London terror attack: what we know so far

March 22, 2017, 9:34 am

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At least one woman has died on Westminster Bridge in central London and a police officer has been stabbed nearby in the Houses of Parliament in what police are treating as a terrorist incident.The attacker struck several pedestrians as he drove a car across the bridge, before crashing it into railings. He then attacked police officers before being shot.A doctor at St Thomas' Hospital said several other people had also been hurt - some with "catastrophic" injuries.MPs said they had...

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March 22, 2017, 9:40 am

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Tributes have been paid to a well-known Midway man John Douglas Walton, known as Dougie, who has died at the age of 81. He owned several businesses in the area, employing family and locals, including sweet stalls on Swadlincote, Burton and Derby markets, Walton and Osborne bookies in Woodville and Ashby, and a taxi firm. The great grandfather will be remembered fondly not only for his "phenomenal" work ethic, but also his fairness. His daughter, Julie Walton, said: "He was...

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March 22, 2017, 9:42 am

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Staff who work at Swadlincote and Burton stores belonging to shoe retailer Brantano are facing the prospect of redundancy after the firm went into administration. Administrators from accountants PwC have been called in to the value shoe firm which operates 73 stores and 64 concessions across the UK, employing almost 1,100 staff. And although the business will continue to be run by PwC and are open as usual while it assesses the state of the company, joint administrators Tony Barrell and Mike...

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March 22, 2017, 9:47 am

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Burton's MP has spoken from the House of Commons about the "barbaric" terrorist attack in central London this afternoon that has left at least one woman dead. Andrew Griffiths is on lockdown in Parliament where MPs were present to take a vote on pensions before the attack happened earlier today, Wednesday, March 22. He said: "We are all on lockdown at the moment. We were all in the middle of a vote when it happened. The doors were locked as part of the security measures and we...

Barton man destroyed electrical items belonging to Burton woman

March 22, 2017, 10:00 am

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A 27-year-old man has been ordered to carry out unpaid work after he admitted criminal damage and drink-driving. Philip Gazzard, of Arden Road, Barton under Needwood, appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court recently to admit destroying assorted electrical and household items belonging to a woman in Burton on February 12. He also admitted driving a Ford Focus in Dunstall Road, Burton, on February 12, with 48 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is 35...

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March 22, 2017, 10:09 am

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The commander overseeing the investigation into this afternoon's terrorist attack at Westminster said there were a "number of casualties" as a result of the suspected terrorist attack. So far it has been confirmed that two people have died, one a woman, in the incident. Many other people have been injured when a car was driven into pedestrians on Westminster Bridge before crashing. Commander BJ Harrington, from Metropolitan Police, spoke after gunshots rang out on Westminster Bridge,...

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March 22, 2017, 10:37 am

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Today's terror attack in London brought home the danger of living in a democracy, said Burton MP Andrew Griffiths, who was caught up in the drama. Mr Griffiths was in the Houses of Commons when a terrorist mowed down pedestrians on Westminster Bridge and then crashed into railings outside parliament. One police officer was then stabbed and subsequently died before fellow officers shot the attacker and killed him. At least two other people were killed and 20 others were reported as...

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March 22, 2017, 10:53 am

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A broken down car has blocked one lane of the A38 near Burton causing slow traffic. According to traffic and travel website Inrix a car has broken down after it suffered an electrical fault and is unable to move. The incident has taken place on lane one of two on the A38 southbound after the A5121 Clay Mills junction. There is currently very slow traffic while the vehicle awaits recovery as people try to make their way home from work.Elsewhere on the roads, Mansfield Road,at Chester Green in...

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March 22, 2017, 11:00 am

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A four-day operation across the East Midlands saw more than 40 motorists caught not wearing seatbelts and using mobile phones behind the wheel. Last week, officers from the East Midlands Operational Support Service (EMOpSS) used an unmarked HGV "tractor unit" as part of the ongoing Fatal 4 campaign, which targets drink-driving, speeding, not wearing a seatbelt and using a mobile phone at the wheel. Police officers patrolled the M1 and M42 motorways and A1 in Leicestershire,...

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March 22, 2017, 11:30 am

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In this digital age we all live in, we are all guilty of heading online to look at reviews before booking a restaurant or somewhere to stay – but what about if you happen to be staying at Her Majesty's Pleasure? Well it turns out that Google and its accompanying reviews now extends as far as the prisons in this area, including HMP Dovegate, Foston Hall and Sudbury prisons. Impressively, the three prisons are blessed with five-star ratings from people claiming to be former...

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March 22, 2017, 12:00 pm

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A cat left to die after she was dumped in a tied bag in the undergrowth has been reunited with her Winshill family. Peppa, who had been named Bagpuss by the RSPCA, is now back with Natalie Stewart and her family, who say she has been left traumatised by her ordeal and it will take time for her to recover. Ms Stewart, who is 31-weeks pregnant, believes Peppa, named after Peppa Pig by Mrs Stewart's four-year-old son, Shay Gaynor, would have suffocated had she not been found as quickly as she...

Burton Albion Community Trust boss Andy Taylor to leave at the...

March 23, 2017, 4:30 am

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The chief executive of Burton Albion Community Trust Andy Taylor will be leaving at the end of the season to take up a new challenge. Under the leadership of Mr Taylor, Burton Albion has twice been named Midlands Community Football Club of the Year, while the football club's charity arm has helped to deliver a new 3G all-weather community football pitch at the Pirelli Stadium. Burton Albion Community Trust chairman John Jackson said: "Andy has played an important role in bringing the...

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March 23, 2017, 5:00 am

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A charity rugby match and a way to share memories of a much-loved wife, mother and supporter is set to raise vital funds for a charity close to the club's heart. Burton Rugby Club is hoping to welcome supporters and friends to the Lou Burns Memorial Game on Saturday, April 1 which will be held in Peel Croft to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Care. Louise Burns, of Stretton, was a big supporter of the club, with her son Dan in the under 9s team and her husband Andy is one of the coaches....

Burton MP says it is 'business as usual' following London terror...

March 23, 2017, 5:00 am

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Burton's MP has said that it is "business as usual" in the wake of a terror attack in London which killed four people and injured at least 40 people. The attack, which has shocked the world, happened at around 2.40pm yesterday, Wednesday, March 22, when a man drove a grey Hyundai i40 along a pavement over Westminster Bridge, killing two people and injuring many more. Seven people have critical injuries. The attacker then crashed the car into railings at Parliament and attempted to...

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March 23, 2017, 6:00 am

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Comic and top author Ruby Wax, who is also a leading mental health campaigner, has joined forces with Marks & Spencer to launch Frazzled Cafe in M&S stores, including in Staffordshire. M&S Cafés will host fortnightly 'talk-in' sessions where people who are feeling 'frazzled' can meet up to talk and share their personal stories in a safe, anonymous and non-judgmental environment. Eleven stores will be hosting Frazzled Cafe meetings over the next few months – with...

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A38 safety upgrade near Burton won't start until for 13 YEARS at...

March 23, 2017, 6:30 am

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Work to upgrade the A38 near Burton will not even begin until 2030 at the earliest, it has been confirmed. There are plans for it to become an 'expressway', with major changes made to the road, which would see its safety standards drastically improved. However the agency responsible for the road, Midlands Connect, which works in collaboration with Highways England and the Government, has said work will not begin until 13 YEARS time. With the roadworks likely to last several months, if...

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March 23, 2017, 6:30 am

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Back in 2015 Swadlincote was selected by supermarket bosses to pilot an innovative scheme to help families living in the South Derbyshire town "Waste less and Save more." So why was Swadlincote hand-picked following a nationwide search and has the scheme really done what is said on the tin? Take a look at all it has achieved so far. Launched in late 2015, Waste less, Save more is a five-year strategy from Sainsbury's which hopes to help its customers waste less food and save ...

Care home costs in Burton and South Derbyshire could cost nearly...

March 23, 2017, 7:00 am

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An average stay in a residential home for people living in Burton and South Derbyshire could swallow up almost half of the value of their home, a study of a care cost postcode lottery has warned. Royal London found that a typical stay of around 30 months in a residential home could equate to between 18 per cent and 56 per cent of the value of an average home, depending on where someone lives in the UK. In the West Midlands it will cost 40.2 per cent, with the average house price at...

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March 23, 2017, 7:30 am

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A cutting saw has been stolen from a van parked in Kingstone. Staffordshire Police is appealing for witnesses after the theft from a Mercedes Sprinter van in Church Lane took place at around 9.30am on Wednesday, March 22. Thieves targeted the unattended van and stole an orange and cream Stihl cutting saw. The first man is described as white, aged 35 to 40 years old, short brown hair, he had a beard and tattoos on his hands and neck. The second is described as a white male, aged around...

Newhall shop owner 'won't be beaten' after burglars steal...

March 23, 2017, 8:00 am

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The owner of an outdoor equipment and clothing business said he will not been beaten, after £5,000 worth of stock was stolen during an early morning raid. Paul Gilliver, who owns Holts Outdoors, in Park Road, Newhall, said he is trying to build a future for his family but has been knocked back after £5,000 worth of Berghaus and Jack Wolfskin stock was stolen. He said: "The alarm went off about 4am and I came down. I saw they had forced entry and stolen a whole wall of premium...