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Top 10 places to eat breakfast in Swadlincote area according to TripAdvisor Derbyshire LiveDo you agree with how TripAdvisor has ranked these eateries?
Former EastEnders star in town Derbyshire LiveFormer EastEnders actor Ross Kemp stunned kickboxing fans in Swadlincote when he made an impromptu visit to a venue in the town while filming for a new ...
What happened on the roads in Burton and Swadlincote Derbyshire LiveThere were some delays this morning for those on their daily commute.
Missing Swadlincote teenager found 'safe and well' Derbyshire LiveA teenager from Swadlincote has been found, according to Derbyshire police. Megan Fisher, 19, has now been found safe and well after she was last seen on ...
This is why fire crews were called to busy South Derbyshire road last night Derbyshire LiveFire crews were called to a South Derbyshire shop last night when staff called them reporting a smell of smoke. They were sent to the Sainsbury's shop in Burton ...
15 reasons to be proud you're from Swadlincote Derbyshire LiveSwaddies are a fiercely proud bunch and it is clear to see why.
Male cyclists seen acting suspiciously in Swadlincote Derbyshire LiveDerbyshire Police have issued an appeal after 'suspicious' behaviour.
Cannabis inquiries still ongoing after Swadlincote raid Derbyshire LiveInquiries are ongoing a week after police discovered more than 20 suspected cannabis plants growing in a Swadlincote bungalow. No-one has yet been ...
Missing Swadlincote teenager gets in touch with police Derbyshire LiveAn appeal to find a missing teenager from Swadlincote is still active despite the youngster having contacted the police through social media. Megan Fisher, 19 ...
Heavy snow expected to fall in Swadlincote TODAY - this is when Derbyshire LiveWeather experts are predicting that "heavy snow" will fall in Swadlincote today but you will have to be quick to see it. At 2pm today, Friday, February 1, there will ...
Man assaulted during serious robbery at Tesco Express in Swadlincote Derbyshire LivePolice were at the scene of an incident at a Tesco Express in Hearthcote Road, Swadlincote, in which the store was robbed and one man was assaulted.
Here is where the speed cameras will be located in Swadlincote Derbyshire LiveThe vans will be out ready to catch speeding motorists.
WATCH Swad Song goes viral Derbyshire LiveA group of musical pensioners have become viral stars clocking up 100,000 hits online after releasing a song singing the praises of Swadlincote. The five men ...
Swadlincote man kicked and bit his victim in attack at hospital Derbyshire LiveHe showed a complete lack of empathy, court was told.
Find out what the future holds for Santander branches in Burton, Swadlincote and Ashby Derbyshire LiveSantander branches in Burton and the surrounding areas are set to escape closure as the firm announce 140 of its banks will close nationwide. It has today ...
Swadlincote cake makers say 'going the extra mile' is the secret of their success Derbyshire LiveThe expert bakers at a cake-making shop in Swadlincote have said 'going the extra mile' is the secret of success after celebrating 30 years in business.
Swadlincote darts player to join 'best in the world' after earning coveted PDC tour card Derbyshire LiveHarry 'Big H' Ward said his future looks 'very exciting'
Wildlife fan comes face to face with 'PUMA' in South Derbyshire park Derbyshire LiveHis is one of many reported sightings of big cats in the area.
Here's when snow will fall in Burton and Swadlincote tomorrow Derbyshire LiveMet office predicts several consecutive hours of the white stuff.
Police raid on overcrowded Swadlincote house finds nine suspected victims of modern slavery Derbyshire LiveThe council is pursuing court action against the landlord.
News in brief: Northants local plan sent to housing secretary; Approval granted for Swadlincote homes The PlannerSouth Northamptonshire Council has sent its local plan part 2 to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government. Part 2 follows on from ...
Power cut affected HUNDREDS of homes in South Derbyshire Derbyshire LiveA power cut affected hundreds of homes in South Derbyshire on Tuesday afternoon, with problems being reported from Newhall to Hearthcote Road . Western ...
10 drink-drivers named and shamed in Derby's courts Derbyshire LiveThe following motorists have recently been convicted at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates Court of drink-driving: John Haddon, 35, of Glebe Street, Swadlincote, ...
Men from Burton and Swadlincote deny plotting to kidnap 55-year-old Derbyshire LiveTwo men from Swadlincote and another from Burton are due to stand trial accused of plotting to kidnap and attack a man on an isolated stretch of road in ...
Sad end for this well-known Swadlincote club Derbyshire LiveIt has been a popular venue for parties and bingo events over the years.
How Burton and Swadlincote rank among best places to live for those aged under 26 Derbyshire LiveEast Staffordshire and South Derbyshire are blackspots for people under 26 to live - with both areas clocking up rankings of just four out of 10 in a wide-ranging ...
This is what a former Methodist church could be turned into Derbyshire LiveA former Methodist church and schoolroom could be turned into 14 flats to prevent Swadlincote from becoming a "ghost town" at night. Proposals have been ...
'Overwhelming' response to action group pushing for reopening of historic railway line Derbyshire LiveResponse to calls for the reopening of the Burton to Leicester railway line - with potential new stations in Swadlincote and Ashby - has been overwhelming, says ...
Rumours of South Derbyshire PUMA continue with another reported sighting Derbyshire LiveWoman third person to come to Burton Live with report.
Ten activities to keep you occupied during half-term - all completely free Derbyshire LiveThe sun is shining and this February half-term is set to provide the perfect opportunity to get out and about. And just to encourage families to get out and about, ...
This main road through Swadlincote did NOT made it onto list which could lead to major spending Derbyshire LiveA busy A-road through Swadlincote has NOT been included on a list of major roads by the Government - leading to fears it could miss out on improvement cash.
Missing South Derbyshire teenager is found Derbyshire LiveA missing South Derbyshire teenager has been found safe and well, police have confirmed. Megan Fisher, 19, from Swadlincote, was reported missing on ...
Met Office issues yellow weather warning for snow - this is when it's coming Derbyshire LiveSnow looks set to arrive in Burton, Uttoxeter and Swadlincote this week - and it's set to be heavier than what we've seen so far this year after a yellow weather ...
Man, 66, quizzed over suspected cannabis operation in South Derbyshire Derbyshire LiveOfficers believe other people may have been involved.
Baby Jake has a condition which is so rare - it has no name Derbyshire LiveA Swadlincote mum is "incredibly proud" of her one-in-140-million "chromo cutie" baby - born with a condition so rare it is shared by only 49 others in the world.
Vintage scooters worth thousands are up for auction next week Derbyshire LiveThe collectible items are expected to draw international interest.
'Escaped' snake found by students at this South Derbyshire school Derbyshire LiveAn escaped snake has been found at a South Derbyshire school, prompting alert from staff and students. The reptile was discovered by a group of youngsters at ...
Plea to find the getaway car believed to have been used in the robbery at Tesco Express in Swadlincote Derbyshire LivePolice are hunting for the getaway car used by suspects wanted in connection with a robbery at a Tesco Express store in Swadlincote in which a security guard ...
This is what happened as snow fell in Burton Derbyshire LiveHeavy snow was set to fall in Burton and various parts of East Staffordshire today. According to the Met Office, heavy snow was predicted this morning in Burton ...
This is why the air ambulance was in Swadlincote today Derbyshire LiveAn air ambulance has landed in Swadlincote as paramedics dealt with a medical emergency. Emergency services are currently at the scene of a private address ...
Snow: Round two expected with second weather warning in place Derbyshire LiveA second round of snow is set to hit Burton, Uttoxeter and Swadlincote area this week, with another yellow weather warning for snow and ice in place for Burton ...
Is this residential road the most haunted street in South Derbyshire? Derbyshire LiveResidents of a road in Swadlincote that is said to be 'haunted beyond imagination' have shared their stories of spooky goings-on while living in the street.
Police seize large amounts of suspected cannabis and HUGE pile of growing equipment in South Derbyshire Derbyshire LivePolice have seized a large quantity of what they suspect to be cannabis and ventilation equipment from a street in South Derbyshire. Derbyshire Police tweeted ...
Suspected armed burglars arrested after alleged raid in South Derbyshire Derbyshire LiveTwo Swadlincote men have been arrested on suspicion of armed burglary after reports of a raid in South Derbyshire. Police were called to 5.45am on Sunday, ...
Action group forms to reopen historic railway line Derbyshire LiveAround 70 residents turned out for the inaugural meeting of an action group targeting the reopening to passengers after 55 years of a "forgotten" railway line ...
Drink-driver from Newhall was more than THREE TIMES the legal limit Derbyshire LiveA drink-driver who was more than three-times the legal limit was caught in Woodville, a court has heard. Mark Stevenson, 35, of Plummer Road, Newhall, was ...
Traffic lights failure caused delays in South Derbyshire Derbyshire LiveThis caused delays for many people this afternoon.
Former employees stole THOUSANDS from post office Derbyshire LiveTwo former employees who stole more than £9,000 from a South Derbyshire post office in a "pre-planned" swindle have avoided an immediate jail sentence.
Find out where your child's school ranks in new Derbyshire league table Derbyshire LiveSouth Derbyshire's schools have failed to hit the heights in a new league table of nearly 350 schools throughout the county - with the highest-ranking at 34th.
Stunned walker spots 'PUMA' lurking near Derbyshire football pitch Mirror OnlineIan Harvey, 56, from Swadlincote, Derbyshire, claims he encountered the giant feline while out for a morning stroll.
Prankster dialed 999 over TWO HUNDRED times because she was bored Derbyshire LiveA heartless prank caller rang 999 because she was ?bored and didn't care about anyone else?. Victoria Cross, 22, made over 200 calls to the ambulance *service* ...
Try our quiz to find out just how well you know Swadlincote Derbyshire LiveFor a small Derbyshire town, Swadlincote certainly packs a punch with more than its fair share of notable people and places that put it on the map. From the ...
Drink-driver was FOUR times the legal limit while on his way to the vet Derbyshire LiveA salesman from South Derbyshire crashed his car into another vehicle while more than four times the drink-drive limit at 2pm in the afternoon. Southern ...
Dozens of firearms removed from an address in South Derbyshire Derbyshire LivePolice officers have taken dozens of firearms from an address in South Derbyshire , it has been confirmed. Officers from the Swadlincote Response Unit ...
Christmas-mad woman installs giant Santa in Swadlincote BBC NewsA 20ft inflatable Father Christmas has been erected on a driveway, standing nearly as high as a house.
Victim warns of HMRC scam calls which threaten you with arrest and could cost £35 PER MINUTE Derbyshire LiveScammers impersonating HMRC officials are threatening potential victims with arrest before redirecting them to a premium line charging £35 per minute.
GINormous 18-day gin festival coming to this pub next month Derbyshire LiveDamson and orange marmalade among exciting varieties.
Gusts of 'up to 60mph' and heavy rain set to batter Burton and South Derbyshire Derbyshire LiveTwo yellow weather warnings for wind covering Burton, Uttoxeter and South Derbyshire have been issued by the Met Office as gusts of 'up to 60mph' are ...
Son thanks 'heroic builders' for saving his mum from overturned car in Newhall Derbyshire LiveThe son of a woman who was rescued from her overturned car after a crash in Newhall has thanked the 'hero builders' who pulled her free from the wreckage.
'Our world had fallen apart in that moment' - mum told baby boy likely never to walk or talk Derbyshire LiveSwadlincote couple's son diagnosed with extremely rare brain condition.
Emergency services called to two-car collision in narrow country road Derbyshire LivePolice and the fire *service* were also on the scene.
Big police incident in Swadlincote: this is what was happening Derbyshire LiveIt comes after there were six crashes in the area in which people have died this year.
KFC is coming to Swadlincote as plans are given the green light Derbyshire LiveBut proposals for a footbridge linking it to Sainsbury's are dismissed.
Have you seen this hawk flying around Swadlincote? Derbyshire LiveA pet hawk which escaped from its owner more than a month ago is still on the loose in Swadlincote - and has evaded capture despite a string of sightings.
Smoke from Swadlincote plastic pallets fire fills sky BBC NewsThick black smoke from thousands of plastic pallets on fire could be seen across the East Midlands. Firefighters had been tackling the blaze since about 01:20 ...
Mum's 'world fell apart' when doctor told her baby boy unlikely to ever walk or talk Mirror OnlineKelly Mansell and Robert Smith were devastated when doctors at Royal Derby Hospital told them their baby Teddy had a life-changing condition.
Officer's award for detaining thug who stabbed man for 'taking too long' at petrol station Derbyshire LiveThe police officer who detained a thug moments after seeing him stab a man in the neck 'for taking too long' at a Woodville petrol station has been awarded a ...
Traffic light failure on the A444 - what we know so far Derbyshire LiveThis will be causing delays for many people this afternoon.
Milkshake bar to open in Swadlincote town centre Derbyshire LiveSwadlincote is to get a milkshake bar in the town's former post office as a martial arts firm aims to help rid the town of increasing problems with anti-social ...
Why firefighters were spotted in this car park Derbyshire LiveA motorist had to be helped by firefighters after a car hit a wall and a sign in Ashby. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue *Service* said crews were called to Coxon ...
Take a look at these 10 fun things to do in Swadlincote Derbyshire LiveWe have put together the ultimate list of what you can do in South Derbyshire's top town.
Supermarket giant is upping price of its plastic bags Derbyshire LiveShoppers in Burton and Swadincote are set to be hit in the pocket if they forget to bring their bags with them when doing the weekly shop at Morrisons.
Takeaway driver has vehicle seized by police in Swadlincote Derbyshire LiveThe driver was on their way to delivering food to customers.
Swadlincote is like a '24/7 takeaway' of drug peddlers as 80 'cuckoo' dealer arrests made Derbyshire LiveEighty drug-related arrests have been made in Swadlincote in the last 18 months as the town has become a "24/7 takeaway" for addicts - say police from a ...
The UK's favourite dog breed revealed and here's four looking for a forever home Derbyshire LiveThey are the most likely breed to be in a rescue centre.
Luke Jollands jailed after shoplifting in Swadlincote Derbyshire LiveA 30-year-old man has been jailed after stealing gift sets from a Swadlincote store. Luke Jollands, of Midland Road, Swadlincote, appeared at Southern ...
New housing development could be built in Swadlincote Derbyshire LiveThe estate could be on the site of a current property which sits on a 1.7 acre plot of land.
Missing Swadlincote man found safe and well Derbyshire LiveA Swadlincote man who was reported missing has been found safe and well, police have confirmed. Derbyshire Police launched a missing person's appeal after ...
Person trapped in car after collision in Swadlincote Derbyshire LiveFirefighters had to free a person from a car in Swadlincote on Sunday afternoon following a collision in Hill Street. East Midlands Ambulance *Service*, Derbyshire ...
Swadlincote shop sold knife to young person during police operation Derbyshire LiveOnly one shop in Swadlincote sold a knife to a child under the age of 18 during a police operation to check that shopkeepers are obeying the law on knives.
Prolific shoplifter BANNED from Swadlincote town centre shops Derbyshire LiveHe joins Daniel Jollands and Mark McVey as the latest to be made the subject of a Criminal Behaviour Order.
Major plans approved for development at Swadlincote East Midlands Business LinkPegasus Group is managing a major project in South Derbyshire which is being developed for residential, retail and leisure use through the Local Plan.
Lonely Mum Makes Facebook Appeal And Finds Dozens Of Friends LADbibleOne 'fed up' and lonely mum has finally got the group of friends she always wanted after a massive social media appeal. Deborah with her new-found friends.
UK crimewave: 'I wouldn?t even walk alone in the high street now' ExpressONCE a proud mining town, there is now a genuine air of fear in Swadlincote. The Daily Express revealed last weekend how big-city criminals have turned the ...
PMW Property complete Swadlincote business park development East Midlands Business LinkDerbyshire based developers PMW Property have completed their Optimum Business Park development at Swadlincote.
Swadlincote driver charged after joining motorway wrong way Derbyshire TimesDerbyshire Roads Policing Unit pursued a cloned Peugeot after the driver failed to stop for them.
Abusive caller who rang for an ambulance 344 times cost the NHS almost £25,000 Nottinghamshire LiveAnother woman freely admitted in calls that she was ringing because she was ?bored and didn't care about anyone else?.
Burton woman jailed after joining terrorist group is freed Staffordshire LiveTareena Shakil was jailed in 2016 after fleeing to Syria.
Police helicopter and stinger deployed to stop vehicle 'involved in thefts' near Swadlincote Derbyshire TimesDerbyshire Roads Policing unit stopped the vehicle, which was travelling from Swadlincote to Shepshed after a pursuit.
From Jack Bodell to Sir Nigel Gresley - here are the people who have streets named after them in Swadlincote Staffordshire LiveIndustrialists, trade unionists and St John Ambulance stalwart all have streets named after them.
Police warn public not to approach Swadlincote man Rocky Taylor Leicestershire LiveA Swadlincote man is being searched for by police in relation to a series of criminal offences. Police have released an image of the man and are urging the ...
American diner in Swadlincote could be named best restaurant in UK for the second time Leicestershire LiveIt started life in the US in the fifties before being shipped to the UK.
Kingswinford's Danny Ball has sights on Midlands title after warm-up victory in Walsall Stourbridge NewsKINGSWINFORD'S Danny Ball warmed up for his imminent Midlands Area title shot with a routine four-round victory over Jordan Grannum.
Police appeal for missing teenager with links to Nottingham Nottinghamshire LiveAnyone with information about Megan Fisher's whereabouts is urged to contact the police.
Six plotted to kidnap and attack man on road, court told Plymouth LiveFive men and a woman faced a judge accused of conspiracy to abduct him on the A386 near Yelverton.
Take a look a the Diana Memorial Garden in Swadlincote as it reopens following near £100,000 makeover Staffordshire LiveThe Diana, Princess of Wales, Memorial Garden in Swadlincote has officially re-opened following a near £100,000 makeover - with a seal of approval from VIPs ...
Solid year for PE-backed forest holidays provider Insider MediaAn LDC-backed company which offers cabin holidays in forests across the UK has reported a stable set of results for its latest financial year. Forest Holidays ...