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1. 1. 'A car-park bollard ran into me'

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 22 December 2006 BEFUDDLED badgers and belligerent bollards are to blame for some of the year's more bizarre motoring mishaps, according to AA Insurance customers. Claim forms submitted by drivers unveiled some gems of excuses amongst the bog-standard shunts and scrapes.

2. 2. Maximum space for the family

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 15 December 2006 CHOOSING a Car of the Year must have been much easier in the days when Ford made the Model T in Trafford Park and it was available in any colour you wanted "So long as it was black".

3. 3. Dangerous roads to get ratings

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 15 December 2006 ROADS are to be given a star rating indicating how dangerous they can be in the event of an accident. A survey is to be carried out to assess the likelihood of fatal and serious injuries when accidents occur on many of the UK's busiest inter-urban roads.

4. 4. Barton's pursuit of perfection

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 14 December 2006 JOEY Barton insists he is "a million miles away" from where he wants to be, despite an endorsement from England boss Steve McClaren. England's head coach has cited Barton as one of a clutch of Premiership stars capable of breaking into his squad for February's friendly against Spain at Old Trafford.

5. 5. Room at the top for Skoda

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 08 December 2006 YOU don't have to be a member of Mensa to understand just what Skoda are getting at with the Roomster. Even before you clap eyes on the car, the major clue is there in the first syllable.

6. 6. Fireman is fired - and sent home in undies

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 05 December 2006 A ROOKIE fireman had to drive home in his shorts and T-shirt after being sacked just three days into his new career. Marc Holebrook, 27, was dismissed after fire chiefs discovered he had eight undeclared points on his driving licence.

7. 7. Star cyclist's joy at crash driver verdict

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 01 December 2006 CYCLING star Emma Davies Jones spoke of her relief after the motorist who nearly ended her career was exposed as a liar.

8. 8. Case study: The Quarter sparkles for Pearl

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 29 November 2006 "It was never a conscious decision to stay or leave. We just got on with it and Pearl has proved that a kid can live in the city centre and the Northern Quarter isn't just for free-wheeling bachelors, it's also for families.

9. 9. Crossroads reached for AA

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 27 November 2006 THE AA could be set for new ownership after it was reported that preparations were taking place for a é3bn sale or flotation.

10. 10. Pay-as-you-go cars hit city centre roads

    Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 22 November 2006 AN INNOVATIVE car rental scheme aims to help make the future of city centre motoring a little greener. From today drivers will have access to the city's first pay-by-the-hour cars.

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