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January 12, 2017, 11:05 pm

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A mother-of-one who shed an incredible five stone and four pounds in just 16 months has told how her weight loss has given her a new lease of life. Vicki Smith, of Horninglow, started Slimming World Burton with a weight of more than 18 stone, and has lost a whopping five stone and four pounds since August 2015. The 39-year-old said she surprised herself by how far she has come. She said: "If someone had told me that I could lose all this weight by food optimising and make wonderful friends...

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January 12, 2017, 11:20 pm

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Drivers are being urged to take extra care on the roads this morning due to snow and ice which hit Burton and South Derbyshire overnight. In Stapenhill there is slow traffic on the A444 St Peter's Street southbound at Woods Lane and on the A511 Ashby Road eastbound between the A444 Stapenhill Road and the M1 J22/A50 at Coalville.On the A518 the snow is causing delays in both directions between the A51 London Road and Loxley Lane. Drivers are urged to approach with care.In Uttoxeter there have...

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January 12, 2017, 11:58 pm

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Wrap up warm today as it is set to be another cold one with snow set to make way for a few showers. Snow hit Burton and South Derbyshire overnight, with the roads icy making them hazardous for drivers. Although there will be some more snow showers this morning they will clear up before lunchtime. The Met Office has issued a warning for untreated surfaces this morning, with drivers urged to be aware on ice on the roads. It stated: "Some outbreaks of sleet and snow are likely to run...

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January 13, 2017, 12:00 am

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Parking restrictions could be made on a notorious road in Winshill, labelled a 'death trap', after an 18-month-old girl was injured after a collision with a bus.Plans announced by Staffordshire County Council also come after the latest accident in Hawfield Lane on Monday morning where one vehicle was left with 'substantial damage', but no-one was injured. The road could see its double yellow lines extended from Vancouver Drive down towards the Jubilee pub entrance, as well as imposing a...

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January 13, 2017, 12:52 am

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Motorists faced chaos on the roads this morning across East Staffordshire and South Derbyshire as the first snowfall of 2017 overnight led to some icy journeys for those heading to work. This video shows what it was like for those heading along Melbourne Avenue, Winshill, this morning as they tried to go about their daily business despite the weather. At one point a bus is seen to be struggling up the road through the scattering of snow. A bus struggling to get about in Winshill Drivers are...

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January 13, 2017, 1:00 am

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Health leaders have attempted to reassure patients that proposals to change emergency care in Staffordshire are designed to improve services.Among the changes outlined in the five-year Staffordshire and Stoke-on Trent Sustainability and Transformation Plan (STP) released last month, one of the proposals would be to downgrade an A&E department at one of the county's three units in Burton, Stafford or Stoke.The proposals have drawn a storm of criticism. The Burton Mail is campaigning to keep...

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January 13, 2017, 1:07 am

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Snow has arrived in Burton and South Derbyshire, with large parts of the area waking up to at least a light dusting of snow. The snow started to arrive late last night, Thursday, January 12, and continued to fall into this morning. Although the snow may have made for a pretty sight this morning, it is causing a number of problems on the roads this morning as driving conditions become more dangerous. We are bringing you all of the latest updates on the snowfall, with pictures and videos...

Watch: Uttoxeter wakes up under a thin blanket of snow

January 13, 2017, 1:40 am

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The first snow of winter has fallen on Uttoxeter, with more forecast for tonight (January 13). Starting at around 8pm last night, finishing at around midnight and picking up again at around 6.30am this morning, the white stuff covered Uttoxeter with a thin blanket that is now thawing fast.Balance Hill resident Luke Bull was up early for work this morning and had trouble negotiating the steep decline towards the A518.The 32-year-old said: "As I tried to negotiate my way down balance hill...

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January 13, 2017, 2:00 am

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An asthma sufferer whose condition means she struggles to climb the stairs, unload the washing machine and clean the house has praised a new scheme in South Derbyshire which could save hundreds of lives. Lynn Farmer, 46, of Newhall, was diagnosed with asthma at 21 years old, but her health got progressively worse and in 2009 she had to quit her job as an estate agent due to her asthma. Having experienced hundreds of asthma attacks and several stays in hospital as a result of her condition,...

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January 13, 2017, 2:01 am

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One of Britain's best-loved girl groups are set to perform at a venue close to Burton this summer. Donington Park and Music Plus Sport have announced that Little Mix will be headlining an open-air concert at Donington Park as a part of their 'Summer Shout Out Tour', on Saturday, July 1, 2017.Little Mix will perform their signature hits, including 'Shout Out to My Ex', 'Black Magic', 'Hair' and 'Wings', alongside tracks from their new album 'Glory Days'.Roger Lowe, commercial director at...

Ashby man denies alleged assault on New Years' Day

January 13, 2017, 2:28 am

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A 34-year-old man from Ashby has appeared in court following an alleged assault in the town on New Years' Day. Andrew Forster, of Malvern Crescent, Ashby, has been charged with grievous bodily harm, actual bodily harm and breach of a restraining order. The incident happened at 2.20am in Derby Road on New Year's Day, and a 45-year-old man was allegedly left with a fractured spine and eye socket. A 26-year-old man who was initially arrested in connection with the assault has been released by...

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January 13, 2017, 3:00 am

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The snow may be about clear now but this morning was a very different story as people made their way to work and school. This dashcam footage shows what the journey was like this morning heading from Winshill into Burton, with the traffic slowing down to navigate the icy roads. The snow, which came overnight and this morning, has almost disappeared now but commuters faced a different story only a couple of hours ago as roads in South Derbyshire and East Staffordshire saw cars slowly trundling...

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January 13, 2017, 3:00 am

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A film about the tragic rape and murder of Measham schoolgirl Kayleigh Haywood has been seen more than five million times in a week. Kayleigh's Love Story, which was posted on Leicestershire Police's website on January 3, has been viewed by 5.3 million people and has a reach on Facebook of more than 14.5 million. The film, which documents the last two weeks of the 15-year-old's life, when she was groomed online, was made to serve as a warning about the dangers of grooming and sexual...

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January 13, 2017, 3:20 am

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The A50 in Uttoxeter is now clear after an accident that saw the road blocked for three hours. West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed they received a call at 8.37am this morning (January 13) to report two cars had collided near the Little Chef roundabout. READ MORE: Daytime A50 lane closures until March The westbound carriageway was blocked until moments ago as a result of the accident, but travel reports have been released confirming traffic flow is back to normal. A West Midlands...

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January 13, 2017, 4:00 am

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Looking to join a gym this January to help shed the pounds gained over Christmas? Or maybe your resolution was to lead a much healthier lifestyle? Well look no further because a number of gyms in Burton and South Derbyshire are offering deals to help keep you motivated this year. Fundamental Fitness on Wetmore Road is offering people a free one day guest pass for people who want to try before they buy. For more information, call 01283 742856. DW Fitness on Middleway Park in Burton is...

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January 13, 2017, 4:04 am

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Burton Mail readers have been paying tribute to a South Derbyshire man whose body was found in the River Trent. Eamonn Dizak, of Woodville, was reported missing from his work place in Burton around 5.30pm on Tuesday, January 10. Concerns quickly grew and Derbyshire police appealed for anyone across Burton or South Derbyshire with any information on the 53-year-old's whereabouts to come forward.However, a body, which police say is believed to be that of Mr Dizak, was found in the river at...

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January 13, 2017, 4:21 am

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If you expected to wake up this morning to a total whiteout you must have been sadly disappointed. And what snowfall we did have in the Burton and South Derbyshire area disappeared pretty quickly once the late morning sun appeared.However, we caught up with friends of the Burton Mail, F Stop Press - Rod Kirkpatrick and Carolyn Bointon - who were out and about in the Derbyshire Peak District where there was some far more significant snowfall.So, as you won't be spending any time building a...

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January 13, 2017, 5:00 am

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Friday 13 is seen by many to one of the unluckiest days of the year, with so many people fearing it that psychologists have even come up with a name – paraskavedekatriaphobia. Across the world there is believed to be 17 million people suffering with a fear of Friday 13, not wanting to leave the house for fear of what is waiting for them outside. To counteract this fear, there are many superstitions which are believed to bring with luck them – from the commonly known to the...

So what should you keep in the fridge or on the kitchen shelf?

January 13, 2017, 6:00 am

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There are some foods that we instinctively put in our fridges at home - but are we doing more harm than good?Nowadays food manufacturers and farmers print their storage instructions on everything we buy to ensure their products remain at the highest quality for the longest. However, many people still persist in putting foods in the fridge that we shouldn't. Below is a list of foods that belong on the kitchen shelf ... Onions To develop and keep that dry outer layer, onions need to be kept in...

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January 13, 2017, 7:00 am

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Make sure elderly and vulnerable relatives and neighbours do not 'soldier on' in silence this winter, plead GPs in East Staffordshire. Older people and those with long-term health conditions are particularly susceptible to illness and isolation at this time of year, yet it can sometimes be difficult for those at risk to admit they need help, East Staffordshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has warned. Dr Charles Pidsley, clinical chair of the group, said winter is a time when...