'Beware of rogue traders' warning Jul 9 2008
POLICE in Burton are hunting a rogue trader who tricked a woman into handing over a large sum of cash, before disappearing without doing any work. more
Illicit tobacco and alcohol seized in raid on Burton shops Jul 9 2008
OVER 10,000 cigarettes and 100 litres of spirits have been seized from three premises in Burton, during a joint operation with Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) working together with Staffordshire County Council Trading Standards and a representative from the tobacco industry. more
New dog control orders could lead to £75 fines Jul 9 2008
DOG control orders, which could keep pets off specific areas, and also fine people for failing to keep their dogs on a lead, could be in force in parts of South Derbyshire by the end of this month. more
Visit the Octagon to save the planet Jul 9 2008
AN IMPORTANT consideration on all our minds these days is climate change and how we can do 'our bit' towards sustaining the valuable and finite resources we have on this planet. more
Celebrations as another 'handy van' service takes to the streets Jul 23 2008
ANOTHER free 'handy van' service aimed at making it safer for hundreds of old and vulnerable people to live independently in their own homes will hit the highway in part of the Burton Trader area this week. more
Ministerial support for rescue package Jul 23 2008
MINISTERIAL support was given to the campaign to keep Burton's landmark brewing museum open in the House of Commons last week. more
New support group for pregnant mums Jul 23 2008
A NEW pregnancy support group will soon be starting up in Burton - with the main focus on natural birthing choices. more
Petrol prices fuelling 'drive off' increase Jul 23 2008
POLICE are warning petrol stations, haulage firms, and motorists to be vigilant after an increase in fuel thefts in the local area. more
Cash up for grabs from self-help fund Jul 16 2008
COMMUNITY groups in the Burton Trader area with a close social care link, could benefit from a windfall if they successfully apply to a self-help fund. more
Council's doing well on recycling, crime, and value for money Jul 16 2008
RECYCLING levels, crime reduction, achieving value for money, and improvements to council homes are all areas in which South Derbyshire District Council has performed well, its first-ever annual report reveals. more
Dawn is ideally qualified to lead college! Jul 16 2008
BURTON College has appointed Dawn Ward OBE as its new principal, to take over from Keith Norris when he retires at the end of October. more
High profile campaign to slash bikers' death toll Jul 16 2008
A HIGH profile campaign to cut the annual toll of biker deaths will be driven home across Staffordshire - thanks to messages being posted on school buses. more
It is a true honour and a privilege to be able to represent young people Jul 16 2008
JAMES Greenhalgh is the East Staffordshire Member of Youth Parliament (MYP) and as from next week, he will be writing a regular monthly column for the Burton Trader giving a young person's perspective on some of the most contentious issues of the day. more
Just what doctor ordered! Jul 16 2008
A MEDICAL practice in Hilton has beaten off strong competition to win a special prize for putting together the most creative display to promote Derbyshire County Primary Care Trust's wasted medicines campaign. more
