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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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.
Clue hunt as swans found dead in layby
Published: Fri 24 May 2013
AN URGENT appeal for witnesses has been issued after the remains of two swans were found in a layby on the B5017 just outside Burton.
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