After a poll revealed the majority GPs would charge for appointments, the...
A NATIONAL poll of 400 GPs found that 51 per cent are in favour of introducing charges for patients to make appointments.
View ArticleWaheeda’s community cohesion raises £500 for Burton hospital
AN aspirational politician has made her first steps in the world of fund-raising with a generous cheque.
View ArticlePolice reveal number of drink and drug drivers
A CLAMPDOWN on drink and drug drivers saw more than 130 people arrested as part of a month-long campaign in Staffordshire.
View Article‘Great work’ — Police inspector praises officers work in arresting pair
TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of committing several burglaries over a four hour period.
View ArticleFA Centre to host pop star versus radio host
BURTON’S National Football Centre will be the battleground on Monday for a special five-a-side match.
View ArticleHistorian presents talk on building work
Linton WITHE speaker was Burton historian and photographer Arthur Roe.
View Article102 not out and Marjorie can still touch her toes!
A BORN and bred Burton woman who has lived through two world wars is celebrating her 102nd birthday today.
View ArticleTributes pour in for Swadlincote pair following fatal car collision
TRIBUTES have been paid to two ‘hard-working and well-known’ Swadlincote postmen who died in a road crash.
View ArticleCops praise Mail for role finding missing woman
POLICE chiefs have heaped praise on the Mail for the ‘vital’ role it played in helping to locate a missing woman.
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS - House fire
FIREFIGHTERS have issued a warning over fire alarms after a woman escaped from her burning home today.
View ArticleTeenager missing in France feared dead
A TEENAGER who went missing after swimming in south west France has been named as 16-year-old Kieran Knight.
View ArticleBrewer reveals it sends ‘zero’ waste to landfill
A BURTON brewing giant has revealed it now sends no waste to landfill as part of an ongoing environmental sustainability project.
View ArticleProblem grit bin close look
COUNCIL chiefs are looking at issues with the level of grit in South Derbyshire bins.
View ArticleHomeowners urged to help tackle opportunistic thieves
WITH many homeowners opening doors and windows to keep cool while the weather is warm, police are reminding people of the dangers are leaving themselves open to opportunistic burglars.
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS - Flash floods cause havoc
FLASH floods have caused havoc across Burton and South Derbyshire forcing many people out of their homes and cars to be abandoned by the roadside.
View ArticleMP delighted with work with disabled charity
NORTH West Leicestershire MP Andrew Bridgen joined the disabled children’s charity Whizz-Kidz at a star-studded awards ceremony to celebrate the achievements of young disabled people from across
View ArticleSupergran prepares for 600-mile charity motorbike ride
EAST Staffordshire’s very own supergran has started an intensive motorbike training course to prepare her for a 600-mile fund-raising challenge.
View ArticleShock as top finance chief quits council
A HIGH-RANKING council chief has resigned suddenly due to ‘tiredness’ in his role.
View ArticleFurry critter fun for care home
YOUNGSTERS on the Prince’s Trust have spent a week organising fun activities for people with disabilities.
View ArticleYoungsters make beach trip thanks to donation
A BURTON pub company has donated £800 to help fund camping trips for children with special needs.
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