Derek asks people to ‘dig deep’ this Xmas
A CAMPAIGN to provide presents for needy youngsters at Christmas has urged generous people continue to ‘dig deep’ despite challenging economic times.
View ArticleFlawed housing figures could lead to more development in Burton area
A GLUT of development could be on the way in the Burton area, after it was revealed that East Staffordshire Borough Council was well-below its housing targets for the coming years.
View ArticleWater pipes take strain as cold weather hits
THE COLDER weather has caused water pipes to burst in a number of areas of Burton.
View ArticleRSPCA is full to the brim
THE RSPCA in Burton is at bursting point with two animals being taken in for every one that is being adopted.
View ArticleCampaigner ‘delighted’ at sprinkler cash
A FUNDING boost to provide more lifesaving sprinklers in the homes of vulnerable people has been welcomed by a South Derbyshire campaigner.
View ArticleGamers set to queue at night for new console
Gamers set to queue at night for new console
View ArticleCookery class offers food for thought
A FEW years ago, I made a birthday cake for a friend which she refused to eat, because she didn’t trust my cooking. It came after years of people turning down the ‘vegetarian muck’ I
View ArticleInvestigation as car blaze spreads to garage
A GARAGE went up in flames after a car caught fire.
View ArticleReason for plane crash revealed in accident report
A PLANE crash that left two people injured has been blamed by the pilot partly on his ‘lack of familiarity’ with the aircraft.
View ArticleMP decides to back health change campaign
THE MP for South Derbyshire has joined a national patient group to call on the Government and regulators to introduce a national standard of care for patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis.
View ArticleFunds reach £18,500 for nature reserve appeal
AN urgent appeal launched last month to raise £25,000 to build a nature reserve at a quarry near to Barton Under Needwood has seen more than £18,000 raised.
View ArticleFinal boxes due for departure to troops
A CAMPAIGN which encourages people to fill boxes to send to troops in Afghanistan is coming to an end.
View ArticleFootball mad lads head to Wembley
TWO football crazy boys got the ‘opportunity of a lifetime’ when they were picked to meet the England football team and take on roles when they played Germany last night.
View ArticleTwycross Zoo in special recognition
TWYCROSS Zoo received two top awards and three commendations from the zoo world last night following a prestigious awards ceremony.
View ArticleLadies group celebrates fund-raise at festive market
A LADIES lunch group celebrated raising £20,000 for charity when it held its annual Christmas Market.
View ArticleHonest ‘yobs’ admit drunken shop door damage
A SHOP owner in Swadlincote has had her faith in the human race restored, after the ‘yobs’ who smashed the door in came to apologise – and paid for the damage.
View ArticleScouts donate gifts for serving soldiers
A GROUP of scouts in Stapenhill got in the Christmas spirit early, in a bid to provide festive cheer for serving members of the Armed Forces in Afghanistan.
View ArticleSports college makes improvements since critical Ofsted report
SECONDARY school teachers have made taken ‘effective action’ since inspectors ordered them to improve.
View ArticleDerbyshire OAP died when paramedics lost ambulance keys
A PENSIONER was left for dead after paramedics were unable to take him to hospital after he suffered a heart attack when they lost the keys to the ambulance, it has been revealed.
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