Petition launched by residents unhappy over plans
AN online petition has been launched in response to a plan to build thousands of houses in South Derbyshire over the next 15 years.
View ArticleDate set for Burton roadworks
THREE weeks of resurfacing work is set to start on a main road which runs through Burton is set to begin next month, council chiefs have revealed.
View ArticleUKIP accused of ‘misleading’ public on high-speed rail line
THE Transport Secretary has accused the UK Independence Party (UKIP) of ‘misleading’ people over the controversial high-speed two (HS2) rail line.
View ArticleAwards focus on epilepsy
CENTRES which provide educational support for children with epilepsy could be in line to win an award.
View ArticleCharity quiz night heading to South Derbyshire
A QUIZ night is to be held later this month to raise funds for a centre which cares for severely disabled people across the region.
View ArticleSupport available for abuse victims
A SUPPORT group which is about to launch a new domestic abuse helpline believe it has the power to save lives across North West Leicestershire.
View ArticleTattooist is looking to make his mark on MPs
A TATTOOIST has launched a campaign in a bid to make his industry safer.
View ArticleAfghanistan bound soldiers receive beanie hats
TROOPS from Burton and South Derbyshire who will embark on a tour of duty in Afghanistan later this year has been given hundreds of hand knitted beanie hats.
View ArticleMarathon hopeful to raise £2,500 for kids
A MARATHON hopeful will be running her socks off to raise money for children who suffer from cancer.
View ArticleHundreds apply for only 14 police jobs
HUNDREDS of jobseekers applied for just 14 jobs with a police force.
View ArticleScooterists open throttle as club celebrates 60th
SCOOTER enthusiasts are revving up for an event set to be among the highlights of their club’s 60th birthday celebrations.
View ArticleCashier tries to fight off robber armed with blade
A SHOP worker attempted to fight off a knife-wielding robber who posed as a customer before demanding cash.
View ArticleItems worth £10,645 are stolen in store ram-raid
AN agricultural supply store has been targeted by ram-raiders who drove a car through the shop front and stole more than £10,000 of electrical and mechanical items.
View ArticleLitter champions are honoured with award
LITTER champions in Burton and South Derbyshire could be recognised through a national award but the deadline for nominations is fast approaching.
View ArticleDiabetic man died after ‘life saving surgery’
A DIABETIC man with a foot infection died after undergoing ‘life saving surgery’, an inquest was told.
View ArticleNew home - indoor market traders will move home tomorrow
WORK to transform Burton’s ailing market hall is well underway with its first stallholders taking up home in a shopping centre tomorrow
View ArticleLizzie loses long locks for wigs for sick children
A MOTHER-of-two is preparing to chop off her long locks to transform into wigs for sick children.
View ArticleCare leaders welcome national dementia report
CARE leaders in Staffordshire have welcomed a report which accused dementia care in England as being ‘patchy’.
View ArticleDetailed plans are revealed for market hall
DETAILED plans for the market hall have now been revealed after proposals for its change of use were submitted.
View ArticleRestaurant ‘on its knees’ following market’s move
A TOWN centre restaurant owner fears the relocation of Burton’s outdoor market could be about to signal the end of his business.
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