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Burton Mail | Owner of Forever Hair, Beauty and Spa, in Swadlincote, celebrates first anniversary Burton Mail A spa and beauty salon in Swadlincote has celebrated its first anniversary and has held a special open day to mark the occasion. Leanne Sherratt opened Forever Hair, Beauty and Spa, in Midland Road, in June 2016, and has since received loyal support ... |
Burton Mail | Six shoplifters being released from prison made crime rates soar in Swadlincote Burton Mail Crime in Swadlincote went up by more than half due to six profilic shoplifters being released from prison who racked up a staggering 30 thefts in just one week, a senior police officer has revealed. He said that crime in the town increased by an eye ... |
Burton Mail | Swadlincote cop praised after cannabis find on first patrol in Hartshorne Burton Mail A new police officer in Swadlincote has been praised by his bosses after discovering a cannabis plant while on his first foot patrol. PC John Anwar had only just moved locations from Derby to Swadlincote when he walked into a home in the Woodville Road ... |
Burton Mail | Swadlincote festival set to explore the rich history of South Derbyshire Burton Mail At a recent Swadlincote Area Forum meeting, which brings together the communities of Swadlincote and surroundings areas such as Hartshorne and Woodville, it was revealed that plans are in the pipeline to celebrate the area's rich history, particularly ... |
Burton Mail | Swadlincote man admits stealing cash from Arriva bus parked at bus station Burton Mail A man has admitted theft. Mark McVey, 45, of Regent Street, Swadlincote, indicated a plea of guilty to stealing £47.35 from an Arriva bus, at Swadlincote bus station, on December 27. He admitted breaching a conditional discharge and a post sentence ... |
Burton Mail | Athlete John McAvoy speaks to Swadlincote youngsters about overcoming his troubled past Burton Mail Nike athlete and former criminal John McAvoy visited Swadlincote on Wednesday, June 14 as part of the Toyota Road to Success employability project. The scheme is run by charity Sporting Futures and John gave an inspirational talk to a group of ... |
Burton Mail | Swadlincote dad defends his decision to keep kids home from Pingle Academy in hot weather Burton Mail A Swadlincote man has caused controversy after deciding to keep his children off school in the hot weather. When Adam Lamberton woke up at quarter to seven this morning and felt the temperature, which had already reached 22C, he decided that he did not ... |
Burton Mail | Burton man, 39, stole £1100 from Green Bank Leisure Centre in Swadlincote Burton Mail A man has admitted stealing cash. Mark Burdett, 39, of Branston Road, Burton, pleaded guilty to stealing £1,100 belonging to Green Bank Leisure Centre, Swadlincote, on April 30, 2016. He has been given a 12-month community order with 120 hours unpaid ... |
Derby Telegraph | Breastfeed in the Park to take place next week in Swadlincote Derby Telegraph A breastfeeding festival is to take place in south Derbyshire for the first time next week. Breastfeed in the Park is a new event which aims to celebrate parents who choose to feed their babies naturally and will feature fun and games and an undercover ... |
Burton Mail | Boy, 16, arrested after 'malicious' message left Swadlincote school on lockdown Burton Mail A teenager has been arrested in connection with a police incident which saw a Swadlincote school "locked down". Police officers have arrested a 16-year-old boy after a malicious message was sent to Pingle Academy in Swadlincote, earlier today. |