Burton Business Bites: Local News Round-Up - 12 November 2026
Your weekly bite-sized round-up of the latest Burton on Trent news, local business updates and community stories – keeping you in the know without taking up your whole day.
Welcome to Burton Business Bites, your weekly round-up of local news, business updates and community stories from Burton upon Trent and the surrounding area.
Every Thursday, we bring you a bite-sized look at some of the week's main stories, from new businesses and local developments to exciting projects and the people making things happen across Burton.
Whether you live, work or run a business in Burton on Trent, here's your chance to catch up on what's been happening around town this week. All the local news, without the lengthy read. This Week's Burton Business Bites
⚽ Burton Albion enjoyed an impressive 4-0 FA Cup victory over non-league AFC Rushden & Diamonds on Saturday, but suffered a 3-0 home defeat to Notts County in Tuesday’s EFL Trophy match.
🏠 Burglary Warning: Staffordshire Police have reported a recent rise in burglaries in the local area. Residents are being urged to secure their homes, keep valuables out of sight and take extra precautions.
🔌 More EV Charging Points: Staffordshire County Council is proposing a £4.6 million scheme to expand public charging facilities and trial cheaper home charging options for residents without driveways. Plans will be discussed on 18 November.
💷 Poundland Rescue Update: The retailer’s owner has agreed to release around £10 million to pay suppliers ahead of today’s deadline. The move offers some breathing space but does not guarantee a rescue deal.
🏘️ New Homelessness Accommodation: Derventio Housing Trust’s Horizons project plans to provide 12 short-stay bed spaces in Burton within a year, increasing to 16 within two years, as an alternative to emergency hotels and B&Bs.
That's your Burton Business Bites for this week! We'll be back next Thursday with another helping of local news, business updates and stories from around Burton. |
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