Spanish bar plans for Burton town pub
A TOWN centre pub will be transformed into a Spanish themed wine bar.
View ArticleIt’s cash in the attic for toy collection’s owners
A COLLECTION of 1960s children’s toys left to gather cobwebs in an attic has been dusted off – and valued at £3,000.
View ArticleSchool revamps begins to edge closer and closer
POSITIVE reaction by parents and residents could mean that a £5 million school expansion could soon be given the green light.
View ArticlePungent smell caused by golf course work
A PUNGENT smell in Swadlincote was caused by conditioning work on the new golf course, it has been revealed.
View ArticlePub firm celebrates after being handed top award
A BURTON-based pub firm has been recognised for its innovative business approach at this year’s National Business Awards.
View ArticleA jilted lover, letters, gifts, calls ... and prison
A MAN bombarded his former partner with letters, gifts, messages and phone calls after she ended their relationship, a court heard.
View ArticleMega market creates xmas spirit
HUNDREDS of shoppers have been getting into the Christmas spirit today with a ‘mega market’ design to cater for all tastes.
View ArticleWork nearly complete on arson hit park revamp
PARENTS and youngsters who live in a Burton suburb are celebrating after work to repair an arson-hit play area continues to gather pace.
View ArticlePolice in bike sense plea
POLICE are urging people that they are no the lookout for motorbike riders causing a nuisance in South Derbyshire.
View ArticleStill improvements to be made at Burton hospital
A NUMBER of inspections will take place at Queen’s Hospital in Burton in the new year to make sure the hospital is making vital improvements as set out in the Keogh report.
View ArticleFire plans pose ‘serious risk’, say council chiefs
COUNCIL chiefs have said that there could be 'serious risk' to South Derbyshire families if a major overhaul of the fire service is allowed to take place.
View ArticleSLIDESHOW - Festive fun with Christmas jumpers
CHRISTMAS spirit was flying through the air like Santa’s sleigh as people young and old donned festive jumpers to raise money for charity.
View ArticleSchool opens doors to pupils
HUNDREDS of students flocked to a South Derbyshire school to learn about the options available to them for next year.
View ArticleGrandchildren of war hero pay special tribute
THE grandchildren of a Burton war hero have been invited to pay special tribute to their grandfather with a tree-planting ceremony.
View ArticleCop tsar in overhaul call for mental health service
THE man who oversees policing in Staffordshire has called for a ‘fundamental overhaul’ in the way mental health services are provided in Burton.
View ArticlePolish man attacked his wife over bank account
A POLISH man kicked and punched his wife threatening ‘to pull her teeth out’ after she changed their bank account, a court has heard.
View ArticleYoungsters offered help via trust course
UNEMPLOYED youngsters could be soon getting a helping hand by Burton Albion Community Trust.
View ArticleCivic society talk dates
DETAILS of a series Burton Civic Society talks in 2014 have been announced.
View ArticleArt exhibition at burton library now under way
Art exhibition at burton library now under way
View ArticleLack os autism care for parents - mother claims
A MOTHER has hit out at what she claims is a lack of support for parents whose children have autism.
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