Poster plea to help ward kids off from smoking
SCHOOLS across Burton are being encouraged to get pupils to design a poster that urges people to stop smoking.
View ArticleNo horse meat in pub chain’s food
A BURTON pub giant has revealed that it removed a host of products from its menu as a ‘precaution’ after it was revealed burgers sold at a major supermarket chain contained horse meat.
View ArticleWeb wise patients get a net boost at hospital
Patients at Burton’s Queen’s Hospital can now enjoy internet access during their visit to hospital thanks to the launch of wi-fi hotspots.
View ArticleNew East Midlands sales role for Neil
A VEHICLE hire business which covers the East Midlands has appointed a new head of sales as part of its business growth strategy.
View ArticleCash boost gives new life to church facility
A CHURCH building has been given a new lease of life after the community rallied round to raise thousands of pounds needed for vital improvements.
View ArticleAutism champion in line for council gong
A SOUTH Derbyshire councillor is up for a prestigious national award which could mean a £10,000 bursary for the whole district.
View ArticleBrewers fans are asked to show their colours on TV soccer show
BURTON Albion supporters are being sought to appear on a long-running television football show this weekend.
View ArticleRevealing stories from Calke Abbey on offer
NATIONAL Trust places across Derbyshire are revealing new stories, secrets and spaces at the start of 2013.
View ArticleCouncil comes out high in equality ranking
A NATIONAL campaign group has ranked Derbyshire County Council as one of the best places to work for lesbian, gay and bisexual employees.
View ArticleMan who rolled car was more than twice drink-drive limit
A 56-YEAR-OLD man who flipped his car on a busy A road was more than two times the drink-drive limit.
View ArticleCouncil refuse two plans
PLANS to build a two storey extension have been refused by council officers deeming them too prominent.
View ArticlePolice working hard to end car park problems
POLICE have revealed their attempts to curb antisocial behaviour centred around a South Derbyshire supermarket have begun to ‘succeed’.
View ArticleEx-fireman looks set to tackle base camp trek
A RETIRED fireman is getting ready to tackle his most gruelling charity challenge yet – by climbing to the base camp of Mount Everest.
View ArticleGrowth hit by ‘lack of credit’
ECONOMIC growth is being hindered by the challenging credit environment, a business leader has claimed.
View ArticleBig rise in apprenticeships is ‘fantastic news’, says MP
RECORD levels of apprenticeships are ‘fantastic news for our country and those whose lives they transform’, an MP has said.
View ArticleBenefits Gold Cardin renewal plea
GOLD card holders in South Derbyshire are at risk of losing the benefits the scheme offers for older and disabled people, if they don’t renew.
View Article‘Feel Good Friday’ creating good work
WORKERS in Burton and South Derbyshire value positive working relationships as the most important element for job satisfaction.
View Article‘Major achievement’ as Swadlincote market is officially crowned best in...
SWADLINCOTE'S market has triumphed in a national competition to be crowned the UK's best small outdoor market.
View ArticleCouncil say ‘no issue’ with island
A NEW report has revealed that are ‘no problems’ with a controversial traffic island outside a multi-million pound retail and leisure site in South Derbyshire.
View ArticleCouncil says no to 24 hour wedding plan
PLANS to establish a near 24 hour service for weddings and civil partnerships in South Derbyshire have been nixed by council chiefs.
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