Chris Towland
Jul 23, 2026
All the Good Stuff Happening in Burton! Thursday 23rd July 2026 |
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📅 What’s On in Burton This Week
Hello and welcome to this week’s InBurton Insider.
This weekend is shaping up to be a busy one again across Burton and the surrounding villages. Whether you're after live music (and there's plenty of it), a family day out, a village fete, a craft fair, comedy, wrestling, or even world-class golf at JCB, there's no shortage of ways to make the most of the sunshine.
We've also rounded up the latest local news and business bites, this weekend's weather forecast, the cheapest fuel prices in the area, and plenty more to help you plan the days ahead.
Have a fantastic weekend. |
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Bite-sized updates from the businesses that help make Burton tick.
⚽️ Burton Albion Signings continue with the arrival of goalkeeper Corey Addai on a season long loan from Stockport County, alongside striker Gbemi Arubi, who joins from Irish Premier Division side Dundalk for an undisclosed fee.
🛒 Food Warehouse is reportedly set to join the proposed Shobnall Retail Park development (next to the existing B&Q). The Iceland owned retailer would sit alongside the planned Greggs Drive Thru, Tenpin bowling alley and M&S Foodhall.
🍺 Beeropolis on High Street is up for sale after the owners announced they are moving on to pastures new. The popular craft beer bar is now inviting offers from prospective buyers. |
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Rumble 3 by Sonic Boom |
RUMBLE 3: 25th July 7.30pm · Burton Library
Three bands. One night. All original music.
The support for these shows has been something else. Burton’s music community is showing up - buying tickets early, spreading the word, filling rooms. That matters more than people realise. Every person through the door is proof that this town backs its artists.
Made You Look / Made You Stare started as friends jamming in a rehearsal room. Four releases in, they’re one of Burton’s most exciting alt-rock acts - clever, hook-laden, and impossible to pin down. This is their first full band hometown gig. Burton, this one’s yours.
Dirt Bloom hit different. Grunge grit meets pop-punk hooks meets riffs that feel urgent and alive. A sound that’s both nostalgic and completely their own.
Flamehead are back - and they’ve rebuilt. The new lineup brings together members of three of Burton’s most significant bands. If you know, you know. If you don’t, you’re about to.
RUMBLE is curated by local musicians and co-produced by Sonic Boom Music CIC. Limited tickets remaining.
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Thursday 23rd July ☀️ Daytime Events LIV Golf at JCB, Rocester
Friday 24th July
Line Dancing Morning at The Priory Centre, Stretton (Weekly) LIV Golf at JCB, Rocester ☀️ Daytime Events
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Burton is set for one of the biggest local government shake-ups in decades, after the Government confirmed a major restructure across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
The current ten councils will be replaced by just two new unitary authorities.
For Burton, East Staffordshire Borough Council and Staffordshire County Council will both be abolished, with their powers merging into a new South Staffordshire Unitary Council - covering six districts and serving around 682,775 residents.
A separate North Staffordshire Unitary Council will cover Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme and Staffordshire Moorlands, serving nearly 495,000 people.
For now, nothing changes for Burton residents - bin collections, planning, and social care all continue as normal.
Shadow council elections are expected in May 2027, with the new authority officially taking over all services from April 2028. 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:
149.9p Morrisons Swad, Bridge Garage - Midland Road, Swad, Midway Service Station 151.9p BP Midway Most others are 154.9p or above
⛽ Diesel
Available at: 163.9p Morrisons Swad 165.9p Midway Service Station, BP Midway 166.9p Bridge Garage - Midland Road, Swad 167.9p Morrisons Burton
Spotted cheaper fuel locally? Let us know and we’ll include it in next week’s Burton Fuel Watch. |
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🚗 Ready to Drive? Let’s Get You Moving! 🚦
At OMG! I’m Driving, we specialise in expert lessons for both manual and automatic cars – perfect whether you’re starting from scratch or brushing up on your skills.
With some of the highest pass rates in the Burton area, our friendly DVSA-approved instructors know exactly how to help you succeed.
Patient, professional, and encouraging, they’ll guide you every step of the way until you’re test-ready.
⭐ High pass rates
📞 Book today and take the fast lane to your driving success! |
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Monday 27th July
☀️ Daytime EventsThe Monday Club - Remote working and networking at The Brewhouse Arts Centre (Weekly) Quiz Night at The Jinnie, Rolleston (Weekly)
Tuesday 28th July
🎸 Live Music English & Irish Traditional Music at The Alfred, Derby Street
BACT Extra Time Hub for over 55s at Pirelli Stadium (Weekly)
☀️ Daytime Events
🎸 Live Music Georgia Hair at The Dial, Station Street
Friday 31st July
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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Five years ago today, my best mate Dave burst out of the room in tears shouting, "it's a boy!" We never went back to Thailand. |