Millions earmarked for Staffordshire’s future
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ALMOST £110 million will be invested in roads, schools, broadband and economic development in the next 12 months as the county council plans to get Staffordshire communities moving again. The county council’s Cabinet today recommended...
Communities in Tamworth will get extra support as the 2021 Census approaches
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THE Office for National Statistics (ONS) has appointed a Census Engagement Manager to support residents and help make Census 2021 a success. Kirat Raj Singh, the area’s Census Engagement Manager will help organisations, charities, faith...
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NEWS Police urge residents to be wary of people posing as housing association employees in Tamworth
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OFFICERS are urging people to be alert to scammers knocking on their doors after two recent incidents in Tamworth of people approaching homes claiming to be from a housing association. The first occurred on 14...
Extra ‘crime fighting’ cameras will help focus on offenders
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MORE than a dozen cameras which quickly read registration plates and alert officers to a wide range of offences are set to be installed in the force’s patrol cars. Staffordshire Police currently utilises 64 fixed...
More than 400 firefighters get access to lateral flow tests
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MORE than 400 Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service firefighters now have access to lateral flow tests for Covid-19. The firefighters, including trainees, have been trained on how to test themselves at home on a weekly...
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NEWS Detectives appeal as investigation continues into unexplained Tamworth death
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STAFFORDSHIRE Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward as an investigation continues into the death of a man in Tamworth. 31-year-old Joe Olner, of Eringden, Tamworth, died in hospital a short time after officers...
Gritting pro’s five top tips for driving in the snow
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WITH the potential for more snow coming to the region over the next few days, we wanted to share some tips with you, to help when driving in the snow. Paul Dyson, owner of private...
New trustees bring extra expertise to St Giles Hospice
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ST GILES HOSPICE has reinforced its trustee board with the recruitment of four new trustees who bring a wealth of experience to the charity as it plans for the future beyond COVID-19. The Board of Trustees...
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NEWS Men charged after man injured with machete in Mile Oak
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TWO men have been charged after a man was injured with a machete in Mile Oak. Police were called by West Midlands Ambulance Service at 1535 GMT on Friday afternoon (22 January) to reports that...
Senior detectives say teams coping with demand despite Coronavirus challenges
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TWO of Staffordshire Police’s most senior detectives have spoken to say how their teams are coping with the demands place upon them by carrying out investigations during the Coronavirus pandemic. DCI Dan Ison from the...
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NEWS Men Arrested after Mile Oak Machete Attack
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DETECTIVES investigating after a man was injured with a machete in Mile Oak have arrested two men. Police were called by West Midlands Ambulance Service at 1535 GMT on Friday afternoon (22 January) to reports...
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NEWS Detectives launch investigation after man attacked with machete in Mile Oak
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DETECTIVES are investigating after a man was attacked with a machete in Mile Oak this afternoon. Police were called by West Midlands Ambulance Service at 1535 GMT this afternoon (Friday 22 January) to reports that...
Police operation to prevent gatherings, raves and house parties continues
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AN operation to prevent illegal gatherings, raves and parties is continuing across Staffordshire in the wake of the Government’s announcement to increase fines. On Thursday (January 21) the Home Secretary Priti Patel, announced an increase...
Tamworth police issue reminder over vehicle security as man charged with multiple offences
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POLICE in Tamworth are reminding residents to be vigilant around locking their vehicles and not storing valuables in them. The advice follows a number of incidents in the town and the charging of a...
Police welcome new SmartWater campaign to deter perpetrators of domestic abuse
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STAFFORDSHIRE Police is joining forces with company SmartWater to deter perpetrators of domestic abuse by using forensic products to help protect victims. The trial, which starts this month and runs for 12 weeks, will see...
Lockdown 3 Appeal Launched To Help Vulnerable and Isolated Across Tamworth
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THE Community Foundation for Staffordshire has launched a special appeal to raise funds to support vulnerable and isolated people and communities across Tamworth and the county during the third lockdown. After the success of the...
Gritty fact is surprising – we grit you not!
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USERS of Staffordshire’s 3,000 grit bins and salt piles are being reminded a little goes a long way, as wintry weather is expected to return soon. Strategically located across the county’s highways network, most...
‘Your police. Your voice.’ – Have your say on local policing matters
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STAFFORDSHIRE Police is inviting residents and businesses across the county to take part in a new survey designed to help the force achieve its vision of a safer Staffordshire. The ‘Your police. Your voice.’...
Council’s Chief Executive announces decision to step down
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LICHFIELD District Council’s Chief Executive, Diane Tilley, has announced she will be leaving her role in May. The news of the Chief Executive's decision came this morning (21 January) in a message from Diane Tilley...
Plans for transforming Tamworth town centre revealed
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MAJOR proposals to transform Tamworth town centre into the busy, thriving, heart of the community as part of a ‘once in a generation’ opportunity, can now be revealed. We reported at the end of last...
Drivers urged to take care as highways crews work through the day to tackle flash flooding
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DRIVERS are being reminded to take extra care on the roads as heavy rain and the risk of surface water or river flooding continues to make conditions difficult. Staffordshire’s highways crews have been out in force...
Appeal for witnesses following mans death in Tamworth
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DETECTIVES are investigating the circumstances around a man’s death in Tamworth early yesterday morning. Police were called to a suspicious incident in Crossfell, Stonydelph, shortly before 0530GMT on Tuesday morning (January 19). A 31-year-old man...
Local MP backs the ‘Ask for ANI’ scheme
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FROM the 14 January, victims of domestic abuse will be able to access support from local pharmacies in Tamworth, as part of the Ask for ANI scheme backed by Christopher Pincher MP and the Government...
Small business and employee support set to be ramped up through Staffordshire councils’ partnership
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A RAFT of new support programmes for small businesses and apprentices is set be launched through a Staffordshire councils’ partnership. This will add to the package of business support already being delivered by the county...
Tamworth couple jailed for series of child sex abuse offences
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A COUPLE from Tamworth have received lengthy jail terms after pleading guilty to a series of non-recent sexual offences against children. Kevin Hitt, aged 56, was jailed for sixteen-and-a-half years (January 18) in a hearing...
CCTV images released following petrol station robbery
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DETECTIVES from Staffordshire Police have issued CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with a robbery at a petrol station near Lichfield. An investigation is currently underway after the robbery...
Staffordshire Leaders Call for People Working Through Lockdown to Get Tested
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THE leaders of Staffordshire’s county, borough and district councils have joined forces to appeal for all workers who can’t work from home to book a regular Covid test. The appeal from the councils comes as...
St Giles Hospice celebrates record-breaking TreeCycle success
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ST GILES Hospice is celebrating the success of this year’s TreeCycle campaign after it collected more trees and raised more funds than ever before. The environmentally-friendly recycling collection picked up 4,428 Christmas trees this...

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