South Derbyshire, England News

POLICE in Burton and South Derbyshire have defended their record on taking DNA from children following criticism from a national charity.

THE age of Rock 'n' Roll is shimmying its way to South Derbyshire as part of a popular sold out event.

MUSICIANS who think they have what it takes to be the region's next big thing are being encouraged to show off their skills.

The scientist behind the 1996 cloning of Dolly the Sheep killed himself by accident after a drunken argument with his wife, an inquest heard.

Although not many people know that Swadlincote was the home of this very special motor car, Gail Archer, manager of Swadlincote Tourist Information Centre does.

SHOPPERS at a supermarket which has stores in Burton and Swadlincote may soon be able to shop online for their groceries.

POLICE officers have spoken to the owners of a South Derbyshire post office about frequent traffic violations taking place outside the premises.

IF alien hunters descended on Burton looking for a site indicating potential extra-terrestrial activity, they'd be hard-pressed to find one better than this.

A NEW survey has revealed that the public awareness of epilepsy in Burton and South Derbyshire has changed little over the last 10 years.

Although not many people know that Swadlincote was the home of this very special motor car, Gail Archer, manager of Swadlincote Tourist Information Centre does.

REPORTS of a far-right political activist living in a sleepy South Derbyshire village have drawn condemnation from community leaders and residents.

HALF a month's worth of rain fell in the space of just 24 hours as Burton and South Derbyshire received a soaking.

Social housing provider, Orbit Heart of England, along with East Staffordshire Borough Council and other partner agencies in the East Staffordshire Worklessness Action Group hosted a job opportunities day at the Meadowside Leisure Centre, today.

A GROUP of Derby Scouts and Explorers are packing their rucksacks ready to embark on a journey to meet Scouts thousands of miles away in Derby, America.

And 29 of these operations had still not been carried out 28 days after the cancellation, contrary to NHS guidelines.

Police requested back up from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service which provided appliances from Burton and Tamworth, and a specialist water rescue team.

SOUTH Derbyshire MP Heather Wheeler is among 50 Eurosceptics who have signed an amendment condemning the Queen's Speech for not including a commitment to an in-out referendum on Britain's EU membership.

SOUTH Derbyshire MP Heather Wheeler is among 50 Eurosceptics who have called for an amendment to the Queen's Speech so it includes plans for an EU referendum before 2015.

Sean Ellis, of Thornley Street, Horninglow, is accused of contacting a 15-year-old girl on Facebook after allegedly setting up an account on the site using a false name.

PUPILS in South Derbyshire have signed out of school in style by turning up for their last day in a wacky range of vehicles and stunning outfits.