October 2016

Tamworth radio station needs a new home
> Community> Staffordshire
TAMWORTH’S community radio station could be forced off the airwaves if it can’t find a new home and is appealing to local businesses for help. 106.8 TCR FM has been broadcasting out of the...
New report sets out high speed rail plans for region
> Staffordshire
A NEW report published by HS2 Limited today sets out its vision for local economies to benefit from the high speed rail project – including a hub in Stafford. In his report 'Changing Britain: HS2 taking...
Halloween haunted spooktacular at Ankerside 
> Community> Events> Staffordshire
BRAVE children visited a very special haunted wood at Ankerside last Saturday, as the centre hosted its free Halloween spooktacular. Five hours of fun began at 11 on Saturday 29 October.  Youngsters ventured into the deep dark wood for...
Police dogs deserve better protection, says PCC
> StaffordshireHeadline
MATTHEW Ellis, Police and Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire, is calling for a change in the law to help protect police dogs from being attacked in the line of duty. Currently, assaults on police dogs are...
Diesel Bowser stolen from Construction Site
> Crime> Staffordshire
A diesel bowser has been stolen from a secure construction site on Ashby Road, Tamworth. The incident took place sometime between 12 midday on Saturday 29 October and Monday 31 October.Unknown offender(s) have gained...
Staffordshire’s first statue to regimental mascot to be placed in Tamworth
> StaffordshireHeadline
A PUBLIC campaign has been launched to build a life-size bronze statue of Sgt Watchman V to honour all the mascots and handlers that have served the Staffordshire Regiment, as well as all the servicemen of...
Spooks & Sparklers campaign sets out its stall 
> Community> Staffordshire
THE campaign to encourage responsible and safe behaviour over the Halloween and Bonfire Night period took its message out onto the streets this week, with a stall in St Editha’s Square. The Spooks & Sparklers...
Work to start on new Business Enterprise Centre 
> Business> Staffordshire
WORK to transform the Philip Dix Centre into a Business Enterprise Centre to provide 15 offices to rent to new and growing businesses, is due to start in the next few weeks. The creation of...
Council gives further backing to Business Improvement District plan 
> Business> Staffordshire
TAMWORTH BOROUGH Council has agreed to provide further support to the work to develop a Business Improvement District (BID), which aims to generate thousands of pounds to spend on making Tamworth a more vibrant place...
Staffordshire car fire linked to deaths of two children
> Crime> StaffordshireHeadline
A CAR fire in Staffordshire - which has resulted in a man being seriously injured - is being linked to an incident at a house in Birmingham during which two children died. Officers from Staffordshire...
Faulty electrical equipment fires spark campaign
> Staffordshire
FIRES involving faulty electrical equipment have sparked a County-wide safety campaign that will run throughout November. There have been 1,688 accidental dwelling fires across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent in the past three years with 341...
Find out how you can support dementia friendly drive 
> Community> Staffordshire
A FREE drop-in event for anyone who would like to learn more about helping make Tamworth dementia friendly is being held next month. The Alzheimer’s Society, supported by Tamworth Borough Council, is holding the information event...
Two weeks left to apply for Tamworth charity fund grant
> Community> Staffordshire
A TAMWORTH charity fund which has been running since 1868 is reminding people that there is still time to apply for a slice of the £2,000 cash – with applications set to close in just...
Halloween haunted spooktacular at Ankerside 
> Community> Events> Staffordshire
CHILDREN from across Tamworth will be able to visit a very special haunted wood at Ankerside this Saturday, as the centre hosts its free Halloween spooktacular. From 11am to 4pm on Saturday 29 October, youngsters...
Tamworth venue for public event on health care plans
> Health & NHS> StaffordshireHeadline
A PUBLIC event setting out further plans for the future of health care services in Staffordshire takes place in Tamworth next month. Health leaders have now submitted their latest proposals for the Sustainability and Transformation...
Drayton Manor wins best attraction for children at Group Leisure Awards
> Business> Staffordshire
LAST week, Wednesday 19th October, Drayton Manor Park was awarded the Best UK Attraction for Children at the Group Leisure Awards 2016. This was the ninth time the family owned and run leisure destination has received...
Historic Hall to host pedal-powered Halloween Cinema!
> Events
THE local community have the chance to discover or re-experience two Halloween classics with a twist, at the chilling setting of Middleton Hall, on Saturday 29th October. The Tame Valley Wetlands Landscape Partnership Scheme (LPS)...
Terrorism arrest at Birmingham Airport
> CrimeHeadline
A 32-year-old man has been arrested at Birmingham Airport this morning, Thursday 27 October on suspicion of funding terrorism. The man, from Coventry, was detained after flying into Birmingham by officers from the West Midlands...
Police warning after Bogus Callers
> Appeal> Crime> Staffordshire
POLICE are warning the public to be on their guard after a report of a bogus caller in Bloomfield Way, Coton Green. At around 7:00pm on Saturday 22 October, an unknown male, believed to be...
Pantomime’s Neil is alright Jack
> Events> Staffordshire
JACK and the Beanstalk comes to Tamworth Castle Grounds this Christmas, and we can now announce who will be playing Jack in this larger-than-life pantomime spectacular – oh yes we can! Neil Lucas has played...
Tell us who you think deserves a Christmas hamper
> Community> StaffordshireHeadline
COUNCILLORS are hoping to spread some festive cheer this year by giving out 200 Christmas hampers to vulnerable, disabled, housebound and elderly people living in Tamworth. Tamworth Borough Council is now asking members of the...
Remember, remember, hedgehogs this November
> Environment & Nature> Staffordshire
STAFFORDSHIRE Wildlife Trust is reminding members of the public to look out for hedgehogs before lighting their bonfires this Guy Fawkes night. At this time of year many animals, including hedgehogs, go into hibernation, with unlit...