We told you so
IT’S taken barely a year but our worst fears have been realised – the health system is failing Burton’s mentally ill.
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Latest News
Chef in the dock again after attack
Published: Sat 25 May 2013
A FORMER chef who left his boss with a fractured jaw after a workplace row, has been hauled before the courts again for attacking his partner.
Long and Labour hit out as mentally ill locked up
Published: Sat 25 May 2013
A CRIMINOLOGIST who helped lead the failed bid to save Burton’s inpatient psychiatric unit has expressed horror that mentally ill patients are now being locked in police cells due to a lack of specialist
Concern grows for domestic abuse victims as benefit cuts make it harder to leave
Published: Fri 24 May 2013
THE first test cases in a judicial review into changes to the benefits system have this week been submitted, stating swingeing cuts could be forcing people to remain in abusive relationships.
Man hit following race row argument in town
Published: Fri 24 May 2013
A RACIAL row erupted in a Burton shopping centre as a result of tensions following the Woolwich terrorism attack.
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Latest Sport
Craig Bryson signs new deal with Derby County
Published: Sat 25 May 2013
CRAIG Bryson has agreed a new three-year deal to commit his future to Derby County.
Burton mountain biker lifts English Championship title
Published: Fri 24 May 2013
TEENAGE cycling prodigy Mitch Ingley has topped the podium at the Borderline Events UK Downhill English Championship.
Burton Albion boss Gary Rowett not interested in centre-half Rob Edwards
Published: Fri 24 May 2013
BURTON Albion boss Gary Rowett says released Barnsley defender Rob Edwards is not on his summer shopping list.
Caths hit the summit as they chase Burton & District Bowls League crown
Published: Fri 24 May 2013
SWAD Caths have made a solid start to the 2013 Burton & District Bowls League as they look to repeat their title-winning campaigns of 2008 and 2010.
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