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Elderly patient punched by carer
A CARE worker attacked an 84-year-old dementia patient as she sat on the toilet, a court heard. Charles Kent, of Bushton Lane, Anslow, punched Eileen Knowles while she was living at the Fauld House
Governor Pauline quits hospital board in protest
A HOSPITAL governor has resigned with immediate effect after a furious bust-up with top brass at Burton's healthcare trust. Multi-million pound fund-raiser Pauline Spratt's resignation has been
A38 death smash brings gridlock
PARAMEDICS tried in vain to save the life of a young rider killed in a hitand- run crash on a dual carriageway. Police are hunting for a lorry driver who fled the scene after colliding with the moped
Queen's treatment centre £1 million cash shortfall
A CONTROVERSIAL private healthcare clinic made £1 million less than hoped last year, hospital chiefs have admitted. The Midlands Treatment Centre was bought by Burton's Queen's Hospital from previous
SLIDESHOW: Racers were just pan-tastic
ADULTS, children and furry mascots have taken to the streets of Burton and South Derbyshire for the annual Pancake Day celebrations. Batter was mixed, pancakes tossed and a variety of outlandish
Fund-raising tea and cake morning for Trudy's Trust
THE close friend of a Burton mother who died as a result of a brain tumour has organised an event to raise muchneeded funds for research into brain tumours. Jo Davies, of Woodville, revealed that she
Marmite worker takes the pension battle to Europe
A MARMITE worker has taken his campaign against company pension changes to the continent. Jim Griffiths, from Stapenhill, travelled with a 40-strong delegation from the Unite trade union to
Huge increase in church wedding fees is defended
A PROMINENT priest has defended controversial price rises which will see the cost of weddings and funerals jump by at least 40 per cent. Rev Kath Wood, priest-in-charge at Immanuel Church, in Hawthorn
Mental inpatient beds may be moved to another site
MENTAL health beds to replace the closure-threatened Margaret Stanhope Centre could be provided at a new location completely 'off site' from the Queen's Hospital, campaigners have learned. The latest
Recycling centre facing a 'noisy neighbour' probe
ONE of the biggest recycling centres in South Derbyshire is under investigation after noise complaints from neighbours. Ward Recycling in Woodville will be visited by officials from the Environment
Soldier dream was an internet scam
A SWADLINCOTE woman conned out of £300 believing she had found her soulmate is urging others not to fall for the same ploy. The woman, who does not want to be named, contacted the Mail after realising
Locksmith's donation to shut out RSPCA thieves
AN animal charity targeted by thieves twice in two months has had an upgraded state-of-the-art security system installed thanks to a big-hearted businessman. The RSPCA centre in Hillfield Lane,
Gipsies lose appeal against site refusal
A GIPSY family have lost an appeal after setting up camp in a South Derbyshire field without planning permission. The appeal was lodged with the Planning Inspectorate against the refusal of South
National News
Mother and daughter given Asbos
A mother and daughter have been given two-year Asbos after causing "misery" to their neighbours, police said.
National Sport
Women divers make history
Tonia Couch and Sarah Barrow claimed Great Britain's first ever women's international diving medal after snatching bronze in the platform synchro at the FINA World Cup.
Mulgrew punishes poor Pars
Charlie Mulgrew celebrated his first Scotland call-up with a wonderful strike in a 2-0 victory over Dunfermline at Parkhead which helped take Celtic 20 points clear of Rangers at the top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.
Big guns commit to Saracens
England internationals Owen Farrell and Mouritz Botha are among 18 players to have agreed contract extensions with Aviva Premiership champions Saracens.
