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Village school is in top 10 of UK performers

VIDEO by SIMON DEACON

Video - Coton in the Elms Primary School in coiuntry's top 10 - Beatrice Fog, Arron Seeley, Max Shilton, deputy head Julie Bamford and headteacher Anne ClaytonA VILLAGE primary school has proved it is in a league of its own after being named among the top 10 performing schools in the UK. ...
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Town lit up by a sporting legend

VIDEO by SIMON DEACON

Video - Trevor Brooking at Burton lights switch-onA FOOTBALL legend has officially turned on Burton's Christmas lights to kick off this year's festive celebrations. ...
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(18/11/2008) Read More [Read More]



Brewers living life at the top

VIDEO by NEIL BARKER

Video - Burton Albion Nigel CloughBURTON Albion are currrently sitting at the top of the non-league pile following a scrappy win against relegation strugglers Northwich ...
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(18/11/2008) Read More [Read more Burton Mail sport]



Saying farewell to Corkscrew

VIDEO by GEOFF MERRYWEATHER

Video - Corkscrew closure
THOUSANDS of thrill seekers have flocked to a Staffordshire attraction for the last ride on a rollercoaster before it is dismantled. ...
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Rain captures mood of annual service

VIDEO by GEOFF MERRYWEATHER

Video - Ashbourne Rememberance Day
RAIN falling from a leaden sky meant nothing to many hundreds of Ashbourne area people on Sunday as they turned out to remember - called to worship at St Oswald's parish church by half-muffled bells. ...
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Bang-on display!

by GARETH BUTTERFIELD

Video - Ashbourne Fireworks
ORGANISERS of this year's firworks night say the event was a huge success, and estimate an incredible 4,000 people turned out to enjoy the show. ...
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Denise jumps out for 'cool' sky-dive

by HARRY GOTTSCHALK

Video - Denise Bull Skydive
A PARWICH woman decided to take the plunge by completing a sky-dive in aid of charity. Denise Ball carried out the jump in aid of Derby City Hospital's Breast Cancer Unit. ...
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Emotional time at memorial service

Video - Rev Stewart Raynor - re-dedication of Egginton village war memorialA VILLAGE war memorial containing the names of dozens of servicemen has been rededicated during a special Remembrance Day service. ...
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Watch Tyron, the YouTube signing star

by KEITH BULL

Video - Tyron Whittle - YouTube signerBURTON internet sensation Tyron Whittle has the world - quite literally - at his fingertips.
The performing artist has attracted massive ...
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90 YEARS ON - WE REMEMBER

Exclusive video by SIMON DEACON Words by HELEN KREFT

Video - Burton Remembrance Day paradeBURTON and South Derbyshire gathered together to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the end of World War One. The Mail was there to capture this most poignant of occasions ...
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Group showcases works of art

VIDEO by Ken Nicholls

Video - Willington Art and Craft Group - Dianne Joy Cox with one of her paintingsA VILLAGE art and craft show has raised more than £230.
Willington Art and Craft Group, which meets ...
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Stridey speaks

Exclusive video by REX PAGE

Video - Burton Albion skipper Darren Stride
BURTON ALBION skipper Darren Stride speaks exclusively to The Mail about his recent knee operation and the Brewers' chances of topping the Blue Square Premier ...
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SCENES OF DEVASTATION

Exclusive Video by NEIL BARKER

Video - Horninglow Road church fire
EXCLUSIVE video footage of the fire which destroyed a church in Horninglow Road ...
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Ofsted's glowing report for college

by ADRIAN JENKINS

Video - Holly Sparrow and pupils and staff of De Ferrers Specialist Technology College - glowing OFSTED report (cropped)BURTON'S biggest school is celebrating after receiving top marks from education standards watchdogs ...
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Providing a home for 'dumped' dogs

Video - Witherley Kennels - Ian WebbDOGS abandoned on the streets of Burton and South Derbyshire are being offered new hope by a Midlands animal lover ...
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Daffodils bring colour to Burton

by KATIE BOWLER with video by KEN NICHOLLS

Video - Plant a daffodil day - Kingfisher ProjectSCHOOLCHILDREN and volunteers have planted 2,000 daffodil bulbs in one morning as part of a scheme to improve their community ...
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Parents keep an eye out for their children

by LAURIE DEVITT and video by KEN NICOLLS

Video - Battle of Hastings at William Allittt SchoolHUNDREDS of schoolchildren have donned armour and drawn weapons to take part in the re-enactment of the Battle of Hastings ...
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NY destination for runner Nick

Video - Nick Upton running NY marathon next week - Jane Upton, Elaine Hines and JJB manager Dee O'SullivanA SWADLINCOTE runner is hitting the Big Apple to raise money for Children with Leukaemia.
Nick Upton, 38, is running the New York ...
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School goes west

Video - Cabaret Theatre School, based at the Priory Centre in Stretton,A BURTON theatre school has been invited to perform in Londonıs West End.
A group of 14 pupils from the Cabaret ...
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Hair raising day for pupils

by KATIE BOWLER

Video - St Wystan's School crazy hair day - Hector AbleA SOUTH Derbyshire primary school has held a 'crazy hair day' to raise funds for the village church. ...
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Martial masters strut their stuff

Video - Martial arts masters demo at the BrewhouseA GATHERING of martial arts masters has taken place in Burton.
The event was held at Burton's Brewhouse ...
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Plucky players

VIDEO by KEN NICHOLLS

Video - Banjo festival - Roger Bower and Cliff AtkinMORE than 160 banjo enthusiasts have jammed together celebrating their 15th anniversary with international performers. ...
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Fireworks show will wow the crowds

Video - Scropton fireworksPLENTY of 'oohs' and 'aahs' are expected when one of the area's biggest fireworks displays lights up the night sky. ...
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FA Cup talk with Nigel Clough

Video - Burton Albion Nigel CloughBURTON Mail sports editor Rex Page talks to Burton Albion boss Nigel Clough about the FA Cup and gets him to reflect on his last 10 ...
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Pupils shown the dangers

by KATIE BOWLER and VIDEO by SIMON DEACON

Video - Leek Fire Station,Demonsration of a Firework being let off in a pocket for launch of operation Good Guy.Mark Hall,Adrienne Smith and Inspector Steve Maskery at the Launch.SCHOOLS in Staffordshire are being visited by firefighters, trading standards officers and police in a campaign to raise awareness ...
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Duo on the run to aid charities

VIDEO by DANIELLE HARRISON and GEOFF MERRYWEATHER

Video - Suzanne and Danielle Harrison - Great North RunTWO Ashbourne athletes have pushed themselves to the limits of their endurance in a half-marathon road race to raise funds for charities ...
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A wall of silence as bikers pay tribute

Video - Bikers tribute at National Arboretum, AlrewasBIKERS have paid their own unique tribute at a memorial near Burton to troops who have died on duty. ...
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Tribute to her grandparents

FEATURE by KATIE BOWLER and VIDEO BY Neil Barker

Video - Lindsay Newell - animal rescue centre in her garden in Lincoln Road, BurtonAN ANIMAL-LOVER whose grandparents were brutally murdered has set up a wildlife rescue centre in their memory. ...
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A wall of silence as bikers pay tribute at Armed Forces Memorial

VIDEO by Ken Nicholls

Video - Bikers tribute at National Arboretum, AlrewasBIKERS have paid their own unique tribute at a memorial near Burton to troops who have died on duty. ...
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Open house at Pingle

VIDEO by Simon Deacon

Video - Open evening at Pingle - pupils Sophie Stretton and Dean WagstaffHAMSTER racing and science demonstrations were just two of the activities taking place at a South Derbyshire ...
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Chip pan message takes to streets

VIDEO by Simon Deacon

Video - Firefighter Nat Thompson - fire safety demoFIRE risk checks and chip pan demonstrations have taken place in Burton as part of a 'More for Less' campaign. ...
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Champion day for pupils

VIDEO by Neil Barker

Video - Granville School - Donna Kellogg with pupils Sasha Kucharzewski and Thomas TarcliffeYOUNGSTERS at a Woodville school have been put through their paces by a three times Commonwealth Games badminton champion. ...
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Bull cross needs a loving home

VIDEO by Ken Nicholls

Video - RSPCA - Sophie with Emily VincentA DOG which was dumped by its callous owner 'desperately' needs re-homing, animal welfare workers have said. ...
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Youths feel ground force

VIDEO by Neil Barker

Video - Prince's Trust - Adam Neal and Sam CooperMEMBERS of the Prince's Trust have taken part in a gardening day to prepare them for a major two-week community project. ...
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School chips in for revamp

VIDEO by NEIL BARKER

Video - Completion of renovation work, Egginton memorial hall - trustee Sir Henry Every with John Flowers of John Flowers ConstructionA SOUTH Derbyshire village is to officially open its new, improved community centre tonight.
For more than 10 years, ...
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Family forced to leave their home

VIDEO by Simon Deacon

Video - Colapsing house - Nina Wood, formerly of Measham Road, Oakthorpe, and district councillor Jackie Bridgen A MOTHER who was forced to leave her home with her eight-year-old daughter after it began to collapse has spoken of 'one of the most ...
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Terry's a lively one!

VIDEO by KEN NICHOLLS

Video - Terry, cairn cross looking for a homeA THREE year old male Cairn Cross needs re-homing.
Male dog, called Terry, needs re-homing after he accidently pulled over his elderly owner. ...
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ECO warriors digging their way to victory

VIDEO by Simon Deacon

Video - Heathfields Primary School - Jake Foley, Harry Baines and Lewis HarrisPUPILS from a South Derbyshire school have been busy digging and planting to boost their ECO award status. ...
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It's all about feelings

VIDEO by Neil Barker

Video - Poetry winner - Stacey Leigh Olner, 16, of Horton Avenue, StrettonA BURTON teenager has won an international competition for her 'moving' poem about her personal feelings. ...
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Hitting the road to help air ambulance

VIDEO by Neil Barker

Video - Ben RobinsonA MOTORCYCLIST from Burton is heading off on an epic trip through north Africa to raise money for a life-saving air ambulance service. ...
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Fun in the sun at Briz Valley

VIDEO by Simon Deacon

Video - Tia Holland and Letitia Holland at Brizlincote Valley fun dayGLORIOUS sunshine and huge crowds have proved a winning combination at a fun day for residents of the Brizlincote Valley. ...
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Tony puts on a show for charity

VIDEO by Simon Deacon

Video - Charity artist Tony RoeAN artist is exhibiting his work to raise money for two charities.
Tony Roe will be holding an exhibition ...
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Nursery tots hit the right notes

VIDEO by Neil Barker

Video - Chuckle Bunnies Day Nursery, in Vicarage Road, Swadlincote: Louise Tucker with Lauren Tyers, Havannah Lupion-Martinez and Oliver HarrisonTOTS and toddlers at a South Derbyshire nursery have been making music for meningitis sufferers.
Chuckle Bunnies Day Nursery, in Vicarage ...
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Tying the knot past and present

VIDEO by Neil Barker

Video - Wedding dress exhibition, Tutbury Priory Church - Jocelyn HickmanA WEDDING dress exhibition is taking place at an East Staffordshire church.
St Mary's Priory Church, in Tutbury, ...
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Sophie's on top for talent

VIDEO by Simon Deacon

Video - Michelle Younger, Becky Norbury, Jessica Smith, Lauren Findler, Meena Odedra, with professional singer Errol ColeTHE 'LITTLE girl with the big voice' has claimed top prize in Swadlincote's version of ITV1's Britain's Got Talent ...
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New strike force at Pirelli Stadium

VIDEO by Ken Nicholls

Video - Junior Army recruits at Pirelli stadiumJUNIOR Army recruits have pledged their allegiance to Queen and country at a ceremony in Burton. ...
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WE'RE SUCH A HAPPY BUNCH

VIDEO by Simon Deacon

Video - Richard (Tricky Dicky) Hughes 77.PEOPLE living in Burton are among the happiest and most contented in the country, a major social survey has found. ...
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Hoping to rope in the visitors

VIDEO by Simon Deacon

Video - Councillors Ray Statham and Steve Taylor with Alan Thacker and Geoff WoodwardAN 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 show

VIDEO by Simon Deacon

Video - Debbie Chesterman and Stuart Batchelor - Get Active in the ForestA 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

Video - Joanne Price, owner of Delicious Dishes, in Market Street, Swadlincote made her own wedding cakeA SWADLINCOTE shop owner who specialises in cakes for the wedding market enjoyed a real busman's holiday at the weekend - when ...
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Bowls club rising from the ashes

VIDEO by Neil Barker

Video - New cabins at Overseal Memorial Bowls Club - treasurer Dave Mart, secretary Steve Bigg and SDDC Community Partnership officer Ian HeyA VILLAGE bowls club which almost folded after a devastating vandal attack five years ago has literally risen from the ashes. ...
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Happy birthday Florrie

VIDEO by Ken Nicholls

Video - Florrie Cross, 102, with brother Derrick, 90A BURTON pensioner is celebrating after reaching the grand age of 102.
Florrie Cross celebrated her birthday ...
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Bumper year for results

VIDEO by Neil Barker

Video - Granville's Bridie Williams and Elena DythamIN SOUTH DERBYSHIRE, pupils and teachers were also celebrating another bumper year of results.
William Allitt, in Sunnyside, Newhall, ...
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BABY ANGEL MAE IS A TINY MIRACLE

VIDEO by Simon Deacon

Video - Melissa Ward, from Woodville, with baby Angel MaeA 'MIRACLE' baby born three months premature has defied the odds by surviving despite being given only a 30 per cent chance of life. ...
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Mystery man back for seconds

VIDEO by Ken Nicholls

Video - Peter Taylor with fiancee Kimberley Holt and Rumbletums owner Debbie RobinsonTHE MYSTERY man who ordered what is believed to be Burton's biggest breakfast butty has returned for a second helping. ...
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Youngsters learn to protect environment

VIDEO by Neil Barker

Video - Waste Watchers holiday club at Winshill Methodist Church in High Bank Road: Mya Clarke and Chloe AdamsCHILDREN 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 ...
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Group fight their way to world championships

VIDEO by Ken Nicholls

Video - Burton Mixed Martial Arts: Supporter Jo Devitt, Kallum Dunn, Dave Ratcliffe, Jonnie "The Dodger" Squirrell, Chris Squirrell, Sophie Simnett, supporter Tracy Squirrell, supporter Georgina SquirrellFIVE martial art club members are on the way to the world championships.
The five members of Burton Mixed ...
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School's in for summer

VIDEO by Ken Nicholls

Video - Willow weaving at Granville Community School summer School: Ben Storer and Jordan SheldonYOUNGSTERS from two South Derbyshire schools have taken part in a three-day 'summer school' to improve their teamwork skills. ...
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What lies beneath for youngsters?

VIDEO by Simon Deacon

Video - Robyn Bottrill, Ben Bottrill, Millie Connor, Erica Bottrill and Ranger Wayne Ball.DOZENS of youngsters have turned out to discover what creatures lurk in the depths of a South Derbyshire pond. ...
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Land Girls get the medal they deserve

VIDEO by Simon Deacon

Video - MP David Taylor with Land Army GirlsDOZENS of 'forgotten' Land Army Girls have finally been honoured for their wartime efforts.
MP David Taylor presented veteran badges ...
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Call to save under threat church hall

VIDEO by Neil Barker

Video - Cllr Pat Murray and Hartshorne Methodist ChurchA MEETING is to be held to decide the future of a village church which has a regular congregation of just two worshippers. ...
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Cliff Lewer takes chain of office

VIDEO by Geoff Merryweather

Video - Rotary handoverJOHN Foster handed over the Ashbourne Rotary Club President's chain of office to Cliff Lewer at a ceremony at the Bentley Brook. ...
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Thousands join in the Play Day fun

VIDEO by NEIL BARKER

Video - Having fun on the Trent Washlands are (l-r) Stephanie and Sam Bradbury, Rosie Dent and Katherine BattenNATIONAL Play Day has been celebrated in Burton and South Derbyshire with thousands of children and their parents. ...
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Sarnie Schwarzenegger - is this biggest breakfast buttie?

VIDEO by Neil Barker

Video - Rumbletums, New Street, Burton  - Debbie RobinsonWHAT is believed to be Burton's biggest breakfast butty has been made by two women in a town centre sandwich bar. ...
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Cooking up a book

VIDEO by Neil Barker

Video - Georgina Ingham, 25, of Barton under Needwood - cookery bookA NURSE from Barton under Needwood is aiming to put a new cookery book on the shelves soon.
Georgina Ingham, 25, a full time nurse ...
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Top colour award for stylist Michelle

VIDEO by Neil Barker

Video - Richard Anthony Hair and Beauty, in Midland Road, Swadlincote - salon owner Richard Evans and Michelle MansfieldA SOUTH Derbyshire stylist is celebrating after receiving a top industry qualification in hair colouring. ...
Video - video icon (06/08/2008) Read More [Read more Burton Mail news]



We are sailing... Thanks to Jean!

VIDEO by Neil Barker

Video - Sailability
A DISABLED woman has raised hundreds of pounds for a sailing club which offers opportunities for people with disabilities. ...
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Museum reopens for victims of history

VIDEO by Neil Barker

Video - Chernobyl Children's Visit
BURTON'S Coors Visitor Centre has reopened - but for one day only. ...
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IT'S A SWAN-DERFUL LIFE

VIDEO by Neil Barker

Video - Swans ready to be countedSWAN enthusiasts were out in force at the weekend to study and count the number of the birds in the area. ...
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HORSING AROUND TO RAISE FUNDS

VIDEO by Simon Deacon

Video - Blue Cross Open Day
An East Staffordshire Animal Centre - home to the former Coors Visitor Centre Shire Horses - has held an open day to raise funds ...
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School has a magical new library

VIDEO by Geoff Merryweather

Video - Artist Peter Haw, watched by Allison Alle, Anita Mosley, Paul Walton, Hannah Mosley and Leanna PerrottTHE new library at Henry Prince First School, Mayfield, is now fully illustrated - thanks to a professional artist and the ideas of pupils. ...
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SAILING CLUB PLAN TO SINK?

by DANIELLE HARRISON

Video - Rudyard Sailability sailing clubPLANS for a £30,000 boathouse to keep the Moorlands' only disabled sailing club afloat could be scuppered tomorrow after ...
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Kids get a kick out of charity tournament

by LAURIE DEVITT

Video - JCB Lakeside five-a-sideJUNIOR football teams from across two counties have come together for a massive charity tournament. ...
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Spectators turn out in their thousands

VIDEO by Geoff Merryweather, Gareth Butterfield and Lizzy Hawkins

Video - Ashbourne Highland GatheringIF THE sound of bagpipes is still ringing in your head today then you must be one of the thousands of people who enjoyed this ...
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It's all about the animals

VIDEO by Emma Turton

Video - Cats at Burton branch of RSPCATHERE'S been an RSPCA shelter in Stretton for 18 years. It relies completely on donations and fund-raising to keep it going, and ...
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Team keeps unbeaten run

VIDEO by Neil Barker

Video - Ferrers Specialist Technology College, in St Mary's Drive, Burton - roundersA BURTON school's rounders team has remained unbeaten in every game it played during the summer term. ...
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Lift-off for flying club makeover

VIDEO by Geoff Merryweather

Video - Airways
FLYING operations at Darley Moor Airfield will soon soar out of the realms of Biggles, and in to the 21st Century.
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Planks given the chop in aid of charity

VIDEO by Ken Nicholls

Video - Lynne Hoptroff smashes a plank held by Garry Steel (left) and instructor Duncan HoggMEMBERS of a South Derbyshire martial arts group have been on a chopping trip for charity.
Milton Krav Maga held a night of wood ...
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Only the best will survive tough test

VIDEO by Neil Barker

Video - DJ and Ward - Lauren Haywood, Samantha Hunt, Jessica Peters, Donna Shaw and Roxanne KendrickA 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. ...
Video - video icon (19/11/2008)