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Pancake Day: Five facts you may not know about Shrove Tuesday

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Flipping pancakes and getting them stuck to the ceiling may be common place for some of us on Shrove Tuesday, as we celebrate with sweet filled pancakes before Lent commences. But how much do you actually know about pancake day? Here are five bizarre facts! 1) Pancakes were invented as a way to rid the cupboards and pantries of fatty and perishable foods, like eggs and milk, before Ash Wednesday - or Lent - begins. 2) Ross McCurdy may not be a name known by many, but he hold the record for...

Pancake Day: Five facts you may not know about Shrove Tuesday


Roast Gressingham Duck crown with a cherry and red wine sauce and...

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GRESSINGHAM Duck is delicious in a variety of recipes including this tasty roast duck crown with a cherry and red wine sauce.Serves 25 minutes preparation1 hour and 15 minutes cookingYou will need:1 Gressingham Duck crownSalt and pepper – season to tasteFor the sauce: 12 pitted cherries50g caster sugar 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar400ml chicken stock175ml glass of red wineTeaspoon cherry or redcurrant jam (optional) For the dauphinoise potatoes: 3 large floury potatoes (approximately...

Roast Gressingham Duck crown with a cherry and red wine sauce and...

​Sainsbury's recalls Just Cook Chicken Breasts with Piri Piri...

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Sainsbury's is recalling its Just Cook Chicken Breasts with Piri Piri sauce 326g with a 'use by' date of 24 January 2016. Some packs have been incorrectly packaged, and contain Chicken and Bacon Lattice. This means the product contains milk and wheat, which is not mentioned on the product label. The firm has supermarkets in Burton and Swadlincote, and Sainsbury's Local stores across both areas. *Read more of today's top news stories here.Follow the Burton Mail on Facebook and...

​Sainsbury's recalls Just Cook Chicken Breasts with Piri Piri...

Travellers move onto land in Linton and cost taxpayers £2,0...

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TRAVELLERS will cost taxpayers £2,000 after they moved onto a private car park in Linton and set up camp.The group of caravans and vehicles arrived overnight on Sunday and have been blocking the Linton Village Hall car park in Winchester Drive ever since.The car park is owned by the village hall committee, which has worked with Linton Parish Council to have a 24-hour eviction notice served to the travellers this afternoon. If the travellers do not move by tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday),...

Travellers move onto land in Linton and cost taxpayers £2,0...

The most shared articles in Burton today

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Take a look at the stories that have been shared the most across our social media channels today 1. Heartbroken mother of four told to 'make funeral plans' AT just 32 years old, Donna Connellan's life was turned upside down, when she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia after collapsing while out shopping. 2. Best friend pleads for people to help tragic 'buggy twin' Donna who is dying from cancer THE best friend of a young mother of four tragically diagnosed with terminal...

The most shared articles in Burton today

Friends join forces to help sick Donna Connellan's dreams come...

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A COMMUNITY has come together to show their support for a mother of four who has terminal cancer. People from far and wide are organising a fund-raising event to show Donna Connellan, 32, that 'she is not alone' and that they are all 'thinking of her'. Mrs Connellan, who is mum to Jamie, 13, Kyra, 10, Lauren, eight, and Imogen, six, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia last March. Then, last week, she was left devastated after being given the news that her cancer is terminal. Donna,...

Friends join forces to help sick Donna Connellan's dreams come...

Swadlincote pancake race: Did we snap you flipping about?

Burton and South Derbyshire weather forecast - Friday, 12th...

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Here's a closer look at today's forecast. Today: After a chilly dawn, today will be a cloudier day than yesterday across the region with a few isolated showers. Despite this, there will still be some brighter breaks in the cloud allowing some sunny spells. Maximum Temperature7°C. Tonight: There will be a good deal of cloud around tonight, but it should stay largely dry. Where cloud breaks, a patchy frost will form and perhaps the odd fog patch. Minimum Temperature 0°C. *Read more of...

Burton and South Derbyshire weather forecast - Friday, 12th...


Have you ever wondered what dog you would be?

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WE are a nation obsessed with dogs, but have you ever wondered which of your favourite four-legged friends you would be?Well now you can find out thanks to a new website which matches photos with breeds of dogs.What-Dog.Net is the brain-child of the same person who created How-old.net, which guess people's age from a picture.All you have to do is upload a photo of yourself to the site, and let the website do all the work.So whether you are a Labrador or an Afghan Hound, at least you will know.

Have you ever wondered what dog you would be?

He loves you, he loves you not? Say it with 'pheromeals' this...

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Discover the hidden message at the heart of the plate with five dishes from food scientist Professor Susan Duncan and Bertolli with ButterWITH Valentine's Day fast approaching, thoughts turn to telling that special someone how you really feel - and what better way to do it than with food, the quickest way to anyone's heart, through the stomach.To help the nation say what they need to say on February 14, Bertolli with Butter has created five pasta 'pheromeals' guaranteed to prevent a tongue-tied...

He loves you, he loves you not? Say it with 'pheromeals' this...

Armed officers raid house in Derbyshire

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Derbyshire Police have carried out an armed raid on a Derbyshire property. Armed officers stormed the house to assist West Midlands Police in connection with their investigation into a fatal shooting in the area last week. The house raided was on King Alfred Street, Derby. A police spokesman said: "We made an arrest at the request of the West Midlands force as part of Operation Aline." West Midlands police have been conducting a manhunt since a 56-year-old was shot dead by...

Armed officers raid house in Derbyshire

Garages in Burton could be demolished to make way for houses

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GARAGES in Burton could be demolished to make way for two new houses if plans are approved by council chiefs.The two buildings in Anglesey Road would be knocked down and two semi-detached, two-bedroom homes would be built in their place.The plans were submitted to East Staffordshire Borough Council by S G Design Studio Limited.The application was received by the council on February 9.Comments can be made until March 1.

Girlfriend takes to the stand in murder trial and four other...

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Take a look at the five most read stories on the Mail website. 1. Girlfriend of man found dead in Burton street takes to the stand during murder trial THE girlfriend of a Burton man found dead outside of his home has claimed that he had previously been threatened and told to leave the town. 2. Birmingham City's Mark Duffy open to permanent Burton Albion switch in the summer MARK Duffy is open to staying with Burton Albion permanently. 3. 'Betrayal' as historic Burton court axed...

Girlfriend takes to the stand in murder trial and four other...

Valentine's Day Quiz: How romantic are you?

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Valentine's Day is a time to profess your love to that special someone with gifts, cards and romantic surprises. But how well do you know the facts behind the day itself? Take our quiz to find out how lucky in love you are! *Read more of today's top news stories here. Follow the Burton Mail on Facebook and Twitter

Valentine's Day Quiz: How romantic are you?

Reward offered in aid to catch alleged petrol thief

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POLICE have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with a theft from a petrol station.Bosses at JT Leavesley have offered an as of yet an unknown reward for information in connection with an incident that took place at Gulf Petrol Station, in Rykneld Street, Alrewas on Sunday, February 7.At around 2.45pm a driver pulled up to the forecourt and filled up a dark red VW Polo with a false registration plate of KR59ERM.The motorist made away with £40.75 of unleaded...

Reward offered in aid to catch alleged petrol thief


Mother speaks after trio convicted of killing two teenagers and a...

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A mum whose daughter and granddaughter died in a terrible fire in Derbyshire has spoken about the devastation caused by father and two sons who started the blaze.Melanie Hawkins spoke from the witness box after Peter Eyre and his two sons, Anthony and Simon Eyre, were convicted of killing her 17-year-old daughter Amy Smith, her six-month-old daughter Ruby-Grace Gaunt and Amy's friend, Ed Green, 17.Unanimous verdicts were returned on murder charges against all three men who had denied killing the...

Mother speaks after trio convicted of killing two teenagers and a...

Family home in Avon Way, Hilton

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FORMERLY a four-bedroom family home, this property has been improved throughout and altered to create a three double bedroom residence.Situated in the popular South Derbyshire village of Hilton, the detached in Avon Way, is for sale with Abode Anderson-Dixon, and the accommodation comprises, in brief: hallway with stairs leading to the first floor; guest cloakroom; lounge with living flame coal-effect gas fire set within a solid Portuguese limestone fireplace and hearth; conservatory with French...

Family home in Avon Way, Hilton

Three accidents in the area within an hour

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The A42 is partially blocked due to an accident, with incidents also occurring on the A38 and in Drakelow.2.38pm: Reports suggest that the A38 is now clear following the earlier accident.The accident on the A38 happened on the northbound section of the road between Barton and the Branston Interchange and the road is partially blocked.2.02pm: A van has crashed into the central reservation of the A42 at Junction 13 for Ashby.Police have been called and are attending the scene and the driver is out...

Three accidents in the area within an hour

Popstar makes Donna's 'dream come true'

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A POPSTAR has made a dying woman's 'dream come true' by sending her heartwarming message of support. Donna Connellan, 32, from Winshill, who is bravely battling cancer, was left 'amazed' when she received a message from Max George, who is one fifth of boyband 'The Wanted' and one of her heroes. Donna, who is mum to Jamie, 13, Kyra, 10, Lauren, eight, and Imogen, six, recently said that Max was one of the people she would like to speak to after coming up a list of things she would like to do...

Popstar makes Donna's 'dream come true'

Colleague of man found dead in Burton street recounts brutal...

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A WORK colleague of a Burton man who was found dead outside his home has told a jury he saw the victim being 'brutally' assaulted by a group of masked men.Didzis Kapin had been given a lift home by 29-year-old Tomasz Bachta and had just got of the victim's car in All Saints Road when the gang struck.Mr Bachta was assaulted in the street as he arrived home on July 15 last year and died at the scene from his injuries.On trial at Stafford Crown Court are Piotr Miezal, 33, Bartosz Ojeda Rodriguez,...

Colleague of man found dead in Burton street recounts brutal...

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