Young people develop faith over holidays
YOUNGSTERS from Burton and East Staffordshire have spent the summer holidays developing their faith.
View ArticleBusiness leader speaks out in support of HS2
SUPPORTERS of the controversial HS2 rail scheme, which will come to within 10 miles of Burton, have hit back at the project’s critics.
View ArticleHobo rescued after being tied up
A EIGHT-YEAR-OLD is looking for a new home after being found tied up by a chain in a garden.
View ArticleJohn Lennon’s jacket sells at auction for £7,000
A JACKET which once belonged to John Lennon has been bought at auction by a Derbyshire woman as a present for her husband.
View ArticleCadets to receive volunteering award
CADETS in Burton are in line to receive a prestigious volunteering award.
View ArticleEquality ‘ambassador’ criticised over town jibe
A NEW ‘ambassador’ for equality and diversity for Burton Labour Party is facing criticism over online remarks disparaging his home town.
View ArticleOvertones fan inspired to get running for charity by band member
THE charity work carried out by one of the members of vocal harmony group The Overtones has inspired a woman from Woodville to get behind the same cause.
View ArticleShop’s bid to extend hours met with protest
A SHOP’S bid to extend its licensing hours is facing opposition after illegal cigarettes and alcohol were found during a raid on the premises.
View ArticleFair deal for borough after securing accolade
A GROUP who campaign for a fair deal for food producers is celebrating the successful renewal of Fairtrade status for East Staffordshire.
View ArticleAngling for pleasure with fishy rewards
MEMBERS of a Burton fishing club have been parading the results of a successful trip.
View ArticleAuthor’s latest looks at ‘staycation’ hotspots
A STAPENHILL author with a catalogue of books about the history of the area to her name, has created a brand new read with a difference.
View ArticleUp, up and away in the beautiful balloon of Yoxall
FIONA Waite is scared of heights, yet whenever she can, she clambers into the basket of her hot air balloon and floats on high far above the countryside of East Staffordshire.
View ArticleCat has leg amputated after dog attack horror
A SAVAGE dog attack has seen a ‘popular’ cat forced to have its leg amputated.
View ArticleHealth strategy to tackle problems
HIGH death rates due to lung disease and above-average hospital admissions for strokes are two of the main health issues affecting South Derbyshire, according to a new report.
View ArticleSLIDESHOW - Flames not games as fire youngsters wow mayor
THE MAYOR of East Staffordshire was on hand to witness a display by a group of budding young firefighters.
View ArticleReview call as ‘sex toys’ seen in pub’s window
POLICE have called for a Church Gresley pub to have its licence revoked following reports of drink-fuelled violence and claims that sex toys were used to prop open windows.
View ArticleFirefighter funds boost for Swadlincote charities
MORE than £3,000 has been handed out to charities in the Swadlincote area following a fund-raising drive by staff at the town’s fire station.
View ArticleTable top sale raises almost £250 for church funds
BARGAIN-hunters headed to St Paul’s Church in Burton at the weekend to rifle through the stalls and find a steal at a table top sale.
View ArticleGovt announces plans to honour ‘left out’ war hero
A WAR hero who was excluded from a Government scheme to commemorate First World War soldier will now get a memorial to honour his sacrifice.
View ArticleTown landmarks new look in art exhibition
A NEW art exhibition will feature stunning recreations of landmarks from across Burton.
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