First group of trainee detectives from national scheme join Staffordshire Police
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THE first group of detectives from a national programme that aims to recruit a diverse group of people have joined Staffordshire Police.A total of nine trainee detectives are from a variety of different backgrounds...
Thousands from Midlands Churches Take Part in Climate Action Day
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THOUSANDS of people from Midlands’ churches – including over 600 at Lichfield Cathedral – called for climate justice this week on Friday 20 September. A climate change emergency has been declared by Parliament and hundreds...
As Stoptober launches West Midlands smokers are urged to make a quit attempt
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NOT smoking is now the norm across the West Midlands but despite this adult smoking rates still vary greatly across the region from 18.7% in Stoke-on-Trent to 11.4% in Solihull. Thousands continue to...
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NEWS Fake funding pages set up to exploit caring locals
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SICKENINGLY, fraudsters have been setting up fake funding pages to exploit caring locals who want to donate towards the funeral of Keeley Bunker. We have been notified by a number of readers of fake funding...
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NEWS Detectives granted extension to continue to question murder suspect
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A MAGISTRATES’ extension has been granted to detectives from Staffordshire Police this morning at North Staffordshire Justice Centre in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Detectives have been granted an extension to continue questioning a Tamworth man arrested on suspicion...
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NEWS Parents in Staffordshire urged to help stop rise in child money mules
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PARENTS and guardians in Staffordshire are being urged to warn their children about the dangers of becoming a money mule, with figures revealing the number of 14-18-year olds misusing their bank accounts has risen by 73...
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NEWS Police identify woman whose body was found in Tamworth
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STAFFORDSHIRE Police have issued a statement this afternoon identifying the woman whose body was found in Coton Green. Although no formal identification has taken place at this time, which is normal in cases such as...
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NEWS Tragic end to hunt for missing Keeley Bunker
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A 19-year-old male remains in police custody today, having been arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a woman's body in a stream on the edge of Wigginton Park. The body of "...
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NEWS Arrest made following discovery of woman’s body in Tamworth
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STAFFORDSHIRE Police have arrested a 19-year-old male in relation to the discovery of a woman's body in Coton Green this evening. Officers from Staffordshire Police are currently in attendance in the are of Roman Way...
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NEWS Full steam ahead as town bids for share of £1bn funding
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IT is full steam ahead as Tamworth Borough Council begins work on progressing its application for town centre funding from the Future High Streets Fund. At the end of last month, it was revealed that...
Apprentices get to “try before they buy” as area grows its own health and care workforce
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A GROUP of young people from Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire are embarking on what is planned to become a new route into a career in health or care. The new health and care apprenticeship scheme is...
We love you yeah, yeah yeah! Relive Beatlemania at Tamworth Assembly Rooms
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GET ready to twist, shout and relive the songs of yesterday when Beatlemania returns to Tamworth Assembly Rooms - 57 years to the day that the famous band performed at the venue in 1963. February...
Greater independence for adults with a learning disability at heart of new plans
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PROVIDING support to allow adults with a learning disability or autism to thrive in their communities is key to new plans to reshape the service. After acting on feedback from residents and their families and...
Fund for West Midlands Railway communities open for bids
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A PIONEERING fund to improve neighbourhoods across the West Midlands Railway (WMR) network by inviting bids from communities with innovative schemes. The Customer and Communities Improvement Fund (CCIF) has been launched as part of West...
Thousands enjoy a fun day at 2019 We Love Tamworth
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THE sun shone as thousands of families enjoyed a great day of entertainment and activities as part of the 2019 We Love Tamworth event in the Castle Grounds. Tamworth Borough Council’s Arts & Events...
JTF Home and Garden celebrates 40th anniversary in style
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JTF Home & Garden is set to celebrate 40 years in business this September with a series of deals, special events, and product giveaways to recognise four decades of delivering exceptional value. Since the...
Churches Rally for Climate Action Day
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CHURCHES are staging dozens of events across the region as part of a global day of action to call for climate justice on Friday 20 September. Lichfield Diocese has called on churches to get involved...
Prepare to be spooked at Tamworth Castle this Halloween
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TAMWORTH Castle will provide the perfect backdrop for creepy and bone-chilling entertainment this Halloween with family-friendly spooky activities on offer for people of all ages. The week of spooky ghostly goings-on will take place between...
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NEWS Tamworth company makes its first TV appearance on Dragons Den
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FANS of BBC's Dragons Den may have seen a Tamworth-based company on Sunday night pitching for £70,000 and help from the Dragons. The Managing Director of FestivalBag, which is based at Drayton Manor Business...
McDonald’s staff lead local litter clean-up
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LOCAL residents and staff from the McDonald's Restaurant on Watling Street carried out a litter pick on the weekend and collected an amazing 16 bags of litter. The litter pick, organised by Tamworth Volunteer Litter...
Twycross Zoo named fastest growing Zoo and Wildlife attraction in England
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AFTER an incredible 12 months, Twycross Zoo has been named in Visit Britain’s official statistics as the fastest-growing zoo and wildlife attraction in England, achieving a phenomenal 15% growth in visitor numbers year on year...
Young professionals successfully receive a free 12-month business programme 
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YOUNG talented business professionals across Tamworth and Lichfield District have received a FREE 12-month membership to Future Faces Chamber of Commerce, for the second year running. Following the success of the business programme last year...
Wigginton Park takes silver in regional ‘In Bloom’ competition
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ONE of Tamworth’s best-loved parks has scooped silver gilt this year in a Heart of England in Bloom category. The borough’s accolade for Wigginton Park in the ‘Parks and Open Spaces’ category was revealed at...
Central Building Control Partnership launched
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THE building control teams from six Midlands councils have joined forces to share their considerable knowledge and expertise. On 12 September 2019, the building control teams from across six local authorities launched Central Building Control...
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NEWS New bollards to be in operation in Town Centre protect pedestrians
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A NEW set of rising bollards have been installed to help protect the pedestrian area in Tamworth town centre. The previous set of bollards had been out of operation for several years and needed replacing...
Councils urge residents to waste less plastic
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THROUGH the Joint Waste Service with Lichfield, Tamworth Borough Council has launched a new campaign to encourage residents to reduce their reliance on single-use plastics. With increasing awareness of the harm it is doing to...
Suspected burglars crash whilst fleeing from police
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FOUR men have been injured after a car they travelling in whilst fleeing the scene of a burglary crashed after they made off from Police. Staffordshire Police say that the crash occurred after they were...
Santa’s Winter Wonderland returns to the SnowDome for the 15th year!
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IT may still be September but before you know it, Santa will be back at Tamworth's SnowDome for the 15th fantastic year! This year, the SnowDome will continue to welcome families from all over the...

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