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March 25, 2017, 4:24 am

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Plans to hold virtual court hearings could be scuppered by the patchy broadband speed in East Staffordshire and South Derbyshire, ministers have been warned. Many rural communities will be unable to use the new online innovations because their internet is so slow, Labour's Madeleine Moon said. Burton has been hit particularly hard since the closure of its magistrates' court last September, with defendants, victims and witnesses being forced to travel to Derby or Cannock to hear the outcome of...

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Six ways to keep sane when looking after elderly people

March 25, 2017, 5:00 am

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Your parents are getting older and sometimes need your assistance. All good so far, you are happy to help take them to the doctor's, do some shopping or change the smoke alarm battery, writes Pam Pearce. But then, one day, you wake up and realise that the help you give them has turned into proper "support". It has become all-encompassing. If you are not careful it will take over your life. Dealing with ageing mums and dads is sometimes not nice. It can be ugly and difficult....

Trees have been saved across Burton as the latest applications...

March 25, 2017, 6:00 am

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A Beech tree in Stapenhill has been saved from the axe, while others across the area have not been so fortunate according to the latest planning applications that have been decided by East Staffordshire Borough Council: 70 Bitham Lane, Stretton Burton - Erection of a single storey side and two storey rear extension – approved. Brookfield House, Main Street, Tatenhill - Felling of one Eucalyptus tree – approved. Spread Eagle Hotel, Church Road, Rolleston on Dove - Crown lift one...

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March 25, 2017, 6:30 am

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Swadlincote's own Paralympic medallist has his sights set on bringing back a gold from Tokyo as he works hard to juggle studying for his A Levels around an intense training schedule. Lewis White, a pupil at Pingle School, is hopeful of doing even better in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics after winning bronze in Rio in 2016 and is back in the pool training hard. The 16-year-old saw his performance in Rio primarily to gain experience and was not expecting to take home a medal. Speaking to the...

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March 25, 2017, 7:00 am

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A Burton student is preparing to showcase her work focusing on art in the forest at a South Derbyshire museum. Lyndsay Thomson, a contemporary arts student at Burton and South Derbyshire College, has launched an art exhibition at Sharpe's Pottery Museum, Swadlincote, which features her own artwork, as well as work created by fellow degree students and special guests. The exhibition features an Arts in the Forest display, which pays tribute to the area, as well as artwork by the college's...

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March 25, 2017, 9:00 am

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Exclusive behind-the-scenes footage has been released showing swimming legend Adam Peaty talking about his new life as a star of the screen. He spoke to the cameras during some down time while filming for the recently Quorn advert in which he starred. The 22-year-old Olympic champion has become an advertiser's dream since his victory in the 100m breaststroke in Rio in the summer. Peaty, born and bred in Byrds Lane, Uttoxeter, is famed for his tireless dedication to his event, in which he is...

​The amazing growth of Willington's Mercia Marina from fishing...

March 25, 2017, 10:03 am

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As it stands today, it's hard to believe that until very recently, Mercia Marina was just a bare expanse of water, dotted with the occasional angler on its banks. Less than 10 years ago, it had been a fishing lake, which the operators were struggling to make pay. Today, the contrast is stark. Mercia Marina throngs with activity, with thousands of visitors exploring its range of shops and walks – not to mention hundreds of boaters ferrying in and out of the marina to the Trent and Mersey...

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March 25, 2017, 11:00 am

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Dozens of people have turned out to pay their final respects to much-loved market trader, bookie and businessman 'Dougie' Walton, who died in his sleep aged 81. Around 100 people heard tales of John Douglas Walton, known universally as Dougie, as he was laid to rest at Bretby Crematorium on Friday, March 24. The Midway man was well-known for running sweet stalls at Burton, Derby and Ashby, an operation which at its peak was selling more than two tonnes of confectionery every week. The...

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March 25, 2017, 11:00 am

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A Burton brewery is spending £700,000 on new trucks and equipment as part of its commitment to improving its logistics operations. Makers of Pedigree, Marston's, which is based in Shobnall Road, has signed a contract to take on 37 new forklift trucks and other Yale equipment from Briggs Equipment, its long-standing equipment and solutions partner.Marston's will deploy the machines across 13 of its depots, including in Mansfield, Burton, Shadsworth near Blackburn, and Cumberland, which...

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March 25, 2017, 12:00 pm

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It was time to "keep dancing" for staff at a Burton firm as they applied the fake tan and put on the glitter ready for a night of ballroom. Staff at Russell Roof Tiles, which has sites in Burton, raised £3,000 for the Shropshire and Staffordshire Blood Bikes at its first Strictly Come Dancing-style live ballroom dancing competition. Nine couples, all members of staff from Russell Roof Tiles sites in both Burton and Lochmaben, took part in the Dancing on the Tiles event earlier...

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March 25, 2017, 1:00 pm

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A mum is rewarding the charity that helped her daughter deliver a speech to a respected group of academics – despite an anxiety disorder so severe it often renders her unable to talk. Natasha Dale has battled selective mutism, high anxiety disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder since she was a child. The conditions mean she struggles with everyday situations like crossing the street, using public transport and meeting new people. However, thanks to support from Youth Emotional...

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March 25, 2017, 2:00 pm

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A series of celebrations marked the 10th anniversary of Hatton Pre-school in July 1979 and included the unveiling of a new playground slide. However, the youngsters knew that adults tended to celebrate by standing at the bar and – so four-year-olds Leanne Nicklin and Stephen Pocock played landlord and landlady. Demand was so high for drinks that Stephen had to contact the brewery for more supplies. The children were equally as inventive when it came to the drinks. In order to create...

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March 25, 2017, 2:45 pm

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In Partnership with WWF Homes across Burton and South Derbyshire took part in the most spectacular light show on Earth tonight. At 8.30pm tonight, Saturday, March 25, families in the area joined millions of people in 170 countries who plunged their homes, businesses and schools into darkness for the tenth anniversary of Earth Hour. British landmarks, from Buckingham Palace to Edinburgh Castle, also took in the event when people turned off their lights for 60 minutes in support of tackling...

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March 25, 2017, 10:00 pm

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Staffordshire is to become the home of the national police memorial, dedicated to all those who serve to keep communities safe throughout the country.The memorial, set to be unveiled in 2019, will be built at the National Memorial Arboretum, in Alrewas, and Staffordshire Police is playing a leading role in raising the funds and awareness for the new tribute. A statement for the force said: "Staffordshire Police is very proud to help raise funds and awareness of the new UK Police Memorial....

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March 25, 2017, 11:00 pm

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A psychologist who has helped countless autistic prisoners has been honoured with a prestigious award for her ground-breaking work. The outstanding achievements of Yvette Bates, a senior forensic psychologist at HMP Dovegate, were recognised during a ceremony at St James' Palace, in London. Princess Anne presented Ms Bates with a Butler Trust Commendation, one of the highest honours available to prison workers. She was one of a select number of prison employees from across the UK who were...

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March 26, 2017, 12:00 am

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Plans to build a house in Repton have been turned down, while a Melbourne pub is set to see big changes as the latest applications have been decided South Derbyshire District Council. Here are other plan dealt with by the authority. 4 Kilburn Way, Newhall - the erection of a single storey extension – approved. 94 The Castle Way, Willington - the erection of a rear two-storey extension and internal works – approved. 3 and 9 Burton Road, Ticknall - the felling and pruning of trees...

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March 26, 2017, 1:00 am

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A village pub which has just opened its doors after a major refurbishment has been given another reason to celebrate after a visit from hygiene inspectors. The Waterfront, at Barton Marina, has kept hold of its five-star rating after a visit from health inspectors from East Staffordshire Borough Council as part of its Rate My Place scheme. Bosses said that the inspector visited shortly after they completed a major refurbishment project which transformed the restaurant and terrace areas earlier...

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March 26, 2017, 2:00 am

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Marmite on toast has always been a favourite comfort food for many of us. But people in a hurry for this popular snack struggle to get it right. If the conditions are not right, the bread ends up being scraped away and you are left with a soggy mess. Helen Wheat is the owner of Helen's Bakehouse in Burton and has some top tips for the task. "Good quality bread is key", Helen said. "Use thin cheap white sliced and you won't get the best results". Helen and her team at...

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March 26, 2017, 3:00 am

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A third of bereaved people claim the quality of end-of-life care their loved one received jeopardised their happy memories of that person, a new poll has found. Marie Curie, a charity supporting people across Burton and South Derbyshire, said it was sad to see so many memories were "tainted" by poor care. Its poll of 1,155 people who had lost a relative, friend or neighbour through terminal illness found that 35 per cent felt the poor quality of end-of-life care had marred their...

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March 26, 2017, 4:00 am

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Plans have been approved for a micro brewery in Draycott in the Clay, and Sainsbury's, in Burton, has also announced changes after the latest planning applications have been decided by East Staffordshire Borough Council: Sainsbury's Store, Union Street, Burton - Display of one internally illuminated fascia sign, one internally illuminated replacement totem sign and two non-illuminated wall mounted buildings signs – approved. 24 Barton Gate, Barton Under Needwood - Erection of a single...