Council ‘entrusts’ in Capita school deal
A CONTROVERSIAL company set up to provide support services such as cleaning and catering to schools in Burton has been named.
View ArticleRSPCA fair
A SPRING fair for animal lovers which will be donating money to Burton’s RSPCA is being held in Newhall.
View ArticleCouncillor rides his way to greener future
THE benefits of sustainable travel have been under the spotlight as representatives of Staffordshire’s business, retail and education sectors came together to discuss their role in supporting a ‘greener
View ArticleFarmers market
AN award-winning farmers market is back again this week boasting a selection of tasty treats.
View ArticleAutism champion narrowly misses out on national award
A SOUTH Derbyshire councillor has narrowly missed out on a £10,000 bursary after she was shortlisted for a national competition.
View ArticleMP welcomes economy plan
AN MP has welcomed Government plans to give Leicestershire new powers to boost jobs and growth.
View ArticleCounty council reveal horse meat test results
TRADING standards officers have received the first batch of results after testing processed beef product tests for the presence of horse meat.
View ArticleFund-raising events for Rotary
A ROTARY club will have a packed weekend of fund-raising with two events.
View Article‘Serious complaints’ lead to fans’ club ban
BURTON Albion has revealed that it has banned a group of fans from attending home games for the rest of the season following ‘complaints about their behaviour’.
View ArticleIdentity of 22nd mayor revealed
THE next mayor of East Staffordshire has been formally elected.
View ArticleCouncil opts out of twinning agreement
COUNCIL chiefs in Burton have taken the decision to sever the town’s ties with one of the poorest countries in the world, saying the relationship is no longer viable.
View ArticleMemory of Trudy lives on with charity
A TRUST which was set up in the name of a tragic mother from Burton who died of a brain tumour has officially been made into a charity.
View ArticlePolice chief keen to make his presence felt
DERBYSHIRE’S Police and Crime Commissioner has revealed his plan of action for tackling crime in South Derbyshire after reflecting on his first 100 days in the post.
View ArticleMosque’s chilling room plan
A MOSQUE in Burton is seeking permission to create a body chilling room to be used to store the dead prior to their burial.
View ArticleSurvey of carers reveals need for time out
CARERS in Burton are being encouraged to consider taking a break this Easter.
View ArticleBoost for residents as council confirms another tax freeze
COUNCIL chiefs in North West Leicestershire insist they have delivered a ‘realistic’ budget after announcing a council tax freeze for the fourth year running.
View ArticleSea cadets pay tribute to Keith
MORE tributes have been paid to a popular Burton businessman who died earlier this month.
View ArticleBeer taxes to be attacked by MPs ahead of Budget
THE ‘crippling’ and ‘unfair’ beer tax system is due to be debated again by MPs in Westminster.
View ArticleTakeaway told to clean up premises
A CARIBBEAN takeaway in Burton town centre has been told to improve its hygiene standards by environmental health inspectors.
View ArticleSales up to £61m and pre-tax profits hit £10m
A BURTON-based pharmaceutical company has announced surging sales and pre-tax profit figures.
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