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http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/burtonmail/ - 07/05/09 02:07:40 - 04/16/08 00:40:22
WATER WATCHDOGS WARNING OF ECO DISASTER
by ADRIAN JENKINS and HELEN KREFT
ENVIRONMENTAL disaster could sweep Burton and South Derbyshire because of the threat of further pollution from the Birmingham area, ... (04/07/2009)
Parade's spirit 'will live on at gala'
ORGANISERS have come up with a way to incorporate the elements of a cancelled parade into a popular village gala. ... (04/07/2009)
Insurance fraud cops convicted
TWO policewomen who were former gay partners have been convicted of insurance fraud over a road crash in Burton nearly three years ago. ... (04/07/2009)New superstore 'will be beneficial'
THE PROPOSED opening of a budget supermarket in Hilton will be beneficial to the village 'as a whole', the parish council chairman has said. ... (04/07/2009)
'I'll never go to that pub again'
A DEPRESSED man who escaped an immediate prison sentence for taking out a 12in butcher's knife following a drunken altercation has vowed ... (04/07/2009)
(04/07/2009)Pupils play truant 7,500 times a year
PUPILS in East Staffordshire are skipping school nearly 7,500 times a year, latest figures have revealed. ... (04/07/2009)Mourners 'are being put at risk'
MOURNERS travelling on foot are being put at risk by speeding traffic and a lack of pavement on the route leading to Bretby Crematorium, a ... (04/07/2009)
CLARKE STEPS UP LONDON BID
By DAVID BROOMEBURTON ABC teenager Frazer Clarke has been tipped to represent Great Britain at the 2012 Olympics after winning the three-nation GB ... (04/07/2009)
Clough eyes up play-off charge
By DAVID BROOMENIGEL Clough is targeting a top-half finish for Derby County this season, although he does not believe a push for the Championship ... (04/07/2009)
Lyons is made for a return
GRESLEY FC manager Gary Norton has signed up another four players as pre-season kicks into gear ahead of their assault on the East ... (04/07/2009)
Kiddy write off Pen bid
By Rex Page
Court convicts dangerous driver
BREAKING NEWS A DELIVERY driver has been convicted of causing the death by dangerous driving of two young women in a motorway pile-up. ... (03/07/2009)[Read More]
- Embassy staff in Iran 'to be tried'
- Commanding officer dies in Helmand
- Baby Peter council 'still failing'
- School 'false address' case dropped
- Warning over online flu drug panic
- United close in on Owen
- City snubbed in bid for Terry
- Murray closes in on glory
- Simmering siblings ready for battle
- Falcons land Bobo
HOMES SALE IS IN DOUBT
THE THREAT of selling off council housing stock in South Derbyshire could be averted after crucial Government proposals were unveiled. ... (03/07/2009)
Care firm probe over unpaid £10,500 bill
A BURTON company which threatened to slash an 83-year-old's vital care over an unpaid £10,500 social services bill, has launched an ... (03/07/2009)
Cop denies lying over crash
A POLICEWOMAN from Burton has denied lying about a road crash which badly damaged her former lesbian partner's car. ... (03/07/2009)Takeaway boss hit for licensing offences
THE MANAGER of a struggling town centre takeaway has been hit heavily in the pocket after failing to enforce a string of licensing conditions. ... (03/07/2009)
Row show will go on
ORGANISERS of Burton's biggest sporting weekend have cut the cloth to their means' while aiming to make the event a success. ... (03/07/2009)
Teen rockers hope for third time lucky
A TEENAGE rock band from Burton are hoping to make it third time lucky tomorrow as they compete in the final of a Staffordshire-wide ... (03/07/2009)
Knife threat dad set free
A DRUNKEN father who brandished a knife and threatened to kill himself and his young son in a bid to get back at his estranged wife has ... (03/07/2009)
Florist returns to roots
AN AWARD-WINNING florist has returned to its roots and is doing a blooming marvellous trade. Adams Florist, has returned to High ... (03/07/2009)
Invasion of the 'killer' ladybirds
GARDENERS in Burton are being bugged a not-so-ladylike insect which appears to have invaded the area. ... (03/07/2009)
Noise complaints top 500 mark in a year
MORE than 500 complaints have been made to councils in Burton and South Derbyshire about noise and disturbance in the last 12 months. ... (03/07/2009)
KIDDY WRITE OFF PEN BID
BURTON Albion will have to pay a club record fee to secure one of Paul Peschisolido's top transfer targets. ... (03/07/2009)Camier expects a battle
BURTON-based British Superbike Championship leader Leon Camier fears his Airwaves Yamaha team will not have it all their own way at ... (03/07/2009)
Dunstall slump in trophy clash
A NEW name will be engraved on the Dunstall Twenty20 Knockout trophy this year after the hosts and holders crashed out to Walsall ... (03/07/2009)
County league
CRICKET YOXALL continued their push for honours in Division 8S with an excellent victory over DUNSTALL 3RDS who posted an impressive 250-7, ...Dean hopes for thriller of a time
DEAN Moxey admits that not much in his career will top meeting Michael Jackson, but is still excited about the next chapter after ... (03/07/2009)
Making a mark on world stage
By STEVE GOUGHAFTER competing at the Snetterton round of the British Supersport Championship the previous week, Hudson Kennaugh took on the best ...
Ryan enjoys the top step
MOTORCYCLING LESS than an hour after Ben Spies had stepped down from the number one position on the Donington Park rostrum following his second ...Fisheries really feeling the heat
ANGLING HIGH water temperatures have almost curtailed any sport so far this week, with some fisheries reporting that they are on the verge of ... ()Trent hit by fish deaths
ANGLING THE River Trent suffered a major fish kill at the start of this week. Many people are under the impression that ... ()
- Swine flu 'could top 100,000 a day'
- Osborne faces expenses sleaze probe
- Straw refuses pardon for jailed fan
- RAF Tornado crashes into hillside
- Two soldiers killed in Afghanistan
- Wounded Lions make wholesale changes
- Springboks' Botha blow
- Murray seeking many happy returns
- Williams sisters plot long-term supremacy
- Roddick: I'll be ready for Murray
HOTTER THAN THE DESERT!
by KEITH BULL
NEWHALL has registered temperatures hotter than the Arizona Desert as thermometers soared to a sizzling 31.2C. ... (02/07/2009)
Lucky Millie back with her owners
A FOUR-LEGGED fugitive who led Highways Agency officers on a 700-metre chase down a busy dual carriageway nearly a week after going missing ... (02/07/2009)
Couple who hope to floor opposition
TWO former home improvement store staff have done it themselves' by using a Government grant to set up Burton's largest solid ... (02/07/2009)
Loss of fish will hit competition
ANGLERS and fishing competitions will suffer a devastating' loss after thousands of fish in the River Trent died from pollution which ... (02/07/2009)Estate agent has its 'best month ever'
A BURTON estate agent has reported its best ever month for sales, reinforcing indications that the town's recession-hit housing market is ... (02/07/2009)
Policewoman was scared of gay lover
A POLICEWOMAN accused of insurance fraud has told jurors she was "too scared" of her gay lover and police colleague to challenge her version ... (02/07/2009)Challenge in memory of colleague
A TEAM of 13 employees have climbed the three highest peaks in the UK to raise money in memory of a former colleague. ... (02/07/2009)
More buses boost for town shoppers
TWO bus services covering Burton and Swadlincote are to be scrapped in favour of two convenient' alternatives. ... (02/07/2009)
Burton Trader faces closure
BREAKING NEWS A PUBLISHING giant is proposing to close one of Burton's free newspapers. Trinity Mirror Midlands (TMM) says the ... (02/07/2009)NEW KIDS ARE ON THE BLOCK
By DAVID BROOMEDERBY County have confirmed the signing of full-back Dean Moxey from Exeter City, whilst the exit of striker Tito Villa has also been all but ... (02/07/2009)
Norton delight at Gresley FA Cup draw
GRESLEY FC will make their FA Cup debut with a home tie next month. The club, which reformed after the demise ... (02/07/2009)
Croft Clough aura lured me in
By DAVID BROOMELEE Croft admitted the "aura" of Nigel Clough helped attract him to Derby County. As the fate of Norwich City's sinking ship ... (02/07/2009)
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Plenty of room for Chambers
TRENTSIDE 2nds maintained their challenge in Division Six South with an eight-wicket win over BARTON 3RDS. ... (02/07/2009)[Read More]
Tye racks up Dunstall win
By CHRIS OADES
CHRIS Tye returned a superb six for 17 as DUNSTALL 2NDS overcame ALREWAS 2NDS to maintain their strong challenge for honours in ... (02/07/2009)[Read More]