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A "bubbly" Burton woman died after taking a mixture of drugs and medication, a coroner has ruled. Emma Tonks, of Buckingham Court, in Hawfield Lane, Winshill, was found dead in her flat by a friend on Tuesday, December 6. The 35-year-old, who had a history of drug abuse, was found on her sofa with six different types of medication and drugs in her system. A toxicology report revealed Miss Tonks had traces of cocaine, pregabalin, methadone, mirtazapine, heroin and amitriptyline in her...

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March 19, 2017, 3:00 am

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5.23am on Friday, February 10. A time and date that will be forever be enshrined in my memory. This was the moment that I got to meet my daughter Violet Olivia for the very first time. But before we get onto the matter of my daughter, we first need to take a step back. There was, once upon a time, a moment in my life when I could not think of anything worse than getting married and having children. People scoffed when I said it and a good friend once said that my view would all change when...

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March 19, 2017, 4:00 am

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We could all be set to get an extra Bank Holiday this year – and it's all thanks to the Queen. Queen Elizabeth II is this year celebrating 65 years on the throne, which makes her the longest serving monarch in British history – and this is an occasion that one MP believes we should all be celebrating with a day off work. Conservative MP for Romford, Andrew Rosindell, put the idea before parliament this week and it went unopposed and is now set to be debated in the House of Commons...

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March 19, 2017, 5:00 am

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New dates have been added to Burton's first ever gin jamboree due to popular demand from boozers in the town. More than 100 artisan gins with hundreds of tonic and garnish combinations will be available at an event for gin fans to try on Friday, May 12. However, those who fancy a tipple at the Burton Town Hall-based gin jamboree, will be left disappointed after tickets sold out. Now, due to "phenomenal demand" those looking for something different to the beer and ale festivals that...

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March 19, 2017, 6:00 am

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A Winshill woman inspired by her mum's bravery has raised more than £300 with a cake and coffee fund-raiser, set up to thank carers who look after patients with Alzheimer's. Mother-of-four Rachel Morris had her life turned upside down two years ago when her mother Pauline Burton, 77, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Despite a "good first year" Rachel soon became a carer for her mum. As well as taking care of her mum and going on a journey of her own with Alzheimers, Rachel has...

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March 19, 2017, 7:00 am

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Parents in Burton and South Derbyshire are being urged to put new-born babies to sleep on their back to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), or cot death as it is often called. The advice follows a survey which revealed that almost one third of parents were happy to let their baby sleep on their stomach or side, a recognised risk factor associated with SIDS. Sudden infant death syndrome is the sudden unexplained death of an apparently healthy baby, with most cases occurring...

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March 19, 2017, 8:00 am

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A talented teen from Burton has seen his dreams come true after being invited to study at one of the country's leading performing arts schools. Louis Bates, 17, of Shobnall Street, dreams of performing in the West End, and his three-year course at Guildford's Italia Conti Arts Centre will help move that dream a step closer. The former de Ferrers pupil first developed his love of dancing at the age of seven and has been performing ever since – even starring in the World's Biggest Pantomime...

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March 19, 2017, 9:00 am

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We are always told how important it is to brush our teeth twice a day but did you know it is not just teeth that toothpaste can leave sparkling clean? Here are some of wild and wacky things you can also use toothpaste for: Remove scuffs from shoes: A little toothpaste does an amazing job of removing scuffs from leather shoes. Just squirt a dab on the scuffed area and rub with a soft cloth. Wipe clean with a damp cloth. The leather will look like new. Clean your piano keys: Has tickling...

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March 19, 2017, 10:00 am

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Best smiles are needed for tomorrow, Monday, March 20, is officially International Day of Happiness, a date that was chosen by the United Nations in 2013 to recognise the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world. And the "euphoria gurus" who analyse and record the state of the world's overall happiness have put together a helpful guidebook with the Ten Keys to Happier Living which can be downloaded here. But what does that actually mean for us, living in...

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March 19, 2017, 11:00 am

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The son of a Uttoxeter war veteran who died saving fellow-servicemen has spoken of his pride after a new memorial was unveiled. Sgt Michael Dowling was killed in 1991, during the Gulf War, after saving a truck-full of soldiers from Iraqi forces. He was 34. His son, Jamie Dowling, travelled to Whitehall, where the Queen opened a new memorial to British soldiers killed in action in the Middle East on Thursday. He said: "I felt incredibly proud that my dad was being honoured for what he had...

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March 19, 2017, 12:00 pm

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A Burton charity that supports victims of rape and sexual abuse has praised an "essential" campaign to tackle child exploitation. The NWG Network, a charity which fights against child sexual exploitation and supports victims and their families, has organised Child Sexual Exploitation Day to highlight the form of abuse across the country. The day, which takes place on Saturday, March 18, encourages people to think, spot and speak out against abuse and adopt a zero tolerance to adults...

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March 20, 2017, 12:00 am

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Changes to Barton under Needwood Village Hall have been approved while plans to axe an oak tree in Rolleston on Dove has been turned down as the latest applications have been decided by East Staffordshire Borough Council: Proposed residential development, Oakfields, Hanbury - Diversion of Public Footpath No 26 – approved. 2 Croft Close, Rolleston on Dove - Erection of a single-storey side and rear extension – approved. Lane End Farm, Rolleston Lane, Tutbury - Retrospective...

Motorists face delays on the M42 and A38

March 20, 2017, 12:11 am

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Motorists have been warned that they face delays due to traffic building on busy roads around Burton and South Derbyshire this morning, Monday March 20. Those using the M42 to get to their destinations should plan ahead as there is slow traffic between junction 11 for Burton and junction nine for Coleshill. That is not the only road that is facing heavy traffic. According to traffic information website Inrix, there are delays on the M1 southbound between junction 26 for Nottingham and...

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March 20, 2017, 1:00 am

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The first motorists have been caught for using mobile phones while driving on Derbyshire's roads. It is nearly two weeks since tougher penalties for motorists came into force. Police have revealed that in Derbyshire, drivers have already been spotted flouting the rules. Eight motorists have been caught by police during operations on the county's roads in the first three days of the harsher punishments for the offence. It happened as police teams went out on the county's roads to carry out...

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March 20, 2017, 1:32 am

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A burst pipe on a Derbyshire road, which sent a 30ft jet of water in the air is causing chaos on the roads this morning. The incident, which occurred at 2.20am on Sunday, March 19, at the roundabout at the junction of Mansfield Road and Alfreton Road, in Chester Green, Derby, saw homes evacuated and several houses damaged. Officers from Derbyshire police and fire crews attended the scene which saw gushing water smash windows in properties. We have left the incident at Chester Green....

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March 20, 2017, 2:00 am

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Changes to benefits which come into force today, Thursday March 16, could leave disabled people in Burton and South Derbyshire without vital financial support, according to mental health charity bosses. Thirty-two chief executives have written to disabilities minister Penny Mordaunt, stating that they are "deeply concerned" by the proposed changes to disability benefits. Personal Independence Payment (PIP) helps with the extra costs of disability or long-term health conditions for...

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March 20, 2017, 3:00 am

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An off-duty police officer said it was "a pleasure" to arrest a suspected drink-driver after spotting him on the A38 in South Derbyshire. Derby Roads Policing's Twitter page highlighted the importance of not drinking and driving after pulling over this driver who was "bouncing off the kerbs" of the A38. The police also took photographs of the man's can of Budweiser resting in the footwell of his car.A38. Off duty RPU Cop spots this car bouncing off the kerbs. Driver blows...

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March 20, 2017, 3:42 am

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For fans of a cheeky gin and tonic, things have never been better than they are today with the boom in artisan gin makers. Now chocolatiers Prestat have gone one better, with a gin and tonic Easter Egg to get you through the Easter holidays. In the past we have seen an Easter egg tasting of gin. Heaven and Prestat has now confirmed it is selling the gin and tonic Easter egg. The egg, in the shape of a 'lemon chocolate shell' with 'London gin truffles' hidden in the middle, will surely...

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March 20, 2017, 4:00 am

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Artists' impressions of a brand new housing development have been unveiled as the properties are to under go a springtime launch to sell them. House builder David Wilson Homes has been building 142 homes at the newly-established Shepherd's Rest site, in Forest Road, Burton.It will bring a collection of three, four and five bedroom homes to the area, although the prices have not yet available, the firm has said. Planning permission was given by the council for a total of 300 homes to be built...

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March 20, 2017, 5:05 am

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A loving South Derbyshire pooch is turning into a bit of a celebrity as her picture went on display for all to see at the biggest dog show in the world after previously being named the Burton Mail's Prize Pet. Lunar, an eight-year-old boxer, put on her most adorable pose for the camera as she appeared as the main picture in the Discover Dogs section at Crufts, which was held at the NEC in Birmingham. Her owner Kay Allsop, of James Street, Midway, explained that she met Michael Wild, who works...