Confused? You're not alone there . . .
REGARDING new schools in Burton. I don't generally believe in conspiracy theories but I do begin to wonder whether the county council and its education committee aren't trying to get their plans
What is the matter with these people?
IN September a water firm carried out work outside my house and damaged my garden in the process. After three months of hassle they agreed to rectify the damage as long as I got two estimates. No
Thanks to ladies who helped after bus fall
THROUGH the Burton Mail I would like to appeal to the very kind ladies who helped me when I had a fall on the bus on December 8. One lady helped support me until the ambulance arrived and another lady
Tougher penalties are the only solution
AS a wheelchair user I sympathise with Peter Edwards over the misuse of disabled parking spaces. Unfortunately, the agencies involved have very little legal power to enforce parking regulations. The
Stanhope views 'put Jim out on a limb'
ALTHOUGH I have great respect for parish councillor Jim Muir, I think he has put himself out on a limb with his views on the saving of the Margaret Stanhope Centre. I have nothing against people
Delay did not mean patients were 'stranded'
WE write in connection with your article "Patients 'stranded' in ambulances shock" (Burton Mail, January 5). While the figure suggesting that it took over an hour for the ambulance service to hand
Politicians must serve the public, not party
I REFER to Joshua Taylor's report on the proceedings at the Stretton Parish Council meeting (Burton Mail, January 12) The report is a true and fair representation. However, I think it is important for
GPs' receptionists are no help to patients
WHAT is happening with some of the doctors' surgeries in Burton-on-Trent? I ask because I am finding it extremely difficult to make an appointment to see my GP. You phone to make an appointment and
We couldn't ask for more from care home
I HAVE never written to a newspaper before, but I was so shocked to read the report about Lorraine's care home in the Burton Mail that I felt I must put pen to paper on this occasion. Three years ago
Shutting Stafford site surely more viable
I WAS twice admitted to the Margaret Stanhope Centre for 13 months and for three months and over these periods I gradually came to the conclusion that it would almost certainly close and houses
Your support was so very heart-warming
THROUGH the pages of the Burton Mail I would like to say a very big thank you to the people of Burton and the surrounding area who, over the weekend of December 10 and 11, dug deep into their pockets
Animal Aid plea for a meat-free 2012
AFTER the lavish excesses of the festive season and with the coming year of austerity, you have probably considered making some New Year's resolutions. The start of a new year is the perfect time to
Messages of support were appreciated
ON behalf of Jonathan Rodgers and myself I would like to thank all of our customers and friends for their kind wishes following the completion of our combined 70 years' service, as featured in the
Bypass backing would be a real vote winner
MY job involves making many journeys between Coalville and Swadlincote and each time I have to encounter the horrendous traffic hold-ups on Woodville's High Street. I understandWoodville has a bypass
Frustrated by speed of communications
HIGH-SPEED communicationsis this amyth? Twice recently this seems to be the case. I was asked for three documents, which I scanned and sent via email, but the reply that I got back was: 'I need them
Shoppers need to know of parking misery
ON December 11, I parked at the Burton Place rooftop car park and paid £1.40 for what I believed to be two hours' parking. On my return an hour and 40 minutes later, I discovered I had a parking
Planning complaints story was misleading
REGARDING your story 'Planning complaints no cause for concern' (Burton Mail, December 21). We feel some factual clarification is required in order to prevent your readers from being misled. The 158
Privilege to celebrate our youngsters
THROUGH your pages I would like to say how privileged I was to attend the Derbyshire Young Achievers Awards. Hearing the outstanding stories of these incredible young people was as inspirational as
Have your say as a matter of urgency
I WRITE regarding the possible closure of the Margaret Stanhope Centre. If people wish the unit to stay open, could I urge them to send off their feedback forms as soon as possible. The address is on
Huge thank you for poppy generosity
ON behalf of the Swadlincote branch of the Royal British Legion we would like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone in the Swadlincote area. We have so far raised £30,600 for the 90th Anniversary
Fake charity collections on the increase
I WAS so pleased to read that through the intervention of your newspaper, two fake charity collections have been stopped. May I, through the same medium, advise readers to be aware of so many other
National News
Protesters attack Syrian embassy
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Rhyming plea over library closures
Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson has penned a poem in protest at planned library closures.
National Sport
Watkins inspires Leeds to victory
A second-half hat-trick of tries from 20-year-old centre Kallum Watkins helped Leeds begin the defence of their Stobart Super League crown with a hard-fought 34-16 victory on skipper Kevin Sinfield's 400th appearance.
Robshaw relishing Murrayfield clash
Chris Robshaw vowed England's young guns will be undaunted by the history and hostility of Murrayfield as they head into Saturday's Calcutta Cup showdown with "a point to prove".
McFadden drafted in for Earls
Fergus McFadden will start Ireland's RBS 6 clash with Wales at outside centre after Keith Earls was withdrawn for personal reasons.
