Julie Crouch
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National Trust's Calke Abbey voted one of best places to see spring wildflowers
It comes as over 100 trees were planted at the property near Ticknall → Read More
Sex Pistols poster to be sold by Charles Hanson's auctioneers and could sell for big money
A poster from one of the Sex Pistols’ first-ever gigs nearly 50 years ago is tipped to spark an auction bidding war when it goes under the hammer at an auction run by Etwall firm Hansons. On October 15, 1976 the punk band destined to shock the world played at Erics in Liverpool. A simple poster made to promote the event has turned up in a drawer at a house in Lincolnshire. The band also famously… → Read More
Beautiful Peak District village that's like stepping back in time and is well worth a visit
It's picture postcard if you're looking for a trip out → Read More
Drugs worth £1m found in parcel labelled 'machinery for dry cleaning' at East Midlands Airport
A man who attempted to smuggle cannabis worth up to £1 million through East Midlands Airport has been jailed. Curtis Campbell attempted to move 260 bags of cannabis – weighing 153kg – in a parcel labelled “machinery for dry cleaning”, from Los Angeles, California through East Midlands. But this was intercepted by Border Force officers at the Castle Donington airport in November 2022. Campbell,… → Read More
Alton Towers' new top secret ride given go ahead
Theme park boss says it is crucial as it recovers from the covid pandemic → Read More
Plan for children's home in Burton is blocked
Plans to convert a two-bed house into a residential children’s care home which had been recommended for approval have been blocked by East Staffordshire Borough Council. Ashwood Childrens Care Homes Ltd applied to the authority to convert the house on Rowbury Drive, Burton. The applicant wanted to change the use of the building to cater for children aged seven to 17 who are placed in government… → Read More
Houses could be built near historic hall and gardens in South Derbyshire
They would be next to a micro-brewery and its beer garden → Read More
Cutting this one food type can help you lose belly fat fast
If you're on a diet this January this could help you get results → Read More
Woman shot in the head and stabbed during brutal beating
She was fired at with a pellet gun in the terrifying attack → Read More
Martin Lewis says people are missing out on £40 NHS prescriptions saving
MoneySavingExpert say people can pay less for medicines → Read More
Winston Churchill's cigar given as a gift to RAF doctor to be sold by Etwall firm
It has never been smoked and is in pristine condition → Read More
Strange Christmas traditions and where they come from
Most people can't wait for this time of year. Christmas is a time to spend precious time with our families, enjoy giving and receiving presents and, of course, indulging in some amazing food. To an outsider some of the traditions associated with Christmas are a little bit on the weird side to say the least as there are things we do at Christmas that we wouldn't dream of doing at any other time… → Read More
What we were doing in 2013 in Burton and Swadlincote
It was the year that it was confirmed that the skeleton found under a car park in the middle of Leicester was that of King Richard III. The year was 2013 and it will also be remembed as the one when the Boston Marathon bombing happened. Three people were killed and 300 were injured in the terror attack. It was also the year that Nelson Mandela and for Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher died. Pope… → Read More
The Burton junction that irritates drivers the most
Take part in our survey and tell us which one you hate the most → Read More
1990 in Burton a year of protests and strikes
It was the year Nelson Mandela was released from prison after 27 years in jail. It was also the year that Britain's longest serving Prime Minster of modern times resigned when Margaret Thatcher stood down after 11 years leading the Tories and the country. she would be replaced by John Major. It was 1990, and 32 years ago now. It was the year that Gazza cried at the World Cup and English hearts… → Read More
Atomic bomb test veterans welcome medal announcement made at service in Alrewas
Atom bomb testing veterans have welcomed the Government’s announcement of a medal recognising their service after they attended a service near Burton this week. An estimated 22,000 veterans and civilians will be eligible for the Nuclear Test Medal, which has been introduced to mark the 70th anniversary of the nation’s first atomic test, Downing Street said. The honour commemorates the… → Read More
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Christmas Show coming to Burton's Brewhouse
Eric Carle's stories will be brought to live by actor-puppeteers → Read More
Dying mum was failed in final months by council and health trust
Two organisations told to pay her family thousands → Read More
Number of children in care in Derbyshire shoots up
The number of children in care in Derbyshire has increased greatly in the last four years, and the council predicts the rise to continue. There are currently 952 children in care across Derbyshire, compared to 711 in March 2018. Addressing Derbyshire County Council’s ruling cabinet group, member for children’s services Councillor Julie Patten said the figure equated to an increase of 53 children… → Read More
Atomic test veterans hope for medal announcement at arboretum service near Burton
Nuclear test veterans and their families were hoping the Government will announce a medal recognising their service at a commemoration today, Monday, November 21, to mark the 70th anniversary of the first UK atomic test. A service was due to be held for the first time by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs at the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas, to mark the anniversary of the first test… → Read More