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Saturday, 21 November 2009
- Children in Need total hits £20.3m
- More rain due in floods chaos area
- Police should see all crime victims
- Fearful pirate-held pair in TV plea
- Alcohol prices 'could rise by 10%'
- Door still open for Donington
- Fisher climbing leaderboard
- Plunkett thankful for Lions chance
- Panesar unhappy at Northants treatment
- Robinson wants competitive mindset
FESTIVE FEAR OVER WORKS
by RICHARD CASTLE
SHOPKEEPERS in Swadlincote are worried that roadworks outside their stores will damage profits over Christmas. ... (21/11/2009)
Museum rescue set to spread some joy
THE PRIVATE company on the verge of turning the Coors Visitor Centre into a national brewing museum has received unanimous backing, the ... (21/11/2009)
Water leak brings a flood of complaints
A ROLLESTON pensioner says a sixmonth water leak outside his house has created a quagmire' in his back garden. ... (21/11/2009)
Retired nurse backs swine flu mum-to-be
A RETIRED nurse has described health chiefs' claims that their swine flu vaccine is properly tested as a gross misinterpretation of the ... (21/11/2009)
Church serving as vaccination centre
AN INFLUX of people at high risk of swine flu have been vaccinated at a Burton church. The South Staffordshire Primary Care Trust ... (21/11/2009)
Hospital in new plea to smokers
BOSSES at Burtonʼs Queenʼs Hospital are fed up with cigarette ends littering its grounds and are urging patients, staff and visitors to ʻbin ... (21/11/2009)
JCB announce further redundancies
WORKERS at digger giant JCB face another uncertain Christmas after the company announced more redundancies. ... (21/11/2009)
Tug of love' led to assault
A ʻTUG of loveʼ broke out over a woman after she was slapped across the face during a row with her lover, a court has heard. ... (21/11/2009)
Watch's good will
FIREFIGHTERS in Burton have been collecting goods and donations to support soldiers serving in war-torn countries overseas. ... (21/11/2009)
Day centres' festive SOS
TWO Burton day centres have collected hundreds of parcels to send to British troops in Afghanistan to show their support at Christmas. ... (21/11/2009)
The darling BUDS are starting to grow
ADULTS with learning difficulties will be nurturing plants to brighten up Burton schools thanks to the launch of a new project. ... (21/11/2009)
SWANS ON SONG AS RAMS SUFFER
A LACKLUSTRE Derby County were undone by a late goal at the Liberty Stadium last night as they sank 1-0 to Swansea City. ... [Read more Burton Mail sport]Krysiak transfer at a dead end?
ARTUR Krysiakʼs agent has suggested that a permanent move for the Poland under-19 international to Burton Albion may be dead ... [Read more Burton Mail sport]Willington hit Saints for six
TOM Bartram netted four goals as Willington beat Netherseal St Peters 6-3 in the Tag Premier Divisional Cup first round, writes OLVA ... [Read more Burton Mail sport]Rushton treble keeps it Casual
DARREN Rushton bagged a hat-trick as Repton Casuals reached the quarter- finals of the BURTON SUNDAY LEAGUE DIVISION ONE CUP in a bruising ... [Read more Burton Mail sport]
Friday, 20 November 2009
- Body found in search for missing Pc
- Floods cause devastation in Cumbria
- Expenses-row MP denies 'house ban'
- Man who gouged out eyeball jailed
- 1,900 jobs go as off-licences close
- FIFA rule out Irish replay
- Replay would be fair - Henry
- Smith rules out Scotland return
- United figure out Ferdinand injury
- Top bosses back video assistance
MUSEUM SAVED
by HELEN KREFT
A DEAL to turn the Coors Visitor Centre into a national brewing museum is on the verge of being sealed, the Mail can exclusively reveal. ... (20/11/2009)
Business boss sad at economic blow'
A BURTON-based British business leader says the collapse of the company which battled to bring Formula One to Donington Park is a big ... (20/11/2009)
Step up for Children in Need
ITʼS Children in Need day today and folks across Burton and South Derbyshire are up to all sorts of stunts to raise cash. ... (20/11/2009)
Home school proposal fury
A MOTHER-OF-THREE is campaigning to block plans allowing education bosses stronger powers than the police when dealing with home-schooled ... (20/11/2009)
BT defends record on broadband links
TELECOMMUNICATIONS giant BT insists it is ringing the right changes with its broadband strategy. The company was responding to claims ... (20/11/2009)
Yoxall's glass is full at last
A STAINED glass window has finally taken pride of place in a village hall 100 years after builders ran out of cash for the project. ... (20/11/2009)
Henry's hand hits Irish and publicans
A BURTON landlord and borough councillor fears he will lose thousands of pounds' in trade after the Republic of Ireland football team ... (20/11/2009)
Bar staff will have to grin and beer it
CHESHIRE cat-style grins are all the rage at a Burton party venue after staff were ordered to offer service with a smile or give punters ... (20/11/2009)
YMCA chief says thanks
THE NATIONAL chief executive of the YMCA has praised the community for supporting the Mailʼs Home at Christmas? campaign. ... (20/11/2009)
Female violent crime tumbles
VIOLENT crimes committed by women in Burton have fallen by more than half in the last five years, the Mail can reveal. ... (20/11/2009)
BREWERS BOSS IS IN A HURRY
PAUL Peschisolido faces a race against time to bolster his Burton Albion squad before the loan transfer window closes next week. ... [Read More]James Bull-ish about reunion
by REX PAGE TONY James insists he has no axe to grind as he prepares to face his old club Hereford United for the first time. ... [Read More]Sav to watch star Pratley
by TOM SLOAN ROBBIE Savage says he needs to keep an eye on Swansea Cityʼs flying midfielder Darren Pratley if Derby County are to prosper at the ... [Read More]Clough eyes up one for the road
NIGEL Clough says Derby County need just one victory to get the ball rolling away from Pride Park, writes TOM SLOAN. ... [Read More]Norton: let's get up and running
by DAVID BROOME GRESLEY FC manager Gary Norton is looking for his side to start another unbeaten run after their last sequence ended in Tuesday nightʼs ... [Read More]Crofters hoping to stay in trim
RUGBY A BLANK weekend of Midlands One West fixtures has left league leaders Burton searching for a piece of action as they try to stay in trim for ... [Read More]Bob tries to turn corner
NEWHALL United boss Bob Corner is targeting at least two wins by the end of the year as he seeks to take the Blues away from the foot of ... [Read More]Aussies visit County Ground in 2010
A MOUTH-WATERING period of action in early July is one of many highlights of Derbyshire County Cricket Club's 2010 calendar after the ... [Read More]Stapenhill seek a victory tonic
STAPENHILL will be looking for only their third win of the campaign tomorrow when they visit the Leicestershire Senior League Premier ... [Read More]Curley up to Romans striking job
ROCESTER manager Alan Beaman has been impressed with the abilities of midfielder James Curley in an emergency striking role, writes TOM SLOAN. ... [Read More]Youngsters are up for the cup
YOUNG rugby players from Burton will compete for the right to play at the home of Guinness Premiership champions Leicester Tigers when ... [Read More]Megan strikes it lucky with sponsorship
TENPIN BOWLING A WINSHILL tenpin bowler who has been making waves on the county circuit has secured a lucrative sponsorship deal with a top ... ()[Read More]
Season finale to be a tough one?
ANGLING
IT IS the final weekend of the season at Blithfield Reservoir and it looks like it is going to be a tough final few days. ... ()[Read More]
- Blair out of race for EU presidency
- Under-fives will have swine flu jab
- Harman faces charges over car smash
- Homes flooded as UK storms continue
- Danyl band's ex-backer denies scam
- FIFA rule out replay for Republic
- FAI call on FIFA for replay
- Trap demands answers over referee
- Taylor makes case for video technology
- Hughton cool on Campbell comments
NURSE'S NO TO SWINE FLU JAB
by RICHARD CASTLE
A MUM-TO-BE is refusing to be vaccinated against swine flu out of fear she could fall ill as a result. ... (19/11/2009)
Execution' call for Luke killers
LUKE Campbellʼs murderers ʻshould be killed like he was and made to sufferʼ, one of his friends has said. ... (19/11/2009)
New year wait for a chairman
FOUR candidates remain in the race to be the new chief executive of Burton's Queen's Hospital, its chairman has revealed. ... (19/11/2009)
Mail man Tim has the write stuff
A MAIL reporter has been praised for the ʻexcellenceʼ of his writing after winning a prestigious national industry award. ... (19/11/2009)
Funeral date set for tragic father-of-two
THE date for the funeral of a father-of-two killed in an incident in Burton town centre has been announced. ... (19/11/2009)
£1.8m homes plan brings cash reward
A CONTROVERSIAL housing scheme in Swadlincote will give the town's local authority more than £42,000 if it agrees to its development. ... (19/11/2009)
Diners feast on new restaurant contest
DINERS across Burton and South Derbyshire have been flocking to cast their vote for the areaʼs top eateries. ... (19/11/2009)
(19/11/2009)Staff lead charity conga
CHARITABLE staff from an opticians have been leading a giant conga down the streets of Burton. Staff from Lancaster and Thorpe, in ... (19/11/2009)
(19/11/2009)STALEMATE IN KRYSIAK TALKS
by REX PAGEGOALKEEPER Artur Krysiak has set the alarm bells ringing after stalling on a new deal with Burton Albion. ... [Read more Burton Mail sport]
Vaughan set for a return
EVERTON striker James Vaughan will return to Derby County soon to see manager Nigel Clough ahead of his expected loan move to Pride ... [Read more Burton Mail sport]Gresley nailed by late double
GRESLEY went out of the Derbyshire Senior Cup despite a battling second round display against former UniBond League rivals Belper Town ... [Read more Burton Mail sport]Gold a match for Diamonds
JUNIOR FOOTBALL ROLLESTON Diamondsʼ title push in MARLEY ETERNIT UNDER-10 DIVISION ONE stalled as Winshill Gold battled to a goalless draw, writes MARK ... [Read more Burton Mail sport]Winshill sides battling it out
JUNIOR FOOTBALL IT IS looking good for Winshill in INCHCAPE KIA YOUTH LEAGUE DIVISION ONE, with Winshill A sitting pretty at the top, closely followed ... [Read more Burton Mail sport]Marshall in gr-eight form for Casuals
JUNIOR FOOTBALL WITH the top five teams not in league action this week, Repton Casuals Blue took the opportunity to close the gap at the top of MARLEY ETERNIT ... ()[Read more Burton Mail sport]Surprise defeat for the league leaders
JUNIOR FOOTBALL - UNDER 12 THERE was a shock result for BRIAN MOLE UNDER-12 DIVISION ONE leaders Gresley Juniors at the weekend as they went down 2-1 at lowly Barton ... ()[Read more Burton Mail sport]Swifts face tough fight for the title
JUNOR FOOTBALL - GIRLS THE weather took its toll of matches in the GIRLS LEAGUES when matches scheduled for Shobnall were postponed, writes MARTIN CONSIDINE. ... ()[Read more Burton Mail sport]UNDER-15
JUNIOR FOOTBALL REECE Gilliver scored the goal which put Gresley Juniors joint top of KNOTT UNDER-15 DIVISION ONE as they defeated Rolleston 1-0. ... ()[Read more Burton Mail sport]UNDER-14
JUNIOR FOOTBALL MARLBOROUGH Rovers moved up to second place in TRENT TROPHIES UNDER-14 DIVISION ONE as they maintained their unbeaten run with a 6-0 ... ()[Read more Burton Mail sport]Lawrenson hits the world top 20
CANOEING BURTON Canoe Club star Tim Lawrenson has returned from a successful campaign at Wild Water Canoe Racingʼs annual World Cup series in ... ()[Read more Burton Mail sport]
Thursday, 19 November 2009
- Brown draws election's battle lines
- Labour peers rap PM's OAP care plan
- Woman in court on child sex charges
- Military policeman dies in gunfight
- Fans greet Efron at movie premiere
- Controversial goal breaks Irish hearts
- Button signs for McLaren
- Raikkonen takes year out
- Erinle ready to front up to All Blacks
- Marquez keen on Hatton bout
Drain trouble hits fast food chain
DRAINAGE problems have forced a Burton fast food chain to shut its doors. McDonald's, in Station Street, suffered a ... (18/11/2009)
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Police hunt for flasher
A FLASHER is being sought by police after he exposed himself to two teenage girls.
The girls, aged 16 and 17, were left ... (18/11/2009)[Read More]
Wednesday, 18 November 2009LIFE TERMS FOR MURDER GANG
THREE drug dealers were today beginning life sentences after being convicted of the murder of former Burton College student Luke Campbell. ... (18/11/2009)
Mum left 'utterly devastated'
THE mother of murder victim Luke Campbell says the loss of ʻone of the greatest loves of my lifeʼ has left her ʻutterly devastatedʼ. ... (18/11/2009)
Luke's mum is an inspiration'
ONE of Lukeʼs closest friends, Sev Zurnacioglu, who helped organise a tribute night in memory of her best mate, said no sentence would ever ... (18/11/2009)
Residents left high and dry...
RESIDENTS of a South Derbyshire housing estate have been left hundreds of pounds out of pocket after a blunder saw them being charged too ... (18/11/2009)
Another victim for bollards
BURTON'S rising bollards have struck again. A 56-registered dark blue metallic Volkswagen Polo became the latest victim of the ... (18/11/2009)
Oak boss hoping to put down roots
A 21-YEAR-OLD who was made redundant from his telesales job has told how he set himself a challenge to run one of Burtonʼs most ... (18/11/2009)
Imminent price hike fuels fears for future
A HAULAGE boss has blasted a predicted increase in petrol prices saying it will be the ʻnail in the coffinʼ for smaller companies. ... (18/11/2009)
Troubled tycoon's trial delayed again
THE trial of failed Burton business tycoon Paul Mulholland has been delayed yet again. Mulholland, whose business empire in ... (18/11/2009)
Electronic speeding signs for blackspot
by ADRIAN JENKINS
A VEHICLE-ACTIVATED warning sign will be installed at an accident blackspot within weeks', highways chiefs have confirmed. ...
HIP HOORAY FOR STRIKER CHRIS
by TOM SLOANSTRIKER Chris Porter has returned to training with Derby County after eight months out with a hip injury. ... (18/11/2009)
Brayford battles to face Brewers
JOHN Brayford has vowed to prove his fitness in time to face former club Burton Albion next week, writes REX PAGE. ... (18/11/2009)
Gresley through in tense battle
GRESLEY FC made it through to the third round of the FA Vase but were made to fight for the win. A combination of near-gale force wind, a ... (18/11/2009)Seventh heaven in Eagles victory
STRETTON Eaglesʼ new pitch at Shobnall Sports Club stood up to its first test after torrential overnight rain as they powered into the ... (18/11/2009)Smith sees red as Barton exit cup
BARTON tumbled out of the President's Trophy after a shock defeat to lowly Northwood Town. With United leading Division One, the ... (18/11/2009)Battling ladies maintain unbeaten run
BURTON ladies overcome illness and injury to maintain their unbeaten start to the season as they secured a 2-2 draw at home to University ...Collapse denies Burton top spot
HOCKEY BURTON suffered their first league defeat at Shobnall since March, 2008, when losing 5-4 to Bodykraft Midlands One leaders Rugby & East ...[Read More]
Duo honoured at awards night
SHOOTING star Les Pearson has been named Derbyshire Sport Veteran Sportsperson of the Year at the Derbyshire Sports Awards. ...[Read More]
Derbyshire snap up bowler Footitt
DERBYSHIRE have bolstered their bowling options ahead of the 2010 season with the capture of former Nottinghamshire left-arm fast bowler ... ()[Read More]
- UK 'ready' to meet Afghan challenge
- Dying woman found with hand cut off
- Mobile customers' details 'sold on'
- Rape probe police to quiz rap stars
- Inflation rises due to fuel prices
- Coyle committed to Clarets
- Gerrard set for City clash
- Benitez: We will not sell Torres
- Kuyt blasts 'bad tackle'
- Baptista agent plays down Spurs link
CALLS FOR A NEW BRIDGE
by SAMERA KHATOON
A THIRD river crossing for Burton is ʻessentialʼ to help alleviate rush hour traffic in the town and surrounding areas, a councillor has ... (17/11/2009)
EasyJet profits down
BUDGET airline easyJet revealed today that profits were down 65 per cent on last year. However, the company, which has a base ... (17/11/2009)
Drivers told to be prepared'
ROADS chiefs have appealed to motorists in Burton and South Derbyshire to help keep the region moving if bad weather strikes this winter. ... (17/11/2009)
Police narrow hunt for flat cap' vandal
POLICE are hunting a middle-aged vandal whom they believe may be responsible for a string of incidents on canal towpaths. ... (17/11/2009)
Travellers who were Kwik to hurl insults
TRAVELLERS have set up an encampment on a derelict former supermarket's car park near Swadlincote town centre. ... (17/11/2009)
Tutbury is the new capital of cocktails
A COUPLE with a taste for the exotic want to make Tutbury into ʻthe cocktail capital of the worldʼ. Sue Greenwood and her husband, Greg ... (17/11/2009)
Sleeping rough was such a night-mayor
THE MAYOR of East Staffordshire has told how he ʻlay there and begged and hoped for dawn to comeʼ during his experience of sleeping rough ... (17/11/2009)
It's story time at St Edward's
A TEACHER from a school in Swadlincote has had her first children's story published. Time Tunnel was originally written by ... (17/11/2009)
Luke Campbell's killers found guilty
BREAKING NEWSTHREE men have been found guilty of murdering former Burton College student Luke Campbell. ... (17/11/2009)
PESCH: I'M NOT GOING TO PANIC
PAUL Peschisolido has vowed not to make a panic signing in the aftermath of Burton Albionʼs defeat at rockbottom Darlington. ... (17/11/2009)
Clarke defeat a good lesson
by DAVID BROOMETEENAGER Frazer Clarke continued his boxing education in a hotly contested bout in front of over 400 fans at Belvedere Park Club last ... (17/11/2009)
Derbys deal for Sadler
JOHN Sadler has signed a new one year contract with Derbyshire in a deal that will see him primarily captain the clubʼs second XI. ...Vase draw is tough on Moatmen
GRESLEY FC face a tough test on the road to Wembley in the FA Vase. Moat boss Gary Norton was just relieved ...Three more hit with warnings
WEEK three of the winter season ended with more teams now being on a final warning for late results. ...Nasty injury to Jim halts game
RUGBY BURTON Aʼs match was finished 20 minutes early when No 8 Jim Morris suffered a broken fibula and dislocated ankle. ...
Monday, 16 November 2009
- 'Night stalker' police charge man
- Five men arrested in terror raids
- Parents 'should spy on kids online'
- UK braced for more wild weather
- More inmates allowed out overnight
- Burley in the firing line
- Capello warning to James
- Van Persie sidelined
- Spurs expect Cudicini recovery
- Maradona handed two-month ban
JAIL FOR PUB GUN' JOKER
A DISGRACED former councillor who brandished an imitation handgun at other customers in a Burton pub has been jailed for 18 months. ... (16/11/2009)
Sleep-out is a huge success
IT IS NOT often that 100 people would volunteer to give up their beds to be willingly homeless for the night, but that's just what the ...(16/11/2009)
Helping hand for men in lingerie minefield
A YOXALL man has launched a lingerie website targeted at men who are getting their knickers in a twist buying Christmas presents. ... (16/11/2009)
Debt advice for homes at risk
DEBT advisers are encouraging those in danger of losing their homes to contact them before using a last-minute scheme used by nearly 80 people ... (16/11/2009)
Staff are angry at health bosses slur
A STAFF member at a mental health centre facing closure has told the Mail how workers are angry' at health bosses. ... (16/11/2009)
Tory rejects union swipe
BURTON'S prospective Tory candidate has hit back at a union leader's claims that his party's members do not operate in the real world. ... (16/11/2009)
Pit protestors win latest round of fight
CAMPAIGNERS fighting against plans for opencast mining in Measham have won the latest round in their battle to stop the scheme. ... (16/11/2009)
Uniting the members of different faiths
A WEEK of events aimed at uniting people of different faiths is to be held across Burton and South Derbyshire. ... (16/11/2009)
BOSS ASSESES STRIKE OPTIONS
by REX PAGE PAUL Peschisolido will continue his search for a striker this week after watching shot-shy Burton Albion slip to arguably their worst result ... [Read More]Dominant Brewers suffer at quakers
by REX PAGE STEVE Staunton had the last laugh on Burton Albion at the Northern Echo Arena on Saturday. The man who thought he had the Albion ... [Read More]Macca left frustrated
BURTON Albion midfielder John McGrath felt the Brewers paid for switching off for five seconds as they suffered a 1-0 defeat at League ... [Read More]Fourteen-man Burton hold on
BURTON beat rivals Stoke to stay top of Midlands One (West) despite playing for all but seven minutes with 14 men. ... ()[Read More]Gresley through in tense battle
GRESLEY FC made it through to the third round of the FA Vase but were made to fight for the win. A combination of near-gale force wind, a ... ()[Read More]Romans suffer as back four go missing
A POOR defensive display from Rocester handed high-flying Alvechurch three easy points at Lye Meadow on Saturday, writes BARRY SMITH. ... ()[Read More]Blues miss out in dire encounter
ENTERTAINMENT was in short supply as the Blues slumped to a home defeat in a lowquality affair at The Hawfields, writes DAN BISHOP. ... ()[Read More]