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April 13, 2016, 9:00 pm

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A VETERINARY practice has seen more than 100 dogs come through its door in the space of a week, thanks to new laws.Pet owners have been pouring into Bright Side Vets, in West Street, Swadlincote, since it became compulsory for them to have their pets microchipped ten days ago.Co-owner Jason Freezer, 43, said that he had seen a 'huge increase'.He said: "Over the last year we have chipped just under 700 animals."However, in the last 10 days we have seen about 100 animals come in to get...

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April 13, 2016, 9:00 pm

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THE owner of a dog kennels has said that she is 'not surprised' that the number of banned dogs on the streets is on the increase.Karen Gregory, manager of Crowfoot Kennels, in Church Broughton, spoke out after Derbyshire Police revealed that, during the last three years, a total of 169 suspected banned dogs had been seized in the area.Last year the force took in a total of 63 suspected dangerous dogs, compared with 57 in 2014 – an increase of 10 per cent.In 2013, only 49 dogs had been...

'There is no punishment in the world to fit the crime'

April 13, 2016, 9:00 pm

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PRIME Minister David Cameron has said 'no punishment in the world fits the crime' carried out by baby killer Kathryn Smith.Speaking in response to a question from Burton MP Andrew Griffiths during Prime Minister's question time in the House of Commons yesterday, Mr Cameron described the murder of toddler Ayeeshia Smith as 'despicable and disgusting'.The 21-month old tot was murdered by her mother Kathryn Smith at the family home in Britannia Drive, Stretton, on May 1, 2014.Smith has been...

Derbyshire man stripped of more than £20,000 after growing...

April 13, 2016, 11:22 pm

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A Derbyshire man who was convicted of growing cannabis on a farm has been stripped of more than £20,000. David Frost was hit with a confiscation order for £20,840 at a hearing under the Proceeds of Crime Act on Monday, April 4 at Derby Crown Court. The case began when officers from Derbyshire Police raided a farm in Aston-on-Trent on July 24, 2015, discovering more than 180 cannabis plants being cultivated in a barn and Frost, 58, was arrested. Read more of today's top...

Swadlincote death: Man arrested on suspicion of murder

April 14, 2016, 12:01 am

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DETECTIVES investigating the death of a 17-year-old have arrested a man from Derby on suspicion of murder and two others on suspicion of violence. A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, while a 23-year-old man, also from Derby, has been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder. Both men remain in custody. A 29-year-old Derby man has been arrested on suspicion of assault and released on bail while inquiries continue. Read more of today's top stories:Swadlincote stabbing:...

Weather: Thundery showers breaking up sunny spells

April 14, 2016, 12:47 am

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Here's a closer look at today's weather forecast for Burton and South Derbyshire. Today: There will be a mixture of cloud, bright spells and scattered showers, heavy at times, with the risk of hail and thunder during the afternoon. It will feel pleasantly warm in the sunshine in between the showers. Maximum Temperature15 °C. Tonight: Any showers will slowly ease and die away this evening to leave a mostly dry and cloudy night for many. Outbreaks of showery rain will probably spread...

Tributes paid to 17-year-old Dante who died in Swadlincote street

April 14, 2016, 1:05 am

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TRIBUTES have been paid to a teenager who died in a Swadlincote street. A murder investigation is under way into the death of 17-year-old teenager, named locally as Dante Francis, of Knighton, Leicester. A 21-year-old man from Derby was last night arrested on suspicion of murder while a 23-year-old man, also from Derby, was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder. Both men remain in custody. A 29-year-old Derby man has been arrested on suspicion of assault and released on bail while...

Thomson Cruises announces latest addition to fleet to be named...

April 14, 2016, 1:24 am

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THOMSON Cruises has announced that the latest addition to its fleet will be named TUI Discovery as part of a rebrand which will see the whole of Thomson transition to TUI over the next 18 months.TUI Discovery will also be the first of the rebranded Thomson Cruises' fleet to offer an all-inclusive drinks package as standard, as well as giving customers a wider choice of dining and entertainment included in the price of their holiday. The move to name TUI Discovery is part of the strategy to start...

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Teenagers arrested after South Derbyshire police chase

April 14, 2016, 3:13 am

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A POLICE car has been damaged after teenagers allegedly drove into it after a South Derbyshire pursuit. The boys aged 15, 16, 17, were all in the Ford Focus which failed to stop after officers attempted to pull it over last night. The car did eventually come to a halt in Repton Road, Hartshorne, before then driving off again, colliding with the police car and causing damage. The incident happened at just before midnight last night and all three teenagers are in custody this...

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April 14, 2016, 3:39 am

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Catch up with the five most read stories on the Mail website today. There was heavy police presence in a Swadlincote road last night, as well as further updates from the Swadlincote death. Readers are also finding out about a family of nine from Staffordshire have also gone missing and an armed robbery at a Burton convenience store. Read more of today's top stories: Swadlincote stabbing: Man arrested on suspicion of murder Teenager dies after Swadlincote stabbing Road blocked off as...

Ayeeshia Smith case: Opinion split on role of social services

April 14, 2016, 4:01 am

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Mail readers have been voicing their opinion on the role of social services on social media during the Ayeeshia Smith case. Ayeeshia was understood to be known by social workers as an at risk child, yet was still allowed to return to her mother, who has been convicted of her murder. Kathryn Smith was sentenced to life with a minimum of 24 years for the murder of her daughter, as well as being given a four year sentence for child cruelty to run concurrently with the murder sentence. Read...

RSPCA appeal for information after cat shot and seriously injured

April 14, 2016, 4:38 am

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An appeal for information has been launched after a Staffordshire cat collapsed after being shot in its side. One-year-old Mukka managed to drag himself home after being hurt in the incident before being rushed into emergency surgery. It was there that it was confirmed that Mukka had been shot and had suffered a punctured lung, stomach, diaphragm and kidney. Mukka's owner, Jamie Whittingham, said she was incredibly shocked to hear of the extent of her pet's injuries.Read more of today's...

Armed police raid house in Burton

April 14, 2016, 6:02 am

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There is a heavy police presence in a Burton street. Armed officers as well as a police dog unit are present in Byrkley Street. A cordon has been set up around the road as officers carry out a raid on a property in the area. Police were heard shouting as they forcibly entered a house and The Mail understands at least two men and a woman have been detained. Read more of today's top stories: Swadlincote stabbing: Man arrested on suspicion of murder Teenager dies after Swadlincote...

Five arrests in Burton and South Derbyshire after series of...

April 14, 2016, 7:00 am

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FIVE people have been arrested as armed officers launched a double-operation to detain suspects after a series of armed robberies. Four were arrested at a property in Burton today after police entered a house in Byrkley Street. Another man was also detained in Swadlincote last night, explaining reports of armed police in the area. Read more of today's top stories:Swadlincote stabbing: Man arrested on suspicion of murderTeenager dies after Swadlincote...

Drinking six cups of coffee a day may actually benefit your...

April 14, 2016, 7:29 am

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Many people have been told that drinking too much coffee is bad for you. Despite this 'warning', people seemingly can't get enough of a nice latte, Americano or cappuccino in the morning to help them awaken from their slumber, and a few more throughout the day to keep them going. However, new research now suggests that rather than being detrimental to your health, drinking six cups of coffee a day might actually do you some good. The regular swilling down of coffee can actually help...

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Take a sneak peek at a new bar and grill opening in Burton

April 14, 2016, 8:02 am

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Readers of the Mail are being treated to a sneak peek behind the scenes of Deano's Bar and Grill, which is opening in New Street, Burton on Saturday April 16. The eatery, which has been set up by Kevin Dean from Swadlincote, will be a family business that boasts an array of delicious American cuisine. It has long been Kevin's dream to open this bar and grill and he cannot wait to get stuck in and show the people of Burton some 'true American flavours.' Read more of today's top...

Friendship bench to be unveiled for Lara Hensley at her old...

April 14, 2016, 8:10 am

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STAFF who were inspired by a former pupil who sadly passed away from a heart condition are setting up a friendship bench in her honour. Lara Hensley, 12, of Mickleton Close, Church Gresley, died on March 17, following a heart transplant. Although the transplant was successful, Lara's lungs began to fail and she died in hospital in mum Hazel's arms. Now teachers at Pennine Way Junior Academy, in Swadlincote, who taught Lara, are paying tribute to her by installing a friendship bench, which...

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April 15, 2016, 9:00 pm

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A BURTON man is one of several criminals to appear in this week's Behind Bars gallery. *Read more of today's top news stories here. Follow the Burton Mail on Facebook and Twitter

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April 15, 2016, 9:00 pm

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DAMAGE caused inside a community venue after thieves raided the site has been revealed for the first time. The Mail was given exclusive access to Gresley Old Hall to inspect the thousands of pounds of damage caused by at least two thieves who cut phone lines to disable the alarm so they could spend more than four hours at the site in Church Gresley. The hall's chairman, Roy Hyde, and vice-chairman, Bob Ellis, showed the Mail around the old hall and its bowling green – both of which...

People invited to pray for Ayeeshia Smith at Stretton Church

April 15, 2016, 9:00 pm

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PRAYERS are to be said for Ayeeshia Smith and everyone affected by her murder in her parish church tomorrow. Mourners are invited to attend St Mary's Church, in Church Road, Stretton, to say prayers for the 21-month-old during a service starting at 10am. Ayeeshia, known as AJ, was murdered by her mother, Kathryn Smith, 23, at the family home, in Britannia Drive, Stretton, on May 1, 2014. Smith was sentenced to life in prison on Monday, after the jury was told the tot suffered broken ribs...