Come rain or shine thousands attend St George’s Day festivities in Tamworth
EVENTS
Air Cadets abseil to raise funds for Nepal trip
COMMUNITY
Emotional and personal photography exhibition opens in Tamworth
ARTS
Crowds gather and #DoTheAethel
ARTS
Pensioner who ‘became a monster’ jailed for 1983 Tamworth rape
CRIME
Staffordshire attractions win prestigious national awards
StaffordshireTourism & Leisure
THE National Memorial Arboretum has been named the UK’s best large visitor attraction at the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence ceremony. The arboretum near Lichfield, the UK’s national Centre for Remembrance, fought off competition...
Staffordshire residents to join in Royal Wedding celebrations at Windsor Castle
NationalStaffordshire
TWELVE Staffordshire residents will be visiting the grounds of Windsor Castle on 19th May to share in part of the Wedding Day of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The lucky invitees have been nominated by the...
Tamworth Sailer urges people to push the boat out
EventsSport
A TAMWORTH sailor insists, “We want to break down barriers so people don’t ask ‘Why sail?’ they think ‘Why not sail?’” as a month of free Push The Boat Out ‘try sailing’ events launches across...
Share your mugshot on Staffordshire Day
StaffordshireTourism & Leisure
THERE’S an easy, brand new way to get involved with Staffordshire Day (Tuesday 1st May) this year – the Staffordshire Day Mugshot! Enjoy Staffordshire, Staffordshire County Council and the county’s other local authorities want people...
Man carjacked after stopping to help teens lying on road
CrimeHeadlineStaffordshire
A MAN was assaulted and had his car stolen after he stopped to help what appeared to be two teenagers in distress. The 45-year-old man, from Heath Hayes, Cannock, was driving along Lime Lane...
Polls open to choose name of Ale brewed for Staffordshire Regimental Mascot
BusinessHeadlineStaffordshire
THE polls have opened, not for the local elections, but to choose the name of an ale being brewed in honour of Colour Sgt Watchman V, Mascot of the Staffordshire Regiment. Tamworth Brewing Co...
Come rain or shine thousands attend St George’s Day festivities in Tamworth
EventsHeadline
TAMWORTH’S Castle Grounds were packed with people on Saturday, April 21, for another fantastic St George’s Day extravaganza.  Below you can see a selection of images and videos from the event.The sun shone...
Community wardens on brand new bicycles thanks to Dave Owen Cycles
CommunityHeadline
TAMWORTH’S team of community wardens are now getting out and about on brand new bicycles, thanks to the ongoing generosity of Dave Owen Cycles.  The independent bicycle shop and leisure business, which is...
PCC calls on local authorities and public sector bodies to help tackle knife crime
CrimeHeadlineStaffordshire
COMMUNITY groups, local authorities and other public sector bodies in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are being urged to come together to help tackle knife crime. At a Confidential Inquiry Session (CIS) with Staffordshire Police last week...
Air Cadets abseil to raise funds for Nepal trip
CommunityEvents
TWO cadets from 1122 'Marmion' Squadron, Air Training Corps will be travelling to Nepal in October to embark on a once in a lifetime opportunity - but they are looking for support to help make...
Blitz on dangerous and illegal drivers across the West Midlands
CrimeTravel & Motoring
DRIVERS caught doing over 100mph on the M6 and using their mobile phone at the wheel were amongst those caught during a week-long blitz by traffic cops. More than 270 offences were recorded across the West...
A new season has just started in Tamworth 6 a side League – you can join!
Sport
THE new season in the Tamworth Monday league has just started, but there is still time to get one of the last few remaining spots – but you will need to get in quick! The...
Views sought on key planning and infrastructure documents affecting Tamworth
Planning & DevelopmentPolitics & Council
TAMWORTH Borough Council is currently asking residents for their views on three key documents which affect the planning and development of infrastructure across the town. The three draft documents can be read in full on the...
Emotional and personal photography exhibition opens in Tamworth
ArtsEventsHeadline
WORLD renowned photographer Dafna Yosha, launched her very personal and emotional first solo exhibition at Tamworth Library yesterday (Saturday). We are very pleased to say that we were there to speak to her before...
Audi A4 stolen from pub near Tamworth
AppealCrime
THE owners of an Audi A4 have approached Tamworth Informed for help after their car was stolen from a pub close to Tamworth yesterday evening. The Audi A4 S-Line was parked at Bassetts Pole...
A sad day at The Lamb as Tamworth FC lose the relegation battle
Sport
TAMWORTH FC has suffered a major blow today as it has been confirmed that they will be relegated from the National League North. The devastating news comes as The Lambs lost 3-4 at home today...
Crowds gather and #DoTheAethel
ArtsEventsHeadline
AS the crowds gathered to watch the incredible jousting at Tamworth's St Georges Day extravaganza, the 'Do the Aethel' campaign was officially launched! As the Knights of Middle England were preparing for their Medieval Grand...
Appeal for information after car damaged in Polesworth
AppealCrimeNorth Warwickshire
THE owner of a classic mini is appealing for information after his car was damaged by a suspected drunk driver in Polesworth. Thr incident happened at around 11 pm on Friday 20 April, in...
Pensioner who ‘became a monster’ jailed for 1983 Tamworth rape
CrimeHeadlineStaffordshire
A 68-year-old man from north Wales has been sentenced to 13 years for raping a girl in Staffordshire in the 1980s. David Crook, formerly of Tamworth, was sentenced at Stafford Crown Court yesterday (April...
Photography exhibition launches in Tamworth
ArtsEventsHeadline
WORLD renowned photographer Dafna Yosha, launches the European tour of her first solo exhibition in Tamworth tomorrow. We are very pleased to say that we were there to speak to her, as you can...
Warning not to leave batteries charging overnight after Tamworth fire
999Headline
STAFFORDSHIRE Fire and Rescue Service is warning residents not to leave batteries charging overnight following a fire in Tamworth. The Service was called to Kingfisher, Wilnecote, at 3.17am on Thursday April 19 after reports...
IN VIDEO – Meet the Borough Council Candidates!
Politics & Council
TAMWORTH INFORMED has approached all parties in the Tamworth Borough Council Elections and given them the opportunity to have a 2-minute video recorded to say why you should vote for them. As the news...

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