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Monthly Archives: November 2011

Students are Wembley ball boys

Talented students appeared before an audience of 92,000 at Wembley Stadium after being picked as ball boys for a big match. The 15 pupils of The de Ferrers Academy, in Burton upon Trent, were chosen for the role at the Carling Cup Liverpool v Cardiff match at the end of February.

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Travelling continues for Diamond wedding pair

Diamond wedding couple Ernie and Joan Smith are as adventurous as when they first met. The couple, who have celebrated 60 years of marriage, still drive all over Europe and go on cycle rides together, despite being in their 80s.

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Relay’s new electric bike

An electric bike was taken on a tour of the region to highlight the issue of climate change. The bike was ridden in relay from Burton to Coalville and back again in one day in an aim to encourage members of the public to think about different modes of transport.

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