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Mummified - the recluse, 58, who died alone, forgotten by a 'caring' society
A MUMMIFIED corpse lay undiscovered for two years, an inquest has heard. The body of Bruce Ross, 58, was found only when a bailiff broke into his flat at the Aspen Mews complex in Sycamore Road,
Above and beyond the call of duty . . .
A HAVE-A-GO hero helped locate two burglary suspects after he caught them trying to break into a property. The man relayed information to the police on his mobile phone as he chased down the would-be
'Traffic jam of mental health care tailbacks'
THE Margaret Stanhope Centre's namesake has revealed the 'disastrous domino effect' that closing the unit would have on regional health care, a campaigner has claimed. Dr Matt Long, leader of the
Council reveals design of village's new school
THESE pictures show for the first time how a new school and nursery earmarked for a South Derbyshire village could look. Derbyshire County Council has submitted plans for what it hopes will become the
Red tape holds up legal action against roadside car dealer
THE leader of South Derbyshire District Council has issued an impassioned plea to county colleagues for help in removing the area's most notorious unofficial car lot. Bob Wheeler urged Derbyshire
Heroin addict stole shaver to help pay his electricity bill
A DRUG addict stole an electric shaver from a supermarket to pay for his electricity bill, a court has heard. Richard Mousley, of Uxbridge Street, Burton, also decided to steal a watch from Tiempo, in
New £1m sports plan is set to be approved
SPORTS facilities in South Derbyshire are set for a massive cash injection with redevelopment plans poised to get the green light. Planning officers at South Derbyshire District Council are
Residents' early-morning call after car hits house
A WOMAN motorist had to be taken to hospital after she crashed her car into a house. The 24-year-old had to be cut out of her Citroen Saxo following the collision with a property opposite the Royal
OAP, 86, killed by hospital bug after routine knee op
A PENSIONER was killed by a bug while recovering from surgery at Burton's Queen's Hospital, an inquest has heard. Dorothy Harley, 86, was one of five patients diagnosed with C-difficile (Clostridium
School closes as a mark of respect to caretaker
A SECONDARY school closed as a mark of respect to a caretaker who worked there for 30 years. Paulet High School, in Violet Way, Stapenhill, shut at 1.05pm yesterday so pupils and staff could attend
Memorial plan by family of tragic three-year-old
THE family of a three-year-old girl who was tragically killed in a car crash are hoping to create a memorial in the village where they live. Lily Grace Roberts, of Trusley Brook, Hilton, died after
War memorial protection is welcomed
SWADLINCOTE'S Royal British Legion has welcomed plans to protect and preserve the town's war memorials. Stuart Allen, county vice-chairman of the Derbyshire Royal British Legion and vice-chairman of
Driver of the year gong is fare reward for cabbie, 66
ONE of Burton's longest-serving taxi drivers has been recognised for his services to the public. Alla Ditta, who works for Alpine Taxis, in High Street, has been crowned Taxi Driver of the Year by
National News
Rhyming plea over library closures
Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson has penned a poem in protest at planned library closures.
National Sport
McFadden drafted in for Earls
Fergus McFadden will start Ireland's RBS 6 clash with Wales at outside centre after Keith Earls was withdrawn for personal reasons.
Watkins inspires Leeds to victory
A second-half hat-trick of tries from 20-year-old centre Kallum Watkins helped Leeds begin the defence of their Stobart Super League crown with a hard-fought 34-16 victory on skipper Kevin Sinfield's 400th appearance.
Robshaw relishing Murrayfield clash
Chris Robshaw vowed England's young guns will be undaunted by the history and hostility of Murrayfield as they head into Saturday's Calcutta Cup showdown with "a point to prove".
