Albion give school a cash kick-start
A NEWLY opened primary school has received a welcome boost in the form of a £500 grant from Burton Albion to buy new books. ...
YOBS' ORGY OF VANDALISM
JOYRIDERS who went on a £5,000 vandalism spree could have destroyed part of a Burton school, its head teacher says. ...
Fine weather aids great ploughing
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. ...
It's animal magic!
EXOTIC animals from the rainforest have visited a South Derbyshire school. More than 300 pupils at Newhall Junior ...
Tough terrain takes toll on riders
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. ...
Horse enjoys a pint of 'Pedy' at his local
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?" ...
GB call-ups for paddlers
TWO Burton canoeists have been selected to represent Great Britain in the next six weeks, with one being tipped as a future Olympian. ...
Wayne 'muscles' in on US car market
A CAR dealership near Burton is defying the recession by bringing in a shipment of US "muscle" cars. ...
Cow rescued by fire-fighters
A FARMER'S cow had to be rescued by firefighters after it fell down a mine shaft and got trapped. ...
Thrills, spills and fun for all at Ashbourne show
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. ...
Fete beats thunderstorms
THUNDERSTORMS have failed to dampen spirits at a garden fete which raised £2,500 for charity. ...
On course to give first aid
YOUNSGTERS at a primary school have enjoyed taking part in a first aid course. Key stage one pupils at Stanton Primary ...
Crafty way to raise cash
ARTISTS and craft experts have been exhibiting their work at a village festival. Barton Arts Fest took place at St James' ...
Bunny chase lands puppy in deep water
MANY dogs love chasing rabbits without any fear that their antics will land them in deep water. However, when 11-month-old Jack Russell ...
Dentist gives pupils reasons to smile
YOUNGSTERS at a South Derbyshire nursery have had a visit from a dentist to celebrate National Smile Month. ...
Clough wishes Pesch the best
FORMER manager Nigel Clough has sent a good luck message to new Burton Albion boss Paul Peschisolido and his assistant Gary Rowett. ...
Squad will not be broken up - Pesch
PAUL Peschisolido has pledged not to break up Burton Albion's title-winning squad. The new Pirelli Stadium boss went straight ...
New boss is aiming high
NEW manager Paul Peschisolido believes Burton Albion can be a force to be reckoned with in League Two next season. ...
Ton up for vintage bikers
A HUNDRED vintage motorcycling enthusiasts have gathered in Burton for an annual event. The riders, who travelled from as far ...
Tobacco boom time thanks to the Mail
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. ...
Skills to save lives
FIREFIGHTERS have honed their emergency rescue skills by 'saving' six lives in a mock-up of a major car crash staged in Burton. ...
