Quarry workers’ jobs safe after firm’s restructuring
WORKERS at a quarry near Burton will be unaffected by the axing of around 250 jobs at a construction products supply company.
View ArticleSchool teacher’s diaries tell of life during the war
VIVID descriptions of life in South Derbyshire in wartime are revealed for the first time in the posthumously-published diaries of a Swadlincote schoolteacher.
View ArticleFarmers and landowners in appeal to curb flying lanterns
FARMERS and rural landowners are urging people not to release Chinese lanterns as part of their celebrations as bonfire night approachs.
View ArticleEnd-of-life care storm
BURTON'S Queen's Hospital has admitted using a controversial end-of-life care policy described as putting terminally ill patients on a 'pathway' to death - but has denied being paid for it.
View ArticleFamily’s fear as sneak-in crook flees with handbag
A FAMILY home was raided by a burglar while its occupants were sitting in the next room.
View ArticleGCSE grade changes blamed on teachers
THE altering of GCSE grade boundaries this summer which caused many children in Burton and South Derbyshire to miss out on top grades has been blamed on teachers being 'over generous' in their marking.
View ArticleAshdieback could wipe out 2m trees in National Forest
Environmental chiefs are following Government advice in a bid to keep a deadly tree disease out of Burton.
View ArticleAdvice issued to parents in cases of child abuse
MORE than 200 allegations of child sexual abuse in East Staffordshire and South Derbyshire were reported by the child's own parent during the past year.
View ArticleNew hospital procedure aids lung cancer patients
THE introduction of a new service at Burton's Queen's Hospital will see an improvement in care for people who have lung cancer.
View ArticleBeer duty campaigners vow to continue the fight
'WE have to carry on the fight' was the message from a campaign group today as it prepared to step up its battle to reform beer duty.
View ArticleLove it — Marmite firm to reducelorry roadmiles
THE firm behind a 'love it or hate it' Burton- made product has pledged to cut the distance its lorries drive on Europe's roads.
View ArticleTories claim public support for council tax benefit cuts
FOUR out of five people in Burton would back plans to abolish 100 per cent council tax subsidies for all working age claimants, according to a survey.
View ArticleInquiry call into plans for school support services
AN education chief has attempted to defuse a bid to put a bomb under his controversial plans for school support services.
View ArticleMartial arts expert hands out top tips to disabled
A MARTIAL arts instructor has set up a new self-defence class for disabled people after hearing 'absolute tales of horror' of violence they had experienced.
View ArticleDistrict’s mental health service is moving house
A MENTAL health charity has revealed plans to move from its 'dilapidated' headquarters to an 'amazing' new home.
View ArticleThe job where the coffee breaks last all day long . . .
AS the cold of winter slowly creeps into the lives of people across Burton and South Derbyshire, the thought of sitting around drinking coffee all day must appeal to many.
View ArticleFlagship store's arrival on hold
THE arrival of a flagship department store in Burton town centre has been delayed as legal negotiations over the site's future continue.
View ArticleFormer fish and chip shop owner dies at the age of87
A FAMILY has been devastated by the death of a much-loved former fish and chip shop boss at the age of 87.
View ArticleNew report shows rise in drug offences
A NEW report has highlighted a significant rise in the number of drug offences in South Derbyshire.
View ArticleCentre workers who help jobless are under threat
EMPLOYEES at a centre which helps the unemployed back to work are facing uncertainty over their own jobs.
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