Paige Oldfield
Burton Mail
United Kingdom
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Two fires caused by arsonists close to the A38 near Burton were just INCHES from passing cars
Get Daily updates directly to your inboxFirefighters tackled two separate fires just INCHES from passing cars on the side of the busy A38. Two crews from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the separate fires which were close together on the southbound side of the dual carriageway, just before the slip road at Alrewas at 4pm yesterday afternoon, Tuesday, August 7. Firefighters… → Read More
Ashby town centre in the running to be crowned the UK's best high street
It prides itself on its unique shops and vibrant streets → Read More
Dramatic photos show extent of Woodville fire
Dramatic photos show extent of Woodville fire - Burton Mail Dramatic photos show extent of Woodville fire * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * → Read More
Firefighters battle huge fire near Swadlincote
Fire crews have been battling a large fire near Swadlincote since the early hours of this morning. Firefighters from Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Stafforshire were called to the inferno in Occupation Lane in Albert Village at 1.18am this morning on Tuesday, August 7. Crews say the fire involves approximately 100 metres x 100 metres of plastic pallets which was alight when they got there and… → Read More
Burton man makes it to final of PETA's 'Hottest Vegan' competition
The 30-year-old beat hundreds of other entrants to reach final → Read More
Burton Bridge is now OPEN as major works finish three weeks ahead of schedule
Crews have been working extra night shifts to get the works completed → Read More
More than 20 firefighters tackle large field fire in Branston
Get Daily updates directly to your inboxMore than 20 firefighters were called to tackle a major field fire in Branston. Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to a field off Hollyhock Way at 4.50pm on Saturday following reports of a large field fire in the village. Four fire engines carrying as many as 25 firemen spent around three hours at the scene. Crews managed to extinguish the… → Read More
Terrified Woodville woman finds intruder sitting on sofa stroking her dog
Get Daily updates directly to your inboxA terrified Woodville woman came downstairs to find an uninvited male intruder sitting on her sofa stroking her dog. Police say they are looking into the incident which is believed to have happened at an address in Bernard Street, Woodville at around 9.40am on Tuesday, July 31. Officers say the woman walked downstairs to discover an mystery visitor sitting… → Read More
This is when the long-awaited golf course in Swadlincote is to officially open
It will be perfect for golfers new to the sport, bosses say → Read More
Watch as police use a CHAINSAW to smash open door in dramatic Burton drugs raid
Two vulnerable children were found in one of the houses → Read More
Take a look at Burton's first-ever hair and beauty salon with a BAR
Customers can enjoy a glass of bubbly while having their hair cut → Read More
Once-popular Stapenhill pub goes up for sale
Fancy being your own boss? → Read More
Girl, seven, sells favourite toys outside her home so she can afford to go to Harry Potter Studios
Little Hazel couldn't believe the generosity of passers-by → Read More
Check out these incredible funeral wreaths made by a Burton florist
Florists have been inundated with unusual wreath requests → Read More
This is the shocking number of children left home alone during school holidays
Get Daily updates directly to your inboxThe NSPCC boss for Derbyshire and Staffordshire is urging parents and carers not to leave young children at home alone in an urgent warning to mark the start of the summer holidays. Last August the charity's Helpline made referrals to police and social services involving 849 children across the UK due to concerns about youngsters being left unsupervised by… → Read More
Warning after shocking number of potentially dangerous cigarettes found in Burton
The illegal trade is estimated to have cost the taxpayer £2 million in lost duty → Read More
Plans for controversial new homes in South Derbyshire village given green light
Concerns were expressed about flooding in Melbourne → Read More
Water standpipe near Burton was being used without permission, say Severn Trent
Water firm says it takes such matters very seriously and wants people to report them → Read More
Amber weather warning issued as temperatures set to soar to 30C in Burton
Get Daily updates directly to your inboxA rare amber heatwave warning has been issued in the Midlands as boiling Britain could see its hottest temperatures for 100 years - with Burtonians sweltering in temperatures of 30C. Temperatures are set to soar even higher in Burton and South Derbyshire this Thursday as the 'blowtorch' blast baking much of the country shows no sign of cooling off. It… → Read More
Warning after reports of people trying door handles in Swadlincote
Police are encouraging people to report attempted break-ins → Read More