Kev says ‘thanks’ for nephew’s life with big bike ride
A CYCLIST is attempting to ride the length of the country in six days in aid of two charities which support the hospital that saved his newborn nephew’s life.
View ArticleBusiness leaders meet for talent forum
A SOUTH Derbyshire leadership and management group claim giving employees a safe environment and effective engagement is the key to a successful business.
View ArticleAdvice given on how to beat tip queues
HOMEOWNERS in North West Leicestershire have been advised on how to beat busy queues at tips during the Easter holidays.
View ArticleFishing match to take the bait for cancer ward
A CHARITY fishing match is being held on Saturday to raise money for a children’s cancer ward after a teenager was inspired by a six-year-old battling leukaemia.
View Article‘Grit grabbers’ force a ring of steel around bins
PEOPLE in a Burton suburb are resorting to extraordinary measures in an effort to put an end to a continued rise in the level of grit thieves due to the on-going cold snap.
View ArticleProtestors to take on town over bedroom tax
A PROTEST is being held this weekend in an attempt to stop the government applying a ‘bedroom tax’ to those on housing benefits.
View ArticleEaster crackdown on counterfeit goods
BAGAIN hunters in East Staffordshire are being urged not to be fooled by counterfeit goods as part of a crackdown at car boot sales and markets this bank holiday weekend.
View ArticleBrewer reveals new look for its flagship brand
THE flagship brand of a Burton based brewing giant has undergone a revamp – in homage to its origins in the 1950s.
View ArticleApplications available for school governors
MEMBERS of the public in South Derbyshire interested in making a positive contribution to children’s education are being urged to become a school governor.
View ArticleWinter pothole damage review
HIGHWAY crews in Staffordshire are stepping up efforts to fix potholes after severe wintry weather takes its tolls on the county’s roads.
View ArticleLost contract leaves service disappointed
A VOLUNTEER service has expressed its disappointment after losing a county council contract half way through a Lottery-funded programme.
View ArticleWedding fair at the Octagon
COUPLES planning to tie the knot are being invited to a wedding fair in Burton.
View ArticleTheatre trip among first citizens’ engagements
A TRIP to the theatre is among the highlights of the Mayor of East Staffordshire’s forthcoming list of engagements.
View ArticleFor the Kill play ‘Before Your Eyes’
A FIVE-PIECE band have set their future sights on country-wide festival tours following the release of their first EP.
View ArticleFund-raising PTA gets new school signs
A HEAD teacher is celebrating after putting up new signage showing her new school mission statement.
View ArticleStar officers put forward for national award show
POLICE officers from Burton have been honoured for their services to Staffordshire Police.
View ArticlePolice award winner ‘humbled’ at recognition
Speaking about her award for ‘Officer of the Year’, Detective Superintendent Juliet Prince said she was ‘humbled’.
View ArticleBudding snappers can still enter photography comp
PEOPLE are being urged to submit a photo to Severn Trent Water’s photography competition.
View ArticleDonna Louise charity at shopping centres
THE Burton Friends of Donna Louise Hospice has taken over two of the town’s shopping centres to raise much needed funds.
View ArticlePublic lacks confidence in HS2 scheme - report
THE public lacks confidence in the controversial HS2 rail development, which will come within 10 miles of Burton, being completed on time and to budget, according to a new report.
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