Hero policeman honoured for 20 years of service
A POLICEMAN who once managed to talk a man out of jumping from the roof of a Burton shopping centre has been honoured for his long service.
View ArticleHouseholds benefit from wall insulation scheme
HUNDREDS of vulnerable families will be a little warmer this winter thanks to a major insulation project from a social housing provider.
View ArticleTop cop looks to end shoplifting problem
POLICE in South Derbyshire have revealed that they are ‘determined’ to put an end to a rise in shoplifting in the run up to Christmas.
View ArticleMulti-million pound A50 plan will ‘improve road safety and ease conjestion’
TENS of millions of pounds are to be ploughed into improving the A50 as part of a Government infrastructure spending spree.
View ArticleMOBILE SPEED CAMERA LOCATIONS
A WEEKLY list of locations where speed cameras could appear in and around East Staffordshire, South Derbyshire and North West Leicestershire from Monday, December 2 until Sunday, December 8.EAST...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS - wind causes disruption in region
STRONG winds have caused disruption in Burton and South Derbyshire, this morning.
View ArticleAmbulance charity in plea for volunteers
AN urgent appeal has been launched to find volunteers to help train potential life-savers of the future.
View ArticleOakland social worker gets top national award
A NEWLY qualified social worker from Swadlincote has won a top national award for her work in group activities.
View ArticleNew calls to reopen historic railway line
FRESH calls have been made to reopen a historic railway line to passengers in Burton and South Derbyshire.
View ArticleMental health service pilot is recommended
A PILOT mental health service for young people in Burton has been recommended.
View ArticlePolice make pickpocket warning to shoppers
STICKY-FINGERED thieves have been issued with a timely reminder that police will have a close eye on them over the Christmas period.
View ArticleNorman bows out after 49-year career at Pentagon dealership
FOR almost 50 years come wind, rain, snow or shine Norman Bell has cycled to his job in the workshop of a major car dealership in Burton.
View ArticleMore warm beds for the homeless after YMCA Sleep-out
BURTON YMCA has now raised a total of £23,000 after more than 100 people gave up their beds to sleep rough for a night.
View ArticleYoungsters attend football festival
PUPILS attended a girls football festival to celebrate the launch of a major ladies football tournament.
View ArticleBar staff to be told how to say ‘no’ to drunks
STAFF at bars, clubs and pubs in Derbyshire have been told to know when to say ‘no’ to drunk punters this Christmas as part of a clampdown on antisocial behaviour.
View ArticlePolice warning as two OAPs conned
ELDERLY people are being warned to be on their guard after two pensioners were targeted in distraction burglaries in the past week.
View ArticleNew restaurant idea after extension is shelved
A BURTON shopping centre could yet get an extension as new plans for two restaurant units were revealed.
View ArticleGone with the wind...
A CLEAN-UP operation is underway today after winds of up to 60mph caused chaos on the roads.
View ArticleTributes paid to former Burton businessman
THE wife of a former Burton businessman says she is lost without him following his death.
View ArticleChanges to pension age faces criticism
THE news that retirement age is to increase by three years in the future has not exactly been welcomed with open arms by the people in Burton that it will affect.
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