Show must go on, despite musician’s friend’s death
A SEMI-PROFESSIONAL musician is holding a charity concert in memory of a friend who lost his battle with cancer.
View ArticlePoachers in spotlight for rural crime week
STAFFORDSHIRE Police are holding a week of activity to highlight their work to tackle wildlife and rural crime.
View ArticleHoneymoon target for brave Alison
ALISON Hadfield has had more heartbreak in her 32 years than most of us will endure in a lifetime.
View ArticleGovernment must ensure survival of local newspapers
THE Government will this week be urged to ensure the survival of local newspapers so they can continue to provide 'vital, impartial news and information'.
View ArticleChildren in Burton get a loving home more quickly
CHILDREN in care across Staffordshire are finding adoptive homes at a quicker rate than the national average.
View ArticleSex crime cops in safe night out campaign
DETECTIVES investigating sexual crimes in South Derbyshire have launched a campaign to reduce the risk of people becoming victims this Christmas.
View ArticleInspectors praise village school as ‘outstanding’
A PRIMARY school has been given a glowing report by an education watchdog which has declared it to be 'outstanding'.
View ArticleBrewery chief to quit role as company chairman
THE head of a Burton brewer is to stand down after 35 years of service.
View ArticleFlood claims like water off a duck’s back
'INCOMPETENT Government ministers are not taking the risk of flooding seriously enough', claims Labour's parliamentary candidate for Burton.
View ArticleCrash driver ‘lucky’ to dodge jail term
A 33-YEAR-OLD former jailbird has been fined more than £1,000 after narrowly escaping a prison sentence following a string of motoring offences.
View ArticleCrash driver ‘lucky’ to dodge jail term
A 33-YEAR-OLD former jailbird has been fined more than £1,000 after narrowly escaping a prison sentence following a string of motoring offences.
View ArticleHill application puts coffee shop rumours to bed
A NEW betting office could open at a vacant shop in Burton - putting to bed rumours of a national coffee chain moving in.
View ArticleSex crime cops in safe night out campaign
DETECTIVES investigating sexual crimes in South Derbyshire have launched a campaign to reduce the risk of people becoming victims this Christmas.
View ArticleMan detained after threat to jump from Ferry Bridge
A DRUNKEN man has been detained for mental health assessments after he threatened to jump from Burton's Ferry Bridge.
View ArticleTown YMCA leads the way at awards night
BURTON YMCA has won four awards in recognition of the work that it undertakes with the local community and further afield.
View ArticleHow staff coped with the busiest shift of the year
STAFF at a major distribution centre near Burton are today recovering after coping with their busiest day of the year.
View ArticleTory chief urges Chancellor to 'create jobs'
A TORY community chief has called on the Chancellor to use his autumn statement tomorrow (Wednesday) to 'make job creation easier'.
View ArticleNew venue for charity’s annual fund-raising ball
AN annual ball which raises vital funds for an African orphanage founded by a Burton woman will be held at the town's new national football centre in 2013.
View ArticlePlans to protect vital community buildings
COMMUNITY groups will be given first option on determining the future of popular buildings such as pubs and libraries in South Derbyshire under new Government proposals.
View ArticleA38 crash causes traffic chaos
MOTORISTS have faced traffic chaos after a collision between a fuel tanker and an articulated lorry caused the a major road near Burton to be closed twice ...
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