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LOCAL BUSINESS FEATURES
Echoing Local Community Positivity.
MUSIC
Something absolutely HUGE is coming to Burton on 13th September: Festival Headliners Announced 8th April.
Register online for early bird tickets and lineup announcements
Tom Drysdale • 30 Mar 2025
BUSINESS
Unleash Your Inner Rocky: Burton Boxing And Martial Arts Academy hits home.
Zoltan Titan is a known figure in the world of combat sports, renowned for his dynamic career spanning martial arts and boxing. He now brings you Burton Boxing and Martial Arts Academy.
Tom Drysdale • 27 Mar 2025
MUSIC
“Burton Feels Like Burton Again”: The Complex Brings Out The Best In Town.
The Burton Radio & Echo crew dive into the Complex with PUMP bringing the energy back to Burton with a monumental night.
Harry Parker • 25 Mar 2025
COMMUNITY
Barton Marina Artisan Markets Return: A Year of Themed Delights!
Barton Marina Artisan Markets are set to buzz with activity once again as a series of vibrant, themed markets make their highly anticipated return in 2025!
Tom Drysdale • 23 Mar 2025
COMMUNITY
New Year, New Job?: Jacob Collier MP To Host Jobs Fair At Pirelli Stadium.
Jacob Collier MP is hosting a free Jobs Fair at the Pirelli Stadium on March 28th, 10am-2pm, with 60+ employers, CV workshops, and interview tips. Free Uttoxeter shuttle provided.
Tom Drysdale • 23 Mar 2025
COMMUNITY
Burton Unity’s ‘Grand Iftar’: Celebrating Unity, Diversity, and Empowerment.
Burton Unity brings together Burton’s women to break fast as a community and honour Ramadan’s spirit.
Rena Khanom • 19 Mar 2025
MUSIC
Amplified Conversations: Burton Music Collective Celebrates International Women's Day.
The Burton Music Collective marked International Women's Day on 8th March with an event at the newly renovated Burton Library, where local female artists and performers shared their experiences within the music industry.
Tom Drysdale • 14 Mar 2025
COMMUNITY
An Inspiration To Us All: Meeting Alison Lapper MBE.
The Burton Echo and the Burton Radio crew attended SARAC's 30th anniversary, featuring guest speaker and artist Alison Lapper MBE.
🎙️ INCLUDES AUDIO INTERVIEW
Tom Drysdale • 14 Mar 2025
COMMUNITY
Half A Century Of Real Ale: CAMRA South Derbyshire and Burton Celebrates 50 Years at Leopard Inn.
On Wednesday 5th March, The Campaign For Real Ale or ‘CAMRA’, celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Burton and South Derbyshire branch’s inaugural meeting.
Tom Drysdale • 11 Mar 2025
SPORT
Brewers 1-2 Bolton Wanderers:
Brewers Frustrated By In-Form Bolton.
Host of Burton Radio’s ‘Local Sports Brew’ Andy Lunn was at the Pirelli Stadium to give us Burton Echo’s first ever match report!
Andrew Lunn • 10 Mar 2025
A Knight to Remember: Burton's Own Nominated for Hollywood Beauty Award.
Tom Drysdale • 3 Mar 2025
Josh Knight waves the flag for Burton receiving a prestigious nomination at this year's Hollywood Beauty Awards recognising his outstanding work throughout 2024.
In-Line Studio: High-Quality Software Development with Transparent Pricing.
Scott Milligan • 3 Mar 2025
Based in Burton on Trent, Scott-David Jones and his team bring over 20 years of expertise in software development. They have collaborated with a diverse range of clients, from startups to established enterprises, providing tailored, high-quality digital solutions.
REVIEW
Small Town, Big Story:
Riding the Alpaca with Paddy in the latest Sky Series.
Small Town, Big Story could just as easily be the title of Paddy Considine’s autobiography—and with both his and writer-director Chris O’Dowd’s roots woven into the narrative, the show becomes an intriguing watch for all sorts of reasons.
Scott Milligan • 3 Mar 2025
Oh What A Night!
Burton Radio Fundraiser & Burton Echo Newspaper Launch A Resounding Success.
Tom Drysdale • 1 Mar 2025
A vibrant evening of local music at The Brewhouse Arts Centre saw Burton Radio raise vital funds and celebrate the soft-launch of our online newspaper alongside showcasing talented local artists.
What is ‘Ramadan’? and how accurate is Chat GPT when we ask?
Scott Milligan • 1 Mar 2025
This year’s Ramadan started on Friday evening, 28 February and finishes on Sun, 30 March. But what is it all about? Scott Milligan asks ‘Ava’ his Chat GPT friend some basic questions and invites Burton’s local community to comment.
Hannah's Hope:
A Marina Dream for Teenage Cancer Patients.
Tom Drysdale • 28 Feb 2025
Burton Echo’s Tom Drysdale takes a trip down to Mercia Marina to meet some courageous volunteers looking to make a difference for teenage cancer patients and their families.
Local Council Submits Plans To Regenerate Former Bass Brewery Site.
Tom Drysdale • 24 Feb 2025
COMMUNITY
Just your average Monday:
King Charles III Visits Burton Upon Trent.
For many, Monday is often seen as the most challenging days of the week, but today was certainly an exception. King Charles III visited JCB Headquarters in Uttoxeter and Tower Brewery in Burton as part of his visit to Staffordshire.
Tom Drysdale • 24 Feb 2025
Sonic Boom! Council’s cultural approach earns national recognition.
Tom Drysdale • 22 Feb 2025
In an exciting triumph for local culture, East Staffordshire Borough Council’s ‘place making through music’ project, which encapsulates the Sonic Boom Music festival, has secured a coveted spot on the prestigious Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards shortlist!
Studio Skellett:
Sculpting Strength from Chronic Illness.
Tom Drysdale • 20 Feb 2025
Following artist Paul Skellett’s appearance on Burton Radio’s Snoozy Breakfast Show, he joined his brother and fellow artist/co-founder to introduce Studio Skellett to our chief reporter, Tom Drysdale and Burton Radio’s DJ Harry Parker.
One Paw at a Time:
With RSPCA, Burton
Tom Drysdale • 19 Feb 2025
Burton Radio’s Honor Douglas and Burton Echo’s Tom Drysdale recently ventured out, off the beaten path, to the RSPCA Burton Upon Trent & District Branch Centre.
Spring into Action: Live Lambing at the National Forest Adventure Farm.
Tom Drysdale • 17 Feb 2025
Burton Echo's very own, Tom Drysdale joined Burton Radio's Harry Parker on a mission to explore the National Forest Adventure Farm.
Best Thing Since Sliced Bread.
Tom Drysdale • 15 Feb 2025
Exploring what’s fresh and unique about Burton’s newest food club, the bread and butter thing.
Founded in Manchester in 2016, The Bread and Butter Thing (Bread and Butter) is the UK's largest membership-based food redistribution charity, operating in 139 locations across 28 local authorities, from the East Midlands to North Tyneside.
Arbie the Owl Takes Flight at the National Memorial Arboretum.
Tom Drysdale • 16 Feb 2025
The National Memorial Arboretum has unveiled its first-ever children's book, Arbie and the Magical Lights, just in time for February half-term.
SPORT, POLITICS, LGBTQ+ even a daily BREAKFAST SHOW!
Burton Radio brings you over 30 weekly shows, all hosted by passionate volunteers. With more than 5,000 listeners tuning in each month, there’s always something worth hearing. Explore our shows page and discover your next favourite!
Burton’s Favourite Radio Station and Swadlincote’s Best-loved Magazine Unite!
Scott Milligan • 10 Feb 2025
Burton Radio Forms Media Partnership with Swadlincote’s Favourite Local Magazine, SwadStyle.
Where were you on the 14 Sep 2024?
‘Nothing happens in Burton eh?’ Read Story
Start your engines: The Midland Karting Experience.
Tom Drysdale • 13 Feb 2025
Burton Radio’s Harry Parker, Burton Echo’s Tom Drysdale, and filmmaker Jordan Carroll hit the A38 to uncover what drives owner Gary Mitchell.
Burton’s SARAC (Sexual Abuse Rape Advice Centre) celebrate LGBTQ+ Accredition.
Scott Milligan • 1 Feb 2025
EDI Project Lead Aria Petrungaro jumps for joy on a recent Linkedin post! and quite right too.
A Morning of Warmth and Giving at Burton Soup Kitchen.
Tom Drysdale • 7 Feb 2025
Warmth, smiles, and hot meals to those in need from Burton Soup Kitchen.
Snoozy Breakfast Show Round-Up: CALM Yoga, New Beginnings, Toons & Tuuunes.
Tom Drysdale • 7 Feb 2025
Monday’s Snoozy Breakfast was packed with fantastic guests!
All Hail The Return Of The King
Tom Drysdale • 28 Jan 2025
After a long absence Double Diamond is back in Pubs in Burton Upon Trent and London.
The Future of the Music Business
Scott Milligan • 29 Jan 2025
Timothée Chalamet: A Better Singer Than Bob Dylan? Is Ai more creative than both??
The Bread & Butter Thing
Tom Drysdale • 25 Jan 2025
East Staffordshire Borough Council Partners With Food Charity To Open New Food Clubs.
Scott Milligan's SNOOZY Breakfast Show with CALM's Kat Stephenson & YMCA Volunteer Ruth Redgate
Making the Perfect Cup of Coffee
The Business Hour with Swad Style, T150 Energy & Burton District & Birmingham Chamber of Commerce - Ep 4
Does Jacob Collier believe Aliens exist?
New Padel Tennis Courts!
January 25’ Local Events Guide
After 15 years in business, The Winery has announced its permanent closure.
Bravilor solo hot chocolate machine worth £900 with every Bestir machine purchase.
Burton Radio is a not-for-profit organisation
When Matt & J founded Burton Radio back in 2019, they didn’t just want a radio station that played music all day long, they wanted to create something that helped connect the community, to give it a voice. Years later, it now has over 30 volunteer dj’s making popular shows that do exactly that, including events that embody the diversity of Burton on Trent.
By contributing to the station, you’re helping us support the community.
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Burton Chamber of Commerce
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Imperial Brewery
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