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Storm Eunice: Today's forecast for the Swadlincote area - when the worst weather is expected

By Graham Hill

19th Feb 2022 | Local News

Strong winds caused by Storm Eunice are expected to hit Leicestershire between 9-10am this morning.

And they could cause problems all day before dying out overnight.

Swadlincote Police appeal for information after teenage boy was left with bleed on brain following Castle Gresley assault

By Graham Hill

17th Feb 2022 | Local News

A teenage boy was left with a bleed on the brain after being assaulted in Castle Gresley.

The incident is reported to have happened at around 6pm on January 29 near to the junction of Castle Road and Spring Street.

Swadlincote businesses are eligible for Omicron Covid funding boost

By Graham Hill

17th Feb 2022 | Local News

Businesses in the Swadlincote area who have seen a downturn in their trade as a result of the Covid variant and the pandemic can apply for an Omicron Rescue Grant.

South Derbyshire District Council has been awarded a further £161,000 in funding to give out to local businesses in grants ranging from £1,000 to £6,000 depending on whether a business is rated and the size of its premises.

Moped owner is tracked down by Swadlincote Police after video caught him riding 'dangerously' in local park

By Graham Hill

17th Feb 2022 | Local News

Police paid the rider a visit after the video was shown

A moped owner was surprised to get home to find Swadlincote police officers waiting for him.

The rider had been caught on video, causing anti-social behaviour, on the bike in Maurice Lea Park.

Swadlincote supermarket is hiring now as part of store's growth across the Midlands

By Graham Hill

17th Feb 2022 | Local News

Aldi - the UK's fifth largest supermarket - is recruiting in Swadlincote as a result of its continued popularity and growth across the area.

In a welcome boost to the local economy, Aldi is looking for 20 Store Assistants for its Burton upon Trent, Ashby, Coalville and Swadlincote stores.

Swadlincote: Conkers parkrun officials organise £900 fundraiser for second defibrillator after medical emergency

By Graham Hill

15th Feb 2022 | Local News

Parkrun events such as this as organised every Saturday in Moira

Conkers parkrun organisers are staging a fundraiser to buy a second defibrillator following the medical emergency during the event earlier this month.

A runner needed treatment and had to be taken to hospital as a result.

Swadlincote councillors push for 'near maximum' council tax rise

By Graham Hill

15th Feb 2022 | Local News

Swadlincote councillors have pushed for a near maximum council tax rise to avoid the district council "running out of money" in the next few years.

At a meeting last week, members of South Derbyshire District Council's finance committee debated the upcoming council tax increases.

New distribution centre in Swadlincote to create 800 jobs after councillors give the green light

By Graham Hill

10th Feb 2022 | Local News

A new pallet distribution centre has been approved in Swadlincote – creating nearly 800 jobs.

The scheme would see the now vacant Bison Precast Concrete works, off the A514, given a new lease of life.

Vandals strike at two Swadlincote parks as police issue 'knock on the door' warning

By Graham Hill

9th Feb 2022 | Local News

Damage was caused at Newhall Park on Sunday. Photo: Swadlincote SNT

Swadlincote Police highlighted vandalism at two of the town's parks this month.

Goalposts were pulled out of the ground on a football pitch at Eureka Park last week, and gates and waste bins were damaged at Newhall Park on Sunday.

Swadlincote: Runners and officials praised for their actions after man suffers 'life-threatening issue' during Conkers parkrun

By Graham Hill

8th Feb 2022 | Local News

A typical parkrun scene similar to the weekly event at Conkers

Runners and volunteers have been praised for their quick thinking to help a man in what has been described as a 'life threatening issue' at Conkers on Saturday morning.

The incident happened during the regular parkrun event at the centre in Moira.

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