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 Burton Mail | Swadlincote police station will be closed at weekends Burton Mail However, Sergeant Jim Thompson, who is responsible for the Safer Neighbourhoods teams which cover Swadlincote, was keen to stress that this would not mean a cut in police numbers. Speaking at the Newhall Area Forum, he said: ?Please be assured it is ... |
 Burton Mail | War memorial protection is welcomed Burton Mail SWADLINCOTE'S Royal British Legion has welcomed plans to protect and preserve the town's war memorials. Stuart Allen, county vice-chairman of the Derbyshire Royal British Legion and vice-chairman of the Swadlincote and District branch said he was ... |
 Burton Mail | Winter wonderland for some as snow makes roads treacherous Burton Mail A Swadlincote shopper, who asked not to be named, criticised the lack of gritting in the town's East End car park and sent in a picture of the situation yesterday. He said: ?This is the main car park for shoppers in Swadlincote. |
 Burton Mail | More than 1000 caught without a TV licence Burton Mail MORE than 1000 TV licence dodgers were snared by the authorities in Burton and Swadlincote last year. Seven hundred people in Burton were caught using televisions without paying the £145.50 annual charge during 2011. There were also 360 people collared ... |
 Burton Mail | Pat's praise for public who helped to save post office Burton Mail SEALING the deal which safeguarded the future of Swadlincote Post Office in the town centre meant 'the voice of the people was heard', a councillor and exbusiness leader has claimed. Pat Murray, who as the former chairman of Swadlincote Chamber of ... |
 Burton Mail | Above and beyond the call of duty . . . Burton Mail He leapt into action after spotting the raiders as they tried to gain access to an industrial unit in Rink Drive, Swadlincote, at around 7pm on Wednesday. After being startled by the witness, the pair beat a hasty retreat up a nearby alleyway and ... |
 Burton Mail | Academy has the building blocks for future success Burton Mail THE Swadlincote campus of Burton and South Derbyshire College is set to open its doors in April. South Derbyshire MP Heather Wheeler and college principal Dawn Ward outside the new facility. The college has unveiled its Construction and Sustainability ... |
 Burton Mail | Rugby club mascot Archie throws down the gauntlet Burton Mail AN unusual visitor has been spotted in Swadlincote surveying the scene of the town's forthcoming charity pancake races. Steve Smith, community development manager at Nottingham Rugby Club, Archie the Stag and Jonathon Little, economic development ... |
 Burton Mail | Eye test a lifesaver for bird lover Susanne Burton Mail Susanne Tandy, 63, made an appointment at Specsavers, in High Street, Swadlincote, for a routine eye examination. She was seen by optometrist and store director, Pratish Bhundia, who urgently referred her to her GP for further investigation. |
 Burton Mail | Post office safeguarded as branch transfers owners Burton Mail SWADLINCOTE Post Office has changed hands in a deal which safeguards its future in the town centre and employees' jobs. Derbyshire business V and B Retail Ltd has acquired the Post Office Ltd franchise from Tamworth Co-operative Society, ending months ... |