It is fair to say that with the huge cost of cigarettes and the number of people trying to kick the habit, that vaping is big business.Vaping has taken off nationally and it is reported that around 2.2 million people now use some form of electronic cigarette.Although it could also be said that the habit is still in something of its infancy, so users may not know just when and where they can, or in fact should, be vaping.Blowing vapour in someones face is a definate faux-pas (Getty)So the social...
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The social etiquette around vaping and the ten places you...
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Lloyds Bank announce branch closures - will Burton and Swadlincot...
High street banks across Staffordshire and Derbyshire are under threat after Lloyds Banking Group announced it was to close 100 branches this year. As part of its latest branch closure programme the banking giants announced which bases were to close across the country, which will see 325 people lose their jobs between July and October.
However, the firm has confirmed that customers from Burton and South Derbyshire do not need to panic as its branches in High Street, Burton, and High Street,...
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Tutbury welcomed new stocks to the village back in June 1993
History was recreated at Tutbury in June 1993 as the village's ancient stocks were replaced. The stocks which stood outside St Mary's Priory Church contained wood hundreds of years old and were deemed to be past repair
Parish councillor Bill Crossley had repaired the stocks over the years, but in 1993 they were thought to be beyond repair. In his job as head of faculty of construction at Burton Technical College, Mr Crossley arranged for full time wood trade students to reproduce the...
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Teenager caught selling cocaine in nightclub is given suspended...
A Staffordshire teenager who was caught selling cocaine in a nightclub has been handed a two-year suspended sentence.The defendant, Cain Tabbinor, was caught on CCTV supplying cocaine in the nightclub.He was aged 17 when he was seen dealing the class A drug in the smoking area at the Foyer in Newcastle, in Stoke.He was detained by door staff and arrested. At the police station he handed over 13 £20 deals together with £165 cash.Police also analysed his iPhone, which showed he was...
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Carling introduces a new canned fruity cider to its range in time...
Drinkers looking for a new summer flavour when it comes to enjoying the hot weather will welcome a new fruity cider. Carling Cider has introduced a brand-new flavour to its range, Carling Black Fruits. The new flavour joins Carling Apple Cider and has been launched in Tesco stores nationwide, followed by Asda and Morrisons in May.
Carling Black Fruits Cider is described as a crisp, clean apple cider with a blend of blueberries, blackberries and blackcurrants, to deliver "a refreshing,...
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Bretby Rotary Club goes from strength to strength as it embraces...
A rotary club is going from "strength to strength" after "embracing modern ways of life" to attract new members. Bretby Rotary Club, which is based in Branston, currently boasts its first female president in Christine Ball, who is hoping to welcome more females into the fold.
Mrs Ball, who has been part of the club for nearly four years, was encouraged to join by her husband Peter, who inspired her to take on the challenge.
The 65-year-old said: "My husband has been...
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Burton couple celebrate 50 years of wedded bliss after overcoming...
A Burton couple who are celebrating 50 years of wedded bliss has said the secret to a happy marriage is "selective hearing and broad shoulders". Peg and Bob Simnett. of Farm Close, Horninglow, first met when their paths crossed back in 1962 at the tender age of 16.
Bob, now 71, said: "I was on a bike ride with a mate going down Church Road, in Stretton, when I first saw Peg who was with some girlfriends. I nudged my friends and said 'hey, she is nice'. She had a pretty face and a...
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KFC and Starbucks are coming to Ashby and will be creating 18 new...
Eighteen jobs are set to be created as a KFC restaurant and Starbucks coffee shop will form part of a petrol station next to a busy roundabout in Ashby. The Euro Garages development will be built on land off Flagstaff Island, which is currently undergoing improvement work.
Plans, which include the erection of road-related facilities - petrol filling, service station, restaurant, cafe, forecourts and parking areas - have now been approved by North West Leicestershire District Council's...
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Bargain property of the week own your own telephone exchange with...
The Burton Mail bargain property of the week is this former telephone exchange building in a superb location – ideal for someone with ambition wanting to build their own home. It sits on a 0.06-acre plot and would suit conversation to a bungalow.
The views of the surrounding countryside are definitely a top feature of this freehold property up for auction on Monday, May 8. Interested parties can bid online too and the guide price is £30,000. The marketing information says: "A...
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Biker is killed after two motorcycles crash near Derbyshire theme...
A biker died in Derbyshire after two motorbikes collided, police had said.
The man died following a collision on the A6 in Matlock Bath.
The smash happened near the entrance to children's theme park Gulliver's Kingdom in the town, at 5.20pm yesterday, Saturday, April 8.
Last night police said the road would remain closed long into the night while investigations went ahead into how the crash happened. But is was due to be open again this morning, Sunday, April 9.READ MORE: News stories...
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WATCH Safety fears over a lack of street lights outside Bladon...
A teaching assistant has vowed to continue to fight for street lighting outside a South Derbyshire special needs school, saying it is a danger to staff, pupils and residents living nearby.
Larissa Shokar, a special needs teaching assistant at Bladon House School, in Newton Solney, said she was very concerned about the lack of any street lights in Newton Road, outside the school, especially in winter when staff and pupils have to wait in the dark for a bus.
She reported that they do not feel...
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Celebrate Easter with this Mongolian lamb stir fry with spring...
Easter weekend is the perfect time to gather friends and family around the table and cook up a feast for all to enjoy. An ingredient that is synonymous with Easter is spring lamb – a delicious classic that never fails to please.
For those looking for a twist on the traditional lamb dish, the Burton Mail has teamed up with Wing Yip, the UK's leading Oriental grocer, come to the rescue with a delicious Mongolian lamb stir fry.This recipe is ideal for keen cooks wanting to get more creative...
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Six fantastic beaches which are just a short journey away from...
Easter is not far away now, the children break up from school on Friday and fingers crossed the weather will be kind. So you'll probably be thinking about a trip to the seaside for a day at least, but may be longer. There's nothing like a bit of sea air after all.But where to go if you don't want to travel too far?We're well and truly landlocked in Burton and South Derbyshire for starters, but that said we're still not far from the coast. Here are six great suggestions you might fancy taking up...
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Fun day at Gresley Old Hall will kick off the Easter holidays in...
Families are being invited to kick off the Easter holidays in style with a fun day in the heart of South Derbyshire in a bid to boost an historic community centre. The free event at Gresley Old Hall will feature a whole range of sporting activities, from giant games to soft archery, as well as a bouncy castle, indoor bowls, willow weaving, print making and an afternoon tea dance.
Gresley Colliery Band will provide live entertainment alongside face painting for children, with refreshments...
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Cadbury brings out two new chocolate bars that Oreo fans will...
Chocolate fans are in for a treat this Easter as Cadbury has just released two new chocolate bars - and Oreo fans will love them.
With Easter just around the corner, the famous chocolatier has added two new Oreo-centred treats to its range. Joining the Oreo Creme Egg is an Oreo Peanut Butter bar, and an Oreo Mint .
Chocolate maker Cadbury is launching its new snacks this month, so look out for them in your local supermarket. The 120g bars will cost £1.49 each.
According to the...
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One of the biggest names in TV, Kieron Moore, visited Stapenhill...
Smiles were put on the faces of Stapenhill pupils as one of the biggest names in the world of television turned up at Robert Sutton School. Irish-born actor Kieron Moore was best known for facing up to man-eating plants in the 1962 film The Day of the Triffids, but back in 1979 he faced up to eager school children.
The event, which took place in October 1979 saw Moore, who also starred in "The Siege of Sidney Street", "Doctor Blood's Coffin" and "The Day they Robbed...
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Take a look at the popular names at risk of becoming extinct
Names are something we carry with us our whole lives, we may not like them but we are pretty much stuck with them.
From playground bullies to job interviewers, your name is the first impression that many people get of you throughout your life.
So is that the reason these once popular names have started to fall out of favour with parents?
Online resource BabyCentre has compiled a list of 36 once-popular names - that are yet to be registered on its database in 2017.
READ MORE: Most popular...
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Here's how the supermarkets get you to spend more money during...
It is a scenario we are all familiar with, you head out to the supermarket for milk and bread, then leave with a handful of things you didn't need and a dent in your wallet. But it turns out that quite probably, it's not just you that does this and it is not purely by accident – it is exactly what supermarkets want you to do.Supermarkets have decades worth of marketing knowhow and we are playing directly into their hands. It's part of their job and stores will do everything within their...
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Legal or illegal? Everything you need to know about the new...
It's a subject which has been discussed for months - are Kodi boxes legal or illegal. It is such a grey area and although the Kodi box itself is not illegal, once you start to watch subscription only content without paying, then there's a chance you'll get a knock at the door.
So, basically, while the Kodi box itself is not illegal, they way you use it is.The box has proved to be a hit with people wanting to watch Pay-Per-View (PPV) films and live sport, including Premier League football, on the...
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Insurance firm launches 'prosthetic phone' to get people off...
Even though we don't like to admit it, these days we are a nation of technology addicts – especially when it comes to our smartphones. Whether Apple or Android, we cannot live without our phones, which is hardly surprising when they are used for everything from calls to photography to connecting on Facebook.
One company now thinks they have the answer. Insurance firm MORE TH>N has released a "prosthetic phone" to help users wean themselves off their devices and have a good old...
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