Stuart sets a target of 50 to prove he is a good sport
A FITNESS fanatic is to celebrate his 50th birthday with a special year-long challenge in the name of charity.
View ArticleCompany faces £865k bill if development goes ahead
MORE than 800,000 will be ploughed into Castle Gresley for infrastructure improvements if councillors approve plans for a major housing and commercial development.
View ArticlePlanning chiefs to decide on massive development
PLANNING chiefs are today due to be asked to approve a multi-million pound project to build an urban extension west of Burton.
View ArticleGirl was abused in 'arranged' attacks
TWO men and a woman are facing jail after admitting their roles in organising child abuse at a Burton home.
View ArticleNewlyweds thank cancer ward for groom’s gift of life
NEWLYWEDS have given 855 to the hospital which saved the groom's life after asking wedding guests for donations instead of presents.
View ArticleMan attacked woman in defiance of courts
A MARRIED man who assaulted a Burton woman he had had a relationship with, in defiance of court orders to keep away, has been jailed for 11 months.
View ArticleChristmas craft fair will help Grace stay in school
A CHARITY event is being held to raise money for equipment to help a nineyear- old girl from Winshill with a lifelimiting illness.
View ArticleSpeedwatch scheme must wait for summer months
A SPEEDWATCH campaign cannot take place in winter, a disappointed parish council has been told.
View Article‘Brave and proud’ former nursery school owner dies
'A BRAVE and proud woman until the end' were the words used to described an 88-year-old who passed away after years of dedicating her life to helping children and animals.
View ArticleBooze sale application for garage convenience store
DRIVE-IN booze could be on offer at a Burton petrol station if its operator succeeds in his bid for an alcohol licence.
View ArticleYoung mums’ charity happy with new time-off proposals
A charity which supports young mothers has welcomed changes that will see an overhaul of maternity leave.
View ArticleOutdoor exhibition to showcase images of transformation
AN outdoor exhibition of photographs showcasing restoration projects which have transformed vast swathes of the country is heading for The National Forest.
View ArticleAlfie left dog tired after his big adventure
A DISABLED dog has been reunited with his owner after embarking on a daring dash through the mean streets of South Derbyshire.
View ArticleFans’ clean sheet pleases football club’s chairman
THE chairman of Burton Albion has praised the club's 'excellent fanbase' after it was revealed no supporters had been arrested on match days during the 2011-12 season.
View ArticleIt's good news and bad news on jobs
THE UK's largest arts and crafts retailer is creating more than 100 jobs in Burton - but one of the town's brewing giants may axe up to 20 staff.
View ArticleCoroner rules A38 death ‘accidental’
A MOTHER whose son died after being knocked off his moped by a lorry tearfully thanked the man who fought to save his life.
View ArticleCandidates wait for results of new ‘cop supremo’ polls
TODAY will see a new era in police governance begin as the results of the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) elections are announced.
View ArticleParish seeks meeting with county over development
COMMUNITY leaders are to demand 'answers' from a transport chief about the impact of construction traffic likely to be caused by a huge housing development - and warned they will approach a Government
View Article‘Talking trollies’ set to tell a tale to in-store shoppers
SHOPPERS at a Burton supermarket are being offered the chance to 'immerse' themselves in culture during an event running as part of a town arts festival.
View ArticleMinister tells the Mail: ‘We want to see pubs survive’
CAMPAIGNERS have made 'really strong' arguments in favour of abolishing the beer duty escalator, a Government minister has said.
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