New road rules to take on raft of bad drivers
CARELESS drivers in Burton and South Derbyshire who hog lanes or tailgate can now be punished with on-the-spot police fines.
View ArticleGang of seven make wishes come true
SEVEN non-professional cyclists are to embark on a gruelling trek to a seaside town in the name of charity.
View ArticleTailbacks come to an end after weeks of traffic woes
WEEKS of roadworks misery have come to an end for some motorists in Burton – but others will continue to face traffic misery heading into next month.
View ArticleFencing plans
PLANS are in the pipeline to replace fencing on a Burton street with new concrete posts and timber rails.
View ArticlePolice snare 90 drivers in road safety operation
MORE than 90 drivers were pulled over for a range of offences including not wearing a seatbelt and using a mobile phone at the wheel during a road safety operation.
View ArticleColtman peace garden plans
THE location of a potential peace garden dedicated to a Burton war hero, who was the most decorated soldier in the First World War, could be changed.
View Article‘Glad you’re gone’ - Five jailed for 14 years for roles in Burton drugs network
FIVE men have been sentenced to more than 14 years in prison for their roles in a major drugs network which heaped ‘crime, ill health and social erosion’ on our communities.
View ArticleBREAKING - Man taken to hospital after cycle crash
A MAN had to be taken to hospital following a crash in the early hours of this morning (SAT).
View ArticlePat’s hair-raising charity plan for Guide Dogs
FOR many people, the idea of shaving their heads once is unthinkable – but one Burton pensioner is getting ready to do it for the second time around.
View ArticleYoung footballers fans
YOUNGSTERS attending Derby County Community Trust holiday coaching courses at the Pingle School during the summer break have all been working hard to play football like Will Hughes and Jamie Ward.
View ArticleNursery blasts Ofsted with national campaign
A NURSERY is joining forces with a national body to discuss deep concerns over complaint-triggered Ofsted inspections after it was judged ‘satisfactory’.
View ArticleCouncil in investigation bid on death smash road
COUNCIL chiefs have vowed to introduce changes ‘if they are needed’ on a road where two Swadlincote postmen died following a car crash.
View ArticleChoc fans will ‘love or hate’ Marmite bar
PEOPLE who ‘love or hate’ a Burton made divisive spread now can look forward to - or not in some cases - trying it in chocolate form.
View ArticlePlans progress on housing levels
A NEW report has outlined new levels of housing that will need to be built in South Derbyshire by 2028.
View ArticleHospital chiefs hit back at staff holiday rumours
BOSSES at Burton’s Queen’s Hospital have refuted accusations that staff were being asked to use annual leave to break up 10 day shift patterns.
View ArticleGreenfield land could be set for up to 50 houses
OUTLINE plans have been submitted which could extend a South Derbyshire village with up to 50 new homes.
View ArticleSilver cup to set barrel rolling at championships
Burtonians taking part in this year’s barrel rolling championships will get their hands on a trophy that has not been presented for more than 65 years.
View ArticleAudio books now available in MP3 format
PEOPLE unable to read, or those who live busy lifestyles, can now check out a record number of audio books from Staffordshire libraries.
View ArticleFormer mayor and wife head off on charity cycle challenge
THE former mayor of Ashby has begun his epic ‘Home2Rome’ cycle ride.
View ArticleStuart creates sporting legacy with 50th year
A SPORTS fan is donating thousands of pounds to worthy causes after completing 50 sports in his 50th year.
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