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Boutique bakery will sort the Wheat from the chaff
TRADITIONAL baking is set to return to Burton town centre as a market trader opens up for business in a new venue. Helen Wheat says she is fulfilling a lifelong dream in setting up Helen's Bake House
DIY firm gets nod for £2 million relocation
A FAMILY-OWNED DIY and gardening business hopes to open a new £2 million store in summer next year after getting the green light for the plans. Woodville business Massey's is now finalising scheme
A Spirit of optimism as pub firm aims high
A BURTON-based pub giant has released a review of its business for 2011 and unveiled its plans for the future. Managed pubs firm Spirit Pub Company, based at Sunrise House, Centrum 100, published its
Racing group is on better ground after bad winter
A RACING giant based in East Staffordshire saw profits fall sharply in the 12 months to March last year as the bad weather played havoc with major meetings. The Needwood-based Northern Racing group
Dyson vacuums up shares before his exit
THE head of a Burton pub giant has purchased £58,575 worth of shares just days before he exits the company this week. Ian Dyson, who is leaving Centrum 100 - based Spirit after just over a year in
Healthcare company receives a top award
A HEALTHCARE company based near Burton has landed a top gong for its use of technology in the medical industry. Longhand Data, a branch of the Alrewas- based Leavesley Group, scooped the award at the
Council insists seven-year contract is starting to pay
AN annual report has been released detailing the performance of a controversial deal contracting out some council services in South Derbyshire to the private sector. South Derbyshire District Council
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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
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
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
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
