Welcome to the rolling news live blog where you'll find all the latest news and traffic, travel, sport and weather updates for Burton and the surrounding area. If it's happening, you'll hear it here first. If it's happening in the wider world and we think you'll be interested, this is where you will find it. We will keep you up to date on all you need to know.
We're hoping you can be our eyes and ears in your own communities so if you spot something going on you can email reporter Beth Pridding at beth.pridding@burtonmail.co.uk or call us on 01283 245031.
That is all from us today
It is goodbye from us for now but we will be back with you tomorrow bright and early with all the news for Burton and South Derbyshire. Enjoy the rest of your evening.
New Inn pub is still looking for a new owner to take the helm
Do you fancy running your own pub? This one was once popular but it has been on sale for a while now.
Find out more about it here.
Woodville man Mark Wilkinson avoids immediate jail sentence
A Woodville driver who cares for his teenager sister has been branded “arrogant” and avoided an immediate jail sentence after ignoring a driving ban.
Find out what else the judge had to say here.
More roadworks in Stapenhill this evening
Drivers are warned of MORE roadworks this evening as emergency repair work is carried out in Stanton Road, Stapenhill, by South Staffs Water.
Read the full story here.
Accident on the A50 is causing delays
Motorists heading on the A50 are warned to expect delays due to an accident.
Find out more here.
Midfielder Jackson Irvine to join Hull City
Hull City have completed the signing of Burton Albion midfielder Jackson Irvine, with the Brewers receiving a club-record fee for last season’s player of the year.
In case you missed it...
Many people may have questions about the three-month closure of St Peter’s Bridge, so check out the answers to your questions here.
Traffic is building again due to the closure of St Peter's Bridge
There have been reports of heavy traffic on the A444 Burton Road in both directions, which is especially bad around Park Road.
The A444 St Peter’s Street northbound is also facing slow traffic between A5189 St Peter’s Bridge and the A511 Ashby Road. The build-up is also affecting the A511 Ashby Road and the A444 Stapenhill Road in both directions.
Cloudy day in store
It seems as though the warm, sunny weather from Bank Holiday Monday has gone, and we are left with a largely cloudy day with some light rain. It will feel much cooler today, with highs of 15C.
Good morning!
We’re back again to give you all the latest news around Burton and South Derbyshire throughout the day.
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