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Customers trapped in Branston Golf and County Club car park as entrance blocked by travellers
The travellers camping in Branston Golf and County Club have blocked off the entrance in refusal to leave the site - leaving over a dozen cars trapped in the car park.
Police are aware of the situation and are currently travelling to the scene.
Sainsbury's hopes damaged lamp post in its car park will be fixed soon
Supermarket bosses have reassured Burton shoppers that a damaged lamp post won’t be there for much longer. Read the full story here.
YMCA pays tribute to Stretton man found dead in his home
Tributes have been paid to a “kind and generous man” who was found dead from a head injury at his home in Stretton. Read the full story here.
Accident on A38 causing congestion
There is queuing traffic on the A38 southbound due to an accident involving two cars.
There is congestion after Wood End Lane at the Fradley Park turn off to the A513 at the Alrewas/Tamworth turn off.
Travel time is around 20 minutes - the cars are awaiting recovery.
Travellers settle on Branston Gold Course car park
Travellers have been spotted on Branston Golf Course car park. Read the full story here.
Drug dealer staying at Alton Towers caged for three years
A dealer staying at Alton Towers theme park in Staffordshire has been jailed for three years after staff rumbled his haul of illegal drugs. Read the full story here.
Another week of road chaos in Burton town centre
Traffic lights in Burton are set cause traffic misery for another week as they continue to repair gas works. Find out more here.
New deal will see Coors now offering snacks
Molson Coors is to now offer bar snacks with new partnership. Find out more here
Fire fighters help cut man free from car in Burton
Crews from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue have cut a man free from a car on Forest Road, Burton after a collision with a van left him trapped by injuries.
Stolen digger used to ram-raid village supermarket
A masked gang was trying to steal the cash machine when they were disturbed, police have said. Read the full story here.
Video shows extent of damage to Co-op store in Kings Bromley
This shocking footage shows the damage to the Co-operative store in Kings Bromley. See the full story here.
Dangerous rising paving in Swadlincote is finally being fixed
Just a few days after we published a story regarding paving in Swadlincote’s High Street rising due to tree roots, Derbyshire County Council workers are now on the scene fixing the problem.
More to follow
Reason for the owl at a Burton shopping centre
Have you ever wondered why there is an owl at Coopers Square shopping centre? Well we have the answer here.
Pictures showing the police incident at the Co-op in Kings Bromley
These pictures have been sent in by Cruffill Duffill showing the scene at the Co-op in Kings Bromley this morning. It appears that a digger has gone in to the side of the building, which has caused delays for drivers using the road. However, traffic restrictions have now been removed and it has been reported that police have left the scene.
Emergency roadworks close Borough Road, Burton
Borough Road is currently closed towards Burton due to emergency roadworks, bus firm Midland Classic has confirmed. Buses running towards the town centre are diverted via Wellington Road and Moor Street and unable to serve the railway station and the Devonshire Arms. Services running from the town centre are not affected
Hunt is on for a new Betty Brewer
Do you have what it takes to cheer on the Burton Albion as its famous mascot? Find out how to apply here.
Don't forget those umbrellas today
It is going to be another wet day in Burton and Swadlincote so grab those waterproofs. Read the full weather report here.
Drivers urged to avoid East Staffordshire road due
Good morning
A police incident is causing delays in Kings Bromley this morning with drivers urged to avoid the area if possible. Read all the traffic and travel news here
