Bus bother is really getting me down
AM I just one of many people who are absolutely tired of waiting for a bus to appear, either on time or at all? I have no idea about other routes but the Winshill route (number three) is, in my
Please stick to the published timetables
ONCE again I have had trouble getting to work on the number seven bus service from Barton under Needwood to Burton. On April 16, the company introduced a new timetable and re-routed several bus
Dangerous dogs witnesses wanted
I WRITE following your story of May 3, 'Dog mauled by alsatians'. I would like to thank your reporter Adrian Jenkins for highlighting the attack, which I and my dog Bertie sustained. It was a very
Closed gaps may have prevented A38 crash
I MUST disagree with recent correspondence regarding the double fatality on the A38. Firstly, the gaps in the central reservation are not interchanges. An interchange is 'a junction of highways on
Interchanges not the issue but speed is
YET another horrendous tragedy has occurred on the A38. Firstly I send my sincere condolences to relatives and friends of the deceased and injured. This letter in no way puts any blame on anyone. It
Education chief offers schools explanation
I WOULD like to clarify a few points in your article 'Mum's fury as kids, four, told to take taxi to school' (Burton Mail, May 1). While I sympathise with the parents, it is important to state that
In, out, in, out ice hockey, anyone?
THE recent appalling April weather led me to ponder the question of how on earth cricket become one of our favourite national games. Britain is not exactly renowned for its abundance of blistering,
Bans the only way to deter dodgy drivers
AFTER reading 'Sick partner and children spare motorist from ban' (Burton Mail, April 30) I find it almost beyond belief that this driver did not lose his licence. He insisted "I'm a good driver most
'After the Riots' teaches us a key lesson
OVER five days in August, 2011, around 15,000 people rioted, looted and damaged town centres across England. 'After the Riots', the final report by the Riots, Communities and Victims Panel chaired by
Community care is not a replacement
I WOULD like to express my devastation over the decision to close the Margaret Stanhope Centre. The trend seems to be towards centres of excellence and care in the community, but I suggest that as one
Thanks on behalf of Chernobyl children
I WRITE on behalf of the Derby and Burton Link of Chernobyl Children's Life Line to express my gratitude to all involved in the recent beer festival with bangers at the Burton Bridge Inn. In
Customer service was second to none
I WENT into a branch of Bird's the bakers in town the other day to purchase a certain type of cake. The assistant said they had none, but if I was willing to wait a short while she would phone through
Teachers must pay more it's only fair
I WOULD like to respond to some of the claims made by Paul Ellison, Secretary of Burton NASUWT, about the Teachers' Pensions Scheme (Mailbox, April 23). Teachers across East Staffordshire do an
Pension questions are still outstanding
REGARDING Paul Ellison's letter 'MP's pension comments are off the mark' (Burton Mail, April 23). There is one question I would like to put to Mr Ellison so that teachers' pensions can be properly
Many thanks to all air ambo bingo players
MAY I, through your newspaper, thank all the people who over the years have attended the air ambulance bingo sessions we have held at the town hall. You have been great and helped us raise lots of
Blue badge system 'abused for years
RE: 'Blue badge fraudsters are blamed for parking woe' (Burton Mail, April 27). I would say that 75 per cent of people who have got them don't need blue badges the system has been abused for years.
MP's pension comments are 'off the mark'
MP Andrew Griffiths states that 'the average teacher could expect to retire with a pension in excess of £24,000 a year' (Burton Mail, April 10). To achieve this level of pension, a teacher would have
Fast food outlet is such good news
I WAS delighted to read in the Burton Mail about the opening of Subway in Swadlincote. It is most welcome after the disappointment of losing Peacock's and will ensure that the retail park continues to
Concerned reform bill was passed now
I AM writing to express my disappointment that my local MP voted to pass the NHS reform bill in the Commons without waiting to see the Risk Register. In my view this is an act of pure recklessness. I
Did inspectors visit Mason's Arms site?
I HAVE just read the article in the Burton Mail regarding the redevelopment of the Mason's Arms site. After living in the Midway area for more than 50 years, I feel I must respond. I would like to
Doing our duty not childish in the slightest
COUNCILLOR Peter Davies has got his facts wrong in your report on the parking bays 'walk-out' by Stretton parish councillors. Councillor Buxton and myself did not claim 'it is only a matter of time'
National News
Pub pushes boat out for Jubilee
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Double-killer mother loses appeal
A mother who murdered her two young children and placed their bodies in holdalls in the boot of her car has lost her appeal against her sentence.
National Sport
Solskjaer not heading to Villa
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has pulled out of the running to become the new Aston Villa manager, Press Association Sport understands.
Real is 'perfect challenge' for Mourinho
Jose Mourinho believes the task of leading Real Madrid for the next four years represents "the perfect challenge" for the next stage of his coaching career after he signed a new deal with the club.
Care bares his soul
Danny Care is determined to repay the faith of those who stuck by him during a troubled season and inspire Harlequins to their first Aviva Premiership title.
