New strike force at Pirelli StadiumVIDEO by Ken Nicholls JUNIOR Army recruits have pledged their allegiance to Queen and country at a ceremony in Burton. ...
(02/09/2008)
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WE'RE SUCH A HAPPY BUNCHVIDEO by Simon Deacon PEOPLE living in Burton are among the happiest and most contented in the country, a major social survey has found. ...
(29/08/2008)
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Hoping to rope in the visitorsVIDEO by Simon Deacon AN OLD-FASHIONED rope-making machine hand-built by a community stalwart is set to be a part of a new heritage and memorial garden. ...
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Hoping for a winner live on Lotto showVIDEO by Simon Deacon A SOUTH Derbyshire sports scheme is waiting to hear if it has scooped a national prize live on television when its organisers attend ...
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Joanne makes her cake... and eats it!VIDEO by Ken Nicholls A SWADLINCOTE shop owner who specialises in cakes for the wedding market enjoyed a real busman's holiday at the weekend - when ...
(26/08/2008)
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Bowls club rising from the ashesVIDEO by Neil Barker A VILLAGE bowls club which almost folded after a devastating vandal attack five years ago has literally risen from the ashes. ...
(25/08/2008)
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Happy birthday FlorrieVIDEO by Ken Nicholls A BURTON pensioner is celebrating after reaching the grand age of 102.Florrie Cross celebrated her birthday ...
(23/08/2008)
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Bumper year for resultsVIDEO by Neil Barker IN SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, pupils and teachers were also celebrating another bumper year of results.William Allitt, in Sunnyside, Newhall, ...
(23/08/2008)
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BABY ANGEL MAE IS A TINY MIRACLEVIDEO by Simon Deacon A 'MIRACLE' baby born three months premature has defied the odds by surviving despite being given only a 30 per cent chance of life. ...
(23/08/2008)
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Mystery man back for secondsVIDEO by Ken Nicholls THE MYSTERY man who ordered what is believed to be Burton's biggest breakfast butty has returned for a second helping. ...
(29/08/2008)
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Youngsters learn to protect environmentVIDEO by Neil Barker CHILDREN have been learning how to reduce, re-use and recycle in a fun way at a summer school.A total of 26 youngsters have taken part ...
(02/09/2008)
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Group fight their way to world championshipsVIDEO by Ken Nicholls FIVE martial art club members are on the way to the world championships.The five members of Burton Mixed ...
(26/08/2008)
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School's in for summerVIDEO by Ken Nicholls YOUNGSTERS from two South Derbyshire schools have taken part in a three-day 'summer school' to improve their teamwork skills. ...
(02/09/2008)
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What lies beneath for youngsters?VIDEO by Simon Deacon DOZENS of youngsters have turned out to discover what creatures lurk in the depths of a South Derbyshire pond. ...
(15/08/2008)
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Land Girls get the medal they deserveVIDEO by Simon Deacon DOZENS of 'forgotten' Land Army Girls have finally been honoured for their wartime efforts.MP David Taylor presented veteran badges ...
(15/08/2008)
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Call to save under threat church hallVIDEO by Neil Barker A MEETING is to be held to decide the future of a village church which has a regular congregation of just two worshippers. ...
(14/08/2008)
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Cliff Lewer takes chain of officeVIDEO by Geoff Merryweather JOHN Foster handed over the Ashbourne Rotary Club President's chain of office to Cliff Lewer at a ceremony at the Bentley Brook. ...
(28/08/2008)
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Thousands join in the Play Day funVIDEO by NEIL BARKER NATIONAL Play Day has been celebrated in Burton and South Derbyshire with thousands of children and their parents. ...
(08/08/2008)
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Sarnie Schwarzenegger - is this biggest breakfast buttie?VIDEO by Neil Barker WHAT is believed to be Burton's biggest breakfast butty has been made by two women in a town centre sandwich bar. ...
(14/08/2008)
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Cooking up a bookVIDEO by Neil Barker A NURSE from Barton under Needwood is aiming to put a new cookery book on the shelves soon.Georgina Ingham, 25, a full time nurse ...
(02/09/2008)
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Top colour award for stylist MichelleVIDEO by Neil Barker A SOUTH Derbyshire stylist is celebrating after receiving a top industry qualification in hair colouring. ...
(06/08/2008)
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We are sailing... Thanks to Jean!VIDEO by Neil Barker A DISABLED woman has raised hundreds of pounds for a sailing club which offers opportunities for people with disabilities. ...
(02/09/2008)
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Museum reopens for victims of historyVIDEO by Neil Barker BURTON'S Coors Visitor Centre has reopened - but for one day only. ...
(23/08/2008)
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IT'S A SWAN-DERFUL LIFEVIDEO by Neil Barker SWAN enthusiasts were out in force at the weekend to study and count the number of the birds in the area. ...
(02/09/2008)
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HORSING AROUND TO RAISE FUNDSVIDEO by Simon Deacon An East Staffordshire Animal Centre - home to the former Coors Visitor Centre Shire Horses - has held an open day to raise funds ...
(02/09/2008)
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School has a magical new libraryVIDEO by Geoff Merryweather THE new library at Henry Prince First School, Mayfield, is now fully illustrated - thanks to a professional artist and the ideas of pupils. ...
(28/08/2008)
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SAILING CLUB PLAN TO SINK?by DANIELLE HARRISON PLANS for a £30,000 boathouse to keep the Moorlands' only disabled sailing club afloat could be scuppered tomorrow after ...
(28/08/2008)
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Kids get a kick out of charity tournamentby LAURIE DEVITT JUNIOR football teams from across two counties have come together for a massive charity tournament. ...(28/08/2008)
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Spectators turn out in their thousandsVIDEO by Geoff Merryweather, Gareth Butterfield and Lizzy Hawkins IF THE sound of bagpipes is still ringing in your head today then you must be one of the thousands of people who enjoyed this ... (28/08/2008)
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It's all about the animalsVIDEO by Emma Turton THERE'S been an RSPCA shelter in Stretton for 18 years. It relies completely on donations and fund-raising to keep it going, and ...
(25/07/2008)
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Team keeps unbeaten runVIDEO by Neil Barker A BURTON school's rounders team has remained unbeaten in every game it played during the summer term. ...
(23/07/2008)
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Lift-off for flying club makeoverVIDEO by Geoff Merryweather FLYING operations at Darley Moor Airfield will soon soar out of the realms of Biggles, and in to the 21st Century.
(28/08/2008)
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Planks given the chop in aid of charityVIDEO by Ken Nicholls MEMBERS of a South Derbyshire martial arts group have been on a chopping trip for charity.Milton Krav Maga held a night of wood ...
(02/09/2008)
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Only the best will survive tough testVIDEO by Neil Barker A BURTON salon has adopted the BBC's Apprentice style hiring and firing process to help them cut down to the best person for the job. ...
(02/09/2008)
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School opens its own OlympicsVIDEO by Ken Nicholls A SOUTH Derbyshire primary school has been preparing for the biggest sporting event of the summer with the opening of its Olympic ...
(26/08/2008)
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Busy market's Net exposureby GARETH BUTTERFIELD A DAY in the life of Ashbourne's bustling Market Place has been condensed to two and-a-half minutes by an Ashbourne software firm. ...
(28/08/2008)
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Village comes out to playVIDEO by Neil Barker A VILLAGE in South Derbyshire celebrated its 48th annual parade and gala at the weekend.The popular event in Overseal saw ...
(02/09/2008)
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Walking bus earns school cashVIDEO by Neil Barker A SCHOOL in Rolleston has thanked parents and pupils after they were rewarded for their success for a pioneering 'walking bus' scheme. ...
(02/09/2008)
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Mystery of stolen oaksVIDEO by Geoff Merryweather and Gareth Butterfield TREES are disappearing from Bradley Wood, prompting fears people may be stealing them. ...(28/08/2008)
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Amazed at the Maize MazeVIDEO BY Neil Barker PUPILS have been treated to the sight of Indiana Jones - or rather a lookalike - performing a high-dive stunt to open ...
(02/09/2008)
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Talent star shows her roots at salonVIDEO by Simon Deacon A BELLY dancer who wowed the Britain's Got Talent judges has gone back to her roots by visiting her auntie's Burton hair salon. ...
(02/09/2008)
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Castle gets a wash and brush-upVIDEO by Simon Deacon ASHBY Castle has received a specialised high level maintenance clean as part of an annual project. ...
(02/09/2008)
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Extreme way to enjoy sportVIDEO by Neil Barker YOUNGSTERS in Burton and South Derbyshire have been showcasing their sporting abilities in an extreme sports competition.The first South Derbyshire Invitational Extreme Sports Competition took place at Rosliston Forestry ...
(11/07/2008)
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Tyson is a real knockoutVIDEO by Simon Deacon TYSON is a canine companion in search of a home - but he is not a boxer and unlike his sporting namesake, he does not bite. ...
(11/07/2008)
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Coors closes museum doorsVIDEO by Neil Barker THE FIGHT to save Burton's brewing museum has truly begun after it closed its doors to the public. ...
(11/07/2008)
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Joy as post office is saved from axeVIDEO by Simon Deacon PEOPLE power has prevailed after a popular post office was saved from the axe.Stapenhill Post Office, in St Peter's ...
(11/07/2008)
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Bargates: the gateway to BurtonVIDEO by Emma Turton AS the Bargates saga rumbles on, the decaying derelict shopping centre remains an unsightly blot on the Burton Landscape. ...
(11/07/2008)
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Veterans remembered at ArboretumVIDEO by Ken Nicholls VETERANS DAY has been celebrated at the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas to conclude a week long celebration of the contribution of ...
(11/07/2008)
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The last wedding reception at CoorsVIDEO by Simon Deacon THE Coors Visitor Centre reached another poignant milestone on Saturday by holding its last ever wedding reception. ...
(11/07/2008)
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Water main burst by workmenVIDEO by Simon Deacon MORE problems have occurred on a busy Burton road after workmen burst a main water pipe.The incident happened in Wellington ...
(11/07/2008)
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Blue skies and saving livesVIDEO by Simon Deacon AFTER the County Air Ambulance controversially moved from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Hixon near Staffordshire, the people of South Derbyshire and North West Leicester faced the bleak prospect of ...
(11/07/2008)
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Pupils in Olympic plantpot of gold bidVIDEO by Simon Deacon A DOZEN schools from Burton and surrounding areas have taken part in a massive gardening event. ...
(11/07/2008)
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Audition success for GeorgiaVIDEO by Simon Deacon A TEN-YEAR-OLD from Burton has successfully pirouetted her way to the Royal Ballet School.Georgia Gough from the Stephanie ...
(11/07/2008)
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Cabbies united against councilVIDEO by Simon Deacon TAXI DRIVERS in Burton are presenting a united front to fight new council guidelines they say could force some cabbies out of the business. ...
(11/07/2008)
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Signing up to make a village street saferVIDEO by Neil Barker COMMUNITY leaders are urging residents in their village to sign a petition to get a long-awaited pedestrian crossing installed. ...
(24/06/2008)
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Rafts of fun for 10th birthday eventVIDEO by Simon Deacon WILLINGTON celebrated the 10th anniversary of its raft race with its best event yet.A total of 28 rafts from the villages ...
(11/07/2008)
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Street sealed off after bomb scareVIDEO by Simon Deacon A BOMB scare at a scrapyard closed off a Burton street for nearly two hours.Police were called to the Simsmetal ...
(11/07/2008)
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Building a brighter future through skillsVIDEO by Neil Barker BURTON College has hosted a regional competition showcasing the skills of construction students in the East Midlands. ...
(11/07/2008)
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Fun all the way at canal festivalVIDEO by Simon Deacon THE ANNUAL Moira Canal Festival 2008 and Trailboat Rally took place this year at Moira Furnace. ...
(11/07/2008)
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Joy over FA's goal in BurtonVIDEO by Neil Barker POLITICIANS and football chiefs have warmly welcomed the decision to build the National Football Centre in Burton. ...
(11/07/2008)
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Miracle man Leyton comes homeVIDEO by Simon Deacon A FAMILY of four were today embarking on a new life together after overcoming the odds in a life or death battle with cancer. ...
(11/07/2008)
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Regulars rally round for fire-hit pubVIDEO by Simon Deacon REGULARS from a fire-ravaged Burton pub have rallied round with a fundraising event in support of its landlord. ...
(24/06/2008)
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Anger over parking ticket clampdownVIDEO by Simon Deacon MOTORISTS in Winshill are petitioning council bosses after being hit with penalty tickets ...
(11/07/2008)
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School roof targeted for the fifth timeVIDEO by Simon Deacon THIEVES have stolen lead from the roof of a South Derbyshire school - for the fifth time in a year. ...
(11/07/2008)
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Setting out the Mayor's plansVIDEO by Geoff Merryweather and Gareth Butterfield ASHBOURNE'S new Mayor is Councillor Phil Chell, after being voted in and handed the chain of office at last week's Town Council. ...
(28/08/2008)
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MP gives backing to Swineholes protestVIDEO by Geoff Merryweather PROTESTERS campaigning against tree felling at a Moorlands beauty spot have been given a boost by MP Charlotte Atkins. ...
(28/08/2008)
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War hero Russell rememberedVIDEO by Simon Deacon THE PARENTS of a South Derbyshire war hero were remembering their son's life today on what should have been his birthday. ...
(11/07/2008)
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Ashbourne Radio LaunchVIDEO by Geoff Merryweather View the Ashbourne Radio launch here. ...
(28/08/2008)
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Work goes up in smokeVIDEO by Simon Deacon A SCHOOLGIRL has told how she was left 'devastated' after two years of GCSE artwork went up in flames in a suspected ...
(11/07/2008)
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Plot deepens over car buried in gardenVIDEO by Simon Deacon THE PLOT has thickened at the scene of a police investigation into a car buried in a garden in Barton under Needwood. ...
(11/07/2008)
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Gas leak causes rush-hour chaosVIDEO by Simon Deacon A GAS leak during the afternoon rush hour has brought one of Burton's ...
(11/07/2008)
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Bright future for furnace is plannedVIDEO by Simon Deacon OFFICIALS at an historic visitor attraction believe they have put a difficult year behind them and are now planning a massive ...
(11/07/2008)
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Villages rally in bid to save Post OfficeVIDEO by Geoff Merryweather VILLAGERS have united to put pressure on Post Office bosses who are considering closing their local branch. ...
(28/08/2008)
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