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Masefield Crescent

Death riddle of woman, 37

A POLICE investigation is under way following the death of a 37-year-old woman in a Burton flat. Staffordshire Police were called to Masefield Crescent, Horninglow, at around 12.15am yesterday after

Soldier on trial accused of raping underage girl

Stafford Crown Court

A TEENAGE virgin was raped at a house in Burton by an off-duty soldier who was home on leave, a jury has heard. The 15-year-old girl woke up on a sofa to find Conor Mahoney, 20, on top of her, the

Mother, 37, is accused of £63,000 benefits swindle

Burton Magistrates' Court

A MOTHER allegedly swindled £63,000 from the public purse including payments for children who no longer lived with her. Nicolla Smithard, 37, is accused of fraudulently claiming child tax credits,

Burglary blight is continuing with four more raids

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CROOKS have extended Burton's burglary blight by targeting four more homes. They raided two in Stapenhill, one in Branston and another in Anglesey, prompting police to urge residents to keep their

Council powerless to stop demolition of tram sheds

former tram depot in Midland Road, Swadlincote

A RELIC of the golden age of public transport in South Derbyshire has been condemned to the history books after demolition crews moved in to flatten it. The former tram depot in Midland Road,

Pensioner is pulled from the Trent by brave copper

Woman rescued from River Trent

A POLICE officer had to enter the River Trent to pluck a pensioner to safety from a notoriously dangerous part of the watercourse. The drama unfolded yesterday morning, just yards from the scene of

Tributes paid to dad killed in bridge crash

Floral tributes on Burton Bridge

A COMMUNITY was described as being in 'shock' after police named the motorcyclist who died in an accident on Burton Bridge over the weekend. Staffordshire Police confirmed that the body of the man,

News In Pictures

  • Unveiling of Falklands memorial at Arboretum

  • Football fan Jack gets ready for Paris match

  • Record year for music and drama students

  • Tax cheat, 59, claimed £30K

  • Leaflet attacks town's MP as 'lackey' of Tory masters

  • Pet owners dump on animal rescue charity

  • Frontline activities safe as fire service tackles funds cuts

  • Church judge approves controversial alterations

  • 'Mum of the year' fraudulently claimed thousands in benefits

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Frazer Clarke

Frazer waits on GB after heartbreaker

BURTON super heavyweight Frazer Clarke is waiting to hear his fate after thrilling the nation's fight fans at the Great Britain championships. Clarke left the ring at The Troxy in London's Limehouse

Sorry Stags shot to bits as Royces grab first win

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DUNSTALL'S wretched run of form against Rolls Royce continued with a six-wicket defeat at Moor Lane and with it went their unbeaten start to the season. The Derby side's recent stranglehold over the

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