Youngsters to take on archery’s number one Jun 30 2009
CHILDREN from a local special school in Burton are to take on Olympic medallist Alison Williamson as part of an annual sports festival. more
No news on centre Jun 30 2009
NO DECISIONS have yet been made over the future of the Margaret Stanhope mental health care centre in Burton, despite calls for ‘answers’ from worried carers and patients. more
Young MP James is voted ‘outstanding’ Jun 30 2009
EAST Staffordshire MYP (Member of the UK Youth Parliament) James Greenhalgh has come away with the ‘Outstanding Young Person’ accolade at the new All About Youth awards. more
Beware of barbecues! Jun 30 2009
WITH the temperature set to soar to sizzling levels, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is encouraging members of the public to take care when using their barbecues. more
Business award for sixth formers Jun 30 2009
A TEAM of Burton sixth form students has beaten off competition from 450 schools across the West Midlands, to be crowned ‘Company of the Year’. more
Ron scoops top accolade Jun 30 2009
TRENT & Dove Housing’s Ron Dougan has been presented with the highest accolade a chief executive in the housing sector can receive. more
Hospital unveils its art collection Jun 30 2009
A COLLECTION of paintings donated to Queen’s Hospital by a local artist has gone on display for all to enjoy. more
D Fused playing for the top Rocks title Jun 30 2009
A BURTON school rock band will be up against stiff competition this weekend in the grand final of Staffordshire Rocks. more
Pair strike gold in soccer trials Jun 30 2009
TWO Burton College learners came home with medals from the national trials of the 2009 Mencap Sport National Five-a-Side Football Championships. more
Students’ work in the spotlight Jun 30 2009
MORE than 400 students from Burton College’s Faculty of Creative Studies showcased a range of their imaginative work at an End of Year Exhibition. more
Leisure centre is closed early Jun 30 2009
THE ‘old’ Etwall Leisure Centre has been closed earlier than planned after the main circulation pump failed - just before it was going to be switched off forever. more
Painter Sadie is decorated! Jun 30 2009
A YOUNG painter and decorator from Church Gresley is among the top young tradespeople in the East Midlands after her performance at the regional finals of the national ‘Skillbuild’ competition. more
Advice surgeries for ex-miners Jun 30 2009
A MINERS’ welfare organisation is holding advice surgeries in Swadlincote this month to help former pitworkers suffering osteoarthritis of the knee, which can reduce mobility. more
Aerosol recycle facilities offered Jun 30 2009
RESIDENTS in South Derbyshire are now able to recycle all household aerosols including cleaning sprays, polishes and deodorants in their green kerbside collection boxes. more
Charity tea party at opticians Jun 30 2009
CUSTOMERS visiting a Burton opticians were greeted by the sound of whistling kettles, the clinking of tea cups and a selection of delicious cakes and biscuits as part of its charity tea party. more
Fly tippers warned of fines and jail terms Jun 30 2009
PEOPLE who are moving house and can’t be bothered to take their rubbish to the council tip are being warned they could face jail and/or be fined up to £50,000. more
Taking the plunge for heart organisation Jun 30 2009
TWO brave staff members from the Midlands Co-op supermarket in Church Hill Street, Winshill, will take a leap of faith when they plummet 10,000 feet to earth for charity on Sunday (July 5). more
Roof car park shuts Jun 30 2009
COOPERS Square rooftop car park off New Street is to be closed from Monday, July 13, for essential maintenance and resurfacing. more
Countryside calendar Jun 30 2009
A NEW Staffordshire countryside calendar has been launched featuring activities to entertain nature lovers up until December. more
