Hartshorne group dusts off the bells to ring the changes
WHEN I was younger, one of my favourite films was the Disney version of the Hunchback of Notre Dame – not because of the way Quasimodo triumphed in the face of adversity, nor because of the dramatic
View ArticleJob figures give hope for the future across region
BURTON’S MP has spoken of his delight after a significant drop in unemployment across the area.
View Article‘Delhi hero’ to get official memorial for Victoria Cross
A SOUTH Derbyshire man branded ‘the hero of Delhi’ is to officially be commemorated in his home village after companies clubbed together with funds for a memorial.
View ArticlePolice make appeal as car taken in burglary
EARLY morning commuters faced traffic misery after a lorry and a car collided on the A50 near Burton.
View ArticleWedding bells and 20 jobs on horizon at historic hall
A HISTORIC East Staffordshire Grade II listed hotel could potentially create 20 new jobs as it plans to diversify into holding wedding receptions.
View ArticleParishes may team up to fight controversial housing developments
PARISH councillors who are battling controversial housing developments in their areas could team together to mount a legal challenge to the approval of the sites.
View ArticlePupils get awards for ‘endeavours’ to school
PUPILS at ten schools have been selected for their endeavour and contribution to the life of the school and handed awards.
View Article‘It’s a battle we can’t win’ – councillor defends approval of 1,700 homes
A SENIOR member of East Staffordshire Borough Council has spoken out to defend the decision to approve these three planning applications, in spite of residents’ concerns.
View ArticleAircraft death couple were from Ashby
AN elderly couple who were killed after the light aircraft they were travelling in crashed into a field were from Ashby, it has been revealed.
View ArticleCyclist breaks jaw after hitting ‘dangerous’ bush
A CYCLIST has demanded action after her daily trip home from work went horribly wrong when she broke her jaw after crashing into an overhanging bush.
View ArticleDisability support set to be reviewed
A COUNCIL is to review how people with disabilities receive funding after concerns were raised over the current system.
View ArticleConsultation on rail freight plans in 2014
A PUBLIC consultation into a massive new rail fright interchange in South Derbyshire, potentially creating 6,000 jobs, will not begin until next year, it has emerged.
View ArticleHonour for brewer as it wins Parliamentary contract
A BURTON brewing giant has won a prestigious contract to supply beer to the Houses of Parliament.
View ArticleSlideshow: Big school beckons for IVF ‘miracle’ baby Ben
A ‘MIRACLE’ baby conceived after 10 years of pioneering IVF treatment is all set for his last day before moving up to ‘big school’.
View ArticleCrime drop is welcomed, but commissioner warns against complacency
A CONSIDERABLE drop in the number of reported crimes in Staffordshire has been welcomed by leading figures in the area.
View ArticleDetails confirmed of work to take place on Coltman grave
A BURTON war hero, who was the most decorated soldier in the First World War, will have the achievement inscribed on his grave.
View ArticleFund-raising couple open cottage garden
A GREEN-FINGERED couple will open the garden of their East Staffordshire cottage tomorrow to raise money for charity.
View ArticleMagic man helps boost Water Aid
A CHILDREN’S entertainer has been clowning around at a school which raised money for water aid.
View ArticleScrapping controversial care pathway a ‘mistake’, says chief
A HEALTH expert believes scrapping a controversial end-of-life hospital policy that has been branded as a ‘pathway to death’ will be a mistake.
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