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Things that can make you serious money this year says Bargain Hunt star Charles Hanson
Charles Hanson
Some items could be worth thousands so it's worth having a look in the loft
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Big plans at historic Sinai House in Burton where the Holy Grail could be buried
Burton
The Templar Knights lost treasure is thought to be in lost tunnels under the ancient property
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How to trace your family tree for free in Staffordshire
Staffordshire County Council
Searching through family history can help people understand where they come from
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Take a trip through Cadbury's Christmas past with rare unearthed photos of treats through the decades
History
Recognise any of these old favourites?
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The adorable letters children wrote to Santa at Christmas decades ago
History
From socks without holes to Tom Jones - wonderful messages kids sent Father Christmas have been unearthed from the archives
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A look back at all the faces at Christmas fairs down the years
Memory Lane
Shout up if you spot anyone you know
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Remembering the big freeze of 2010 in Burton
Memory Lane
The frost makes for some stunning pictures
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Mary Queen of Scots dined on fine foods while held at Tutbury Castle
Tutbury Castle
But she had nothing nice to say about the venue
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The most wanted Christmas presents of the decade - in the 1920s
History
A lot has changed over the past century and, unsurprisingly, that includes what people would have loved to get for Christmas
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The things you'll remember if you used the internet in the 1990s
History
If you were among the first generation to get online you'll recall the novelty - and the slowness - of the '90s net
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What we were doing in 2013 in Burton and Swadlincote
Memory Lane
See if you can spot anyone you know
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What we were doing 30 years ago in Burton
Memory Lane
Basic Instinct was a top film and Whitney Houston was bossing the pop charts
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What Burton and South Derbyshire folk were wearing in 1978
Memory Lane
It was the year what Grease was released and Reese's Pieces sweets arrived
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New super-strong beer coming to Burton pub based on historic IPA that put town on the map
Pubs and bars in Burton
It is a modern take on the India Pale Ales that built Burton’s reputation
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Burton's surprise links to the Bermuda Triangle
Burton
The East Staffordshire town has links to the supposedly supernatural body of water near the Caribbean
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Access wartime records for free as poignant poem to commemorate Remembrance is unveiled
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Ancestry partnered with acclaimed poet Nikita Gill to produce a powerful new poem, Who You Are
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50 more lost chocolates we miss - or not - from our festive tubs as Bounty is 'banned' from Celebrations
History
Following the controversial removal of the coconut treat, we look back at the 52 chocolates that no longer feature in a festive tin
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Famous faces who have visited Burton and South Derbyshire
Memory Lane
Katie Price, Stephen Graham, Frank Bruno and even the late Barbara Windsor have all stopped by
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Winston Churchill's links to Burton
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He led Britain to victory during World War Two
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A look back at South Derbyshire pool teams from down the years
Memory Lane
Shout up if you spot anyone you know
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Looking back at pubs which held fund-raisers through the years
Memory Lane
So many good causes have benefited over the years
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The man who held the record as Britain's 'shortest serving Prime Minister' bore Truss broke it
History
MP announced her resignation this afternoon after just 45 days
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What we were doing in 1986
Memory Lane
There was plenty of things happening
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A nostalgic look back at Burton and Swadlincote in 1999
Memory Lane
It was the final year of the millennium and certainly one to remember
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Tributes left at fatal Burton crash scene as police name man in court
Emergency services were called to the scene on Horninglow Road North
List of holiday resorts where six drinks all-inclusive rule applies
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Holidaymakers heading to these Spanish places will be hit by the alcohol limit in a bid to cut rowdy behaviour
Margaret Thatcher
Memory Lane - Rewinding the years to the 90s - on sale now
Revisit some of the highlights and nostalgic aspects of the decade
Live: Huge cordon as bomb squad scrambled after suspicious package found in Burton bin
Burton News
Police have cordoned off the area and homes have been evacuated
Live: Plane deployed in search for man seen 'entering River Trent' at Stapenhill Gardens
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Staffordshire Police are urging appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time to come forward
Live updates as 'serious collision' shuts Staffordshire road
Traffic & Travel
The A5 near Great Wyrley is closed in both directions
Tributes to the inspiring woman who 'saved countless lives' in Burton
Burton Addiction Centre
Noreen Oliver MBE set up the BAC O'Connor Centres to help those battling with addictions
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Home Bargains 'gorgeous' £10 outdoor candle makes your garden look 'lush' and keeps flies away
Home Bargains shoppers say they 'need' the gorgeous £10 outdoor candle for their gardens this summer
Dave Gilbert on board with local snooker club where he started playing
Swadlincote
Cue ace talks about how he turned his life and career around and is now playing his best snooker
Tributes left at fatal Burton crash scene as police name man in court
Staffordshire Police
Emergency services were called to the scene on Horninglow Road North
List of holiday resorts where six drinks all-inclusive rule applies
Holidays
Holidaymakers heading to these Spanish places will be hit by the alcohol limit in a bid to cut rowdy behaviour
Get a free National Trust pass worth up to £50 for your family day out this spring
Partner Stories
Fancy a day out with your partner to visit a woodland you love to walk in or even spot your favourite birds – or do you enjoy taking your friends and family somewhere new surrounded by nature?
Burton Albion FC
Almost a surreal air of celebration at the Pirelli
Relief and delight as losing run ended and the close of the home season was marked in the usual way
Gilbert stuns Brecel in snooker world champs first round
Swadlincote
Swadlincote club owner's brilliant victory from 9-6 down after rediscovering his motivation for the game
Strong start and a Brewers home win at last
Burton Albion FC
At the ninth time of asking, Burton win at the Pirelli and ease relegation fears
Albion's collapse just so difficult to work out
Burton Albion FC
All the positives from the win against Stevenage simply disappeared as Brewers lost to Cheltenham
Awful second half condemns Albion to another home loss
Burton Albion FC
Brewers not exactly convincing in the first, although ahead, as Cheltenham grab drop-zone initiative