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Swadlincote man to follow in dad's footsteps and complete London...

April 6, 2017, 11:00 am
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A Swadlincote man is aiming to follow in his father's footsteps by completing the ultimate test of endurance for charity. Scott Upton, from Majestic Place, is set to lace up his running shoes to tackle the London Marathon later this month in the hope of raising money for children's charity Wooden Spoon. The 25-year-old, who suffers with Asperger's syndrome and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), was inspired by his father Nick Upton's running exploits more than a decade ago. The...

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Dale Cadd from Hatton jailed after being caught drink-driving and...

April 6, 2017, 12:00 pm
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A 27-year-old man has been jailed after he was caught drink-driving and failing to stop after an accident. Dale Cadd, of Holme Close, Hatton, appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court recently to admit driving a Vauxhall Astra in Field Avenue, Hatton, on October 29, with 95 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath.The legal limit is 35 microgrammes. He also admitted failing to stop after an accident on the same day. Cadd has been jailed for a total of 98 days because it was...

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WATCH Take a look at how Barton has changed over the years

April 6, 2017, 1:00 pm
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Over the years, many of the towns and villages in and around Burton and South Derbyshire have undergone some massive changes and transformations. As these changes are progressive, they often go un-noticed. However, if you look at photographs from 10, 20, 30 or even 40 years ago you can appreciate the progress and changes which have taken place. Unfortunately, progress is not always positive and in our desire to improve, we have witnessed the demolition of some beautiful buildings and the loss...

WATCH Take a look at how Barton has changed over the years

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Easter 2017: Cashback deals and offers on your favourite choccie...

April 6, 2017, 2:00 pm
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Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate.... when stocking up on all your Easter eggs here are some handy offers to consider. Burton stores have been heavily stocked up with tasty Easter treats and gifts for the past few weeks, but what if you could save and get a better offer online? Derbyshire chocolate manufacturer Thornton's have joined forces with a money-saving website. Theses sites are great to make the most of when holidays come around, and Topcashback, Quidco and other sites have some offers...

Easter 2017: Cashback deals and offers on your favourite choccie...

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Prison for roofer who stole £10,000 worth of tools from...

April 6, 2017, 3:00 pm
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A roofer who stole tools worth £10,000 from a building site is today behind bars after being jailed for 15 months. Nicholas Whitehead climbed over a fence to get into the building site in May Place, May Bank, before breaking into tool rooms and stealing the expensive equipment. The 35-year-old also entered a pub in Stoke through an insecure window, but left empty-handed, Stoke on Trent Crown Court heard. Also the father-of-three came into possession of a Mini car a few days after it...

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Police search for missing Staffordshire man

April 7, 2017, 5:18 am
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Police are searching for a man, who has links to the Burton area who has gone missing. Staffordshire police are looking for 25-year-old Azeem Hussain, who has been missing since Wednesday morning, April 5. Officers said Azeem was last seen between 7.30am and 8.30am on Wednesday in the Tamworth area. Azeem is described as being of Asian appearance, 5ft 10 inches tall and of slim build. He has short dark hair and brown eyes. Azzeem Hussain is missingHe was last seen wearing a navy blue hooded...

Police search for missing Staffordshire man

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​Snap up a Beauty and the Beast Chip cup everyone is clamouring...

April 7, 2017, 6:00 am
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The Primark Beauty and the Beast Chip cup is the must-have addition for fans of the blockbuster film. Now a website has revealed it will have stocks coming in from this summer. The news could be a big relief for children and parents longing to get their hands on the delightful cups. The clamour even launched the hashtag #chipgate after Primark sold out of the cups which sold for £5. Everyone had gone crazy for the Primark Beauty and the Beast Chip purse, which was on sale for a bargain...

​Snap up a Beauty and the Beast Chip cup everyone is clamouring...

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Overseal Bowls Club overcomes odds to celebrate turning 90 this...

April 7, 2017, 7:00 am
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A South Derbyshire bowls club is celebrating after beating the odds to celebrate turning 90 this year. Overseal Memorial Bowls Club, in Woodville Road, overcame a fire which destroyed its changing rooms in 2003, to flourish with facilities which currently host 25 members. Club president Stephen Bigg said that he was "proud" that club and the sport has, so far, stood the test of time. The 74-year-old said: "The first ever game here was played in 1927. To keep the club going for...

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Barton businessman Stan Clarke watched his horse win Lord...

April 7, 2017, 7:02 am
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As readers gear up for this year's Grand National at 5.15pm today, Mail Remembers takes a trip back 20 years to April 1997. This was the year when Grand National fever really gripped Burton and South Derbyshire as punters flocked to back local favourite Lord Gyllene. The racehorse was owned by Barton businessman Stan Clarke who hoped Lord Gyllene as the bookies' favourite at 9-1 would romp to victory in the 3.50pm race at Aintree. Speaking the day before the 1997 Grand National, Mr Clarke...

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Three feared dead in Stockholm truck attack

April 7, 2017, 7:23 am
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Three people are believed to have been killed in an incident in Sweden after a truck ploughed into pedestrians outside a busy department store in Stockholm. According to reports in Sweden, shots have also been fired during the incident in Drottninggatan - a street in a busy shopping district in the capital. Police said a number of people had been hurt in the incident. It comes after trucks were used in terror attacks in Nice and Berlin last year Newspaper Aftonbladet quoted a witness saying...

Three feared dead in Stockholm truck attack

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​Take a look at the most expensive - and cheapest - houses sold...

April 7, 2017, 7:30 am
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The list of the most expensive houses bought in and around Burton has been released, and the results are revealing. The stats show that rural cottages, barn conversations and impressive new builds were being snapped up by those with pots of money. At the other end of the market the bargain basement homes are mainly made up of terraced properties in or near Burton town centre - and they mostly need a bit of TLC. And, as one estate agent said, they are ideal if you are handy with a...

​Take a look at the most expensive - and cheapest - houses sold...

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Whopping £65 million EuroMillions jackpot in tonight's draw

April 7, 2017, 7:43 am
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If you're feeling lucky then you need to rush out and buy a ticket for tonight's EuroMillions draw. Tonight's jackpot is a whopping £65 million and goes after Tuesday's EuroMillions draw had a £58 million jacket up for grabs. Tickets cost £2.50 and are on sale until 7.30pm, with the draw at 8pm. If you don't bag the top £65 million jackpot, don't worry because there is still the chance to become a millionaire as tickets in the UK include the UK Millionnire Maker draw...

Whopping £65 million EuroMillions jackpot in tonight's draw

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Jail for drug dealer who crashed Mercedes into shop after 70mph...

April 7, 2017, 8:00 am
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A drug dealer has been jailed after leading police on a dangerous pursuit which ended in him crashing a Mercedes into a corner shop. Joshua Hawkins, formerly of Oak Street in Leicester, admitted driving a hired Mercedes dangerously and possessing criminal property, namely £2,760 in cash. The 27-year-old was sentenced in January to a five years and eight months in prison for possessing class A drugs with intent to supply. Leicester Crown Court was told that Judge Ebraham Mooncey has...

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WATCH Teenage arsonist from Burton locked up for two years for...

April 7, 2017, 8:32 am
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A teenager who started two big fires in Burton "recklessly endangering" the lives of firefighters and members of the public has been locked up for two and a half years. Chantelle Marshall caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to a building she had just burgled in Horninglow Street last year, which caused the closure of the road leading to chaos for morning rush hour traffic. The 19-year-old appeared at Stafford Crown Court via video link from prison today, Friday, April 7,...

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A38 currently blocked due to incident involving a van and car

April 7, 2017, 8:45 am
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The A38 northbound is currently blocked following an incident involving a van and a car. According to traffic and travel website Inrix, a car and a van are currently blocking one lane of the A38 northbound. The incident occurred between the A6 Duffield Road/Kings Croft (Palm Court Island) and A61 Alfreton Road/B6179 Alfreton Road (Little Eaton Island) There is also congestion on to the A516 and traffic is queuing causing around another 25 minutes travel time.Elsewhere on the roads there is...

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​X Factor winner Sam Bailey takes a break from UK tour to present...

April 7, 2017, 9:00 am
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X factor star and gold-selling artist Sam Bailey is swapping her singing mic for one on the radio as she takes on the role as guest presenter on the Gem 106 Breakfast Show. Taking a short break from her tour, Sam will be filling in for Amy Voce on the popular Breakfast with Sam and Amy show from 6am to 10am, from Monday, April 10 until Thursday, April 13. It's not the first time Sam Bailey has tried her hand to presenting, having already received great feedback from her multiple appearances...

​X Factor winner Sam Bailey takes a break from UK tour to present...

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Man charged after car ended up on roof of another car in Burton...

April 7, 2017, 10:00 am
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A 36-year-old man is to appear in court after a car ended up on the roof of another in a crash and led to to a road in Burton being closed. Richmond Appiagyei-Boampong, of Wetmore Road, Burton, is charged with driving without due care and attention and without the correct licence. The incident happened at around 9am on Thursday, February 9, in Wetmore Road, when one car ended up on the roof of another. Wetmore Road was closed in both directions for around an hour while emergency services...

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​Police thank the public after missing Staffordshire man is found

April 7, 2017, 10:13 am
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A Staffordshire man who went missing on Wednesday morning has been found safe and well. Police launched an appeal to find Azeem Hussain, who had links to Burton and is from Tamworth, after he was last seen between 7.30am and 8.30am on April 5. Officers were becoming increasingly concerned for the 25-year-old's wellbeing and appealed for help in Burton, where he is known to have links. He has however been found and police have issued a thanks to those who helped with the appeal. READ...

​Police thank the public after missing Staffordshire man is found

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WATCH Alphabet Gift Shop in Burton undergoes major revamp and...

April 7, 2017, 10:30 am
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A popular independent shop in Burton is getting "bigger and better" as it reveals its new-look premises which includes a major extension. The Alphabet Gift Shop, in Union Street, gave the Burton Mail an exclusive look around, as work continues this week to provide a larger gift shop area which will take over the next door building, a former Pizza Hut delivery firm. Last year, the shop was given permission by East Staffordshire Borough Council for a two-storey extension with a bigger...

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​Hundreds of people evacuated from Derby bus station and Genting...

April 7, 2017, 10:55 am
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Hundreds of shoppers, residents and commuters were forced to leave Derby's bus station and the Genting Casino this evening after a woman left her bag in the station. Several police cars were on the scene with one reporter calling it "total chaos". A police officer at the scene, who would not give his name, said: "A woman accidentally left her bag in the bus station while she went to buy an Easter egg."Someone had spotted it and decided to phone the police to say a bag...

​Hundreds of people evacuated from Derby bus station and Genting...

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