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Pyjamas ditched by Mr Bojangles
World-famous rescue dog Mr Bojangles has made a full recovery after spending months wearing pyjamas due to a serious skin condition. The dog, who hit the national headlines last year after being taken in by the Impawtant Pups Rescue Centre, in Stapenhill, is now fit and healthy and looking for a new home.
Read more...Burton band get big break
A Burton band are hoping to hit the big time after being chosen to play at a Noel Gallagher party. The band Phoenix Salvation, who only starting playing gigs this year, have been selected to play at Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Bird’s aftershow party at the Old Carling Academy in Birmingham later in the year.
Read more...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.
Read more...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.
Read more...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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