Six black and white TVs still in use in Tamworth as BBC One in colour hits 50
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As BBC One celebrates its 50th anniversary of colour TV this week, TV Licensing has revealed households in Tamworth are still watching TV programmes on black and white TV sets. There were six1 black and...
There’s ‘snow’ place like Drayton Manor Park’s Magical Christmas!
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Local family-favourite attraction Drayton Manor Park is preparing to bring a little piece of Lapland to Staffordshire this Christmas, with the return of its annual Magical Christmas event. Thomas Land will be transforming into a...
Tamworth employers urged to make domestic abuse their business
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Businesses and other organisations across Tamworth are being urged to join a new campaign tackling domestic abuse. New Era provides free, confidential help and practical support to anyone affected by domestic abuse – victims, perpetrators...
Join The Royal Sutton Coldfield Orchestra for their Family Christmas Concert
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The Royal Sutton Coldfield Orchestra are performing their Family Christmas Concerts at The Coton Centre, Tamworth, B79 9AA on Saturday 7th December at 4pm & 7:30pm. They will be joined on this occasion by...
Girlguiding Tamworth is ready to welcome you!
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Girlguiding in Tamworth gives all girls and young women lots of opportunities to learn and experience new and exciting activities in a safe and unique girl-only space. We give girls a voice and change...
HO, HO, HO! Santa & his elves are heading to Twycross Zoo for their most magical Christmas EVER!
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With just 43 sleeps until the Christmas Day, festive preparations are well underway as Twycross Zoo looks forward to welcoming visitors to see Santa, Mrs Claus and their elves, starting this November! On selected dates...
Tamworth Veterans launch new Outdoor Clothing company
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Muntanji, is a newly founded British Outdoor Clothing Company Headquartered in Birmingham and Created by two Veterans from the British Army who served under the local Tamworth Regiment the Mercians. The Mercian Regiment was formed...
Festive fun for all the family at St Giles Hospice Christmas Fair
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Santa is coming and families can enjoy a day of festive fun on Saturday 16th November when St Giles Hospice holds its annual Christmas Fair. The Whittington hospice has a packed afternoon of events and...
The Wilkins Group scoops prestigious Midlands Family Business of the Year award
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Family-run global packaging and printing firm The Wilkins Group has been crowned Family Business of the Year at the 10th Midlands Family Business Awards. The Wilkins Group specialises in the printing of folding cartons and...
Move for Movember with The Gym Group
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Staying fit and healthy is just as important for the mind as it is for the body. This month The Gym group have partnered up with Movember to offer your first month's membership free, with...
South Staffs Water offers free lagging to help prepare customers for winter
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As winter temperatures are expected to drop to the lowest levels in a decade, South Staffs Water is recommending that customers take simple steps now to prevent burst water pipes and is offering free lagging...
Get ready to create a dazzling Christmas tree for annual church display
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It’s that time of year when people of all ages can show off their festive creativity and take part in an annual Tamworth tradition by decorating a Christmas tree for St Editha’s Church. Tamworth Borough...
Staffordshire to lead Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday Commemorations
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People are being invited to take some time on Remembrance Sunday (10 November) and Armistice Day (Monday 11 November) to honour those who lost their lives during the nation’s wars. Leading the nation’s commemorations are...
Ankerside is flushing with pride for new loos
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Following this summer’s refresh of the toilet facilities at Ankerside, the shopping centre has been honoured with a prestigious ‘Platinum Grade’ by the Loo of the Year Awards. After receiving feedback from customers earlier this...
New Football “Boot Buddies Swap Shop” scheme begins in Tamworth
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Do you or your family have some old football boots that still have plenty of life to give? A new scheme in Tamworth has opened up to help football families keep up with the demands...
Which Christmas tree is right for you? Find your match with the Tree Team at Cannock Chase
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FORESTRY England is making new traditions at Cannock Chase Forest - turning choosing a tree into an unforgettable day out. Christmas begins the moment you pick up your tree. And at Cannock Chase Forest, choosing...
Extra investment safeguarding Staffordshire children
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MILLIONS of pounds are to be invested in keeping more children out of care, Staffordshire County Council has said. Staffordshire County Council is allocating an additional £8.1m for additional frontline staff and more preventative...
Fire and Police Collaboration Savings to Fund Enhanced Fire Safety
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STAFFORDSHIRE Commissioner Matthew Ellis has approved funding for an enhanced fire safety team to protect Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. Mr Ellis approved an initial boost to the fire safety team, as a result of the already...
Sponsor confirmed for new Free School
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A NEW free school planned for Tamworth will become part of the Fierté Charitable Trust, the Department for Education has announced. The free school will be built on land in Anker Valley, Tamworth, and will...
Drayton Manor Park’s Fireworks Spectacular set to be out of this world!
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Local family-favourite attraction Drayton Manor Park’s highly anticipated Fireworks Spectacular has lift-off, with a special space theme this year! To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing, the Staffordshire-based theme park will...
Shire Leasing Helps School Pupils Gain Industry Experience
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A Tamworth-based company has provided work experience placements for more than 20 pupils from local schools at its head office over this past summer. The initiative to offer work experience to young people was inspired...
Tamworth Air Cadets explore Parliament with MP Christopher Pincher
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OVER 20 air cadets of the 1122 Squadron, based in Tamworth, made their way down to Westminster to learn more about the war memorials within London, as well as visiting Parliament. The day in Parliament...
Mayor thanks volunteers for their valuable community work
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VOLUNTEERS who deliver a range of free activities from the Community Together CIC hub in Tamworth Castle Grounds have enjoyed a special reception with the Mayor of Tamworth in the historic town hall. Around 60...
Tamworth Gate Gallop raises £7,600 for St Giles Hospice
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FUNDRAISERS certainly hit the ground running at this year’s Tamworth Gate Gallop – with the event raising an amazing £7,600 for St Giles Hospice. The popular annual family event, the 'Gate Gallop', organised by...
Staffordshire set to introduce One Health and Care electronic integrated care records
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PATIENTS’ health and care records in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent will soon be available electronically to authorised health and social care practitioners. One Health and Care electronic integrated records will mean a doctor in a hospital...
Spooky Staffordshire cycling routes to explore this Halloween
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STAFFORDSHIRE’S cyclists can mix spooks with spokes this Halloween by exploring some of the county’s eeriest cycle routes Criss-crossing Staffordshire are miles of cycle lanes and national cycleways, all of which are used every day...
A new Primary School for Tamworth, due for 2021
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THIS week, local Tamworth MP Christopher Pincher received confirmation from the Department for Education that Fierte Multi Academy Trust has been given the approval to sponsor a new primary free school in Anker Valley, which...
Awards celebrate county’s best tourism and hospitality businesses
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SOME of Staffordshire’s best tourism and food & drink businesses have been crowned at a glittering black-tie awards dinner. Businesses from across the county were celebrating at the 2019 Enjoy Staffordshire Tourism &...

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