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HOTTER THAN THE DESERT!

by KEITH BULL

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



Lucky Millie back with her owners

by KEITH BULL

News - Rachel Bent and her children Che (left)and Lesian (right) with traffic officers Deb Hibberd and Paul DykeA 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 [Read More]



Couple who hope to floor opposition

by ADRIAN JENKINS

News - Lee Bailey and Mitchell Sharp - Floor Ur HomeTWO 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 [Read More]



Loss of fish will hit competition

by HELEN KREFT

News - Dead fishANGLERS 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 [Read More]



Estate agent has its 'best month ever'

by ADRIAN JENKINS

News - For saleA 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 [Read More]



Policewoman was scared of gay lover

by PETER RICHARDSON

News - Stafford Crown Court 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 [Read More]



Three Peaks climb in memory of colleague

by KATIE BOWLER

News - Three Peaks Challenge - workers from Automated Control Solutions (ACS), in Lancaster Business Park, NeedwoodA 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 [Read More]



More buses boost for town shoppers

by HELEN KREFT

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



Back to work hope for Plasplugs staff

by ADRIAN JENKINS

News - Plasplugs Limited, in Wetmore Road, BurtonA BURTON company was today hoping to start making up for lost production after being without power for three weeks. ... () Read More [Read More]



Queen's heart attack victims care best yet

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



Pitch plan put off for another year

by KEITH BULL

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



Care home scheme poised for go-ahead

by HELEN KREFT

News - Granville Court and Willoughby House, both in Hall Farm Road, SwadlincoteA PROPOSED care home development in Swadlincote has been recommended for approval.
If plans are given the go-ahead by members ... () Read More [Read More]



Lucky escape for car ride kitten

News - Lucky the cat with Katie, Wendy, Aaron and Laura BallingtonA 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 [Read More]



Super Sadie brushes off the opposition

News - Skillbuild finalistA 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 [Read More]



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 [Read More]



Minor blaze causes road closure

News - Roof fire in Ashby Road, StapenhillA 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 [Read More]



Prom celebration for exam finishers

News - Prom at Paulet High School, in Stanton Road, StapenhillPUPILS 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 [Read More]



MP: The museum needs all your help

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



Missing black swan will soon be back

News - Australian black swansAN 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 [Read More]



School centenary celebration

News - John of Rolleston Primary School celebrating centenary - Jonathan Fowler and Thomas FurzemanYOUNGSTERS at a village primary school are enjoying a week-long celebration to mark the building's 100th anniversary. ... (01/07/2009) Read More [Read More]



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 [Read More]



Swine flu breaks out in prison

by JAMES BRINDLE

News - Sudbury PrisonAN 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 [Read More]



Firm is accused of conning OAP couple

by ADRIAN JENKINS

News - Doug and Gay Bloor, of Balfour Street, HorninglowA HOUSEBOUND Horninglow couple have accused a mobility aids company of conning them out of a week's pension. ... (30/06/2009) Read More [Read More]



Coors Museum: We have got nowhere fast – critics

News - Coors Visitor CentreCRITICS 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 [Read More]



FA's delays are costing £5,000 a day

by KEITH BULL

News - FA Centre at RangemoreTHE 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 [Read More]



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 [Read More]



X-rated terror for young mother

by CLARE PIDSLEY

News - Baby hit by signTHE 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 [Read More]



Death of a former council stalwart, 93

by ADRIAN JENKINS

News - Ralph LeaA 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 [Read More]



Parish puzzled by no-show councillor

by HELEN KREFT

News - Khadim Thathall, a qualified barrister who represents Shobnall ward on East Staffordshire Borough CouncilA 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 [Read More]



Rats in building cost food company £14,000

by KEITH BULL

News - Pic a Chic Ltd, on the industrial estate in Dents Road, AshbyA 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 [Read More]



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 [Read More]



Have you seen the feathered fugitive?

News - Australian black swansTHE 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 [Read More]



Making friends

by SAM QUISGARD

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



Learning difficulties woman was assaulted by partner

by SAMERA KHATOON

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



Students have designs on a bright future

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



School's grand af-fair

by KATIE BOWLER

News - Violet Lane feteA 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 [Read More]



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 [Read More]



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 [Read More]



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 [Read More]



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 [Read More]



Mail saves OAP's vital health care

by KATIE BOWLER

News - Martina Roberts, from Shobnall Street, Burton, with grandmother Theresa FitzpatrickTHE 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 [Read More]



Body find "not suspicious"

News - Body found - off Mill Stream Lane, StrettonPOLICE 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 [Read More]



Council chiefs set to discuss clean-up

by RICHARD CASTLE

News - Trent Washlands - call for clean-upENVIRONMENTAL chiefs are to meet again to discuss how to take forward a project to clean up a Burton eyesore. ... (29/06/2009) Read More [Read More]



Councillors reveal their expenses

by KEITH BULL

News - South Derbyshire District CouncilMEMBERS 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 [Read More]



Gun gesture man is sent to prison

by SAMERA KHATOON

News - Burton Magistrates' CourtA 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 [Read More]



Teaming up to clean up the streets

News - Cleaner South Derbyshire Campaign  - Chloe Morgan, Jack Cox, Katie Webster and Lorraine NeaveCOMMUNITY members have teamed up to clean up streets near a South Derbyshire school.
Residents, children, South Derbyshire ...

(29/06/2009) Read More [Read More]



Town honours forces heroes

By ADRIAN JENKINS

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



Fun in the sun

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



F1 boost for Donington Park

News - Donington ParkDONINGTON 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 [Read More]



Tributes pour in following the death of the King of Pop

by HELEN KREFT

News - Michael JacksonMUSIC 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 [Read More]



Sex assaults taxi driver may face jail

by KEITH BULL

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



Hundreds attend young farmer's funeral

News - Craig Salmon with fiancee Gemma BamfordHUNDREDS of mourners have turned out for the funeral of a young Marchington farmer who died last week. ... (28/06/2009) Read More [Read More]



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 [Read More]



Treatment centre's clean bill of health

by ADRIAN JENKINS

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



Darren's Paralympic hopes get cash boost

by HELEN KREFT

News - Darren Greenfield, looking for sponsorship for the 2012 Olympics, wiith Leanne Shorthouse and Margaret LeedhamA 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 [Read More]



Fly-tippers named and shamed

by HELEN KREFT

News - Fly tippingENVIRONMENT 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 [Read More]



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 [Read More]







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