Tributes to former Mail and Bass boss Jim Lloyd
A BUSINESSMAN who made a massive contribution to Burton's commercial and civic development has died following a fall.
View ArticleSpirit Pub Company has delivered strong showing
A BURTON-BASED pub giant has delivered a strong performance in its first year as an independent business, delighting bosses.
View ArticleCollege given lottery grant to improve access to sport
HUNDREDS of students at Burton and South Derbyshire College can look forward to improved sporting opportunities thanks to new National Lottery funding from Sport England.
View ArticleCharity appeals for funds to help treat abused dogs
A STRUGGLING animal charity is appealing for help to provide urgent veterinary care for two dogs which suffered horrific injuries at the hands of abusive owners.
View ArticleLand ownership mystery holds up action on mess
COUNCIL chiefs have promised to act after residents complained about the mess left behind following the construction of a restaurant - despite admitting they don't know who owns the land.
View ArticleNarrative verdict returned by air crash death jury
A JURY inquest into the death of a South Derbyshire pilot who died with four other people in a mid-air crash over Warwickshire has returned a narrative verdict.
View ArticleRoads chiefs already prepared for winter
WINTER has 'officially' begun in Staffordshire as the county council starts gearing up for the colder weather.
View Article£3.8 million Lotto winners unveiled
A COUPLE from Burton have been unveiled as winners of a 3.8 million National Lottery jackpot. David and Debra Allsobrook, from Stretton, bought their ticket in the village on October 6 ...
View ArticleCouncil care workers are facing redundancy
UP to 24 jobs at a council-run care home in South Derbyshire could be at risk after a decision was made to close it down and replace it with 'extra care' apartments.
View ArticleMother spared jail after £25,000 benefits fraud
A MOTHER who fraudulently claimed nearly 25,000 in benefits has escaped jail.
View ArticleWeb expert in U-turn as he supports naming of ‘troll’
AN internet 'trolling' expert who criticised a grieving mother after she came under attack from a Burton man online has now pledged his support to her campaign to have him publically identified.
View ArticleDepot workers ‘can only afford one meal each day’
A PAY dispute at a depot which employs hundreds of Burton people has highlighted that some workers have so little money they are eating only one meal a day to ensure their children get to eat three times.
View ArticleVillage store burglar gets 19 months youth custody
A BURGLAR who raided a village store and stole a safe containing the week's takings has been put behind bars.
View ArticleMore projects are planned as Thai students pay visit
STUDENTS from Thailand are spending three weeks in Burton as part of their cultural learning programme.
View ArticleReport says ‘intrusive’ rail bridge should be removed
NETWORK Rail could be forced to tear down a controversial footbridge after planning officers recommended an application to retain it is refused.
View ArticleMP unhappy about plans to hive off some of her villages
AN MP has voiced 'huge disappointment' after proposals to hive off part of her area to a neighbouring constituency were confirmed following a review.
View ArticleTropical storm hits pupils as they climb up volcano
CLIMBING a volcano during a tropical storm was one of the highlights of a trip to Nicaragua enjoyed by pupils from Burton and South Derbyshire.
View ArticleFive champions are rewarded for community work
FIVE community champions from South Derbyshire have been recognised for their achievements and contributions to society in a prestigious awards ceremony.
View Article£300k needs to be spent to right church problems
A CHURCH described as being in a 'poor' condition will need 300,000 worth of work to bring it up to standard.
View ArticleA growing sense of true terror down on the farm
SCREAMFEST 2012, the Halloween attraction offered by the Tatenhillbased National Forest Adventure Farm, opens this evening. Brimful of ghouls and things that go 'bump' in the night, it's not for the...
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