Swadlincote News
South Derbyshire District Council employee tests positive for coronavirus - three colleagues self-isolating
Posted: 18.09.20 by Eddie Bisknell, Local Democracy Reporter Local News
A council 'waste and cleansing' employee has tested positive for coronavirus, while three fellow staff are self-isolating. South Derbyshire...
Read in full hereSwadlincote community first responders appeal to buy vital equipment
Posted: 18.09.20 by The Editor Local News
A team of live-saving Swadlincote volunteers is fundraising to buy vital equipment. The community first responders (CFR) react rapidly to life-thre...
Read in full hereSwadlincote Police SNT targeting criminals 'causing misery' for community
Posted: 17.09.20 by The Editor Local News
Swadlincote Police Safer Neighbourhood Team has released an update on the ongoing operation to crack down on criminals 'causing misery'...
Read in full hereSwadlincote Morrisons to undergo deep clean as supermarket chain steps up in-store hygiene
Posted: 17.09.20 by The Editor Local News
Morrisons supermarket in Swadlincote is to undergo a deep clean as part of the chain's bid to increase hygiene standards in its stores. A new p...
Read in full hereSwadlincote police stepping up patrols at Newhall Park
Posted: 16.09.20 by The Editor Local News
Police are stepping up patrols at Newhall Park after a fire was started deliberately at the base of a floodlight last night (Tues). Swadlincote Pol...
Read in full herePolice 'very concerned' for missing man whose car was found in Linton
Posted: 15.09.20 by The Editor Local News
Police are 'very concerned' for the safety of a 48-year-old man whose car was found abandoned in Linton on Friday (11 Sept). Office...
Read in full hereSwadlincote parents can now apply for secondary school places
Posted: 15.09.20 by The Editor Local News
Parents of Year 6 pupils living in Swadlincote can now apply for their child’s secondary school place for September 2021. Around 9,000 Year 6...
Read in full herePupils returning to two Swadlincote schools after being asked to stay away for coronavirus-related reasons
Posted: 15.09.20 by The Editor Local News
Students at two Swadlincote schools are preparing to return to the classroom after being asked to stay at home for coronavirus-related reasons. Yea...
Read in full hereNext stop Newhall: Derbyshire's mobile library gearing up to get back on the road
Posted: 15.09.20 by The Editor Local News
The mobile library will be calling at Newhall next month (Oct) after more than a six-month break due to the coronavirus pandemic. But other village...
Read in full hereFrozen yoghurt treat gets the 'paws up' from Swadlincote dog owners
Posted: 15.09.20 by The Editor Local News
A lickable frozen yoghurt for dogs is selling like hot cakes at a Swadlincote pet shop. The tasty treat is proving to be one of Stan's Pals bes...
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