Burton Business Bites: Local News Round-Up - 22 October 2026

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

🍺 New funding bids have been submitted to the National Lottery Heritage Fund for the Bass House Brewing Heritage Centre and the Brewery Heritage Trust’s proposed new archive centre and national digital heritage hub on High Street.

☕ Transylvanian Bites has opened at 71 New Street, Burton, serving traditional Hungarian and Transylvanian favourites. The new café promises homemade flavours and a warm welcome.

💍 Grace & Co Jewellery is coming to Coopers Square Shopping Centre in Burton. The new store will stock its jewellery collections alongside popular brands including Nomination.

⚽ Burton Albion drew 1-1 with Peterborough on Saturday after conceding a late equaliser, followed by a goalless draw at home to Bradford City on Tuesday. The Brewers now sit 14th in the league table.

🚧 Walton Bailey Bridge will remain closed until 9 November for repairs after a vehicle struck and damaged the side barriers.

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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