P135 BEEBFAX 122 Thu 31 Dec --:--/--                                   * 16 Nov - Production of the Vauxhall  Astra commences in Britain at the  Ellesmere Port plant in Cheshire. The  Astra was launched two years ago but  until now has been produced solely at  the Opel plant in West Germany.  * 18 Nov - The England national  football team beats Hungary 1-0 at  Wembley Stadium to qualify for the  World Cup in Spain next summer, with  the only goal being scored by Ipswich  Town striker Paul Mariner It is the  first time they have qualified for the  tournament since 1970.   Next       Prev       Home        End