Massive fall in crime at major rock music event
POLICE in Leicestershire are pleased to report a 70 per cent reduction in crime at this year’s Download music festival in Castle Donington.
View ArticleVillage fund-raiser for con artist victim
A VILLAGE has joined together to fund-raise for an elderly woman conned out of money by a man posing as a builder.
View ArticleScheme going well at popular school
A SOUTH Derbyshire school is leading the way in the Football Association’s (FA) new Team Sixteen programme have showcased their young leaders across the county boarder.
View ArticleMayor stops off for a cup of tea
THE Mayor of East Staffordshire enjoyed a cup of tea and a slice of cake all in the name of charity.
View ArticleBand hoping for boost in brass with fund-raising event
A BRASS band in South Derbyshire is aiming to bring to life a fund-raiser with a difference, when they host a karaoke night with a difference.
View ArticleSLIDESHOW: Thousands gather to honour the Armed Forces
THOUSANDS of people turned out to honour members of the Armed Forces past and present at a special event at the National Memorial Arboretum.
View ArticleChairman’s choice boosts coffers charity pair
THE coffers of two worthy causes have been boosted considerably thanks to the fund-raising efforts of the former chairman of South Derbyshire District Council.
View ArticlePupils get trip of a lifetime thanks to Punch
SEVENTEEN school pupils with special needs have been given the opportunity to build confidence by attending a residential trip to Wales thanks to a donation by Punch Taverns.
View ArticleControversial Branston pavilion plans are submitted
PROPOSALS for a controversial sports pavilion in Branston have now been submitted - despite a 350-name petition opposing it.
View ArticleAffordability dearth leads to ‘housing crisis
SHOCKING figures have revealed that fewer than 20 per cent of homes for sale in East Staffordshire can be considered affordable for families.
View ArticleYoga centre would be boost for mental health services
AN historic Burton building could be brought back into use as a facility to help people suffering with mental health problems.
View Article100mph drivers treated A38 ‘like a racetrack’
A MOTORIST was clocked travelling at 109mph on a section of the A38 near Burton where the speed limit was recently lowered following a series of smashes.
View ArticleParcel booster for airport
PARCEL giant DHL is to plough tens of millions of pounds into its East Midlands Airport depot.
View ArticleTurning around broken lives of addicts
A Derbyshire charity that has saved more than 1,000 lives reveals how it helps drug addicts and alcoholics to beat their habits.DRIVING down the gravelled path leading to Betel of Derby there is no clue
View ArticlePeople needed to support new council plans
PEOPLE who live in two areas of South Derbyshire are being urged to join forces to have a greater say on issues in the community.
View ArticleRapist release concerns taken up in Parliament
CONCERNS over the release of a rapist who terrorised a South Derbyshire woman have been taken up in Parliament.
View ArticleBranston bees driving residents to desperation
BRANSTON residents blighted by a plague of bees are hoping to turn to higher powers for help dealing with the problem.
View ArticleGail handed gold ring after helping support charities
A SHOPPER had the surprise of her life when a small charity donation saw her win a gold diamond ring worth more than £1,400.
View ArticleFunding snub blow for Brewhouse Arts Centre
BURTON’S Brewhouse Arts Centre has missed out on thousands of pounds in funding after it was left out of a list of projects to be supported by the Arts Council.
View ArticleHead’s work is praised as governors confirm ‘plans are in place’ for a...
GOVERNORS at a Burton school say that they are happy with the action being taken to improve as the process continues to replace her.
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