Chris Towland
Jun 18, 2026
All the Good Stuff Happening in Burton! Thursday 18th June 2026 |
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📅 What’s On in Burton This Week
Hello and welcome to this week’s InBurton Insider.
Summer has certainly arrived, and there's plenty happening across Burton and the surrounding villages this weekend. Marchington Village Festival returns for another packed weekend, while history fans can enjoy not one but two battle re-enactments, with the Siege of Tutbury and the Abbots Bromley Living History event both bringing the past dramatically back to life.
Over in South Derbyshire, the popular Swadlincote Festival of Leisure is back, and Burton Community Fire Station will be opening its doors to visitors on Saturday.
If music is more your thing, you'll be pleased to hear there's another busy weekend of live entertainment, with tribute acts, local performers and bands playing at venues across Burton, Stretton, Tutbury, Newton Solney, Hatton and beyond.
Elsewhere this week, we look at the encouraging news that air quality in Burton continues to improve, just in time for Clean Air Day. We also have details of a new survey that could help shape future electric vehicle charging options for Burton residents who park on the street rather than on a driveway.
As always, we've rounded up the cheapest petrol and diesel prices we could find locally, along with the weather forecast for the weekend ahead.
Have a fantastic weekend, whatever you're up to.
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Bite-sized updates from the businesses that help make Burton tick.
⚽ Burton Albion have confirmed five pre-season fixtures ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. The Brewers will host Leicester City (18 July), Birmingham City (22 July) and Derby County in the Bass Charity Vase (1 August), with away trips to Alfreton Town (11 July) and Solihull Moors (28 July). |
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The Vicar of Dibley at The Brewhouse |
Little Theatre Company are thrilled to present ‘The Vicar of Dibley’, adapted for the stage from the classic TV series. Watch as the chaos of Dibley Parish Council unfolds on stage, from the shock arrival of the new vicar to the blossoming romance between delightful but dim-witted Alice and Hugo.
With all of your favourite characters and hilarious one-liners, this is an evening of theatre not to be missed.
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Thursday 18th June Friday 19th June
Line Dancing Morning at The Priory Centre, Stretton (Weekly) ☀️ Daytime Events
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Clean Air Day is today, Thursday 18th, bringing positive news for Burton-on-Trent residents concerned about local air quality.
East Staffordshire’s air has been improving steadily, with Burton’s Derby Turn now recording nitrogen dioxide levels below the annual target for three years running.
This trend means the area could soon shed its pollution-monitoring status, reflecting significant progress.
Residents can track these improvements themselves in real time, thanks to the public EarthSense air quality portal.
Community action has been vital, involving schools, businesses, and locals.
Fifteen area schools are working on anti-idling campaigns and two Burton primaries are piloting “School Streets” to cut traffic and emissions.
Cleaner public transport is also making a difference, with new electric buses running several routes through Burton.
While Burton already enjoys relatively good air quality, Clean Air Day is a chance to reflect and help keep the air safe for everyone. Read More... |
Burton residents who park on the street face challenges switching to electric vehicles due to the lack of at-home charging options.
Staffordshire County Council is now inviting locals to take part in a new survey aimed at finding practical solutions for those without driveways.
The council is considering the installation of EV gullies - narrow pavement channels that let residents run charging cables safely from their house to their car at the kerb, reducing trip hazards and offering access to cheaper home electricity rates.
Funding from the Government’s LEVI Fund could help eligible households with installation costs, giving more people the opportunity to adopt electric vehicles affordably.
The survey, open until Sunday 26 July, gathers insight on local demand and travel habits, shaping future charging infrastructure throughout Burton and East Staffordshire.
Residents are encouraged to participate, even if they don’t yet own an electric car. Read More... |
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The cheapest petrol and diesel prices we’ve spotted in the Burton & Swadlincote area today. Prices can change quickly, so they may vary by the time you fill up.
⛽ Unleaded
Available at:
151.9p Texaco Ashby Road Most others are 155.9p or above
⛽ Diesel
Available at:
Spotted cheaper fuel locally? Let us know and we’ll include it in next week’s Burton Fuel Watch. |
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Monday 22nd June
☀️ Daytime EventsThe Monday Club - Remote working and networking at The Brewhouse Arts Centre (Weekly) Quiz Night at The Jinnie, Rolleston (Weekly)
Tuesday 23rd June (England v Ghana k.o. 9pm)
🎸 Live Music English & Irish Traditional Music at The Alfred, Derby Street
BACT Extra Time Hub for over 55s at Pirelli Stadium (Weekly)
Friday 26th June
Line Dancing Morning at The Priory Centre, Stretton (Weekly) ☀️ Daytime Events
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That’s it for this week!
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Best regards, Chris Towland |
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A teacher once told me not to worry about spelling because in the future there will be autocorrect. And for that, I am eternally grapefruit. |