Islam exhibition hopes to ‘break down barriers’
A SPECIAL three day event has been organised to offer people in Burton a ‘greater insight’ into the Islamic Faith
View ArticleDog’s life for Wellington in a kennel fit for a king
GUTTERING, carpets, a slate roof and glossed skirting boards are features one would expect to find in any newly built home.
View Article37 employees identified in work blacklist
NEARLY 40 construction workers in Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire have been illegally blacklisted by companies because of their trade union and health and safety activism.
View ArticleSchool wins ministerial praise after joining elite
A BURTON school has been named among the 100 best improving secondary schools in the country.
View Article£800k park scheme set to advance
PLANS to spend £800,000 renovating a historic recreation area are set to take a big step forward.
View ArticleSky is NOT the limit for radio club marking 100 years on air
Marc and Geoff look like any other Burton folk when drinking pints in Stapenhill Institute but both have rather special technical expertise in a field that allows them worldwide communications without
View ArticlePub company sends staff off for hands-on mission
SENIOR managers of a Burton-based pub company have completed a full shift behind the bar of a pub to understand what its like to be a ‘team player.’
View ArticleStaff get into the red spirit for charity
STAFF at South Derbyshire District Council have been painting the town red to help raise funds for a worthy cause.
View ArticleThe public to ensure a high quality of health care
THE Government has set up a new watchdog in South Derbyshire to be run by residents ensuring people receive a high quality of health and social care.
View Article‘Dirty protest’ begins after dog bins removed
DOG bins have been permanently removed from a beauty spot near Swadlincote after residents failed to empty them, a charity has claimed.
View ArticleSchool leading the way as ‘example of good practice’
AN education watchdog has surveyed a South Derbyshire school classing it as an ‘example of good practice’ after it received strong support from a council.
View ArticleAndy and John bid farewell to Rolleston Parish Council after a total of 26...
TWO presentations have been made to parish councillors leaving after clocking up 26 years of service between them.
View ArticleMuamba opens new unit to treat cardiac patients
A FORMER Premiership footballer who suffered a heart attack during a match has officially opened a new cardiac unit at Burton’s Queen’s Hospital.
View ArticleJudge tells feud families to ‘tear down that wall’
A CONCRETE structure dubbed ‘the Berlin Wall’ has been torn down – after a simmering row between feuding neighbours was ended by a court ruling.
View ArticleThe even thinner blue line . . .
POLICE forces in Staffordshire and Derbyshire lost 214 officers in just one year, new figures have shown.
View ArticleTop hygiene marks for cafe
A CAFÉ has been given top marks from a food hygiene inspection report.
View ArticleProtesters take to the streets over new homes development
PROTESTERS have been collecting signatures for a petition opposing plans to build 130 houses and a health centre.
View ArticleCaring professionals to become ‘dignity champions’
A NEW silver standard award has been launched at a Swadlincote care home to further improve the way people are treated by social care and health services.
View ArticleNew treasure hunt for the whole family
A NEW family activity involving treasure hunting is being launched by a council.
View ArticleSunday trading hours could be changed
SUNDAY trading hours of a recently approved retail unit could be amended due to its size.
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