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Trio Set To Share Slimming Secrets
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Trio set to share their slimming secrets Three slimmers who transformed their lives by losing a collective 20 stone are using their success to shape a whole new career helping other people change their lives...
Tamworth employers urged to make domestic abuse their business
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Businesses and other organisations across Tamworth are being urged to join a new campaign tackling domestic abuse. New Era provides free, confidential help and practical support to anyone affected by domestic abuse – victims, perpetrators...
Tamworth Veterans launch new Outdoor Clothing company
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Muntanji, is a newly founded British Outdoor Clothing Company Headquartered in Birmingham and Created by two Veterans from the British Army who served under the local Tamworth Regiment the Mercians. The Mercian Regiment was formed...
The Wilkins Group scoops prestigious Midlands Family Business of the Year award
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Family-run global packaging and printing firm The Wilkins Group has been crowned Family Business of the Year at the 10th Midlands Family Business Awards. The Wilkins Group specialises in the printing of folding cartons and...
Ankerside is flushing with pride for new loos
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Following this summer’s refresh of the toilet facilities at Ankerside, the shopping centre has been honoured with a prestigious ‘Platinum Grade’ by the Loo of the Year Awards. After receiving feedback from customers earlier this...
Housebuilder presented with prestigious fundraising award
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HOUSE BUILDER Bellway has been named ‘Corporate Fundraising Team of the Year’ by leading charity Cancer Research UK for its fundraising work. Bellway was presented with the award, which recognises the significant fundraising achievements of...
Tamworth-based housebuilder helps Hannah aim high
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A £500 sponsorship from builders Bellway West Midlands has helped a young archery Olympics hopeful from Nuneaton hit her annual targets. Hannah Rowley, a pupil at Nuneaton’s Higham Lane School and still only a 16-year-old...
Growing group of businesses set out on new mission to help boost Tamworth town centre
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A TAMWORTH business group has swelled its ranks following the borough council’s consultation campaign to explore how the town centre can evolve and grow for the future. The business-led group represents a variety of sectors...
Footwear retailer comes to the iconic Tamworth Co-op building
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Tamworth welcomed a new footwear retailer to the iconic Tamworth Co-op fashion store yesterday (Monday). An extensive area of the ground floor has been re-fitted to make way for a selection of footwear that includes...
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...
Enterprise Centre develops firm relationships with local businesses
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BUSINESS continues to boom at Tamworth Enterprise Centre (TEC) since the opening in June 2017, helping to create a thriving community of flourishing small business, both within the centre and across the wider town. Housed...
JTF Home and Garden hosts successful family fun day for local community
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JTF Home & Garden welcomed thousands of customers into its store to celebrate its 40th anniversary in style at the weekend. There were special offers, freebies and fun for the whole family across its...
Chamber seeks new good cause to support
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LOCAL charities are being urged to nominate themselves to be Lichfield and Tamworth Chamber of Commerce's chosen charity. The Chamber is now accepting nominations from local good-causes for the Chamber to support from November to...
Apollo appoints mental health first aiders
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TAMWORTH-BASED Apollo, the UK’s largest privately-owned liquid adhesive, sealant coating and primer manufacturer, is to appoint ten new mental health first aiders as part of its ongoing health and wellbeing support for employees. This latest...
Local Tamworth Business up for a National Award
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Verified, an online trade directory built by local Tamworth business 'Expert Trades' is up for the national 'Online Tradesperson Directory of the Year' award presented by On the Tools. Verified, which launched just over six...
You can vote for Tamworth business in the running for a top award!
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VANILLA Underground, based in Tamworth, is in the running for a top award for Midlands family businesses - and the voting is now open for you to show your support! Vanilla Underground is a first-generation...
Tamworth Company Helping Youth Into Employment
Appears in: / Business/ Education & Employment/ Young People
TAMWORTH based training company, The Training Initiative, is giving young people the chance to earn their fitness qualifications free of charge. Since receiving government funding in June, 12 students have graduated with their Level 2...
Bellway puts customers in the spotlight to spread the word on Help to Buy
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BELLWAY is shining the spotlight on its customers as part of a campaign to raise awareness of the Government-backed Help to Buy scheme for new homes. Launched in 2013, the scheme has helped 211,000...
Excitement brewing for Ankerside charity coffee morning
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ANKERSIDE Shopping Centre is popping the kettle on for visitors this week, as it’s set to host a brilliant, two-day fundraising event to help raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. On Friday 27 September, the...
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...
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...
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...
Tamworth business in the running for a top award!
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VANILLA Underground, based in Tamworth, is in the running for a top award for Midlands family businesses. Vanilla Underground is a first-generation family business and was started by Jason & Deniz Yarnell, husband and...
Ankerside extends access to mobility aids
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ANKERSIDE Shopping Centre is delighted to announce that customers requiring mobility support during their visit will now be able to access a range of products seven days a week. Ankerside visitors are now able to...
Tamworth and Nuneaton to have a share of £1 billion to improve Town Centres
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TAMWORTH and Nuneaton have been announced as one of 50 Town Centres to receive a share of £1 Billion from the Government in an expansion of the High Streets fund. The funding could be used...
Commissioner supports fire and rescue over sprinkler campaign  
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STAFFORDSHIRE Commissioner for Police, Fire and Rescue and Crime, Matthew Ellis is backing the fire and rescue service’s campaign for a change in the law regarding sprinklers and residential buildings to help save lives. Staffordshire...
Get your geek on at Ankerside!
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A DR Who legend is one of three special guests visiting Ankerside this weekend, as the shopping centre teams up with Geeks Events to host a special ‘Heroes & Foes’ event. From 9am on...
Local business continues to support Tamworth Foodbank
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RefTech, a Tamworth business that provides a cloud-based event management system for events worldwide, has again collected over 500 items of food to donate to the Tamworth Food Bank to help local families. The Amington...