Work progressing to refurbish historic Tamworth theatre
Arrest made after man struck with bottle in Bolehall
Gritters primed and ready as icy blast due to hit county
More donor livers could be used for transplantation thanks to University of Birmingham
200+ suspects charged and 580 stolen cars recovered in blitz on home raid car thieves
Rawlett School to be expanded
No Confidence motion – what happens next?
Appeal following fatal collision in Burton
/ Appeal/ Staffordshire/ Travel & Motoring
OFFICERS from the Staffordshire and West Midlands Serious Collision Investigation Unit are continuing to appeal for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Burton upon Trent on Tuesday. At just after 7.10pm on...
Exciting new route revealed for Rotary Cathedral to Castle Run
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THE hugely popular Lichfield Cathedral to Tamworth Castle 10-mile charity run is back for the third year – and organisers have revealed an exciting change to the route. For the first time, the route will...
Work progressing to refurbish historic Tamworth theatre
/ Community/ Council & Politics/ Property, Planning & Development
THIS year will see the launch of a new-look, modern theatre for the people of Tamworth and its visitors to enjoy as Tamworth Assembly Rooms undergoes its biggest refurbishment since it was built 130 years...
Police ‘increasingly concerned’ for missing Burton man
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STAFFORDSHIRE Police have said that they are becoming 'increasingly concerned' for Peter Brood who is missing from Burton-upon-Trent. The 55-year-old was last seen at 9.00pm on Sunday (13 January) at his home address in...
Arrest made after man struck with bottle in Bolehall
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A MAN has been arrested following an assault in Bolehall last night (16 January) which left another man in hospital. Officers were called to an address on Ferrers Road at around 8.55pm following reports...
Gritters primed and ready as icy blast due to hit county
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STAFFORDSHIRE’S gritting teams are primed and ready to roll, as freezing temperatures are forecast to hit the county over the next few days. The Met Office has forecast ice over much of Staffordshire, with even...
More donor livers could be used for transplantation thanks to University of Birmingham
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A PROCEDURE assessed by NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) and used in research led by the University of Birmingham has been hailed as an exciting development in increasing the number of livers...
200+ suspects charged and 580 stolen cars recovered in blitz on home raid car thieves
/ 999/ Crime/ West Midlands
A POLICE operation targeting crime gangs behind the rise in car key burglaries has netted almost 1,000 suspects in the last five months – and led to the recovery of almost 600 stolen...
Rawlett School to be expanded
/ Children & Young People/ Education & Employment/ Staffordshire
A TAMWORTH Secondary school will be expanded to accommodate 300 more pupils, it has been announced. Staffordshire County Council’s cabinet has made the decision to expand The Rawlett School, an AET Academy, and increase the...
Serious collision closes road in Burton-on-Trent
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IF you are heading to Burton this evening, then you need to avoid this area.There has been a serious collision involving a car and a van on Henhurst Hill in Burton-on-Trent this evening...
No Confidence motion – what happens next?
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PRIME Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal was defeated this evening by 230 votes and now, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has tabled a motion of no confidence in the government. So what happens now?The...
EU Withdrawal Agreement defeated in Parliament
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MEMBERS of Parliament voted in the House of Commons tonight on the EU Withdrawal Agreement and the political declaration on the future relationship with the EU. The result of the vote was announced at...
Two men airlifted following Lichfield collision
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A ROAD traffic collision involving a lorry and a van in Lichfield this afternoon has left two men in a serious condition. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Wood End Lane in Fradley, Lichfield...
Group jailed for importing 30kg of cannabis into UK labelled as ‘wheels’
/ 999/ Crime/ Staffordshire
SIX men and a woman who organised the importation of 30kg of cannabis into the UK from Germany have been jailed.  The court heard the cannabis, valued at £125,000, which was destined for...
Small Business Grant Scheme to give more start-ups a helping hand
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MORE grants of between £500 and £1500 are now available to help promote new small business start-ups, self-employment and entrepreneurship in Tamworth. The Tamworth Borough Council Start-up Business Grant Scheme continues to run into its...
Tamworth shoppers raise hundreds for charity during Christmas
/ Community/ Events/ Staffordshire
VISITORS to Ankerside Shopping Centre have helped raise more than £400 for charity, as well as donating hundreds of presents to the ‘Operation Christmas’ gift appeal.A portion of the entry fee families paid to...
Several house fires spark new safety warning
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STAFFORDSHIRE Fire and Rescue Service is urging the public to be mindful of home safety after several fires in the County over the weekend.Crews from Biddulph and Sandyford attended a cooking fire on...
Shortlist announced for the Spirit of Tamworth Community Awards
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THE shortlist has been announced for the 2019 Spirit of Tamworth Community Awards and everyone shortlisted gets to attend the event for FREE! Now in its third year, the Spirit of Tamworth Awards, which...
Two hands of pasta and two thumbs of cheese – the latest guidance to fight obesity
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THE British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) launched a practical guide to portion sizes: 'Find Your Balance', to help us understand not just which foods to eat, but how often and in what quantities. The guide uses...
Plans for over 1500 homes off Robey’s Lane revealed
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PLANS have been submitted to North Warwickshire Borough Council for 1,540 homes, a 100-bed Care Home, a Primary School and a Community Hub on the land between Robey's Lane and the Former Golf Course...
Tamworth man charged with possession of a firearm after Birmingham Airport arrest
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A TAMWORTH man arrested as he arrived at Birmingham Airport has been charged with possessing a firearm. The 51-year-old man has been charged with possession of a Section 5 firearm after he was arrested yesterday...
Tasty incentive for people using their local recycling centre
/ Environment & Nature/ StaffordshireHeadline
RECYCLING centres in Staffordshire are offering a tasty incentive for people who pay them a visit. Anyone who takes their recyclable materials—especially cardboard and glass—direct to their recycling centre will be able to enter a...

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