News in Swadlincote

New Year's week temperatures are going to be taking a dip after a mild weekend in the Swadlincote area.

The Met Office has released its five day forecast - and you will need to wrap up warm.

A car-loving South Derbyshire dad liked driving classic motors so much he spread the joy by buying miniature versions for his children.

Now his collection of rare classic cars, big and small - discovered in a barn – could sell for tens of thousands of pounds when they go under the hammer at Hansons Auctioneers.

There are now more than 100 Covid-19 patients in Derby and Burton's hospitals – a 50 per cent increase since Christmas.

Shortly before Christmas (December 22), there were 78 Covid patients at Royal Derby Hospital and Queen's Hospital in Burton, of which four were in intensive care.

A motorist told Swadlincote Police that UK laws did not apply to him as he was a Freeman of the Land.

The van was stopped in Woodville last week and officers had to smash one of the windows to get in as the driver refused to get out after 20 minutes of asking him to do so.

Swadlincote Police arrested two men and had them deported back to Albania after a 'large cannabis grow' was uncovered in Gresley Wood Road.

The find happened last week after officers acted on intelligence received.

A Christmas-themed celebration has been held to mark a significant milestone of a Swadlincote area parkrun.

Conkers parkrun celebrated its 500th event with nearly 450 participants turning up to run, jog or walk the 5km track in Moira whilst wearing their most festive fancy dress outfits.

Swadlincote Safer Neighbourhood Team officers made a drugs raid at a property in the town this morning (Monday) - with two people arrested as a result.

A social media post shows police breaking down the door of a house in Chestnut Avenue.

The Foresters Arms in Swadlincote has raised £2,500 towards donating toys this Christmas to Birmingham Children's Hospital - in memory of the pub local Stacey Fusco who used to work on the children's cancer ward.

Last month, The Foresters - part of the award winning Craft Union Pub Company - hosted a Charity Race Night.

Local schoolchildren have found a wintry way to show off their artistic talents and get into the Christmas spirit - inspired by a festive attraction in Swadlincote.

After seeing how pupils had been captivated by The Snowman and The Snowdog sculpture trail in Swadlincote, teachers at Belmont Primary School set all year groups the challenge of coming up with their own designs.

An opticians has helped to bring some festive cheer to nine-year-old Alfie Barney who was diagnosed with a condition earlier this year which could have been life-threatening.

As part of an initiative run by Specsavers, Swadlincote schoolboy Alfie was presented with a PlayStation 5 by the team at the Ashby de la Zouch branch.