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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...
Bluebird Care Tamworth and Lichfield Nominated for Small Business of the Year Award
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BLUEBIRD Care Tamworth and Lichfield has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Tamworth and Lichfield Small Business of the Year Award. This Award is part of the Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield & Tamworth and...
Small Business Grant Scheme to give more start-ups a helping hand in the New Year
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THE first round of grants for 2021 is 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 relaunches to continue to run into...
ASOS to create 2,000 jobs in the area
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ASOS has today announced that it will invest £90m in a brand-new state-of-the-art fulfilment centre, just a few miles North of Lichfield. The huge development is set for the Fradley estate near Lichfield with a...
Borough Council urges residents to rally again as new lockdown begins
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Residents, businesses and schools in Tamworth must now rally once again as the country is placed in a new national lockdown to help prevent the NHS becoming overwhelmed by the new strain of Covid-19 this...
Major Boost for Staffordshire High Streets Welcomed by County Council
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A MAJOR cash injection to revitalise coronavirus-hit high streets in three Staffordshire boroughs has been welcomed by the county council’s economic leader. The government announced on Boxing Day that Tamworth will receive more than £...
Over £21million awarded to Tamworth from ‘Future High Streets Fund’
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IN what seems like an amazing Christmas present to Borough of Tamworth, Tamworth Council have been awarded £21,652,555 to help secure the future of the Town Centre - one of the largest amounts allocated...
Covid-safe Santa spreads Christmas cheer through windows
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CHRISTMAS cheer filled the halls of Bonehill Lodge Residential Home last week. Father Christmas and his Head Elf turned up and waved at everyone through the windows as part of their Alzheimer’s and Dementia fundraising Elf...
Drayton Manor face fine of up to £2.5 Million over death of 11-year-old
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Tragically Evha lost her life on May 9 2017 No Criminal charges were bought against the Park TAMWORTH'S Drayton Manor Theme Park is facing a fine of up to £2.5 million for organisational...
Research Shows Hand Sanitiser Use Falling as Vaccine Hopes Rise
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PEOPLE are being urged to not drop their guard as latest research suggests the use of hand sanitiser has dropped. The latest research carried out by new Hypochlorous hand sanitiser Steril-eeze has revealed that worryingly...
Consumer rights reminder for savvy shoppers
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SHOPPERS looking for bargains on Black Friday and Cyber Monday are being urged to get to know their consumer rights. Black Friday, on 27 November, is now the busiest shopping day of the year with...
Carpet cleaning firm supports St Giles Hospice to fund care services for local families
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GENEROUS staff at a Staffordshire carpet cleaning company are supporting St Giles Hospice by helping to fund its vital care services for local families. Knight & Doyle Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning has signed up...
Drayton Manor cancels it’s Magical Christmas for first time in 12 years
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THE owners of Tamworth's Drayton Manor Park has announced that this year they will not be holding their 'Magical Christmas' event after 12 years of success. News of the event being cancelled comes due to...
Tamworth-based Shire Leasing lands UK’s first financial assistance scheme for clean air
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The Clean Air Zone will become active in Birmingham on June 1, 2021. Shire Leasing was founded in 1990 and is now one of the largest independent B2B funders in the UK. A Tamworth...
Morrisons offers Emergency Service Workers 10% off all Groceries
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Blue Light Cardholders eligible for a 10% discount on their shopping. The card is available to those in the Emergency Services, Care Workers and Armed Forces. MORRISONS has announced today it is offering those...
You can now speak to Santa LIVE from your home!
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THIS year is the year where many of us have gone 'virtual' more than ever, and this includes Santa! Meeting Father Christmas in his grotto is one of the most magical experiences of the festive...
From hair brushes to paint brushes – Tamworth hairdresser-turned-artist unveils stunning portraits of football stars 
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A TAMWORTH mum who gave up a career in hairdressing to follow her dream of becoming a professional artist has seen her latest tributes to her footballing heroes given the official seal of approval. Aston...
Hearing check challenge to Tamworth residents
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PEOPLE in Tamworth are being invited to take an online hearing check if they find themselves regularly in awkward situations after mishearing words or being too embarrassed to ask people to repeat themselves. The call...
The icing on the cake – two small Tamworth businesses merged together
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GREAT news has come from two local cake companies as it was announced that they are merging to become even bigger and better! Quality Cake Company and Celebration Cakes are joining forces and merging their...
Harry Potter-inspired doughnuts will put a spell on you
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A BAKERY which delivers to doorsteps in Tamworth has come up with a wizard idea to celebrate Halloween with a range of Harry Potter-inspired doughnuts - which are flying off the shelves faster than a...
Owl Homes employee takes to the skies in support of The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust
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AN employee of Tamworth based Owl Homes, took to the skies on Saturday 10 October in support of the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust. Jane Lees, an Assistant Finance Manager signed up to take on the...
Local business HiB supports Tamworth FC
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LEADING bathroom supplier HiB has continued their efforts to help the community by supporting local team Tamworth FC for the third year running. The company, which has a distribution site in Birch Coppice Business Park...
New premium takeaway in Tamworth is well worth keeping an eye on!
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A PREMIUM takeaway which opened its doors in Tamworth this weekend is definitely one to watch - and of course sample! The Balearic Eye opened the doors on its new Tamworth takeaway this Saturday (17...
Tamworth electrician shines a light on charity support
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TAMWORTH Wellbeing & Cancer Support Centre is set for a brighter future thanks to a £5,000 lighting makeover made possible by a new charity scheme from a town electrician. The building upgrade launched...
HiB launches new Training Academy
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HiB has launched an exciting new training programme to support new and existing employees. The scheme, which focuses on providing apprenticeship opportunities and qualifications, has recently been unveiled and has been named the HiB Academy...
New school staff meet local people at consultation event
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TAMWORTH residents have visited a new housing development in the town to find out more about the new primary school being built on site. The all-day consultation event on Thursday (8 October) was organised by...
Local Teams sports teams receive sponsorship from pet care company
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Animals at Home (North Warwickshire), a local provider of pet care and pet transport services have announced their sponsorship of two community sports teams. Founded in 2019, Animals at Home provide all manner of services...
Businesses asked how council cash should be spent
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BUSINESSES in Tamworth are being asked for their views on where – and how – they feel council money should be spent as part of the budget setting process for 2021/2022. The annual Budget Consultation...