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A simple matter of child?s play for dance troupe . . .
View Original Article A dance troupe will be using playground equipment across East Staffordshire to showcase their talents and get youngsters interested in performance art. Professional dancers, part of a group called
It?s Barcelona or bust in a banger for fund-raisers
View Original Article AN intrepid trio are to attempt to travel 1,000 miles across Europe in an old banger to raise 4,000 for four charities. Andy Clark, 56, of Renshaw Drive, Newhall, his son, Ben, 30, and nephew David
Vandals on rampage leave behind trail of destruction
View Original Article PLANT pots, for sale signs and trees were left damaged in what victims have dubbed a trail of wanton vandalism. Staffordshire Police said it had received a number of calls from householders whose
Club?s closure means 25 jobs have been lost
View Original Article THE closure of a Burton town centre nightspot will result in the loss of 25 jobs, its owner has revealed. As previously reported in the Mail, Manitoba closed its doors unexpectedly two weeks ago and
Soldier on trial accused of raping underage girl
View Original Article A TEENAGE virgin was raped at a house in Burton by an off-duty soldier who was home on leave, a jury has heard. The 15-year-old girl woke up on a sofa to find Conor Mahoney, 20, on top of her, the
Council powerless to stop demolition of tram sheds
View Original Article A RELIC of the golden age of public transport in South Derbyshire has been condemned to the history books after demolition crews moved in to flatten it. The former tram depot in Midland Road,
Mother, 37, is accused of £63,000 benefits swindle
View Original Article A MOTHER allegedly swindled 63,000 from the public purse including payments for children who no longer lived with her. Nicolla Smithard, 37, is accused of fraudulently claiming child tax credits,
Death riddle of woman, 37
View Original Article A POLICE investigation is under way following the death of a 37-year-old woman in a Burton flat. Staffordshire Police were called to Masefield Crescent, Horninglow, at around 12.15am yesterday after
Pensioner is pulled from the Trent by brave copper
View Original Article A POLICE officer had to enter the River Trent to pluck a pensioner to safety from a notoriously dangerous part of the watercourse. The drama unfolded yesterday morning, just yards from the scene of
Burglary blight is continuing with four more raids
View Original Article CROOKS have extended Burtons burglary blight by targeting four more homes. They raided two in Stapenhill, one in Branston and another in Anglesey, prompting police to urge residents to keep their
Business News
?Mr fixit? on the road to a successful future
View Original Article A TEENAGE entrepreneur has set up his own business in Burton and has big plans for the future. Jag Jhuti has launched mobile car and van body repair business Revive! at the tender age of 19, which
Storage firm hopes to harness green reward
View Original Article A BUSINESS is hoping to reap the rewards after investing more than 1 million in its premises. Britannia Premier, based in Nicolson Way, Burton, pumped the cash into its self-storage units and bought
Engineers of future given a helping hand
View Original Article BURTON students billed as the future of engineering have been working with industry experts as they prepare to take part in a special education event later this week. Pupils from John Taylor High
Housing firm?s award for wellbeing policies
View Original Article A SOCIAL housing provider has scooped a golden gong at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) 2012 Occupational Health and Safety Awards. Burton-based Trent and Dove Housing
Punch to reveal plan for its failing pubs
View Original Article A BURTON-based pub company will this week update shareholders on its ongoing efforts to offload underperforming pubs. Punch Taverns, based in Centrum 100, will release new interim results which will
Chameleon shows it has winning colours
View Original Article A SWADLINCOTE-based training centre has been chosen to compete in a national competition to find the countrys best new businesses. Boardman Road-based Chameleon School of Construction has been chosen
Sport
League football the aim for axed James
View Original Article VETERAN defender Tony James hopes to be playing League football again next season despite being axed by Burton Albion. James was one of four senior players released last week as new Albion boss Gary
Zola: I had to battle through hard times
View Original Article BURTON Albion player of the season Calvin Zola has spoken of his personal battle to overcome the low points of a roller-coaster season which ultimately ended in disappointment for the team but
Harvey dreams of joining elite club
View Original Article A BURTON golfer today hits the road he hopes will lead to fame and fortune. Will Harvey makes his debut on the PGA EuroPro Tour dreaming of the day he might rub shoulders with the likes of Rory
No risks - just get the job done says Norton
View Original Article GARY Norton says that if Gresley do not beat Willenhall Town tonight, kick-off 7.45pm, they do not deserve to be promoted. The Moatmen beat title rivals Coventry Sphinx 2-1 on Saturday to go top of
Sports stars are praised for tackling depression
View Original Article ROB Spencers 60th-minute strike fired Gresley to the top of the Midland Football Alliance League and leaves them just one win away from back-to-back title wins. The Moatmen fell behind in the first
Green to leave Rams after turning down contract
View Original Article DERBY County midfielder Paul Green has turned down a new contract and will leave the club in the summer. Manager Nigel Clough confirmed the news at press conference this afternoon (20) and also
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