Chris Towland
Sep 3, 2026
All the Good Stuff Happening in Burton! Thursday 3rd September 2026 |
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📅 What’s On in Burton This Week
Hello and welcome to this week’s InBurton Insider.
September has arrived, but Burton certainly isn’t easing quietly into autumn. This weekend brings live music galore, Burton Albion back at the Pirelli, fireworks, markets, a teddy festival, tributes, karaoke and plenty more – so there’s no shortage of excuses to get out of the house.
Elsewhere in this week’s Insider, we’ve got a fresh helping of Business Bites, an update on the next chapter for Tutbury Castle, important information about East Staffordshire’s new social housing register, plus the latest petrol and diesel prices and a look at what the weekend weather has in store.
In short, everything you need for the weekend ahead – apart from someone to decide what you’re doing first. Let’s get into it… |
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Alan Lowe Heating Services Limited |
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Bite-sized updates from the businesses that help make Burton tick.
⚽ Burton Albion have had a busy end to the transfer window, bringing in Caylan Vickers, Mark O’Mahoney, Raphael Borges Rodrigues and Joe Lewis. Tyrese Shade, meanwhile, has left the Brewers to join Portsmouth. 🍷 Covo House, Nathan Dawe’s new over-21s wine bar, opens on Station Street on Monday 7 September. The new venue will be open seven days a week. |
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Sonic Boom Festival |
Now only 9 days away!
📅 Saturday 12th September (starting at 1pm)
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Note: You can click on most events to see more details of that event. |
Thursday 3rd September 🌙 Evening Events (other than live music) Friday 4th September
Line Dancing Morning at The Priory Centre, Stretton (Weekly) ☀️ Daytime Events
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The next chapter for Tutbury Castle, one of East Staffordshire’s most cherished historic sites, is postponed as major maintenance and conservation efforts continue on the landmark.
The Duchy of Lancaster will now officially hand over the site to Bespoke Hospitality later this autumn, rather than on the original schedule.
This extra time allows extensive investment into vital repairs, aiming to safeguard the castle’s rich heritage and prepare it for a vibrant future.
Once the transition is complete, Bespoke Hospitality plans to begin its own improvements, with a target to reopen the castle to the public in spring 2027.
Upcoming September events - including a Community Open Day and Wedding Fair - are still set to take place, giving residents a chance to get involved and share their visions for the castle’s future. Read More... |
East Staffordshire Borough Council has launched a new online Housing Register, allowing Burton and other local residents to apply for social housing under a revamped policy.
The system, which went live 1 September, aims to allocate the area’s limited social homes more fairly by prioritising applicants with the greatest housing need.
If you’re already on the waiting list, check recent council letters or emails - many existing applicants must re-register or risk losing their place, as old priority bands won't transfer automatically.
The deadline to re-apply is 1 December 2026, though some residents may not need to re-register unless their circumstances have changed.
Applicants must meet eligibility criteria, often including a local connection, and supply up-to-date household details and supporting evidence when requested.
Despite the updates, demand for social housing in East Staffordshire remains high, and acceptance onto the register does not guarantee a home. 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 Most others are 167.9p or above
⛽ Diesel
Available at: 177.9p Morrisons Swad 187.9p EG Wellington Road
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 7th September
☀️ Daytime EventsThe Monday Club - Remote working and networking at The Brewhouse Arts Centre (Weekly) Quiz Night at The Jinnie, Rolleston (Weekly)
Tuesday 8th September
🎸 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 11th September
Line Dancing Morning at The Priory Centre, Stretton (Weekly) Disco vs Funk at Isabel's, Station Street ☀️ Daytime Events
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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.
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That’s it for this week!
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Best regards, Chris Towland |
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