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Friday, 3 July 2009

HOTTER THAN THE DESERT!

by KEITH BULL

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

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Lucky Millie back with her owners

Burton Mail - Rachel Bent and her children Che (left)and Lesian (right) with traffic officers Deb Hibberd and Paul Dyke

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

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Couple who hope to floor opposition

Burton Mail - Lee Bailey and Mitchell Sharp - Floor Ur Home

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

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Loss of fish will hit competition

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

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Estate agent has its 'best month ever'

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

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Policewoman was scared of gay lover

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)

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Back to work hope for Plasplugs staff

A BURTON company was today hoping to start making up for lost production after being without power for three weeks. ... (01/07/2009)

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Challenge in memory of colleague

Burton Mail - Three Peaks Challenge - workers from Automated Control Solutions (ACS), in Lancaster Business Park, Needwood

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

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More buses boost for town shoppers

Burton Mail - Arriva spokesman Keith Myatt

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

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Lucky escape for car ride kitten

Burton Mail - Lucky the cat with Katie, Wendy, Aaron and Laura Ballington

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

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Burton Trader faces closure

BREAKING NEWS
A PUBLISHING giant is proposing to close one of Burton's free newspapers.
Trinity Mirror Midlands (TMM) says the ... (02/07/2009)

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Burton Mail - Need acommodation - Places2Stay

NEW KIDS ARE ON THE BLOCK

By DAVID BROOME

DERBY County have confirmed the signing of full-back Dean Moxey from Exeter City, whilst the exit of striker Tito Villa has also been all but ... (02/07/2009)

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Norton delight at Gresley FA Cup draw

Burton Mail - Gary Norton - Gresley Rovers manager

GRESLEY FC will make their FA Cup debut with a home tie next month.
The club, which reformed after the demise ... (02/07/2009)

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Croft — Clough aura lured me in

By DAVID BROOME

LEE Croft admitted the "aura" of Nigel Clough helped attract him to Derby County.
As the fate of Norwich City's sinking ship ... (02/07/2009)

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Plenty of room for Chambers

TRENTSIDE 2nds maintained their challenge in Division Six South with an eight-wicket win over BARTON 3RDS. ... (02/07/2009)

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Tye racks up Dunstall win

By CHRIS OADES
CHRIS Tye returned a superb six for 17 as DUNSTALL 2NDS overcame ALREWAS 2NDS to maintain their strong challenge for honours in ... (02/07/2009)

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