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COUNCIL: Want a £100,000 salary? Burton councillors will...
Councillors in Burton will be given the power to block the appointment of top-ranking officers earning above £100,000 a year.The measure is set to become part of the pay structure policy at East...
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'Use it or lose it call' as Arriva No 61 Sunday service which...
BUS passengers are being urged to 'use it or lose it' as the axe hangs over a Sunday service in Swadlincote.Derbyshire County Council is consulting on changes to its subsidised bus services as cuts in...
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Are Burton's toilets worthy of awards?
When I was asked to check out the area's best toilets, I thought it was a wind-up. Having worked on a building site previously, I am no stranger to the standard high jinks that come when you're the new...
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ACCIDENT: Congestion on A444 in South Derbyshire after crash near...
A CRASH on the A444 in South Derbyshire has caused delays in both directions this afternoon.Two vehicles were involved in the smash in Acresford Road, near Overseal.Police said there were no serious...
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FUEL PRICES: Sainsbury's in Swadlincote cuts 2p off petrol and...
SUPERMARKET giant Sainsbury's could be set to start a petrol price war across Burton and South Derbyshire after announcing it would be slashing two pence off the price of fuel.The company, which has a...
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PRIME MINISTER: East Staffordshire in the spotlight as Prime...
EAST Staffordshire came under the national spotlight yesterday, when the Prime Minister chose the area to deliver a key speech on immigration.David Cameron took to the factory floor at JCB, in...
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ROAD SAFETY: Nine roads in South Derbyshire at centre of drive to...
NINE roads across South Derbyshire are to be the focus of a campaign to clamp down on speeding motorists, it has been revealed.Following an agreement with the road safety partnership, Derbyshire Police...
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TRIP ADVISOR: Church Gresley hits back at 'Nowheresville' review
A COMMUNITY has hit out at two Londoners whose restaurant review branded their village 'Nowheresville'.Locals have hit out at the online Trip Advisor review which recommended the American Diner, in...
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BLACK FRIDAY: Shops in Burton go mad on Black Friday
They said shoppers would need to be quick, and it certainly turned out to be the case. Only an hour after the front doors to supermarkets and electrical retailers opened were they finally spared from...
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CHARITY: Don't shave your Movember 'taches just yet – join...
Facial hair has been all the rage for the last month, but it's not been merely a fashion statement.This weekend marks the end of Movember, during which men grow their moustaches throughout November,...
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EuroMillions: Result for the draw on Friday, November 28
The 750th EuroMillions draw took place on Friday, November 28.The winning numbers are 6, 10, 15, 23 and 41, with the luck stars - 4 and 10.There were no jackpot winners, so the £51.2 million prize will...
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APPEAL: Fountains Primary School greenhouse project needs your...
CHILDREN wanting to make their own greenhouse are appealing to people in Burton to help them find enough two-litre plastic bottles to complete the job.The project is being spearheaded by the Kingfisher...
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Taking a look back in time with the help of a few old photographs
Every week we feature images from the past and need your help to fill in the gaps.Once you have taken a closer look, get in touch and tell us if you recognise anyone featured,or if you know when and...
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COURT: Driving ban for Burton man after drink admission
A 22-YEAR-OLD man has admitted three driving offences.Niks Pusmucans, 22, of Anglesey Road, Burton, appeared at Burton Magistrates' Court to admit driving a red Audi in Clays Lane on November 2 with 52...
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999 CALLS: Crime commissioner attempts to quicken response times
STAFFORDSHIRE'S police and crime commissioner is aiming to reduce the time taken to answer 101 and 999 calls.Matthew Ellis told his police and crime panel that the lack of progress was 'disappointing'...
View ArticlePLANNING: Appeal launched over homes plan at Barton Marina
DEVELOPERS hoping to build 75 homes at the back of Barton Marina have sought action against East Staffordshire Borough Council as they say the authority is taking too long to decide their...
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TUTBURY MARKET: Council will discuss proposal during meeting...
PLANS to reinstate a market in an East Staffordshire village are set to be discussed by councillors this evening.The Tutbury Market Day Committee has asked the borough council to reinstate a farmers'...
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Watch drone footage of Burton's Christmas fireworks
Youtube user zefirek1185 has uploaded this brilliant high-quality video of the fireworks over Burton for the Christmas lights switch on taken with his DJI phantom drone.Taking drone camera footage is...
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I'M A CELEBRITY: Reccap on the first ten days in Croc Creek
FAR too often, we watch I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here and find ourselves wondering: "Who are half of these so-called celebrities?"This year, however, Burton has been graced with not one, but TWO...
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SCOUTS: 170 young people receive awards in Burton District Chief...
DOZENS of Scouts in Burton have been rewarded for their hard work with a Chief Scout Award.A total of 170 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers proudly took to the stage to accept their bronze, silver,...
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