Chris Towland
Aug 20, 2026
All the Good Stuff Happening in Burton! Thursday 20th August 2026 |
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📅 What’s On in Burton This Week
Hello and welcome to this week’s InBurton Insider.
There’s a slightly cooler feel in the air this week, which is probably a welcome bit of relief after all that heat. We’ve even had some rain - good news for the lawns, gardens and fields that have spent much of the summer looking increasingly crispy.
Of course, give it a few weeks and we’ll all be wondering where the sunshine went and complaining about the cold and rain. We are British, after all.
There’s plenty to tempt you out this weekend, whatever the weather decides to do. Hadestown: Teen Edition comes to The Brewhouse on Saturday, while music fans are particularly well catered for, with a cracking choice of live music across Burton and the surrounding area throughout Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 🎸
Elsewhere, there’s the Blackfordby Scarecrow Trail, Women in Moto, the RSPCA Burton Summer Fayre, wrestling, line dancing, Northern Soul, karaoke and plenty more. Basically, staying in is going to require some commitment.
And, as ever, we’ve rounded up your local news bites, taken a look at this weekend’s weather, and checked the latest petrol and diesel prices around Burton to help you find some of the cheaper places to fill up.
Put the kettle on, have a scroll, and see what’s happening around Burton this week. ☕ |
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Bite-sized updates from the businesses that help make Burton tick.
🏎️ JCB Sets World Speed Record: Staffordshire-based JCB has set a new world land speed record of 406.320mph in its hydrogen-powered JCB Hydromax.
⚽ Brewers Begin With A Draw: Burton Albion kicked off their new League One campaign with a 1-1 draw at home to Stevenage.
✍️ Three More Brewers Signings: Burton Albion have made their fifth, sixth and seventh signings of the summer. Will Collar joins on a season-long loan from MK Dons, left-back Emeka Adiele arrives on loan from FC Utrecht and Harvey Araujo joins from Fulham for an undisclosed fee.
🌉 Bridge & Bypass Delayed Again: Completion of the new bridge and bypass over the River Trent from Walton has been pushed back again. Originally due last December, then August 2026, Spring 2027 is now the “best case scenario”.
🚧 Stapenhill Resurfacing Cancelled: Planned resurfacing works on Stapenhill Road over the next week have been cancelled after water leaks were discovered. Pipes now need replacing before resurfacing can take place. |
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Hadestown at The Brewhouse |
HADESTOWN: TEEN EDITION
Journey to the underworld with a cast of just 14 talented young performers, aged 10-18, in the award-winning musical Hadestown.
Inspired by the ancient myths of Orpheus and Eurydice, and Hades and Persephone, this haunting story of love, hope and the choices we make is reimagined in 1940s wartime Britain.
Powerful music, incredible harmonies and ambitious storytelling from an exceptional young cast.
🎭 The Brewhouse Arts Centre, Burton on Trent Saturday 22nd August 2026 2.30pm and 7.30pm
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Thursday 20th August 🌙 Evening Events (other than live music) Friday 21st August
Line Dancing Morning at The Priory Centre, Stretton (Weekly) ☀️ Daytime Events
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East Staffordshire’s cultural scene is set for an exciting boost, thanks to £99,570 in funding from Arts Council England for events through 2026 and 2027.
This funding aims to strengthen community ties, attract visitors, and grow the borough’s creative offerings, giving residents more reasons to explore Burton and beyond.
The popular Canvas of Light event will return after drawing over 10,000 visitors last year, forming a mainstay of the new programme.
Support will also bring to life the council’s new cultural strategy and follows recent highlights like the first Burton Cultural Celebration, which showcased local diversity.
Next month, attention shifts to the much-anticipated Sonic Boom Festival, set for September 12 in Burton town centre, featuring free performances and fresh national recognition.
With nearly £100,000 secured, locals can look forward to a vibrant, expanding cultural calendar over the next two years. 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:
156.9p Midway Service Station 162.9p Tesco Burton, Esso Belvedere Road, EG Wellington Road Most others are 165.9p or above
⛽ Diesel
Available at: 177.9p Morrisons Swad
Spotted cheaper fuel locally? Let us know and we’ll include it in next week’s Burton Fuel Watch. |
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Burton’s Premium Indian Takeaway |
Jee-Ja-Jees |
Deserve a proper curry this weekend? We’ve got you.
At Jee-Ja-Jees, we’ve brought back the flavours Burton has loved for years - now as a high-quality takeaway and delivery service from 83 High Street in Burton.
From a rich Lamb Bhuna to a Chicken Tikka Masala done just right, everything is cooked fresh with quality ingredients and no shortcuts.
You can collect it hot or have it delivered to your door - your weekend curry fix just got a serious upgrade.
📞 Call to order: 01283 511444
🌐 Menu or Order Online: https://jee-ja-jees.com
⌚ Open Wednesday – Sunday from 5pm to 9.30pm Because when you deserve something special this weekend…
Jee-Ja-Jees is the call to make.
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Monday 24th August
☀️ Daytime EventsThe Monday Club - Remote working and networking at The Brewhouse Arts Centre (Weekly) Quiz Night at The Jinnie, Rolleston (Weekly)
Tuesday 25th August
🎸 Live Music English & Irish Traditional Music at The Alfred, Derby Street
BACT Extra Time Hub for over 55s at Pirelli Stadium (Weekly)
🌙 Evening Events (other than live music) Friday 28th August
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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