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IT IS elementary procedure in local government that councillors, having any interest in business before the authority, must declare it. ... () [Read More] Potholes MAY I, through the pages of your newspaper, pass on a most useful free phone number which can be used in the battle against all these dreadful, sometimes potentially deadly ... () [Read More] Boycott I READ your article (Burton Mail, February 19) in which it appeared that again Tesco considers its priorities much more important than the consultation that it has had with the ... () [Read More] Annoyed ON FEBRUARY 16, I had made an appointment at my doctor's surgery and went to the bus stop in Athlestan Way, Stretton, to catch the 17.50 1a Arriva service. ... (23/02/2010) [Read More] Please stop this mindless slaughter from Audrey Holden Thom Street Woodville I AM sure local people were as appalled as I was to read your article about badger baiters at Castle Gresley (Burton Mail, February 13). These mindless ... (22/02/2010) [Read More] Tell us what you're paid from D Lincoln Stapenhill COUNCILS are refusing to say how much some of their officers are being paid. ... () [Read More] Centre is needed from The family of Iris Brewin I AM writing with regard to the possible closure of the Margaret Stanhope Centre in Burton. ... () [Read More] What about after dark? from Name and address supplied IT IS nice to see that East Staffordshire Borough Council is going to catch the people who let their dogs foul pavements. ... () [Read More] Total recall from D Lincoln Stapenhill NOT only should Toyotas be recalled to the factories, it appears to me there is a massive problem with all makes of car on the road today. Not ... () [Read More] System that is causing our villagers misery from William Crossley Chairman Tutbury Parish Council IT IS a pity Councillor Robert Hardwick was not at Tutbury Parish Council's meeting. ... () [Read More] Hope they win fight from J Hodgkin Burton I WOULD like to say over the Horninglow Church controversy that I have never heard anything like it. ... () [Read More] Increase the fines from E Cox Swadlincote THE increase in the number of drivers prosecuted for using mobile phones whilst driving is hardly surprising when you look at the penalty ... () [Read More] New dog restrictions will benefit all From: Bernard Peters Deputy leader for environment and leisure East Staffordshire Borough Council I WRITE in response to issues raised by Julie Underwood regarding proposed Dog Control Orders (Mailbox, February 1) ... () [Read More] A tree-mendous effort by all From: Derek Liddle and Burton Business Club We have all done it again. Credit-crunch or not, your amazingly generous, kind and thoughtful donations have enabled us to ensure that every gift ... () [Read More] So appalling From: Bryan Chinn Shotwood Close, Rolleston I am writing in response to the plans for a new hall to be built on the graveyard at St. John's Church, Horninglow. I find it ... () [Read More] We want some answers from MP, not questions from Chris Pipes Via email MY JAW dropped open in surprise and astonishment the other day when I read of Mark Todd MP's comments about the suspended deputy head of Granville School, ... () [Read More] Dog day afternoons from Roy Dennis Station Road Woodville BEING a recent convert to walking (on doctor's orders), I have only just realised the extent of the problem with dog fouling. ... () [Read More] They are dirty people from A Clean Pensioner Name and address supplied PEOPLE who don't clean up after their dogs' business are disgusting. ... () [Read More] Other ways to honour the departed From: John Thompson Tutbury Road, Burton WE are told that a number of people are planning to march from St John's Church, Horninglow, tomorrow, and others have signed a petition protesting against ... () [Read More] Will we rest in peace? From: Name and address supplied As an impartial observer of the new church hall furore at St John's, in Horninglow, I would like to pose these questions ... () [Read More] People are human and make mistakes From: Ian and Irene Jarvis, Midway WE wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of the Newhall man who died following an identity mistake, made initially at Newhall Surgery, ... () [Read More] Shifting blame over changing room plan From: Bernard Peters, Deputy leader for environment, health and leisure East Staffordshire Borough Council I would like to respond to claims made in your article ʻWhy must we foot the bill?ʼ ... (25/01/2010) [Read More] Chocs away after deal From: Celia Lowe Darley Close, Stapenhill EMMA Turton (‘According to Emma Turton, Krafty Yanks not wanted in Double Decker land', Burton Mail, January 21 ) was right to highlight the dangers to ... () [Read More] Designer bags? Don't make me laugh From: Name and address supplied Stapenhill I READ with interest the results of a survey in Staffordshire about 50-something women spending their money on designer handbags and meals out, without thoughts of ... () [Read More] Why these questions? From: S Isitt Eton Road, Burton Following the notice you published in your paper recently, I have just logged onto the East Staffordshire Borough Council website and downloaded the Dog Control ... () [Read More] Feral yobs heap shame on Barton From: Sheila Bowen-Colthurst Westmead Road, Barton-under-Needwood I would like to register my disgust at the mindless, moronic yobs who smashed down the fence of a vulnerable 89-year-old widow in Westmead Road, Barton-under-Needwood, ... () [Read More] We wouldn't have known From: Alan Lewis Billesley, Birmingham I HAVE been asked to write to you by my cousin, Mrs Joan Warrington of Yoxall, regarding the proposed development at St John's Church, in Horninglow ... () [Read More] Running to raise funds for NSPCC From: Tara Fawcett, NSPCC WHILE the thought of running the London Marathon would be a daunting prospect for most people, John Gallivan is taking it all in his stride ... () [Read More] Brothers' care for mother - the facts From: Mark Wareing Long Street Stapenhill I WOULD like to respond to the letter by H.Child regarding the story you published last week about my motherʼs care (ʻBrothers should look at ... () [Read More] Barbaric cruelty From: Miss J.Fearn Calais Road Burton Tree climbing foxes? What a vivid imagination B.Cooper has ... () [Read More] Brothers should look at their role in this From: H Child, Burton I WOULD like to comment on your story ʻHome Alone Hell For OAPʼ (Burton Mail, January 14) in which Mr Mark Wareing complains about the lack of ... () [Read More] Keeping pets safe From: Elaine Pendlebury Senior Veterinary Surgeon, PDSA Recent icy conditions have once again reminded us of the perils faced by pets – and their owners – when winter weather takes hold ... () [Read More] Well done to Darren From: K.Goddard, Burton I would just like to say how wonderful it is to see the local football club and its captain, Darren Stride, giving their support to the campaign against ... () [Read More] Youth unemployment blight on society From: Kathy Williams West Midlands regional director, The Prince's Trust The prospect of a happy New Year seems more elusive than ever for those whose lives and futures have been blighted by ... () [Read More] Trying to find information about a family member from John Fellows 113 Sherwood Drive Marske-by-the-Sea Redcar North Yorkshire TS11 6DY I SHOULD be pleased if you would publish my letter, which seeks information of a member of my family. ... (11/01/2010) [Read More] Keeping cruelty out from Douglas Batchelor Chief Executive League Against Cruel Sports RECENT media reports of the level of support for traditional hunting have painted a somewhat confusing picture. On one hand we are being ... (11/01/2010) [Read More] Hospital staff great from Mrs Joan Bosworth Main Street Branston TOWARDS the end of last year I stayed for a few weeks on Ward 8 at the Queen's Hospital in Burton where I was treated with ... (11/01/2010) [Read More] White on for town from D Lincoln Stapenhill DOESN'T Burton look nice in the snow? Which gives me an idea. Why don't we cover eyesores in the town with the white stuff – either real or ... (11/01/2010) [Read More] Victory smacks of avarice from P Liddane Sandalwood Road, Burton SO the banks have won and people who were charged for being overdrawn will not get their money ... () [Read More] Think about your dogs from Clarissa Baldwin OBE Dogs Trust Chief Executive DESPITE our slogan “A dog is for life, not just for Christmas” and warnings against buying puppies as Christmas presents, there will be some families ... () [Read More] Is this really all that we are worth? from Name and address supplied I SEEM to remember, in 2008, a rather large fuss being made by Burton town centre management regarding the state of our Christmas lights. ... () [Read More] School's team should not be allowed to go from Barry Martin By email REGARDING De Ferrers' head Michael York and members of his senior management team going off to help a 'failing' school in Tamworth. ... () [Read More] League of Friends' need is just as great as ever from Pauline Spratt Chairman. ON BEHALF of the Volunteers of Burton Hospital League of Friends I would like to take this opportunity of thanking all who have supported us during 2009. ... () [Read More] Please send us your stamps from Mrs Terri Bush Volunteer Stamp Appeal Coordinator I AM writing to say thank you to all your readers for helping us in our fund-raising efforts by helping us collect as ... () [Read More] Snow good for us from D Lincoln Stapenhill AT the first drop of snow why does the Government not declare a state of emergency and shut the entire country down until normal service can be resumed? ... () [Read More] Thanks to all at Trafalgar from Tammy Stoakes and family I WOULD like to say a very big thank you to all the customers friends and colleagues at the Trafalgar (public house in Waterloo Street, Burton)) ... () [Read More] Mauls that have no place in shopping malls from Retail worker Burton (Name and address supplied) THERE are shops in Burton town centre where customers go up to female shop staff and, instead of just asking them a question, put their ... () [Read More] Trying to beat neglect from Davina McCall EVEN though it sometimes goes unnoticed, neglect is a very real problem in the East Midlands and one that is getting worse. ... () [Read More] Think about the animals from M. Redfern Shobnall Close Burton IF THE Conservatives are elected at the next election David Cameron intends to reinstate hunting as a sport, being a keen hunter ... () [Read More]	Your tribute to Tom the boxer was a real treat I JUST wanted to express my thanks for your article of February 19 about my great granddad Tom Bodell (ʻFinal bell for fight legend Tom Bodellʼ). ... () [Read More] Highways efficiency I WOULD like to publicly thank the staff of the Staffordshire County Council highways department for their prompt action when I reported the holes in front of the Grants Warehouse, ... () [Read More] Monkey business? CAN anyone tell me the name of the public house that was situated in High Street, Burton, on the opposite side of the road to the Burton Mail Offices (before ... (23/02/2010) [Read More] Vulcan help WE ALL know of the Lancaster bomber, the Hawker Hurricane and the Spitfire — these are British icons. But without the help of the British public, another British icon will ... () [Read More] Council spat is so pitiful From: DE Rose Burton Road, Midway I READ with interest your article and editorial comment of January 25, regarding the possibility of East Staffordshire Borough Council and South Derbyshire District Council sharing ... () [Read More] Leap year From: Natalie Tarrant Events manager, World Cancer Research Fund Do any of your readers want to take up a challenge for the New Year? I am writing to let people in the ... () [Read More] Outrageous From: K Goddard, via email I am replying to a recent letter surrounding the St. John's graveyard controversy ... () [Read More] Cat thanks From: I.M.Fern Burton Cats in Need BURTON cats in Need wishes to thank everyone for their wonderful support throughout the past year ... () [Read More] Give youth a chance From: Robert Whetton, Tutbury Road, Burton A RECENT Mailbox letter from Kathy Williams highlighted the problem of youth unemployment in today's financial climate ... () [Read More] These boys were victims From: John Eoin Douglas, Funding for via email I have been disgusted at the vindictive and vengeful public outcry following the sentencing of the two young brothers from Edlington to a ... () [Read More] Funding for the shops From: Amanda Parker, Stretton REGARDING the recent Mail article regarding the state of Stretton's shop fronts and the parish council not wanting to fund improvements. This, in my opinion, is not ... () [Read More] Haiti fund-raising was joint effort From: Chris Lloyd President Rotary Club of Burton upon Trent I AM very grateful to you for your article on the local response to the Haiti disaster and Burton Rotary Club's ... () [Read More] Fail safe procedure From: Mail reader, Swadlincote REGARDING your story 'Mistake led to tablet tragedy', while I sympathise with the family at their loss, I feel I have to put a couple of observations ... () [Read More] Sign of the times From: John Roberts Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. IN JANUARY, 1904, registration plates FA 1, and FA 2, were issued to the town's first autos by the County Borough of Burton-upon-Trent ... () [Read More] Free silly From: The Equaliser, Stapenhill ZAKEEL Abbas and his chums at the now-banned Islam4UK clearly don't appreciate irony ... () [Read More] Give them enough rope From: John Greatorex Mount Pleasant Road, Castle Gresley CONCERNING the banning of the proposed Islamic march in Wootton Basset, there must be very few who weren't relieved to see the group ... () [Read More] Govt for sale? From: D Lincoln Stapenhill WITH Cadbury the latest great British name to fall to a foreign takeover, perhaps the time is now right for some outside power to put in a ... () [Read More] Why no collection? From: Bill Parks Winshill (by email) MAY I, through the auspices of your column, enquire of our wonderful masters on the council why there has been no blue bin collection from my ... () [Read More] £1,000 to hospice From: Joyce Burton New Era Musical Theatre Group New Era Musical Theatre Group would like to thank everyone who supported our concert at the Brewhouse at the end of November in ... () [Read More] Thanks to volunteers From: Sheila Allen Staffordshire Moorlands CVS I am pleased to be able to tell you that the Uttoxeter Volunteer Car Scheme is now up and running with a small team of volunteer ... () [Read More] Why so long a wait? From: D Lincoln, Stapenhill How can our Government quickly lay its hands on £6million for aid to Haiti without any consultation ... () [Read More] Charity thanks From: Sue Barke, Jenny Gray, Alan Parsons Organisers, Burton Rotary The rotary Club of Burton upon Trent would like to thank the people of Burton and district for their generous gifts during ... () [Read More] Just what we need From: TJ Lindsay, Newhall An old lady with a shopping bag tries in vain to walk down Coppice Side, the pavement still thick with ice and snow ... () [Read More] Thanks for your help From: Mrs N Yates, Outwoods Street I would like to say a big ‘thank you' to the young lady who came to my assistance after I fell in Dallow Street on ... () [Read More] You must think again on this grave decision from James Belfield Stapenhill I HAVE read for several weeks now the various arguments about plans to build a church hall on the site of numerous graves at St. John's Church in ... () [Read More] Hospice help appreciated from Ted Harvey Community chairman ONCE again the Rotary Club of Swadlincote would like to thank all friends and the generous people of Swadlincote and district for supporting the Children's Rainbow Hospice, ... () [Read More] Benefits you need from Suzanne Brennan Director A TOTAL of 43,200 people will die from the cold this winter because of soaring gas and electricity costs and many of the deaths will be among the ... () [Read More] Resolution appeal from D Lincoln Stapenhill I WANT East Staffordshire Borough Council to make just one New Year's resolution: and that is to do something about that Bargates shambles. Not too much to ask, ... () [Read More] £2,286 of thanks from Lou Jones and John Webster Burton Refereesʼ Association WE WOULD like to thank everyone who purchased our annual quiz sheet for the Midlands Air ... () [Read More] Tories will lose my vote over hunt move from Jean Alger Etwall AS A CONSERVATIVE voter I am writing to express my disgust at David Cameronʼs plan to overturn the current ban on hunting (Mail, Thursday, December 24). ... () [Read More] New Year challenge from Sarah Ayton Olympic gold medallist and Meningitis UK patron AS AN Olympian and patron of Meningitis UK, I would like to encourage your readers to consider adding a challenge to their ... () [Read More] Support the community from Howard Park IF I were dead and buried I don't think I would mind if, some years later, a church hall were to be built above my grave for the ... () [Read More] Fairness and justice watchwords for 2010 from Liz Lynne MEP Liberal Democrat MEP for Staffordshire and the West Midlands region CHRISTMAS this year followed a time of anxiety. The financial crisis which started with the banks has hit ... () [Read More] Thanks to Gate staff from Geoff Cooper Stanton I WOULD like to publicly thank the new management at the Gate Inn at Stanton, for a wonderful Christmas Day dinner. ... () [Read More] Youngsters do NOT need pregnancy advice from Graham Marshment Burton on Trent RE YOUR article of December 14 “Drastic Action on Teen Pregnancy Call.” I would like to answer ward councillor, Alison Legg, and her comments that ‘Better ... () [Read More] Free TV licences from Mark Whitehouse TV Licensing AS YOUR readers celebrate the festive period, TV Licensing is reminding people over 75 in Burton to take advantage of their entitlement to a free TV Licence. ... () [Read More] Tributes to Tony mean so much to his family from Mrs Madge Parry and family Burton I WOULD like, through your columns, to thank you for the wonderful tributes that you have paid to my sadly missed and much loved son, ... () [Read More] Unfair funding for district from Heather Wheeler Bretby Conservative Parliamentary Candidate Derbyshire South YOU printed a letter recently, asking if I was being fair when I lobbied Parliament for ‘Fair Funding for Derbyshire'. ... () [Read More] Spittin' images From: D Lincoln, Stapenhill JUST one point to make: Why is that footballers are the only sports people that you see ... () [Read More] A38 not a blackspot From: E.Cox, Swadlincote THE recent articles on traffic calming on the A38 and the campaign led by Jenifer Wilson may not be successful ... () [Read More] Miserable bankers From: John Wilkins Tennyson Avenue, Swadlincote AM I missing something? Are not the bankers who are currently bleating about their bonuses the very same people who screwed up in the first ... () [Read More] BBC = Boring Boring Christmas From: D Lincoln Stapenhill One good reason not to buy a TV licence: Just look at the ‘treats' the BBC has in store for us over this Christmas period. The schedule is ... () [Read More] Christmas wishes from MEP From: Glenis Willmott MEP for Derbyshire As the festive season approaches, I wanted to take this opportunity to pass on my best wishes to all readers of the Burton Mail ... () [Read More] Where is St Modwen's shrine? From: Vivian Hankey Winshill (via email) I should have thought that Burton's governing body, seeing as we are supposed to have at least one of the shrines of St Modwen in this ... () [Read More] Thanks From: D Lincoln Stapenhill To the bumbling drivers who keep refusing to indicate when they're about to veer off a straight course I would like to pass on my Christmas Scrooge ... () [Read More] Memories of Phil From: Ray Hall I have been interested in your references to Phil Seamen, the renowned local drummer ... () [Read More] No reply on Tesco yet From: Dana Neal Albion Power Ltd. COUNCILLOR Robert Hardwick recently had the opportunity in your pages to make comments on a letter from me, that had yet to be printed in the ... () [Read More] Let artists loose From: D Lincoln Stapenhill Suggestion: as we seem to hate graffiti artists spoiling the look of the town, why not let them loose on the old Bargates site. You never ... () [Read More] Thanks for your help From: Mrs M Toon On behalf of Carol Woolley, Burton I am writing this letter for my daughter, Mrs Carol Woolley, who started a sponsored slim in January ... () [Read More]

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