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Swadlincote Police hail honesty of woman who handed in huge amount of money found in town car park

By Graham Hill

28th Apr 2022 | Local News

The money was found in Morrisons' car park in Swadlincote. Photo: Instantstretview/Dreamstime.com

Swadlincote woman took a bundle of notes amounting to £4,000 into her local police station in honesty act.

Swadlincote activity centre has new splash park to keep children entertained during last weekend of Easter holidays

By Tom Surgay

22nd Apr 2022 | Local News

Conkers, in Swadlincote, unveiled the attraction in time for the start of the Easter holidays a couple of weeks ago. Photo courtesy of Conkers' Facebook page.

With the Easter Holidays nearly over, a local activity centre is reminding parents that it has opened a new splash park for children.

Swadlincote: Liberation Day event will return next month at local park

By Graham Hill

19th Apr 2022 | Local News

Photo: South Derbyshire District Council

Swadlincote open air event returns to Church Gresley next month to provide free entertainment for the Over60s.

Move to bring passenger rail services back to Swadlincote area is still on track say campaigners

By Graham Hill

17th Apr 2022 | Local News

Ivanhoe Line campaigners are hoping for positive news soon. Photo: CRIL

A bid to restore rail services in Swadlincote is still alive according to campaign representatives.

Swadlincote: More than 40 families apply for Newhall council house - with Woodville property also in demand

By Graham Hill

14th Apr 2022 | Local News

The property in Newhall has had 44 applications. Photo: Instantstreetview.com

The issue facing households on the council home waiting list in the Swadlincote area has been keenly highlighted through new data published by South Derbyshire .

Swadlincote Police in drugs raid on Castle Gresley home: Two people arrested

By Graham Hill

10th Apr 2022 | Local News

Police execute the drugs raid in Castle Gresley. Photo: Swadlincote SNT

Swadlincote Police were involved in a drugs raid in Castle Gresley last week.

Officers broke down the door at a property in Station Street and two people were arrested.

Swadlincote police issue warning after lambs killed in Swadlincote dog attack

By Graham Hill

9th Apr 2022 | Local News

Lambs were killed and injured in the attack. Photo: Swadlincote SNT

Swadlincote Police have highlighted the problem of livestock being attacked by dogs - and revealed an incident this week in South Derbyshire.

The area's Safer Neighbourhood Team did not reveal the exact location, but showed graphic photos of the sheep that were injured or killed.

Swadlincote: Back 2 Festival returns to Catton Park this summer with tickets still available

By Graham Hill

7th Apr 2022 | Local News

The most outrageous trip down memory lane, Back 2 Festival is returning for summer 2022.

This year's event at Catton Park, takes place from Thursday 30th June – Sunday 3rd July.

Swadlincote charities urged to apply for £10,000 grant to address loneliness and isolation

By Graham Hill

7th Apr 2022 | Local News

Charities in the Swadlincote area are being urged to apply for grants of up to £10,000 to tackle loneliness and isolation.

Western Power Distribution is calling on charities, councils and community groups to apply for the grants.

Conkers in Moira is to be the new home of one of the Chelsea Flower Show's main attractions

By Graham Hill

7th Apr 2022 | Local News

The Meta Garden: Growing the Future will be heading to the National Forest after the Chelsea Flower Show

A unique partnership will see one of the main attractions at next month's RHS Chelsea Flower Show re-homed at the Conkers Discovery Centre in Moira.

The Meta Garden: Growing the Future, designed by award-winning landscape designer Joe Perkins MSGD, will be making the journey to the heart of the National Forest.

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