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March 20, 2017, 6:00 am

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For as long as she can remember, Sue Withnall had dreamed of becoming a nurse. Her friendly and gentle demeanour made a caring profession the natural choice in which to dedicate her life. However, as she grew older and the pressure of paying bills and meeting the mortgage became a reality, the dream began to slip away and Sue found herself falling into a job at a DIY store. Sue, from Burton, decided to make the most of the situation and committed herself to climbing the career ladder but,...

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March 20, 2017, 7:00 am

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Alys Cunningham, a lawyer with Unite the Union, answers your workplace problems... This week she looks at your rights as a European worker in Britain I'm Polish and work here as a nurse. I'm confused by the House of Lords vote. If Article 50 is triggered with no promise to us three million EU workers, will we lose our jobs? Anna Alys says As the law stands, EU citizens can live and work here and you have the same employment rights and protections as UK workers. The Lords voted for an...

Walking Dead actor Andrew Lincoln to reprise his roll in the Love...

March 20, 2017, 7:00 am

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It looks like actor Andrew Lincoln will be appearing in the Red Nose Day sequel to the hit 2003 film Love Actually. Lincoln is set to take a break from killing zombies in the hit US TV show The Walking Dead to reprise his role as the hopelessly in love Mark, who stole the hearts of women everywhere when he used hand-written signs to woo Keira Knightley's character, Juliet. Juliet was married to Mark's best friend in the film and it looked like the love Mark could never have. But after Mark's...

Reports of accident on A38 near Burton

March 20, 2017, 7:22 am

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An accident on th A38 has now been cleared, it has been revealed. Reports of an accident on the A38 were received early this afternoon as motorists were asked to avoid the area. Traffic and travel website Inrix reported an accident on the A38 near Claymills.Staffordshire Police confirmed a black Astra hit the central reservation at 1.50pm. There were no injuries and the vehicle was later recovered.It was not clear what the incident involved but elsewhere on the roads traffic is heavier than...

Do you have any spare wool? You might be able to help this Burton...

March 20, 2017, 8:00 am

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A charity which helps send out shoeboxes full of treats to children around the world is urging people who have any spare wool to either donate it, or get to work knitting with it. Operation Christmas child runs throughout the year, as volunteers continue to knit hats and scarves for the children, and take in collections of gifts and wool. Clive Lawton is the Burton co-ordinator for Operation Christmas Child, and said the effort is well under way again this year. "We commenced this...

A slice of history from the Queen's wedding is the icing on the...

March 20, 2017, 8:31 am

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A piece of wedding cake from a big day for the Queen and Prince Philip is going up for auction in South Derbyshire. The lot really is the icing on the cake for Hansons Auctioneers, in Etwall, as it is an original piece of HM Queen Elizabeth II's wedding cake from her marriage to Prince Philip in 1947 - the biggest royal wedding of the last century. Bosses at the auction house said it is an unusual and historically important artefact that has survived the last 70 years in a little box decorated...

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March 20, 2017, 9:09 am

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A mother-of-two, who was left "ashamed" after putting on weight saw her unable to have the dental surgery she needed, has dropped an incredible eight dress sizes. Vicki Roberts, from Brizlincote, said she has had a problem with her weight since her teens and after getting a job as a nanny, watching what she ate went out of the window. She said: "I knew I was getting bigger but I stopped looking in the mirror. I would wear elasticated waists and convince myself that the sizing...

Burton charity praises Coronation Street story as it helped 64...

March 20, 2017, 10:03 am

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A Burton charity which deals with childhood sexual exploitation has praised a controversial storyline in ITV soap Coronation Street for bringing the issue into the spotlight. As many as 64 young people have asked for help in the past 12 months from Burton charity Sarac and the group's chief executive Tracey Hardie has said the Corrie scriptwriters are right to highlight the dangers of youngsters being groomed. The current storyline in the long-running peak-time soap sees young Bethany...

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March 20, 2017, 11:00 am

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The threat of rain didn't keep the crowds from enjoying the Ind Coope Burton Brewery Sports and Social Club's gala in August 1982. The weather did bring about the downfall of hot air balloon rides though as it was too windy to fly the balloon. Pilot Graham Dorrell made several attempts throughout the afternoon to get the balloon in the air without success. On his final attempt, an hour before the end of the gala, the balloon was swinging around so much in the wind, the police had to move...

Burton's Queen's Hospital patients on ward 5 struck down with...

March 20, 2017, 11:03 am

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Several patients at Burton's Queen's Hospital are believed to have been struck down with the infectious vomiting bug norovirus. Visitors to Ward 5 at Burton's Queen's Hospital are being turned away following reports of an outbreak the infectious vomiting bug norovirus. Burton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has taken the decision to restrict visitors to Ward 5 to prevent the spread of infection. Several patients on the ward have been reporting symptoms of norovirus, commonly known as the...

Fetish club, complete with stable, could be opening up near...

March 20, 2017, 12:00 pm

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Plans to open a fetish club near South Derbyshire are to be investigated by a council, which says it is unaware that the kinky business was about to be set up under its nose. Celestial Studios is already advertising its launch and says it will be aimed at "fetishists, photographers and party-goers". It is offering "themed" rooms, including spaces decked out like a prison cell, medical ward and classroom. The 24-year-old woman behind the venture, who calls herself Vivienne...

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March 21, 2017, 3:02 am

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Motorists are being warned of long delays due to a serious collision which is currently causing traffic problems. The incident has taken place on the A38 at the A5121 for Clay Mills, heading northbound towards Derby. The number of vehicles involved has yet to be confirmed by emergency services but an eye witness has said that two vehicles were involved. The flyover on the exit slip road section of the A38 is now partially blocked causing slow traffic. It is not yet known if there were any...

Police name Alton pedestrian killed in road accident

March 21, 2017, 3:22 am

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A pedestrian from Alton died after colliding with a car in a town centre street. Paramedics were unable to save the life of Susan Cooper, who collided with a red Peugeot 407 in Ashbourne Road, Leek, on Thursday evening (March 16). Police and ambulance crews were called shortly after 6.40pm, but the 66-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are now appealing for witnesses. A Staffordshire Police spokeswoman said: "We are now in a position to name the woman who died following a...

Burton Mail says: Coronation Street grooming story raises vital...

March 21, 2017, 3:45 am

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TV soap opera Coronation Street has developed a storyline which is going to make for difficult viewing. Even before it starts to get dangerous for character Bethany Platt who has started being groomed by her older fella Nathan Curtis, many watching the story unfold will be screaming at the TV for her to stop what she is doing and get away. ITV1 has received several complaints. The charity Sarac, which has a branch in Burton supporting young people caught up in childhood sexual exploitation,...

Lloyd Brown will stand trial after denying begging in Burton

March 21, 2017, 4:01 am

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A 29-year-old man accused of begging in Burton is to stand trial after denying the charge. Lloyd Brown, of Mosley Street, in the town, appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court recently where he denied two counts of placing himself in a public place, namely the Central Area car park, off Union Street, on January 4 to beg or "gather alms". He was charged under the Vagrancy Act 1824 and Criminal Justice Act. He has also denied intent to cause a woman harassment, alarm or...

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The Next spring sale gets under way in Burton

March 21, 2017, 4:54 am

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If the start of spring has made you long for a new wardrobe, then the Next sale is for you and it's on this week. The clothing retailer, which has a store in Coopers Square shopping centre in Burton, always stages its famous Boxing Day sale and now it is holding its spring one. Thousands of people queue for hours for the Boxing Day event and the spring one has been pulling in the crowds too.Next in Burton in Coopers Square shopping centre (Picture: Ricahrd Cusack)READ MORE: News stories from...

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March 21, 2017, 5:00 am

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The world of wrestling is set to collide with rock and metal music as the stars head to this year's Download Festival. Stars from WWE are to entertain music fans with the best of their high-flying and choke-slamming ability in a full-scale ring at Donington Park in Leicestershire as Download Festival returns from Friday to Sunday, June 9 to 11. Wrestlers including Bobby Rhode, Aleister Black, Tye Dillinger and Kassius Ohno will appear inside the ropes while bands such as System Of A Down,...

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March 21, 2017, 6:00 am

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Popular pub chain, Wetherspoon, has launched a new app for iPhone and Android users which allows them to order food and drink – without even leaving their seats! Frequenters of The Lord Burton, in High Street, Burton, and the Sir Nigel Gresley, in Market Street, Swadlincote, can now save themselves the treacherous trek to the bar by ordering refreshments from the comfort of their seat using the app, called 'Wetherspoon Order and Pay'. You can now order your favourite tipple and have it...

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March 21, 2017, 6:30 am

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Bikers from across the country flocked to the National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas in support of the Shoeboxes for our Heroes charity. Now in its fifth year, the 44-mile motorcycle ride which started in Halesowen and drew 130 riders, already looks like being a runaway success. The charity has already gathered 143 shoeboxes from the event and expects even more donations to be sent in throughout the coming days. Every shoebox is filled with essentials and treats, like chocolate and sweets,...

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March 21, 2017, 6:45 am

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Beer lovers from Burton enjoying drinks from around the world at the National Brewery Centre's International Festival of Beer. The festival took place over three days earlier this month attracting hundreds of thirsty visitors. A range of beers from as far afield as Russia, Brazil, Kazakhstan and South Korea were among more than 50 nationalities represented. In total there was some 1,000 beers and ciders available to try. Many of those available were entrants for The International Brewing...