HOTTER THAN THE DESERT!

by KEITH BULL

NEWHALL has registered temperatures hotter than the Arizona Desert as thermometers soared to a sizzling 31.2C. ... (02/07/2009) [Read More]

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Lucky Millie back with her owners

by KEITH BULL

A FOUR-LEGGED fugitive who led Highways Agency officers on a 700-metre chase down a busy dual carriageway nearly a week after going missing ... (02/07/2009) [Read More]

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Couple who hope to floor opposition

by ADRIAN JENKINS

TWO former home improvement store staff have ‘done it themselves' by using a Government grant to set up Burton's largest solid ... (02/07/2009) [Read More]

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Loss of fish will hit competition

by HELEN KREFT

ANGLERS and fishing competitions will suffer a ‘devastating' loss after thousands of fish in the River Trent died from pollution which ... (02/07/2009) [Read More]

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Estate agent has its 'best month ever'

by ADRIAN JENKINS

A BURTON estate agent has reported its best ever month for sales, reinforcing indications that the town's recession-hit housing market is ... (02/07/2009) [Read More]

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Policewoman was scared of gay lover

by PETER RICHARDSON

A POLICEWOMAN accused of insurance fraud has told jurors she was "too scared" of her gay lover and police colleague to challenge her version ... (02/07/2009) [Read More]

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Three Peaks climb in memory of colleague

by KATIE BOWLER

A TEAM of 13 employees have climbed the three highest peaks in the UK to raise money in memory of a former colleague. ... (02/07/2009) [Read More]

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More buses boost for town shoppers

by HELEN KREFT

TWO bus services covering Burton and Swadlincote are to be scrapped in favour of two ‘convenient' alternatives. ... (02/07/2009) [Read More]

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Back to work hope for Plasplugs staff

by ADRIAN JENKINS

A BURTON company was today hoping to start making up for lost production after being without power for three weeks. ... () [Read More]

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Queen's heart attack victims care best yet

HEART attack victims are receiving better care at Burton's Queen's Hospital than ever before, new research has found. ... (30/06/2009) [Read More]

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Pitch plan put off for another year

by KEITH BULL

CALLS have been made for leisure bosses to put words into action and finally build a long mooted all-weather pitch in Burton. ... () [Read More]

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Care home scheme poised for go-ahead

by HELEN KREFT

A PROPOSED care home development in Swadlincote has been recommended for approval.
If plans are given the go-ahead by members ... () [Read More]

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Lucky escape for car ride kitten

A FAMILY have spoken of their surprise after they rescued a kitten which had travelled under the bonnet of a neighbour's car. ... (01/07/2009) [Read More]

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Super Sadie brushes off the opposition

A PAINTER and decorator from Church Gresley has been named as one of the top young tradespeople in the East Midlands after her performance ... (01/07/2009) [Read More]

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Travellers fight bid to boot them off

by ADRIAN JENKINS

TRAVELLERS have challenged planning officers' moves to boot them off land near a South Derbyshire village. ... () [Read More]

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Minor blaze causes road closure

A ROAD in Stapenhill has been closed off by police after a fire in a roof broke out.
No-one was injured in what Burton ... (01/07/2009) [Read More]

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Prom celebration for exam finishers

PUPILS at a Stapenhill school have celebrated the end of their exams with their annual prom.
Year 11 pupils from Paulet High School, in ... () [Read More]

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MP: The museum needs all your help

MP JANET Dean has said she believes the support of people and businesses will be imperative to re-opening Burton's brewing museum. ... () [Read More]

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Missing black swan will soon be back

AN AUSTRALIAN black swan reported missing from one of the lakes at digger giant JCB's Rocester headquarters will soon be reunited with ... (30/06/2009) [Read More]

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School centenary celebration

YOUNGSTERS at a village primary school are enjoying a week-long celebration to mark the building's 100th anniversary. ... (01/07/2009) [Read More]

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Ex-councillor faces charges

FORMER labour East Staffordshire borough councillor Douglas Haw has been charged with possessing an imitation firearm and a rice ... () [Read More]

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Swine flu breaks out in prison

by JAMES BRINDLE

AN INMATE at Sudbury Open Prison has been diagnosed with swine flu — the closest reported case to Burton and South Derbyshire so far. ... (01/07/2009) [Read More]

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Firm is accused of conning OAP couple

by ADRIAN JENKINS

A HOUSEBOUND Horninglow couple have accused a mobility aids company of conning them out of a week's pension. ... (30/06/2009) [Read More]

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Coors Museum: We have got nowhere fast – critics

CRITICS have questioned the progress made in attempts to re-open Burton's brewing museum on the first anniversary of its closure. ... (30/06/2009) [Read More]

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FA's delays are costing £5,000 a day

by KEITH BULL

THE delay in opening the FA's National Football Centre (NFC) near Burton is costing the organisation more than £5,000 a day, it ... (30/06/2009) [Read More]

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Calls to scrap fire centres are backed

by SAMERA KHATOON

CALLS to scrap regionalisation of emergency call centres have been backed by fire fighters in Burton and surrounding areas. ... () [Read More]

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X-rated terror for young mother

by CLARE PIDSLEY

THE mother of a three-week-old baby has claimed her child was injured by a falling sign in Burton town centre ... (30/06/2009) [Read More]

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Death of a former council stalwart, 93

by ADRIAN JENKINS

A FORMER local authority stalwart who ran a petrol station in the desert during the Second World War has died in Burton aged 93. ... (30/06/2009) [Read More]

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Parish puzzled by no-show councillor

by HELEN KREFT

A BOROUGH council member has attended just one parish council meeting in his ward since he was elected two years ago, it has been revealed. ... (30/06/2009) [Read More]

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Rats in building cost food company £14,000

by KEITH BULL

A FOOD manufacturing company and two of its directors have been ordered to pay more than £14,000 after rats were found in a ‘filthy' ... (30/06/2009) [Read More]

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Free advice to help

by ADRIAN JENKINS

FREE financial advice is being offered to homeowners forced to battle on the breadline by the worst recession since the Second World ... () [Read More]

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Have you seen the feathered fugitive?

THE hunt is on to reunite two 'lovebirds' which have ended up being separated after one of them fled from its home. ... (30/06/2009) [Read More]

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Making friends

by SAM QUISGARD

YOUNGSTERS from six Burton Schools have been looking to make new friends at a special event ... (30/06/2009) [Read More]

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Learning difficulties woman was assaulted by partner

by SAMERA KHATOON

AN ILLITERATE man assaulted his partner by punching and choking her after drinking four cans of lager, a court has heard. ... () [Read More]

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Students have designs on a bright future

STUDENTS at Burton College have showcased their creative talents in an end-of-year exhibition ... (30/06/2009) [Read More]

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School's grand af-fair

by KATIE BOWLER

A SCHOOL in Stapenhill has held its ‘biggest and best' summer fair and raised more than £2,200 for new equipment. ... (30/06/2009) [Read More]

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Stroke club treasurer calls it a day

by KATIE BOWLER

THE treasurer of Burton and District Stroke Club has retired after more than 20 years of dedicated service. ... () [Read More]

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Festival fund-raiser

by NICK REID

GOOD weather has helped make Barton under Needwood's annual open gardens and scarecrow festival a success. ... () [Read More]

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Pupils take an activity trip around the world

by NICK REID

PUPILS at a Burton school have been encouraged to 'think globally' by taking part in activities on the theme 'world travel'. ... () [Read More]

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County roads to get £1.7m makeover

ROADS in Newhall are to be given a much needed makeover as part of a £12 million Government package. ... () [Read More]

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Mail saves OAP's vital health care

by KATIE BOWLER

THE Mail has come to the rescue of an 83-year-old woman who was told her vital health care would be stopped after social services failed to pay ... (30/06/2009) [Read More]

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Body find "not suspicious"

POLICE say they are not treating the discovery of a body by a canal in Stretton as suspicious.
They ruled out foul play after learning the ... (29/06/2009) [Read More]

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Council chiefs set to discuss clean-up

by RICHARD CASTLE

ENVIRONMENTAL chiefs are to meet again to discuss how to take forward a project to clean up a Burton eyesore. ... (29/06/2009) [Read More]

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Councillors reveal their expenses

by KEITH BULL

MEMBERS of South Derbyshire District Council received more than £300,000 in allowances over the course of a year, it has been revealed. ... (29/06/2009) [Read More]

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Gun gesture man is sent to prison

by SAMERA KHATOON

A 47-YEAR-OLD man who made a shooting gesture towards magistrates during a court appearance in Burton has been jailed. ... (29/06/2009) [Read More]

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Teaming up to clean up the streets

COMMUNITY members have teamed up to clean up streets near a South Derbyshire school.
Residents, children, South Derbyshire ...

(29/06/2009) [Read More]

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Town honours forces heroes

By ADRIAN JENKINS

SOLDIERS, sailors and airmen have been honoured in the first Armed Forces Day celebration in Burton. ...
(29/06/2009) [Read More]

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Fun in the sun

DANCERS, comedy gymnastic teams and show jumping canines all helped to make South Derbyshire's Festival of Leisure one of the most ...
(29/06/2009) [Read More]

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F1 boost for Donington Park

DONINGTON Park's bid to host the 2010 British Grand Prix has been given another timely boost.
A crucial Section 106 agreement — a legally ... () [Read More]

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Tributes pour in following the death of the King of Pop

by HELEN KREFT

MUSIC fans across Burton have been paying tribute to ‘one of the biggest entertainers' in the world, who has died at the age of 50. ... (28/06/2009) [Read More]

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Sex assaults taxi driver may face jail

by KEITH BULL

A BURTON taxi driver could be facing a jail sentence after being convicted of sexually assaulting two female passengers. ... (27/06/2009) [Read More]

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Hundreds attend young farmer's funeral

HUNDREDS of mourners have turned out for the funeral of a young Marchington farmer who died last week. ... (28/06/2009) [Read More]

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Snooker ref's death saddens community

by ADRIAN JENKINS

A FORMER television snooker referee who has died aged 55 has been remembered as ‘an angel in disguise' by his grieving family. ... (27/06/2009) [Read More]

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Treatment centre's clean bill of health

by ADRIAN JENKINS

WATCHDOGS have given Burton's controversial Midlands Treatment Centre a clean bill of health.
The Care Quality Commission's predecessor, ... (28/06/2009) [Read More]

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Darren's Paralympic hopes get cash boost

by HELEN KREFT

A PARALYMPIC hopeful from Woodville has been given a further boost of more than £1,800 in his quest to represent England at basketball. ... (27/06/2009) [Read More]

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Fly-tippers named and shamed

by HELEN KREFT

ENVIRONMENT chiefs have warned fly-tippers that they will be 'named and shamed' following the successful prosecution of three men for ... (28/06/2009) [Read More]

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OAP gets cops to arrest grandson

by HARRY GOTTSCHALK

A PENSIONER has told how she was driven to report her 11-year-old grandson to the police for repeatedly stealing from her — then spent ... (27/06/2009) [Read More]

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