A NEWLY opened primary school has received a welcome boost in the form of a £500 grant from Burton Albion to buy new books. ...
JOYRIDERS who went on a £5,000 vandalism spree could have destroyed part of a Burton school, its head teacher says. ...
A GOOD September paved the way for a record turnout at this year's Brailsford Ploughing and Hedgecutting Society's 104th annual match — held this year at Grange Farm in Shottle. ...
EXOTIC animals from the rainforest have visited a South Derbyshire school. More than 300 pupils at Newhall Junior ...
SCORES of people took to the country lanes and streets of Staffordshire to welcome the fifth stage of the Tour of Britain as it wound its way through the district. ...
WHEN Basil the horse heads down to his local after a hard day at the stables, he is often asked the question “why the long face?” ...
TWO Burton canoeists have been selected to represent Great Britain in the next six weeks, with one being tipped as a future Olympian. ...
A CAR dealership near Burton is defying the recession by bringing in a shipment of US “muscle” cars. ...
A FARMER'S cow had to be rescued by firefighters after it fell down a mine shaft and got trapped. ...
ASHBOURNE show organisers had high hopes that this year would be the biggest and best yet — and a record attendance of more than 9,000 people through the gates secured the 2009 event a well-earned place in the event’s long history. ...
THUNDERSTORMS have failed to dampen spirits at a garden fete which raised £2,500 for charity. ...
YOUNSGTERS at a primary school have enjoyed taking part in a first aid course. Key stage one pupils at Stanton Primary ...
ARTISTS and craft experts have been exhibiting their work at a village festival. Barton Arts Fest took place at St James’ ...
MANY dogs love chasing rabbits — without any fear that their antics will land them in deep water. However, when 11-month-old Jack Russell ...
YOUNGSTERS at a South Derbyshire nursery have had a visit from a dentist to celebrate National Smile Month. ...
FORMER manager Nigel Clough has sent a good luck message to new Burton Albion boss Paul Peschisolido and his assistant Gary Rowett. ...
PAUL Peschisolido has pledged not to break up Burton Albion’s title-winning squad. The new Pirelli Stadium boss went straight ...
NEW manager Paul Peschisolido believes Burton Albion can be a force to be reckoned with in League Two next season. ...
A HUNDRED vintage motorcycling enthusiasts have gathered in Burton for an annual event. The riders, who travelled from as far ...
A BURTON newsagent has said a ’massive thank you’ to The Mail after a story on the expansion of his business resulted in a boom in sales. ...
FIREFIGHTERS have honed their emergency rescue skills by ’saving’ six lives in a mock-up of a major car crash staged in Burton. ...