Burton child's life put at risk because of badly parked cars

April 15, 2016, 9:00 pm

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A CHILD'S life was put at risk after an ambulance rushing to his aid was delayed due to double parking on an estate entrance. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called out to help two-year-old Harry Annable, of Castilla Place, Horninglow, who suffers with the rare brain condition polymicrogyria. However, the emergency services vehicle struggled to reach the home, on Saturday, April 9, due to cars parked on both sides of Hevea Road. Now, Staffordshire County Council has weighed in and...

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April 15, 2016, 9:00 pm

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IT has been a tough few weeks for Burton Albion with the club seeing its comfortable gap at the top of the League One table ebb away. A string of disappointing results means that with just five games to go things are tight at the top – but the Brewers' destiny remains firmly in their own hands. It also lies in the hands of the club's loyal fans whose passion and noise could help propel the players to a crucial three points today. The Mail is once again encouraging Burtonians to head...

End 'jumpers for goalposts' at Branston park site plea from...

April 15, 2016, 9:00 pm

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A YOUNGSTER with a passion for football is waging a war on the council to install goalposts in a park for all to enjoy. Henry Mears, of Maple Way, Branston, has been campaigning for Branston Parish Council to put in the nets at Clays Lane Park, opposite his home, for more than a year. The 14-year-old was left 'disappointed' after the council, along with Branston Football Club, made the decision to lock away the original woodwork to keep them from getting 'damaged.' Henry said: "I am...

More talks on Burton Queen's Hospital parking woes

April 15, 2016, 9:00 pm

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TALKS about a multi-storey car park at Burton's Queen's Hospital are continuing as bosses try to find a solution to parking woes. The Mail revealed last month how plans for two multi-storeys were being looked at in an attempt to solve parking troubles for both staff, visitors and patients of the hospital. Funding for such an ambitious project would likely come from a third party sponsorship, say hospital chiefs. However following a change of leadership, with Helen Scott-South arriving as...

Mark Springall to run London Marathon for the MS Society

April 15, 2016, 9:00 pm

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A FATHER-OF-TWO is hoping to help find a cure for multiple sclerosis by running the London Marathon for his mother. Mark Springall, of Harlech Way, Stretton, will be joining thousands of runners to take part in his first London Marathon in aid of the MS Society next weekend. He said: "I am raising money for the MS Society because my mother has had MS for 16 years now. She uses a wheelchair to get round and my father is her full-time carer."I try to raise money for the society by...

Relate Derby and Southern Derbyshire opens new building

April 15, 2016, 9:00 pm

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A CHARITY which helps families in South Derbyshire work through their issues, opens a new counselling centre today.Staff at Relate Derby and Southern Derbyshire will officially open the new centre in Wentworth House, Derby, this afternoon.The Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire, William Tucker, who is also a patron for the charity will be cutting the ribbon on the new building.He will be joined by staff who currently work there and have done in the past as well as special guests Margaret Beckett MP,...

Police and crime candidates set to be grilled by public

April 15, 2016, 9:00 pm

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A SPECIAL event is being organised to introduce Staffordshire police and crime commissioner candidates to the people of Burton.Set up by the Burton YMCA, the forum will give residents the chance to ask questions about those running for the role.It will take place in Riverside Church, High Street, Burton, on Wednesday, April 20, and people are invited to send in their questions to the charity by Monday, April 18.Chief executive Paul Laffey said: "We're really looking forward to welcoming...

Five minutes with ... Neve Hardy

April 15, 2016, 9:00 pm

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Hobbies: I am a musical theatre nerd and I love spending quality time with close friends and family because they mean a lot to me.Favourite film or TV series: 17 Again because as a child I was a huge High School Musical fan who adored Troy Bolton so every time I watch the film my feelings for him come back!Favourite food: Fish and chips.Most embarrassing moment: Sprinting across a bridge with 10 suitcases in bright pink slippers with sparkly stars on them.Ultimate ambition in life: I...

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Jennings Cheung, 36, of Mill Lane, Barton pleads guilty to...

April 16, 2016, 3:51 am

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A MAN has been handed a suspended jail sentence after admitting to going into a woman's house in the middle of night. Jennings Cheung, 36, of Mill Lane, Barton, appeared at Burton Magistrates' and pleaded guilty to harassing a woman in Burton between June 1, and December 12, 2015. This included placing items and notes in the woman's wheelie bin and entering her housing in the night on two occasions through an unlocked door. Cheung was given a six week jail sentence suspended for 12 months...

Pamela Denny, 46, of Clough Drive, Burton handed a restraining...

April 16, 2016, 4:13 am

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A WOMAN has been handed a restraining order after she admitted a charge of harassment including looking through the victim's bins. Pamela Denny, 46, of Clough Drive, Burton, appeared at Burton Magistrates' Court and admitted harassing a woman in Burton. This took place between January, 1 2014 and October 12, 2015. Denny pleaded guilty to kicking the woman's gate, looking in her bin, shouting abuse outside her window and entering her garden without permission. She also admitted making...

What time is Match of the Day on?

April 16, 2016, 4:54 am

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WITH the end of the Premier League season firmly on the horizon, this weekend's round of fixtures could be pivotal to both ends of the table. Saturday sees relegation threatended teams Norwich City v Sunderland in an early kick off at Carrow Road, while there is a must win game for Newcastle United at home to Swansea City. Eleswhere, Chelsea take on Manchester City at Stamford Bridge, Everton face Southampton, Manchester United could relegate Aston Villa, and West Bromwich Albion welcome...

Governors at South Derbyshire school walk out over head teacher...

April 16, 2016, 8:57 am

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'A LARGE number' of governors at one of the biggest academies in the country have walked after claiming that have lost 'respect, trust and confidence' in the head teacher. In a damning statement governors at John Port School in Etwall announced the drastic action and raised concerns over the 'conduct' of head teacher Chris Sainsbury and claiming that there is a 'fall in standards'. The National Association of Head Teachers though has defended Mr Sainsbury, saying he has the support of staff...

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April 16, 2016, 10:08 pm

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A 20-YEAR-OLD man will be forced to pay back £2,000 after intentionally damaging a range of household appliances. Jack Copland, of Swan Lane, Abbots Bromley, recently appeared before the bench at Cannock Magistrates' Court. He pleaded guilty to destroying, without lawful excuse, a bathroom basin, a flat-screen television, a microwave, a washing machine and 'numerous other household fittings'. He was ordered to pay the full amount in compensation, as well as a victim surcharge of...

Eric Bougen, 36, of James Court admits stealing whisky

April 16, 2016, 10:55 pm

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A MAN has been dealt with by the courts after stealing whisky from a Burton shop shelf. Eric Bougen, 36, of James Court, Burton appeared at Burton Magistrates Court to face two charges of stealing a Bell's Whiskey from B&M Bargains on February 16 and 19. The bottles were worth £8.49. Bougen admitted the theft and was given a 12 month conditional discharge, order to pay £25.47, £135 court costs and a £15 victim surcharge. *Read more of today's top...

Daughter makes emotional appeal as search goes on for missing...

April 17, 2016, 12:13 am

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The search for a missing Burton father last seen nearly a week a go, continues as his daughter appeals for people to help find him. Richard Vinnicombe, aged 56, was reported missing from home in Burton on Monday, April 11. He was last seen making a purchase at the Nisa shop on Horninglow Road, on April 8, Staffordshire Police provided CCTV footage of Mr Vinnicombe leaving the shop and now his daughter, Stacey, has released a new image of her father in the hope it will spark someone's...

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The biggest stories from the last week

April 17, 2016, 4:32 am

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MONDAY Kathryn Smith (pictured below) is sentenced to life in prison for murdering her 21 month-old daughter Ayeeshia Jane Smith. Smith will serve a minimum of 24 years, while her ex-partner Matthew Rigby was given a sentence of 42 months for causing or allowing the death of a child. In Swadlincote,residents were left shocked after a stabbing in The Empire Bar in the town left two men in hospital. The stabbing happened in the early hours of Sunday, April 10 - the street was...

Warning after 75,000 cigarettes seized in Burton prove to pose...

April 17, 2016, 10:17 am

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TRADING standards chiefs are warning people about the safety risks that buying illicit tobacco can have following a seizure of tens of thousands of cigarettes in Burton. Staffordshire County Council has issued the warning after its trading standards team seized 75,000 cigarettes and 14 kilograms of hand rolling tobacco from three retail units in Burton. Items seized contained illicit and counterfeit tobacco, which was then tested by the council's scientific services. Results showed how...

Twycross Zoo staff win 'team of the year' award

April 17, 2016, 9:00 pm

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STAFF from Twycross Zoo have been celebrating after being handed a top award. The team, led by chief executive Sharon Redrobe, was given the accolade of Team of the Year by the East Midlands Chamber's Enterprising Woman Awards. The team's aim is to turn the attraction into one of the most popular in the area and staff set the aim of welcoming a million visitors every year. Already there has been a six per cent increase in visitors. From left are Karen Clarke, Charlotte Macdonald, David...

Hunt for a new job or skill at Swadlincote job fair

April 17, 2016, 9:00 pm

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PEOPLE looking for work or a change in employment are being encouraged to visit a jobs fair in South Derbyshire.The annual Swadlincote jobs and skills fair will take place between 10.30am and 12.30pm on Thursday, April 28, at Green Bank Leisure Centre, in Civic Way.More than 40 employers, including East Midlands Airport, GI Group and AB Produce, will be attending with potential job opportunities.There will also be a chance for people to seek out new skills at the hands of locally based...

Burton Star Wars fans vote for their favourite film sound effect

April 18, 2016, 12:08 am

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STAR WARS fans from Burton have voted on their favourite sound from the movie franchise. A survey conducted by Burton company Amplifon, which specialises in hearing equipment, found that the town favours the heavy breathing of Darth Vader more than any other sound from the movies. Sandra Rocha from the firm said: "Some of the sounds from the Star Wars movies are among the most recognisable in cinema history and really enhance our enjoyment of the films."Darth Vader is synonymous...