Monday 21 May 2012

News Headlines

Burton bridge crash

Man, 40, killed in bridge crash

POLICE were today expected to name a motorcyclist killed in a crash that brought Burton to a standstill. The rider, thought to be in his 40s, died when his machine and a car collided on Burton Bridge

Princess Royal will open Jubilee Wood in forest

Princess Royal opens National Brewery Centre

THE Princess Royal will open a 460- acre wood in the National Forest created to celebrate The Queen's Diamond Jubilee. The Queen's daughter, Princess Anne will be on hand to plant the first tree and

Skate park petition plea made to parish council

Generic Online news 3

A GROUP of children are petitioning for a skate park after a complaint was made to the police about them playing on the streets. Nine friends have joined forces to create a petition for a safer place

Makeover of fire station under way

Fire engine

AMBITIOUS plan to revamp Barton under Needwood's fire station are set to give the site a 'modern twist'. Work at the Short Lane facility is now under way and the refurbished fire station will feature

Rotarians out to blitz top five worst 'litter hotspots'

Rotary Club mark 75 years of serving the community

THE hunt is on to find Burton and South Derbyshire's top five 'litter hotspots' which could be made spick and span by a crack team of volunteers. The Rotary Clubs of Bretby and Burton are asking

Football fan Jack gets ready for Paris match

Jack Murray

A THRILL seeker from South Derbyshire is to take on his biggest challenge yet by cycling 250 miles from London to Paris. Jack Murray, from Swadlincote, is to take part in the 'Arch to Arc cycle

Tax cheat, 59, claimed £30K

Burton Magistrates Court

A BENEFITS cheat used nearly £30,000 of taxpayers' cash to pay off her mortgage, a court heard. Lesley Bayston, 59, now faces having her home confiscated to repay the money to the public purse.

I love Jacob to pieces. If I could swap places with him I would do it in a heartbeat'

Jacob

DOCTORS said he would never be born. But they were wrong. Then they gave him just a three per cent chance of survival. But they were wrong again. Jacob Luke Reed has continued to defy them and the

Debt-ridden director in breach of ban

Stafford Crown Court

A DISQUALIFIED company boss carried on managing his courier firm while it went bust with nearly £400,000 debts, a judge heard. Although he had officially resigned as director of transport business FDL

Murderers working at centre 'pose no danger'

Rosliston Forestry Centre

CONCERNS have been raised after it emerged prisoners were working at Rosliston Forestry Centre. It came after an anonymous tip-off to the Mail that criminals including those convicted of murder

Unveiling of Falklands memorial at Arboretum

NMA Falklands tribute

A MEMORIAL honouring the lives of servicemen who died during the Falklands conflict has been unveiled at a national centre of remembrance near Burton. A Vulcan bomber and three military helicopters

Record year for music and drama students

members of the Anne Lee School of Drama have achieved its highest exam results in 22 years.

A DRAMA school is celebrating 12 months of outstanding success with its best exam results in 22 years. Students at the Burton-based Anne Lee School of Speech and Drama have achieved a 100 per cent

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

Andrew Griffiths

BREWING and pub groups' bosses have rallied round Burton's Tory MP after his political rivals accused him of failing to support the industry. A Labour Party leaflet claimed Conservative Andrew

Jobs Now


G4B banner

National News


NHS Information Strategy unveiled

NHS Information Strategy unveiled

Patients will be able to book doctors' appointments and check test results online, under plans being unveiled by the coalition.

National Sport

Colsaerts climbs world rankings

Colsaerts climbs world rankings

Belgian Nicolas Colsaerts has climbed from 51st to 32nd in the world after his victory over Graeme McDowell in the final of the Volvo World Match Play Championship in Spain.

Heroes' reception for champion Blues

Heroes' reception for champion Blues

European champions Chelsea were greeted by tens of thousands of supporters as they paraded the Champions League and FA Cup trophies on the streets of west London.

Ennis unhappy after missing out on PB

Ennis unhappy after missing out on PB

Jessica Ennis hit out at the officials at the Powerade Great CityGames as an embarrassing blunder denied her a personal best in the 100 metres hurdles.

Burton Mail local newspaper headlines. Read the latest news headlines online from Burton Mail online, your local paper on the web. All the latest local news from the Burton community including sports, Burton events, recruitment and business news. Regional headline news from in and around Burton-on-Trent, East Staffordshire, South Derbyshire and North West Leicestershire. Latest Burton news headlines brought to you by Burton Mail reporters. Burton Mail provides the latest news headlines including local stories, events and breaking news events in and around Burton-on-Trent. Burton news also provides national news headlines - breaking news as it happens. All the latest local news from the Burton community including sports, events, recruitment and business can be found on Burton Mail along with regional headline news from Burton-on-Trent, East Staffordshire, South Derbyshire and North West Leicestershire.