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Politicians try to sell us hot air for profit . . .IT IS elementary procedure in local government that councillors, having any interest in business before the authority, must declare it. ... ()PotholesMAY 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 ... ()BoycottI 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 ... ()AnnoyedON 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)Please stop this mindless slaughterfrom Audrey HoldenThom 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) Tell us what you're paidfrom D LincolnStapenhill COUNCILS are refusing to say how much some of their officers are being paid. ... () Centre is neededfrom The family of Iris BrewinI AM writing with regard to the possible closure of the Margaret Stanhope Centre in Burton. ... () What about after dark?from Name and address suppliedIT IS nice to see that East Staffordshire Borough Council is going to catch the people who let their dogs foul pavements. ... () Total recallfrom D LincolnStapenhill 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 ... () System that is causing our villagers miseryfrom William CrossleyChairman Tutbury Parish Council IT IS a pity Councillor Robert Hardwick was not at Tutbury Parish Council's meeting. ... () Hope they win fightfrom J HodgkinBurton I WOULD like to say over the Horninglow Church controversy that I have never heard anything like it. ... () Increase the finesfrom E CoxSwadlincote THE increase in the number of drivers prosecuted for using mobile phones whilst driving is hardly surprising when you look at the penalty ... () New dog restrictions will benefit allFrom: Bernard PetersDeputy 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) ... () A tree-mendous effort by allFrom: Derek Liddle and Burton Business ClubWe have all done it again. Credit-crunch or not, your amazingly generous, kind and thoughtful donations have enabled us to ensure that every gift ... () So appallingFrom: Bryan ChinnShotwood 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 ... () We want some answers from MP, not questionsfrom Chris PipesVia 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, ... () Dog day afternoonsfrom Roy DennisStation 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. ... () They are dirty peoplefrom A Clean PensionerName and address supplied PEOPLE who don't clean up after their dogs' business are disgusting. ... () Other ways to honour the departedFrom: John ThompsonTutbury 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 ... () Will we rest in peace?From: Name and address suppliedAs an impartial observer of the new church hall furore at St John's, in Horninglow, I would like to pose these questions ... () People are human and make mistakesFrom: Ian and Irene Jarvis, MidwayWE wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of the Newhall man who died following an identity mistake, made initially at Newhall Surgery, ... () Shifting blame over changing room planFrom: 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) Chocs away after dealFrom: Celia LoweDarley 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 ... () Designer bags? Don't make me laughFrom: Name and address suppliedStapenhill 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 ... () Why these questions?From: S IsittEton 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 ... () Feral yobs heap shame on BartonFrom: Sheila Bowen-ColthurstWestmead 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, ... () We wouldn't have knownFrom: Alan LewisBillesley, 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 ... () Running to raise funds for NSPCCFrom: Tara Fawcett, NSPCCWHILE the thought of running the London Marathon would be a daunting prospect for most people, John Gallivan is taking it all in his stride ... () Brothers' care for mother - the factsFrom: Mark WareingLong 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 ... () Barbaric crueltyFrom: Miss J.FearnCalais Road Burton Tree climbing foxes? What a vivid imagination B.Cooper has ... () Brothers should look at their role in thisFrom: H Child, BurtonI 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 ... () Keeping pets safeFrom: Elaine PendleburySenior 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 ... () Well done to DarrenFrom: K.Goddard, BurtonI 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 ... () Youth unemployment blight on societyFrom: Kathy WilliamsWest 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 ... () Trying to find information about a family memberfrom John Fellows113 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) Keeping cruelty outfrom Douglas BatchelorChief 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) Hospital staff greatfrom Mrs Joan BosworthMain 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) White on for townfrom D LincolnStapenhill 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) Victory smacks of avaricefrom P LiddaneSandalwood Road, Burton SO the banks have won and people who were charged for being overdrawn will not get their money ... () Think about your dogsfrom Clarissa Baldwin OBEDogs 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 ... () Is this really all that we are worth?from Name and address suppliedI SEEM to remember, in 2008, a rather large fuss being made by Burton town centre management regarding the state of our Christmas lights. ... () School's team should not be allowed to gofrom Barry MartinBy email REGARDING De Ferrers' head Michael York and members of his senior management team going off to help a 'failing' school in Tamworth. ... () League of Friends' need is just as great as everfrom Pauline SprattChairman. 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. ... () Please send us your stampsfrom Mrs Terri BushVolunteer 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 ... () Snow good for usfrom D LincolnStapenhill 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? ... () Thanks to all at Trafalgarfrom Tammy Stoakes and familyI 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)) ... () Mauls that have no place in shopping mallsfrom Retail workerBurton (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 ... () Trying to beat neglectfrom Davina McCallEVEN though it sometimes goes unnoticed, neglect is a very real problem in the East Midlands and one that is getting worse. ... () Think about the animalsfrom M. RedfernShobnall Close Burton IF THE Conservatives are elected at the next election David Cameron intends to reinstate hunting as a sport, being a keen hunter ... () |
Your tribute to Tom the boxer was a real treatI 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). ... () Highways efficiencyI 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, ... () 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) Vulcan helpWE 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 ... () Council spat is so pitifulFrom: 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 ... () Leap yearFrom: 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 ... () OutrageousFrom: K Goddard, via email I am replying to a recent letter surrounding the St. John's graveyard controversy ... () Cat thanksFrom: I.M.Fern Burton Cats in Need BURTON cats in Need wishes to thank everyone for their wonderful support throughout the past year ... () Give youth a chanceFrom: Robert Whetton, Tutbury Road, Burton A RECENT Mailbox letter from Kathy Williams highlighted the problem of youth unemployment in today's financial climate ... () These boys were victimsFrom: 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 ... () Funding for the shopsFrom: 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 ... () Haiti fund-raising was joint effortFrom: 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 ... () Fail safe procedureFrom: 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 ... () Sign of the timesFrom: 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 ... () Free sillyFrom: The Equaliser, Stapenhill ZAKEEL Abbas and his chums at the now-banned Islam4UK clearly don't appreciate irony ... () Give them enough ropeFrom: 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 ... () 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 ... () 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 ... () £1,000 to hospiceFrom: 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 ... () Thanks to volunteersFrom: 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 ... () 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 ... () Charity thanksFrom: 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 ... () Just what we needFrom: 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 ... () Thanks for your helpFrom: 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 ... () You must think again on this grave decisionfrom 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 ... () Hospice help appreciatedfrom 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, ... () Benefits you needfrom 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 ... () Resolution appealfrom 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, ... () £2,286 of thanksfrom Lou Jones and John Webster Burton Refereesʼ Association WE WOULD like to thank everyone who purchased our annual quiz sheet for the Midlands Air ... () Tories will lose my vote over hunt movefrom 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). ... () New Year challengefrom 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 ... () Support the communityfrom 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 ... () Fairness and justice watchwords for 2010from 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 ... () Thanks to Gate stafffrom Geoff Cooper Stanton I WOULD like to publicly thank the new management at the Gate Inn at Stanton, for a wonderful Christmas Day dinner. ... () Youngsters do NOT need pregnancy advicefrom 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 ... () Free TV licencesfrom 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. ... () Tributes to Tony mean so much to his familyfrom 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, ... () Unfair funding for districtfrom 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'. ... () Spittin' imagesFrom: D Lincoln, Stapenhill JUST one point to make: Why is that footballers are the only sports people that you see ... () A38 not a blackspotFrom: E.Cox, Swadlincote THE recent articles on traffic calming on the A38 and the campaign led by Jenifer Wilson may not be successful ... () Miserable bankersFrom: 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 ... () BBC = Boring Boring ChristmasFrom: 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 ... () Christmas wishes from MEPFrom: 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 ... () 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 ... () ThanksFrom: 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 ... () Memories of PhilFrom: Ray Hall I have been interested in your references to Phil Seamen, the renowned local drummer ... () No reply on Tesco yetFrom: 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 ... () Let artists looseFrom: 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 ... () Thanks for your helpFrom: 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 ... () |
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