YOBS' ORGY OF VANDALISMby ADRIAN JENKINS JOYRIDERS who went on a £5,000 vandalism spree could have destroyed part of a Burton school, its head teacher says. ...
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Fine weather aids great ploughingby GARETH BUTTERFIELD A GOOD September paved the way for a record turnout at this year's Brailsford Ploughing and Hedgecutting Society's 104th annual match — held this year at Grange Farm in Shottle. ...  
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It's animal magic!VIDEO by NEIL BARKER EXOTIC animals from the rainforest have visited a South Derbyshire school.More than 300 pupils at Newhall Junior ...
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Tough terrain takes toll on riders SCORES of people took to the country lanes and streets of Staffordshire to welcome the fifth stage of the Tour of Britain as it wound its way through the district. ...
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Horse enjoys a pint of ‘Pedy' at his localVIDEO by SIMON DEACON WHEN Basil the horse heads down to his local after a hard day at the stables, he is often asked the question “why the long face?” ...
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GB call-ups for paddlersVIDEO by SIMON DEACON TWO Burton canoeists have been selected to represent Great Britain in the next six weeks, with one being tipped as a future Olympian. ...
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Wayne ‘muscles' in on US car market A CAR dealership near Burton is defying the recession by bringing in a shipment of US “muscle” cars. ...
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Cow rescued by fire-fighters A FARMER'S cow had to be rescued by firefighters after it fell down a mine shaft and got trapped. ...
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Thrills, spills and fun for all at Ashbourne show ASHBOURNE show organisers had high hopes that this year would be the biggest and best yet — and a record attendance of more than 9,000 people through the gates secured the 2009 event a well-earned place in the event's long history. ... (17/10/2009)
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On course to give first aidVIDEO by NEIL BARKER YOUNSGTERS at a primary school have enjoyed taking part in a first aid course.Key stage one pupils at Stanton Primary ...
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Fete beats thunderstormsVIDEO by NEIL BARKER THUNDERSTORMS have failed to dampen spirits at a garden fete which raised £2,500 for charity. ...
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Crafty way to raise cashVIDEO by SIMON DEACON ARTISTS and craft experts have been exhibiting their work at a village festival.Barton Arts Fest took place at St James' ...
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Bunny chase lands puppy in deep waterVIDEO by SIMON DEACON MANY dogs love chasing rabbits — without any fear that their antics will land them in deep water.However, when 11-month-old Jack Russell ...
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Dentist gives pupils reasons to smileVIDEO by NEIL BARKER YOUNGSTERS at a South Derbyshire nursery have had a visit from a dentist to celebrate National Smile Month. ...
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New boss is aiming highVIDEO by NEIL BARKER NEW manager Paul Peschisolido believes Burton Albion can be a force to be reckoned with in League Two next season. ...
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Squad will not be broken up - PeschVIDEO by NEIL BARKER.jpg) PAUL Peschisolido has pledged not to break up Burton Albion's title-winning squad.The new Pirelli Stadium boss went straight ...
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Clough wishes Pesch the bestVIDEO by NEIL BARKER FORMER manager Nigel Clough has sent a good luck message to new Burton Albion boss Paul Peschisolido and his assistant Gary Rowett. ...
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Tobacco boom time thanks to the MailVIDEO by KATIE BOWLER A BURTON newsagent has said a 'massive thank you' to The Mail after a story on the expansion of his business resulted in a boom in sales. ...
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Ton up for vintage bikersVIDEO by SIMON DEACON A HUNDRED vintage motorcycling enthusiasts have gathered in Burton for an annual event.The riders, who travelled from as far ...
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Sunstock puts talent on the music mapVIDEO by HELEN KREFT.jpg) THE FIRST ever Sunstock Festival has kicked off in a blaze of glory on the rural South Derbyshire and Leicestershire borders. ...
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Skills to save livesby HELEN KREFT FIREFIGHTERS have honed their emergency rescue skills by 'saving' six lives in a mock-up of a major car crash staged in Burton. ...
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Fans celebrate with promotion Brewers beerby TIM FLETCHER BURTON Albion fans have been toasting their team's promotion to the Football League with a special celebratory ale. ...
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New Albion boss 'within two weeks'Video by TIM FLETCHER BURTON Albion expect to appoint a new manager 'within a fortnight', chairman Ben Robinson says ...
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Brewers fans hail heroesVideo by TIM FLETCHER BURTON Albion fans speaking at the Brewers' open-top bus tour on Saturday ...
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Thousands greet Albion heroesVIDEO by TIM FLETCHER BURTON Albion supporters have thronged the streets of the town to cheer their team's title-winning heroes.
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McFarland's Albion swansongVideo by TIM FLETCHER ROY McFarland speaks to the Mail about Burton Albion's heroes reception, and his decision not to put his name in the hat for the Albion manager's job permanently.
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SIXTEEN CARS WRECKED IN FIREVIDEO by SIMON DEACON SIXTEEN stock cars are believed to have been destroyed in a fire at a former potter... (06/05/2009)
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Burton's pole cats celebrate health benefitsVIDEO by SIMON DEACON A BURTON pole dancing instructor is celebrating successful taster sessions on National Pole Dancing Day. ...
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Victim names are added to memorialVIDEO by SIMON DEACON WORK to engrave the names of servicemen and women killed on duty or in terrorist attacks during 2008 is now under way at a national memorial ...
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Maypole magicVIDEO by SIMON DEACON PUPILS at a village school have been running around in preparation for their May Day celebrations. ...
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Last-gasp Brewers clinch it LEAGUE football is back in Burton after an absence of 102 years.Burton Albion clinched the Blue Square ...
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'It's the best day of my life'Video by TIM FLETCHER BURTON Albion fans who made the trip to Torquay on Sunday react to the Brewers' promotion triumph ...()
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Brewers' championship celebrationsVideo by TIM FLETCHER THIS is the moment Burton Albion fans have been waiting for. Brewers skipper Darren Stride lifts the Blue Square Premier Trophy aloft ...
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Kickboxing champions ready to take on Europe THREE Burton kickboxing champions are heading to Italy to compete in the ISKA European Championships. ...
(16/04/2009)
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Walk of WitnessVIDEO by SIMON DEACON HUNDREDS of worshippers have gathered for an Easter parade through Swadlincote.The Good Friday Walk of Witness was ...
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Burton shoppers are 'eggs-tremely' generousVIDEO by SIMON DEACON BURTON children are in for an extra special Easter as nearly 100 eggs were donated to Home-Start ...
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Council chiefs help in the big clean-upby HELEN KREFT SOUTH Derbyshire district councillors and staff have been getting their hands dirty to spruce up Swadlincote. ...
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Some straight talking from the streets . . .VIDEO by SIMON DEACON YOUNGSTERS have let their opinions be heard at an event in Burton.The Hard Talk event was aimed at young people ...
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Giving it some welly for ForestVIDEO by NEIL BARKER YOUNGSTERS from a village school have donned their Wellington boots to put the finishing touches to a new woodland project. ...
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Bonny bonnets going on parade YOUNGSTERS at Tutbury Pre-school will be brightening up their village with an Easter bonnet parade today. ...
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It's simply scan-tastic . . .VIDEO by NEIL BARKER MORE than £4,000 has been donated to Burton's Queen's Hospital to purchase a much-needed bladder scanner. ...
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Celebrating national day of pole dancingVIDEO by SIMON DEACON A BURTON pole dancing instructor is over the moon after a national day celebrating the activity was announced. ...
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Swap till you dropby SAMERA KHATOON FASHIONISTAS in Burton have exchanged their shopping sprees for swapping sprees in light of the economic downturn. ...
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Society hits right note with judges A BURTON ensemble has come top of the class at an annual music festival.Burton Operatic Society's vocal ensemble ...
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Artist with a mat finish . . .by ADRIAN JENKINS LANDSCAPES and abstract paintings by an artist who was once one of the country's top carpet designers have gone on display near Burton. ...
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Beat streets to meet and greetVIDEO by NEIL BARKER SOUTH Derbyshire residents are being urged to get fit and improve their social life by joining two new jogging groups. ...
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Rescue centre has record yearVIDEO by Simon Deacon A BURTON rescue centre which is now home to the former Coors Visitor Centre shire horses has just celebrated its busiest ...
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Roy: no room for sentimentVIDEO by NEIL BARKER BURTON Albion and Cambridge United will be well connected when they meet in the Blue Square Premier match of the day at the Trade ...
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Society hits right note with judgesA BURTON ensemble has come top of the class at an annual music festival.Burton Operatic Society's vocal ensemble ...
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Artist with a mat finish . . .LANDSCAPES and abstract paintings by an artist who was once one of the country's top carpet designers have gone on display near Burton. ...
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Beat streets to meet and greetVIDEO by NEIL BARKERSOUTH Derbyshire residents are being urged to get fit and improve their social life by joining two new jogging groups. ...
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Strong showing for band nightVIDEO by HELEN KREFT A BURTON band night is going from strength to strength even after its venue is due to change hands. ...
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Fears for baby's health in mouldy houseby JENNY MOODY A STANTON couple have spoken of the fears for their premature baby's health after mould spread through their rented property. ...
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Just zoo do you think you are? TWYCROSS Zoo was established in 1963, and has now grown into one of Britain's major zoos, attracting in excess of 500,000 visitors a ...
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A flipping good time had by allVIDEO by HELEN KREFT BUSINESSES and organisations across Burton have been gearing up for the most important and hotly contested competition in town – the pancake race. ... (03/03/2009)
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The karate kid who rose from the ashesVIDEO by SIMON DEACON.jpg) A 14-YEAR-OLD boy told he would never play sport after suffering 45 per cent burns in an arson attack which claimed the life of his sister ...
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Skills showcased in talent extraaganzaVIDEO by NEIL BARKER SINGERS, dancers and musicians of all ages in Burton have been showcasing their skills in the town's second annual talent extravaganza. ...
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Protest cry at plans to close Fox's HUNDREDS of people have taken to the streets of Uttoxeter to show their support for the town's under threat Fox's biscuit factory. ...
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TOWN'S CHEERS FOR BRAVE SOLDIERSVIDEO by HELEN KREFT AN HISTORIC march through Burton by the Mercian Regiment's Third Battalion has been hailed as the best of five held across Staffordshire. ...
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Protest cry at plans to close Fox'sBy JAMES BRINDLEHUNDREDS of people have taken to the streets of Uttoxeter to show their support for the town's under threat Fox's biscuit factory. ...
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Life in a castle SCHOOL pupils have been dressing up to learn about life in an Elizabethan castle.Youngsters at William Shrewsbury Primary ...
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School's musical spectacularVIDEO by NEIL BARKER MORE than 160 youngsters at a South Derbyshire school have taken part in their annual musical spectacular. ...
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Tech award for village schoolVIDEO by SIMON DEACON A VILLAGE primary school is one of eight in Staffordshire to achieve an information communication technology (ICT) award. ...
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Store staff become mini-TV starsVIDEO by NEIL BARKER STAFF at a Castle Gresley furniture store have been turned into 'mini celebrities' after taking part in a new ITV programme. ...
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Red letter day for postmaster JohnVIDEO by GEOFF MERRYWEATHER A STRETTON postmaster has enjoyed a red letter day after completing 40 years behind the counter.Post office bosses marked John Randle's ...
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New school takes its first stepsVIDEO by SIMON DEACON A SOD-CUTTING ceremony has been held in Stapenhill to mark the start of building work on a new primary school. ...
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Snow chaos reignsVIDEO by TIM FLETCHER.jpg) CHAOS has reigned and mayhem ensued as Burton and South Derbyshire try to get to grips with further snowfall. ...
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Beating the drum for Africa in StapenhillVIDEO by NEIL BARKER CHILDREN at a Stapenhill school have been dancing to a different beat with African drum workshops.Year 1 pupils at Violet Lane Infant School ...
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NEW YEAR MADNESS!by GARETH BUTTERFIELD A FROSTY start to 2009 failed to prevent more than 1,000 people turning out to watch Ashbourne's annual festival of luncay - the Mappleton Boat Race and Bridge Jump. ... (17/10/2009)
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Friends' memorial concert for LukeVIDEO by NEIL BARKER A MURDERED Burton man's friends are organising a memorial concert to celebrate his life and show that today's youth are not all bad. ...
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TOM'S TREK TO THANK 'ANGELS'VIDEO by SIMON DEACON CANCER battler Tom Grew is to take on one of the world's harshest terrains as a thank you to the 'angels' who helped him battle back ...
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Downhill all the wayWords: KATIE BOWLER and NICK REID Video: SIMON DEACON THOUSANDS of people have gathered to watch daredevils hurl themselves down a steep hill in home-made karts to raise money for a children's charity ...
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Pupils offer helping hands to the needyVIDEO by Simon Deacon PUPILS from a Swadlincote school have donated tins of soup to help the needy over Christmas. ...
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Fire training proves roaring success YOUNGSTERS have been overcoming social and academic problems by taking part in an award-winning firefighter training course. ...
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Army sees a surge during recruitmentVIDEO by NEIL BARKER.jpg) BRITAIN'S economic downturn has triggered an increased number of applications to join the Army, a spokesman has revealed. ...
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Cannabis factory on a farmVIDEO by SIMON DEACON POLICE have discovered a 'sophisticated' 100-plant cannabis factory in rented buildings on a farm. ...
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Trophy has its highs and lows.jpg) BURTON Albion are sitting pretty at the top of the Blue Square Premier - but now their attention turns to the FA Trophy.Here Burton Mail sports editor Rex ... (16/12/2008)
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Swad gets into Christmas spiritVIDEO by SIMON DEACON HUNDREDS of revellers have gathered to watch Swadlincote's Christmas lights switch-on ...
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New pool is too cool for schoolVIDEO by SIMON DEACON A BARTON school has opened a new swimming pool, costing more than £100,000 after receiving National Lottery Funding ...
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Buy a charity bag and raise awareness TWO schoolgirls from Burton are hoping to raise awareness of the changing environment by selling charity bags in the town. ...
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Pupils celebrate the sound of musicVIDEO by SIMON DEACON, NEIL BARKER and KEN NICHOLLSA MUSICAL event has kicked off at Burton town hall, with youngsters showcasing their talents.The Burton Mail's Celebrating Music is an ... (16/12/2008)
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Youngsters bring science to life SCIENCE has come alive for dozens of schoolchildren as part of a fun-filled activity week. ... ()
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Pupils have green scheme in the bag TWO schoolgirls from Burton are hoping to raise awareness of the changing environment by selling charity bags in the town. ...
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Tony bears his battle scars BURTON Mail sports editor Rex Page talks to Burton Albion defender Tony James, who was stretchered off after a clash of heads at Lewes. ... ()
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Village school is in top 10 of UK performersVIDEO by SIMON DEACON A 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. ... (18/11/2008)
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Town lit up by a sporting legendVIDEO by SIMON DEACON A FOOTBALL legend has officially turned on Burton's Christmas lights to kick off this year's festive celebrations. ... (18/11/2008)
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Brewers living life at the topVIDEO by NEIL BARKER BURTON Albion are currrently sitting at the top of the non-league pile following a scrappy win against relegation strugglers Northwich ... (18/11/2008)
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Saying farewell to CorkscrewVIDEO by GEOFF MERRYWEATHER 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 serviceVIDEO by GEOFF MERRYWEATHER 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 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-diveby HARRY GOTTSCHALK 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 A 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 starby KEITH BULL BURTON 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 REMEMBERExclusive video by SIMON DEACON Words by HELEN KREFT BURTON 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 artVIDEO by Ken Nicholls A VILLAGE art and craft show has raised more than £230.Willington Art and Craft Group, which meets ...
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Stridey speaksExclusive video by REX PAGE 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 DEVASTATIONExclusive Video by NEIL BARKER EXCLUSIVE video footage of the fire which destroyed a church in Horninglow Road ...
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Ofsted's glowing report for collegeby ADRIAN JENKINS BURTON'S biggest school is celebrating after receiving top marks from education standards watchdogs ...
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Providing a home for 'dumped' dogs DOGS 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 Burtonby KATIE BOWLER with video by KEN NICHOLLS SCHOOLCHILDREN 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 childrenby LAURIE DEVITT and video by KEN NICOLLS HUNDREDS 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 A 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 A BURTON theatre school has been invited to perform in London¹s West End.A group of 14 pupils from the Cabaret ...
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Hair raising day for pupilsby KATIE BOWLER A 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 A GATHERING of martial arts masters has taken place in Burton.The event was held at Burton's Brewhouse ...
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Plucky playersVIDEO by KEN NICHOLLS MORE than 160 banjo enthusiasts have jammed together celebrating their 15th anniversary with international performers. ...
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Fireworks show will wow the crowds PLENTY 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 BURTON 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 dangersby KATIE BOWLER and VIDEO by SIMON DEACON 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 charitiesVIDEO by DANIELLE HARRISON and GEOFF MERRYWEATHER TWO 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 BIKERS 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 grandparentsFEATURE by KATIE BOWLER and VIDEO BY Neil Barker AN 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 MemorialVIDEO by Ken NichollsBIKERS 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 PingleVIDEO by Simon Deacon HAMSTER 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 streetsVIDEO by Simon Deacon FIRE 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 pupilsVIDEO by Neil Barker YOUNGSTERS 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 homeVIDEO by Ken Nicholls A DOG which was dumped by its callous owner 'desperately' needs re-homing, animal welfare workers have said. ...
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Youths feel ground forceVIDEO by Neil Barker MEMBERS 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 revampVIDEO by NEIL BARKER A 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 homeVIDEO by Simon Deacon 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 A 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 victoryVIDEO by Simon Deacon PUPILS 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 feelingsVIDEO by Neil Barker A 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 ambulanceVIDEO by Neil Barker A 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 ValleyVIDEO by Simon Deacon GLORIOUS 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 charityVIDEO by Simon Deacon AN 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 notesVIDEO by Neil Barker TOTS 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 presentVIDEO by Neil Barker A 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 talentVIDEO by Simon Deacon THE '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 StadiumVIDEO by Ken Nicholls JUNIOR Army recruits have pledged their allegiance to Queen and country at a ceremony in Burton. ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
(31/03/2009)
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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. ...
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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. ...
(31/03/2009)
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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 ...
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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. ...
(31/03/2009)
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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. ...
(11/02/2009)
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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 ...
(11/02/2009)
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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. ...
(11/02/2009)
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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. ...
(02/02/2009)
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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. ...
(02/02/2009)
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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. ...
(02/02/2009)
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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 ...
(02/02/2009)
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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. ...
(27/01/2009)
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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 ...
(27/01/2009)
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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 ... (17/10/2009)
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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. ...(27/01/2009)
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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 ... (27/01/2009)
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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 ...
(27/01/2009)
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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. ...
(27/01/2009)
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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 ...
(27/01/2009)
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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. ...
(16/01/2009)
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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 ...
(27/01/2009)
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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. ...
(27/01/2009)
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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 ...
(27/01/2009)
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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. ...
(12/01/2009)
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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 ...
(12/01/2009)
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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. ...
(12/01/2009)
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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. ...
(27/01/2009)
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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. ...
(27/01/2009)
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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. ...
(27/01/2009)
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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 ...
(27/01/2009)
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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. ...
(27/01/2009)
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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 ...
(27/01/2009)
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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. ...
(27/01/2009)
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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 ...
(27/01/2009)
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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 ...
(27/01/2009)
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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. ...
(27/01/2009)
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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 ...
(27/01/2009)
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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. ...
(27/01/2009)
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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. ...
(12/01/2009)
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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 ...
(16/12/2008)
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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 ...
(15/12/2008)
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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. ...
(15/12/2008)
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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. ...
(15/12/2008)
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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. ...
(15/12/2008)
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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. ...
(15/12/2008)
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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. ...
(15/12/2008)
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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 ...
(15/12/2008)
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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. ...
(15/12/2008)
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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. ...
(15/12/2008)
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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 ...
(15/12/2008)
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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. ...
(15/12/2008)
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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 ...
(15/12/2008)
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