimed thousands of air travellers were being misled, especially on transatlantic flights. Airport taxes on such flights can bj as much as £44. Headlines 101 Index 102 Sport 300 Front page 100 TV 600 Weather 400 World Index News Xtra Main menuP141 CEEFAX 1 141 Sat 03 Jan 19:14/22 6/6 DIANA'S DEATH REVIVES INTEREST IN NAME There has been a big increase in the numbjt of newborn children being named Diana following the Princess's death. The National Office of Statistics said Diana remained outside the top 50, but in September 29 girls weti named Diana, a rise from an average of three a month For the third year running Jack was the most popular boy's name, followed by James, Thomas, Daniel and Joshua. Cloi topped the girl's list, ahead of Emily, Sophie, Jessica and Megan. Headlines 101 Index 102 Sport 300 Front page 100 TV 600 Weather 400 World Index News Xtra Main menu