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Bunny chase lands puppy in deep water

VIDEO by SIMON DEACON

Video - Vera the Jack Russell rescued from Severn Trent-owned well, off James Brindley Way, StrettonMANY dogs love chasing rabbits — without any fear that their antics will land them in deep water.
However, when 11-month-old Jack Russell ...
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Dentist gives pupils reasons to smile

VIDEO by NEIL BARKER

Video - Rosliston Under-fives Pre-School visit dentist - Darcie Skellett, Lyla Perry and Claire WatsonYOUNGSTERS at a South Derbyshire nursery have had a visit from a dentist to celebrate National Smile Month. ...
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New boss is aiming high

VIDEO by NEIL BARKER

Video - Burton Albion manager Paul Peschisolido with chairman Ben RobinsonNEW manager Paul Peschisolido believes Burton Albion can be a force to be reckoned with in League Two next season. ...
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Squad will not be broken up - Pesch

VIDEO by NEIL BARKER

Video - Paul PeschisolidoPAUL Peschisolido has pledged not to break up Burton Albion's title-winning squad.
The new Pirelli Stadium boss went straight ...
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Clough wishes Pesch the best

VIDEO by NEIL BARKER

Video - Derby County manager Nigel CloughFORMER manager Nigel Clough has sent a good luck message to new Burton Albion boss Paul Peschisolido and his assistant Gary Rowett. ...
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Tobacco boom time thanks to the Mail

VIDEO by KATIE BOWLER

Video - Shaid Hussain, the proprietor of Good News, in High Street, BurtonA 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. ...
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Ton up for vintage bikers

VIDEO by SIMON DEACON

Video - Peter Harrison at Vintage Motorcycle Club parade at Marston's Sports and Social Club, Shobnall Road, BurtonA HUNDRED vintage motorcycling enthusiasts have gathered in Burton for an annual event.
The riders, who travelled from as far ...
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Sunstock puts talent on the music map

VIDEO by HELEN KREFT

Video - Sunstock FestivalTHE FIRST ever Sunstock Festival has kicked off in a blaze of glory on the rural South Derbyshire and Leicestershire borders. ...
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Skills to save lives

by HELEN KREFT

Video - Blue Watch crew from Burton Fire Station, in Moor Street, Burton - RTA exerciseFIREFIGHTERS have honed their emergency rescue skills by 'saving' six lives in a mock-up of a major car crash staged in Burton. ...
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Fans celebrate with promotion Brewers beer

by TIM FLETCHER

Video - New beer to celebrate Albion promotion delivered to Beech Inn - Marston's category support executive Sarah Deeming, landlord James McAuslan and Marston's marketing assistant Lucy BrownBURTON Albion fans have been toasting their team's promotion to the Football League with a special celebratory ale. ...
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New Albion boss 'within two weeks'

Video by TIM FLETCHER

Video - Ben Robinson at Burton Albion civic receptionBURTON Albion expect to appoint a new manager 'within a fortnight', chairman Ben Robinson says ...
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Brewers fans hail heroes

Video by TIM FLETCHER

Video - Albion fans at open-bus tourBURTON Albion fans speaking at the Brewers' open-top bus tour on Saturday ...
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Thousands greet Albion heroes

VIDEO by TIM FLETCHER

Video - Burton Albion parade - Darren Stride with trophyBURTON Albion supporters have thronged the streets of the town to cheer their team's title-winning heroes.
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McFarland's Albion swansong

Video by TIM FLETCHER

Video - Roy McFarlandROY McFarland speaks to the Mail about Burton Albion's heroes reception, and his decision not to put his name in the hat for the Albion manager's job permanently.
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SIXTEEN CARS WRECKED IN FIRE

VIDEO by SIMON DEACON

Video - Fire at bretby Brick and Stoneware in NewhallSIXTEEN stock cars are believed to have been destroyed in a fire at a former potter...
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Burton's pole cats celebrate health benefits

VIDEO by SIMON DEACON

Video - National pole dancing day - Natalie Wain (front) with Felines gym pupils (back l-r) Claire Banks, Rachel Dissington, Natalie Pearce, Debbie Parry and Emma FranklinA BURTON pole dancing instructor is celebrating successful taster sessions on National Pole Dancing Day. ...
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Victim names are added to memorial

VIDEO by SIMON DEACON

Video - Stonemasobn Nick Hindle at National Memorial ArboretumWORK to engrave the names of servicemen and women killed on duty or in terrorist attacks during 2008 is now under way at a national memorial ...
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Maypole magic

VIDEO by SIMON DEACON

Video - Needwood Primary School, in Yoxall Road, Newborough - maypole dancingPUPILS at a village school have been running around in preparation for their May Day celebrations. ...
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Last-gasp Brewers clinch it

Video - Burton Albion clinch the Blue Square Premier title LEAGUE football is back in Burton after an absence of 102 years.
Burton Albion clinched the Blue Square ...
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'It's the best day of my life'

Video by TIM FLETCHER

Video - Burton Albion fans at TorquayBURTON Albion fans who made the trip to Torquay on Sunday react to the Brewers' promotion triumph ...
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Reaction to Brewers' triumph

Video by TIM FLETCHER

Video - Darren Stride mobbed by Burton Albion fansREACTION from Burton Albion skipper and chairman Ben Robinson to the Brewers' promotion to the Football League ...
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Brewers' championship celebrations

Video by TIM FLETCHER

Video - Burton Albion - title presentation at TorquayTHIS is the moment Burton Albion fans have been waiting for. Brewers skipper Darren Stride lifts the Blue Square Premier Trophy aloft ...
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Kickboxing champions ready to take on Europe

Video - ROME HERE WE COME: Chris Squirrell, Sophie Barnnett who narrowly missed qualification, Sophie Simnett and Jonnie SquirrellTHREE Burton kickboxing champions are heading to Italy to compete in the ISKA European Championships. ...
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Walk of Witness

VIDEO by SIMON DEACON

Video - The Good Friday Walk of Witness in SwadlincoteHUNDREDS of worshippers have gathered for an Easter parade through Swadlincote.
The Good Friday Walk of Witness was ...
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Burton shoppers are 'eggs-tremely' generous

VIDEO by SIMON DEACON

Video - Octagon Centre - easter eggsBURTON children are in for an extra special Easter as nearly 100 eggs were donated to Home-Start ...
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Council chiefs help in the big clean-up

by HELEN KREFT

Video - Councillor Heather Wheeler, Mark Alflat, Frank McArdle, Councillor Gordon Rhind, Councillor Pat Murray, Councillor Joan Lane and Councillor John LemmonSOUTH Derbyshire district councillors and staff have been getting their hands dirty to spruce up Swadlincote. ...
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Some straight talking from the streets . . .

VIDEO by SIMON DEACON

Video - Sarah Leadlay of Burton police with Annmarie MorganYOUNGSTERS have let their opinions be heard at an event in Burton.
The Hard Talk event was aimed at young people ...
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Giving it some welly for Forest

VIDEO by NEIL BARKER

Video - Children from Needwood CE Primary School, in Newborough - tree plantingYOUNGSTERS from a village school have donned their Wellington boots to put the finishing touches to a new woodland project. ...
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Bonny bonnets going on parade

Video - Tutbury Pre-School Easter bonnets - Evan DandraYOUNGSTERS at Tutbury Pre-school will be brightening up their village with an Easter bonnet parade today. ...
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It's simply scan-tastic . . .

VIDEO by NEIL BARKER

Video - Ward manager Anne Prescott, Terry Bushell and Pauline Spratt of the Burton Hospitals League of FriendsMORE than £4,000 has been donated to Burton's Queen's Hospital to purchase a much-needed bladder scanner. ...
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Builders come to Florence's rescue

VIDEO by NEIL BARKER

Video - Adam Lamberton - came to rescue of Newhall pensionerBIG-HEARTED builders have come to the rescue of a pensioner who was left living in fear after her house suffered serious structural damage ...
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Celebrating national day of pole dancing

VIDEO by SIMON DEACON

Video - Pole dancing teacher Natalie Wain and student Emma ShawA BURTON pole dancing instructor is over the moon after a national day celebrating the activity was announced. ...
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Swap till you drop

by SAMERA KHATOON

Video - Swapping is the shopping - Bar 15, Station St - Amy Ffrench and Jen HaywoodFASHIONISTAS in Burton have exchanged their shopping sprees for swapping sprees in light of the economic downturn. ...
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Society hits right note with judges

Video - Burton Operatic Society members (front) Josh Andrews (centre l-r) Lucy Bickley, Angela Wynne, Jo Cresswell, Christina Bailey (back) Andy Last, Steve Foster, Andy Hambleton and Sam Walker A BURTON ensemble has come top of the class at an annual music festival.
Burton Operatic Society's vocal ensemble ...
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Artist with a mat finish . . .

by ADRIAN JENKINS

Video - Artists James Wheeler at The Waterhouse Gallery, in Main Street, Barton under NeedwoodLANDSCAPES and abstract paintings by an artist who was once one of the country's top carpet designers have gone on display near Burton. ...
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Beat streets to meet and greet

VIDEO by NEIL BARKER

Video - Jog Derbyshire - Christopher Scott, Gill Hodgkinson, community sports coach Lewis Adams, Nicola Beattie and Suzie JacquesSOUTH Derbyshire residents are being urged to get fit and improve their social life by joining two new jogging groups. ...
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Some straight talking from the streets . . .

VIDEO by SIMON DEACON

Video - Sarah Leadlay of Burton police with Annmarie MorganYOUNGSTERS have let their opinions be heard at an event in Burton.
The Hard Talk event was aimed at young people ...
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Rescue centre has record year

VIDEO by Simon Deacon

Video - Blue Cross Equine Centre, Rolleston - Kes Swinnerton with DancerA BURTON rescue centre which is now home to the former Coors Visitor Centre shire horses has just celebrated its busiest ...
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Roy: no room for sentiment

VIDEO by NEIL BARKER

Video - Roy McFarlandBURTON Albion and Cambridge United will be well connected when they meet in the Blue Square Premier match of the day at the Trade ...
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Society hits right note with judges

Video - Burton Operatic Society members (front) Josh Andrews (centre l-r) Lucy Bickley, Angela Wynne, Jo Cresswell, Christina Bailey (back) Andy Last, Steve Foster, Andy Hambleton and Sam Walker A BURTON ensemble has come top of the class at an annual music festival.
Burton Operatic Society's vocal ensemble ...
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Artist with a mat finish . . .

Video - Artists James Wheeler at The Waterhouse Gallery, in Main Street, Barton under NeedwoodLANDSCAPES and abstract paintings by an artist who was once one of the country's top carpet designers have gone on display near Burton. ...
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Beat streets to meet and greet

VIDEO by NEIL BARKER

Video - Jog Derbyshire - Christopher Scott, Gill Hodgkinson, community sports coach Lewis Adams, Nicola Beattie and Suzie JacquesSOUTH Derbyshire residents are being urged to get fit and improve their social life by joining two new jogging groups. ...
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Strong showing for band night

VIDEO by HELEN KREFT

Video - Gig promoter Paul Latham A BURTON band night is going from strength to strength even after its venue is due to change hands. ...
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Fears for baby's health in mouldy house

by JENNY MOODY

Video - Damp problem - Rebecca Barratt, 22, of Woodland Road, Stanton, with seven-week-old EbonyA STANTON couple have spoken of the fears for their premature baby's health after mould spread through their rented property. ...
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Just zoo do you think you are?

Video - Twycross Zoo - Katie BowlerTWYCROSS Zoo was established in 1963, and has now grown into one of Britain's major zoos, attracting in excess of 500,000 visitors a ...
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A flipping good time had by all

VIDEO by HELEN KREFT

Video - Burton Pancake RaceBUSINESSES and organisations across Burton have been gearing up for the most important and hotly contested competition in town – the pancake race. ...
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The karate kid who rose from the ashes

VIDEO by SIMON DEACON

Video - Josh Lewis, of Baker Street, StapenhillA 14-YEAR-OLD boy told he would never play sport after suffering 45 per cent burns in an arson attack which claimed the life of his sister ...
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Skills showcased in talent extraaganza

VIDEO by NEIL BARKER

Video - Burton's Got TalentSINGERS, dancers and musicians of all ages in Burton have been showcasing their skills in the town's second annual talent extravaganza. ...
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Protest cry at plans to close Fox's

Video - Fox's Biscuits marchHUNDREDS of people have taken to the streets of Uttoxeter to show their support for the town's under threat Fox's biscuit factory. ...
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TOWN'S CHEERS FOR BRAVE SOLDIERS

VIDEO by HELEN KREFT

Video - Mercian Regiment marchAN HISTORIC march through Burton by the Mercian Regiment's Third Battalion has been hailed as the best of five held across Staffordshire. ...
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Protest cry at plans to close Fox's

By JAMES BRINDLE

Video - Fox's Biscuits marchHUNDREDS of people have taken to the streets of Uttoxeter to show their support for the town's under threat Fox's biscuit factory. ...
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Life in a castle

Video - Castle Day at William Shrewsbury School - Charlie CaswellSCHOOL pupils have been dressing up to learn about life in an Elizabethan castle.
Youngsters at William Shrewsbury Primary ...
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School's musical spectacular

VIDEO by NEIL BARKER

Video - William AllitT school music project, Burton Town Hall - CAST OF oLIVER Dodger (Rhiannon Jones), Oliver (Victoria Hall), Nancy (Rebecca Clare) and Fagin (David Frater)MORE than 160 youngsters at a South Derbyshire school have taken part in their annual musical spectacular. ...
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Guru Gok gets his Fix in Burton

VIDEO by SIMON DEACON

Video - Gok Wan in BurtonONE of the UK's leading fashion and style icons has paid a visit to Burton to kick-start the filming of his hit television series. ...
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Tech award for village school

VIDEO by SIMON DEACON

Video - ICT Award at All Saints' Primary, Rangemore - Eleanor Wetherill, Oliver Ballyn, Charlene Gethin, Thomas Machin, Jack Woodhead, Shannon Robinson, ICT co-ordinator Penny Simpson and Lydia GutteridgeA VILLAGE primary school is one of eight in Staffordshire to achieve an information communication technology (ICT) award. ...
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Store staff become mini-TV stars

VIDEO by NEIL BARKER

Video - Feel Good Factor at Toons, Castle Gresley - Julie Winfield, Kim Archer, Geoff Shaw and Michael CookeSTAFF at a Castle Gresley furniture store have been turned into 'mini celebrities' after taking part in a new ITV programme. ...
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Red letter day for postmaster John

VIDEO by GEOFF MERRYWEATHER

Video - Stretton postmaster John RandleA STRETTON postmaster has enjoyed a red letter day after completing 40 years behind the counter.
Post office bosses marked John Randle's ...
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New school takes its first steps

VIDEO by SIMON DEACON

Video - Riverside Primary, Stapenhill, sod-cutting - Alisha Crockford, Garath Baxter, Matthew Elson, Tabatha Deep, partnership manager Ian Coombes and contracts manager Malcolm WalasiewiczA SOD-CUTTING ceremony has been held in Stapenhill to mark the start of building work on a new primary school. ...
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Snow chaos reigns

VIDEO by TIM FLETCHER

Video - SnowCHAOS has reigned and mayhem ensued as Burton and South Derbyshire try to get to grips with further snowfall. ...
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Beating the drum for Africa in Stapenhill

VIDEO by NEIL BARKER

Video - Drumming workshop, Violet Lane infants - Webster Mandivenga with Charlotte Moor-Smith and Rhys BentleyPIC CHILDREN at a Stapenhill school have been dancing to a different beat with African drum workshops.
Year 1 pupils at Violet Lane Infant School ...
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Friends' memorial concert for Luke

VIDEO by NEIL BARKER

Video - Memorial to Luke Campbell - Sevgi ZurnaciogluA MURDERED Burton man's friends are organising a memorial concert to celebrate his life and show that today's youth are not all bad. ...
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TOM'S TREK TO THANK 'ANGELS'

VIDEO by SIMON DEACON

Video - Tom Grew, of Winchester Drive, Linton - charity trekCANCER battler Tom Grew is to take on one of the world's harshest terrains as a thank you to the 'angels' who helped him battle back ...
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Downhill all the way

Words: KATIE BOWLER and NICK REID Video: SIMON DEACON

Video - Hoar Cross downhill soapbox race 2008THOUSANDS of people have gathered to watch daredevils hurl themselves down a steep hill in home-made karts to raise money for a children's charity ...
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Pupils offer helping hands to the needy

VIDEO by Simon Deacon

Video - Pingle School, Coronation Street, Swadlincote - Holly Brown, Major ANtony Clifton, Year 7 tutor Janet Hamilton, Nicole Harris and Alex DavisPUPILS from a Swadlincote school have donated tins of soup to help the needy over Christmas. ...
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Fire training proves roaring success

Video - Student Firefighjters course recruitsYOUNGSTERS have been overcoming social and academic problems by taking part in an award-winning firefighter training course. ...
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Army sees a surge during recruitment

VIDEO by NEIL BARKER

Video - Army recruitment at Pirelli StadiumBRITAIN'S economic downturn has triggered an increased number of applications to join the Army, a spokesman has revealed. ...
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Cannabis factory on a farm

VIDEO by SIMON DEACON

Video - Cannabis factory find in Brick Hill Farm, in Stubby Lane, MarchingtonPOLICE have discovered a 'sophisticated' 100-plant cannabis factory in rented buildings on a farm. ...
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Trophy has its highs and lows

Video - Burton Albion Nigel CloughBURTON Albion are sitting pretty at the top of the Blue Square Premier - but now their attention turns to the FA Trophy.
Here Burton Mail sports editor Rex ...
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Swad gets into Christmas spirit

VIDEO by SIMON DEACON

Video - Swadlincote Christmas lights switch onHUNDREDS of revellers have gathered to watch Swadlincote's Christmas lights switch-on ... Video - Video (16/12/2008) Read More [Read More]



New pool is too cool for school

VIDEO by SIMON DEACON

Video - New pool at Thomas Russell Junior School in BartonA BARTON school has opened a new swimming pool, costing more than £100,000 after receiving National Lottery Funding ...
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Buy a charity bag and raise awareness

Video - Paulet High School pupils Chloe Bowen and Rachel Golding - WWF projectTWO schoolgirls from Burton are hoping to raise awareness of the changing environment by selling charity bags in the town. ...
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Crockery capers for schoolkids

Video - Manor House School, Ashby - Emily Goode, Harry Warren, Sarah Upton and Balpreet KangSCHOOLCHILDREN in Ashby have been having a smashing time painting plates with top ceramic experts. ...
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Pupils celebrate the sound of music

VIDEO by SIMON DEACON, NEIL BARKER and KEN NICHOLLS

A MUSICAL event has kicked off at Burton town hall, with youngsters showcasing their talents.
The Burton Mail's Celebrating Music is an ...
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Youngsters bring science to life

Video - Newhall Junior Community School Science week - Billy Golder, 8, Gary Moore, 9, Charlie Laud, 9SCIENCE has come alive for dozens of schoolchildren as part of a fun-filled activity week. ...
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