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January 19, 2015, 10:26 pm

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AFTER months of being able to call itself 'undefeated', a Burton food challenge has been beaten.The 'Almighty M Challenge', created by hungry chefs at Mac's Cafe in Derby Street, had been taken on by 15 people but had never been finished – until now.American professional food eater Randy Santel arrived at the cafe to take on the challenge, and after a lot of chewing, emerged victorious.Wendy Liggins, manager at Mac's Cafe, said: "He was a really nice guy, he was so down to...

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January 19, 2015, 10:30 pm

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A PROMINENT member of Burton's Muslim community says that he would be surprised if letters sent out by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles have been received at either of the town's mosques.Mr Pickles sent letters to mosques throughout the UK asking leaders to inform young people that extremists have nothing to offer them. He also asked Imams and leaders to show 'men of hate' that they have 'no place' in Britain's mosques or 'any place of worship'.The letter, which was also signed by minister...

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January 20, 2015, 12:09 am

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A COUNTRY house hotel in the Lake District is encouraging romantic suitors to dive into their partners' childhoods, to potentially treat them to a love-fuelled weekend or dinner which proves they've put some thought into their wooing.Lindeth Howe, in Bowness-on-Windermere, is inviting the loved-up to pop the question: "Did you love Beatrix Potter stories when you were a child?"If the answer is 'yes', all they need do is give the hotel a call and assess availability for Valentine's...

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January 20, 2015, 2:03 am

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BURTON and South Derbyshire can expect to see some snowfall this week, but it will not be as bad as earlier predictions, according to the Met Office.National reports had forecast parts of Britain could see wintry showers throughout the week, but snowfall is not expected to occur over a sustained period in the region.However, the Met Office said temperatures in both East Staffordshire and South Derbyshire are expected to continue to plummet overnight, with colder figures most likely in more...

Readers Pictures; Winter scenes in Burton and South Derbyshire

January 20, 2015, 2:59 am

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Burton's Queen's Hospital prepared for new A&E guidelines

January 20, 2015, 3:09 am

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Bosses at Burton's Queen's hospital have said they are 'well prepared' to meet new strict guidelines, introduced to improve patient care.The guidelines look set to change the way accident and emergency departments operate across the country, including at the Belvedere Road site.The plans, outlined by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), include recommendations for there to be at least one nurse per every four cubicles.For major trauma or cardiac arrest patients, this...

Distraction thieves target Church Gresley pensioner

January 20, 2015, 3:10 am

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POLICE have launched a manhunt after thieves stole money from a 94-year-old pensioner during a distraction burglary in South Derbyshire.Officers are hunting for two men who targeted the OAP in Hall Street, Church Gresley, on Friday, who stole cash from his home.Police have now urged any witnesses to come forward to help them track down the offenders.A spokesman for Derbyshire Police told the Mail: "It happened at around 8am. The victim had a knock at the door asking if someone could...

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January 20, 2015, 3:11 am

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TRIBUTES have been paid after one of the founder members of a popular townswomen's guild suddenly passed away.Friends gathered together to celebrate the life of Betty Kerby, who helped launch the Swadlincote and Eureka Townswomen's Guild more than 60 years ago.Members of the group said they would always remember the 93-year-old and that she would be 'sadly missed' by so many people.Hazel Smith, secretary of the group, spoke to the Mail to talk about the impact that Mrs Kerby had on the group and...

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Burton brewers rally around to save historic Draught Burton Ale

January 20, 2015, 3:12 am

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INDEPENDENT brewers across Burton have spoken out about efforts to ensure that a historic town ale is saved from the axe.The Mail can today reveal that several small brewers and micro breweries have 'expressed an interest' in trying to continue making Draught Burton Ale.Some have held talks with drinks giant Carlsberg, which produced the drink until earlier this month, whereas others have said they believe a new, locally-created version could spring up in the next few months.This comes after a...

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January 20, 2015, 3:13 am

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WITH the General Election fast approaching, pollsters are freely offering their predictions for which political party will rule the roost come May 8.Though various pollsters have offered their views on which party will hold the power after the vote, one supposedly reliable commentator has gone one step further, delivering his opinion on which seats will be lost and won for each party after people have had their say.And, according to his predictions, the Burton and South Derbyshire constituencies...

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January 20, 2015, 3:14 am

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PEOPLE may be paying too much for dental work, a new survey has revealed.Consumer Champion Which? is campaigning for dentists to be clearer over prices.In a survey carried out by Which?, 51 per cent of people who had visited a dentist in the past six months did not see a price list clearly displayed.A further 22 per cent said they were unclear of how much treatment cost ahead of receiving it.Under existing rules, dentist practices are required to have prices displayed and costs clearly explained...

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January 20, 2015, 3:15 am

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SENIOR foreign officials are working with counterparts in Turkey after a Burton mum fled to the country to escape from the clutches of Islamic State.Government chiefs have confirmed to the Mail that they are liaising with authorities in the country after Tareena Shakil was detained there following her desperate bid to return home from Syria last week.Several members of her family, who live in Curtis Way, Shobnall, are now working with staff from the British embassy in the region in a bid to see...

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January 20, 2015, 3:16 am

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A SERIAL sex attacker who preyed on lone women in Burton has been jailed for six years.Marvin Denham sexually assaulted three women in one night and in a separate incident, terrified a fourth female out walking her dog.They all happened while Denham was subject to a suspended jail sentence for a sex attack on yet another woman, Stafford Crown Court heard.Recorder Tracey Lloyd-Nesling, branded Denham a 'significant risk' to women and ordered that his sentence be extended by five years on licence...

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January 20, 2015, 3:17 am

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The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of snow for the East and West Midlands.The warning is valid from 4pm tonight and will continue until 12pm tomorrow. They say that"Accumulations of 3-8 cm are likely in places, perhaps 10-15 cm very locally on high ground." and that the snow will ease tomorrow morning. There is also an amber warning in place by the Met Office for cold and icy weather until Thursday

Pub raises £920 towards sending Lauren for vital brain op

January 20, 2015, 9:01 pm

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THE cause of a young Barton girl who is awaiting treatment in America for a brain tumour has been boosted by a fund-raising event at a pub in Winshill.The Jubilee, in Hawfield Lane, held a disco and fun evening at the pub to raise money for Lauren Uncles, 12, and managed to collect over £900.Landlady Penny Kendrick and her husband Ian organised the evening as they are friends of the family.Mrs Kendrick said: "They are going to the US soon for an operation, and I thought I could try...

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January 20, 2015, 9:05 pm

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A 54-YEAR-OLD man has been fined after stealing £3.75 worth of alcohol from a shop.Nigel Spowage, of The Green, Stretton, appeared at Burton Magistrates' Court to admit stealing four cans of Fosters worth £3.75 from the Co-op, Burton, on January 6.He was given a 12-month conditional discharge and ordered to pay £3.75 compensation.He was ordered to pay £85 court costs and £15 victim surcharge.

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January 20, 2015, 9:05 pm

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A NEW arboretum memorial will pay tribute to police officers killed in the line of duty.Chancellor George Osborne announced this week that £1 million will be invested into the project, which will see the new memorial installed at the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas.Andrew Baud, spokesperson for the Royal British Legion, the parent charity of the National Memorial Arboretum, said: "The arboretum commemorates all of the emergency services, as well as our Armed Forces, and we...

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January 20, 2015, 11:00 pm

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A CAR built at Toyota's South Derbyshire factory has replicated its sales success in the UK across the rest of Europe.The firm, which has its UK manufacturing plant at Burnaston, said that it sold a record number of hybrid cars across Europe in 2014, which includes the Derbyshire-built Auris Hybrid.Figures released by the firm show that last year it sold 888,000 cars, 4.6 per cent more than in 2013 and above Toyota's target of 865,000.Out of this number, 178,000 were hybrid models, a 13 per cent...

Ticknall speed watch campaign goes to county hall

January 20, 2015, 11:01 pm

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SPEED watch campaigners are to get a visit from council highways bosses to find out how to solve speeding issues in Ticknall.Kevin Harris, of Main Street, Ticknall, travelled to Derbyshire County Council's headquarters yesterday with his ward councillor Linda Chiltern, to meet with Mike Ashworth, strategic director of economy, transport and environment, Dean Collins, cabinet member for highway and Simon Tranter, from the highways department. who agreed to a site visit.Mr Harris said:...

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January 20, 2015, 11:15 pm

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BURTON'S MP has praised staff at Queen's Hospital for their efforts in tackling a recent surge in patient numbers.Andrew Griffiths toured the Belvedere Road site to say a 'big thank you' to staff in the wake of a winter that has seen admission numbers skyrocket at the hospital.During his time at the site, the Tory politician also spent time talking with nurses, doctors and senior officials to get their views on changes needed in the future to ensure they do not have to face similar pressures in...