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£3.8m to save historic house

ONE of Burton-upon-trent’s most historic buildings has launched a major crowdfunder appeal as part of its is fight for survival. Sinai Park House, Shobnall Road, staged the event on Friday at the Welcoming the May: A Celebration of Rebirth for Sinai...

Martyn’s mission to back air ambulance

A FUNDRAISER is preparing to take on all 214 Wainwrights in the Lake District to raise money for life-saving air ambulance charities. Martyn Culley, 65, a retired postmaster from Willington, will begin the challenge today as part of his ongoing...

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RECORD ‘AGGRESSIVE AND THREATENING ONE HIGHWAYS CREW MEMBER WAS ‘CLIPPED’ BY A CAR AND THREATENED BY A DRIVER AFTER FALLING TO THE FLOOR; CONTRACTOR REVEALS 76 INCIDENTS SO FAR THIS YEAR OF DRIVERS FLOUTING REGULATIONS AND ABUSING...

‘Floating market’ to make a splash this bank holiday

A ‘FLOATING market’ of boat traders will arrive in Burton-upon-trent this bank holiday weekend promising wood-fired pizza, retro sweets and handmade jewellery. The Roving Canal Traders Association (RCTA) is running the market at Trent & Mersey Canal,...

Investors get a tour of two towns in a bid to create new jobs

INVESTORS and developers were given a tour of key regeneration sites in Burton and Uttoxeter during a visit organised by MP Jacob Collier. The tour brought national investors to East Staffordshire to showcase opportunities for growth and redevelopment...

Leader of drugs line in Burton is jailed for more than six years

A DRUG dealer from Burton-on-trent has been jailed after pleading guilty to supplying heroin and crack cocaine. Shane Gledhill, 37, from Branston, was sentenced to six years-and-twomonths in prison at Stafford Crown Court on Monday, after admitting...

Burton bids for £500k to boost the night-time economy

BURTON is bidding to become a pilot town for Staffordshire County Council’s new night-time economy strategy. Selected towns could receive funding of £500,000 to improve and develop the offering. Earlier this year, the authority commissioned Night...

Mum’s at ‘wit’s end’ over three year battle with ‘mould’ in council property

A Mum-of-two says she is at her ‘wits end’ after three years of repair delays have left her living in a mould-infested home. Laura Aucote, of Swadlincote, says the health of her children has been impacted as a result of the on-going issues related to...

Drivers fined and cars towed away in crackdown on untaxed vehicles

DRIVERS were fined and saw their cars removed as officers joined forces for a road tax crackdown in Burton. East Staffordshire Borough Council’s enforcement team and environmental crime team linked up with the DVLA and the county council’s parking...

Fresh Hope for those with lung problems living in fuel poverty

A NEW £179,000 programme has been launched aimed at improving the lives and housing conditions of respiratory patients in Burton and Derby. Advice and support will be offered by the Cadent Foundation and Hope 4U, who will work directly with University...

Police warn man to stop jumping out into path of cars in the town

POLICE have taken action against a man who repeatedly jumps out in front of vehicles in Burton. He’s been issued with a community protection notice (CPN) and warned there will be ‘consequences’ if he continues. The man – who has not been named – was...

Swimmers get blame for increase in litter and ‘fly-tipping’ at private fishing lake

CONCERNS have been raised about increasing litter and fly-tipping at a privately-owned fishing lake in Stretton – with the problem being blamed on unauthorised swimmers. A resident has been submitting complaints to East Staffordshire Borough Council...

Tributes paid to driver who died after he was struck by his own delivery van

A DELIVERY driver has died in a freak collision in Burton. Lakhbir Bangha was out of his van when he was struck by his own vehicle in the Stapenhill area of the town at 1pm on Friday, April 17. A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: “We were called...

Cops take on 53 full-time officers but failed to hit ‘specials’ target

STAFFORDSHIRE Police have failed to meet their special constable recruitment target – despite taking on more than 50 neighbourhood officers. The force announced last autumn that it was planning to recruit 53 officers and 15 specials by March, as part...

Gang targeting homes in East Staffordshire locked up for 38 years

MEMBERS of an organised crime gang that stole more than a million pounds’ worth of valuables from homes across the country – including nine in Staffordshire – have been sentenced to more than 38 years in prison. Four Albanian men and a British woman...

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Three months of roadworks on a key route into the town PAGE 4

A £2.3 MILLION resurfacing scheme in Burton is set to start in May and continue for three months. The Derby Road project will begin on Monday, May 11, and will see crews resurface the route between Derby Turn island and the Pirelli roundabout in two...

Crime czar fears for the future of county police in huge shake-up

STAFFORDSHIRE Commissioner Ben Adams has warned a major shake-up of police forces will likely mean ‘the end of Staffordshire Police.’ The Government announced this year it is looking at merging police forces in England and Wales, which could see the...

3,000 JOBS SUPPORTED BY NUCLEAR DEAL

ROLLS-ROYCE SMR has signed a contract with Great British Energy-nuclear (GBE-N) to kickstart the creation of the UK’S first small modular reactors (SMRS) to provide clean energy for thousands of homes. The project is estimated to support around 3,000...

Firm is working with NHS to help 250,000 people be cared for at home

A BURTON company is working with NHS Trusts across the country to provide specialist healthcare services which allow patients with complex medical needs to be cared for at home. Sciensus works in partnership with the NHS to deliver hospitalquality...

£495k is now on offer to those groups helping ‘make county safer’

Child rapist jailed for 19 years

A RAPIST has been handed a 19-year prison sentence. Aaron Starmer, of Burton, pleaded guilty to child rape, the attempted rape of a child, three counts of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, sexual assault, sexual activity with a...

Relocation a ‘major step forward’ for Burton firm

WOODWARD Group has invested in a new purpose-built, sustainable facility in Burton-upon-trent as part of its plans for continued growth. The Burton-based mechanical and electrical contractor has relocated to Shobnall Road, where the new site provides...

Rising fuel costs are threatening to derail finance plans of our ambulance trust

FUEL costs driven higher by the war in Iran and the continuing challenge of long waiting times outside hospitals are threatening to derail a regional ambulance trust’s financial plans. The board of West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) held a meeting...

Council agrees five year deal with firm to keep running its key sports facilities

COUNCIL leaders have agreed a fiveyear extension to their contract with Sports and Leisure Management Ltd, securing the management of key facilities. The company, which operates as Everyone Active, was originally awarded a ten-year contract from East...

Ancient carvings ‘lost for decades rediscovered’ at Tutbury Castle

ANCIENT stone carvings believed lost for decades have been rediscovered at Tutbury Castle to spark fresh debate about Burton’s early history. The two relics, originally from Burton Abbey, were found fixed to a café wall at the castle after...

£88m finance package will help to ‘support’ more affordable homes

A NEW £88 million finance package has been agreed between Lloyds Banking Group and Trent & Dove to support the delivery of affordable homes and community investment across the region. The deal will help Trent & Dove enhance, maintain and build more...

£923k boost to overhaul key buildings at college in Burton

BURTON and South Derbyshire College (BSDC) is set to receive nearly £1 million as part of a £42 million government investment to upgrade further education facilities across the West Midlands. The funding, announced by the Department for Education,...

Violent thug is jailed 15 years for brutal attack on girlfriend

A MAN who punched and kicked his girlfriend before holding her under water and then slamming her head in a car door has been jailed for more than 15 years. Liam Dawson, 34, from Burton-ontrent, was sentenced at Stafford Crown Court to 15 years and...

‘Leisure retreat’ plan for England footballers at St George’s Park

PLANS have been lodged for a bespoke leisure retreat for national football teams at St George’s Park. The Burton retreat will house basketball and padel courts, as well as a golf driving range. The space will be used during training breaks for the 23...

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Funding shortfall threat to the vital services provided by charity

A SMALL independent charity in Uttoxeter is trying to raise £25,000 by the end of July as it faces a funding shortfall that could threaten its vital mental health services. YESS, originally established in 2011 as the Youth Emotional Support Service,...

End of year work to start vow on town’s shopping centre

EAST Staffordshire Borough Council has promised work on a major regeneration project in Uttoxeter will begin before the end of the year. The Maltings shopping centre has been set for regeneration since 2023, but has been faced by repeated delays. In...

Former pupil recalls chocolate pudding and green custard as school marks 60th birthday!

A TEACHING assistant who has worked for three decades at the school she also attended as a pupil is all set to take part in its 60th anniversary celebrations. Annette Batchelor has worked at Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy, in Burton, for 31...

150 arrests in 1 month as police target county’s drink-drivers

TRAFFIC police in Staffordshire arrested 150 suspected drink-drivers in just one month - after carrying out more breath tests than any other force in the UK. The huge operation during December came at the end of a year in which Staffordshire Police...

Go-ahead for demolition that will pave way for 1,100 jobs at Rolls-royce

ROLLS-ROYCE is set to demolish an industrial building on its Raynesway campus to make way for the planned redevelopment of the site. Planning permission has been granted by Derby City Council to demolish the STAR Micronics building just off the A5111...

Life sentence for ‘violent bully’ who murdered partner

A “VIOLENT BULLY” who subjected his vulnerable partner to abuse throughout their relationship before murdering her has been handed a life sentence. Dale Cole, 39, attacked Lisa Holland, also 39, inflicting serious internal injuries on her before...

£138m package of measures to help fix roads in county and boost bus services

COUNCIL chiefs have sanctioned a £138m package of measures to fix roads and improve bus services to help keep the highway network moving. Staffordshire County Council’s combined highways and transport capital programme brings road maintenance and...

‘She was an incredibly beautiful lady both inside and out’

A WOMAN murdered by her violent partner was a ‘beautiful lady, inside and out,’ her family has said. The loved-ones of Lisa Holland paid tribute to the 39-year-old after Dale Cole was convicted of murdering her at the end of a court case on...

‘Violent bully’ found guilty of murdering his partner at her home

A “VIOLENT bully” who subjected his vulnerable partner to “sustained and horrific abuse” before he killed her has been convicted of her murder. Dale Cole, 39, inflicted serious internal injuries on Lisa Holland, 39, at the home they shared in...

‘Women still feeling at risk on a night out is unacceptable’

POLICE are carrying out patrols to spot predatory behaviour around bars and clubs and poorly-lit spaces in a crackdown on violence against women and girls. Staffordshire Police are leading the month-long crackdown following £24,000 of Home Office...

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Two-bedroom home could be yours for just £20,000

A Semi-detached home in the South Derbyshire village of Newhall is going up for auction this month – with a guide price of just £20,000. Hillside, a two-bedroom property, is situated at number 24 Rose Tree Lane, in the historic village, conveniently...

Town centre will be lit up to help keep people safe in Burton LANTERNS AT CENOTAPH ARE SANCTIONED BY BOROUGH COUNCIL WITH AIM OF IMPROVING VISIBILITY AND SAFETY

NEW lanterns have been installed by East Staffordshire Borough Council in the Burton Cenotaph area in a bid to improve visibility and safety. The project, paid for through the Police and Crime Commissioner’s community safety funding, replaces ageing...

Go-ahead for new 299-home estate designed to be not like anything in East Staffordshire

THE first phase of a major housing development on the edge of Burton has been unanimously approved. The plans will see 299 new homes constructed, as well as an 81-bed care home on land between Tutbury Road, Rolleston Road, and Harehedge Lane. The...

Evie launches ‘safe space’ for women suffering from chronic condition

A WOMAN from Derbyshire has launched a support group in Burton and Ashby de la Zouch aiming to be a ‘safe space’ for people suffering from chronic gynaecological and hormonal health conditions. Evie Solomon, 23, founded H.E.R Circle to help women...

MP sings praises of the ‘everyday brilliance’ from women and girls across Burton and Uttoxeter

THIS weekend, we come together to celebrate the extraordinary women and girls across our country. Here in Burton and Uttoxeter, I see the contribution of women every day – those leading local organisations, running small businesses, raising families...

Big decrease in the number of students being ‘kicked out’ of county schools

THE number of pupils permanently excluded from Staffordshire schools dropped by almost 50 per cent last term compared to the previous year, councillors have been told. There were no children in care permanently excluded from school during the latest...

‘The loss of Sian has left a space that can never be filled’

THE FAMILY of a mum who died in a car crash say their loss has ‘left a space that can never be filled.’ Sian Sanghera, aged 33, was pronounced dead at the scene of a collision in Barton-under Needwood. Staffordshire Police had been called out at...

Road closures as next phase of town cycleway scheme begins

A £1.2m scheme to extend a cycleway through Burton town centre has restarted after a two-week pause. The Staffordshire County Council project will create a new two-way cycle track along Borough Road, linking Burton railway station directly with the...

MP in praise of volunteers who run food clubs in Burton and Uttoxeter

THE MP for Burton and Uttoxeter has praised comm.unity volunteers after visiting a local food club to see first-hand the impact of affordable meal support. Jacob Collier met volunteers and members at The Bread and Butter Thing food club – part of a...

Catering firm shuts as JCB decision wipes out its trade

OWNERS of a Uttoxeter catering business say it has been forced to shut after JCB ‘privatised’ its pitch and brought in its own food firm to feed workers. Heidi’s Kitchen operates a shop on Bradley Street, but also runs a mobile catering van, which...

Most cops since 2015 when force recruits 26 new officers in the county

THE number of police officers in Staffordshire is set to be the highest for 15 years – as 26 extra cops are being recruited. The new officers will be taken on over the next 12 months to help boost visibility by increasing patrols across the...

Brewer based in Burton is set to shut its Cornwall and Cardiff sites as 200 jobs at risk

MOLSON Coors, which has its headquarters in Burton, has revealed plans to shut Sharp’s Brewery in Cornwall and its UK national contact centre in Cardiff by the end of the year – putting around 200 jobs at risk. The Carling brewer said the decision to...

Extra officers and new cops help cut shop thefts in towns

POLICE chiefs say that 13,000 hours of town centre and public space patrols have helped reduce shoplifting offences across the county. Staffordshire Police have also invested in 53 additional neighbourhood officers since May of last year. Now it has...

Burton man is on trial for the murder of his partner found with ’30 broken ribs’

AN “overbearing, controlling and abusive” man murdered his vulnerable partner in a fit of anger after a long period of abuse in which she had suffered at least 30 broken ribs, a court has heard. Dale Cole, 39, is said to have inflicted “very serious...

Dispute over failure to secure £10m to fund brewery quarter plan

THE failure to secure vital funding to Burton’s ‘once in a lifetime’ regeneration project has sparked a row over who is to blame. Late last year, East Staffordshire Borough Council announced it had failed to secure millions of pounds in lottery...

Burton’s greatest treasure all set to return home after ‘major discovery’

A MEDIEVAL knight believed lost for almost a century has been rediscovered and is now set to return home to Burton with the blessing of the Duchy of Lancaster. The find has been described as the most important surviving relic from Burton Abbey and one...

Police issue an arrest warning after cop is abused on social media

PEOPLE could face arrest after a Derbyshire Police officer was abused on Facebook, the force has warned. The warning comes after dozens of comments were directed towards a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) on one of the force’s verified Facebook...

£3m project to transform land into affordable homes in town

A FORMER garage site in Burton will be transformed into a £3 million development of 14 new homes. Trent & Dove, a social housing provider which owns and manages more than 6,500 properties for rent and shared ownership across East Staffordshire, South...

Probe launched into fly-tipping as teams swarm town wards in a huge operation

COUNCIL chiefs have launched an investigation after a major operation identified fly-tipping in part of Burton. East Staffordshire Borough Council came across rubbish dumped in the Shobnall ward after teaming up with partner agencies. The council’s...

Army veteran Terry’s walking 200 miles in 5 days to highlight mental health plight of soldiers

A BURTON-ON-TRENT Army veteran is preparing to walk 200 miles in five days to raise awareness of the mental health struggles faced by former service personnel. Terry Carter, who served two tours of Afghanistan, will take part in a Veteran Suicide...

Burton bidding to become the UK’S Town of Culture 2028

BURTON upon Trent is bidding to make its mark on the national cultural stage. The town is entering the new UK Town of Culture competition – with a powerful story of brewing heritage, creative energy, and community spirit. Inspired by the success of...

New proposal is in place to secure the £10m needed for brewery museum

TALKS have begun to fund a £10 million flagship scheme to create a Museum of Brewing in Burton after initial plans were rejected by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. East Staffordshire Borough Council has confirmed it is now working with funding...

Chinese firm’s 700 A50 jobs bid ‘absolutely brilliant for area’

“ABSOLUTELY brilliant” plans for an apprentice training centre and warehouses for a major Chinese e-commerce firm, next to the A50, have been hailed as “huge for South Derbyshire”. At a meeting of the district council this week, plans for huge...