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St George’s Day celebrations set to make an interactive online return for 2021!
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THE famous Tamworth annual St George’s Day celebrations organised by Tamworth Borough Council’s Arts & Events team is set to make a virtual return for 2021. This year’s fun-filled interactive online St George's Day...
Tamworth residents urged to complete their tests before pilot comes to an end
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RESIDENTS in two Tamworth wards taking part in a Covid-19 testing pilot are being reminded they have just two days to drop their completed kits. Already, nearly 1,000 tests have been dropped off at...
Just the thicket – Tamworth housebuilder is looking for a gardener of the future
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A LOCAL housebuilder is searching for a ‘grow-getter’ to design a garden of the future, but there’s one catch – you have to be under 11 years old. Heading the region-wide search, Redrow Midlands, currently...
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NEWS ‘Sale of the century’ marks end of an era in Tamworth’s history
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A CLOSING down sale which started on Tuesday, April 13 will herald the final chapter of more than 100 years of trading at Tamworth Co-op’s iconic town centre store. The former department store is to...
County Council services expand as lockdown conditions ease
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STAFFORDSHIRE County Council will be providing more services from this week as lockdown restrictions ease. From today (12th April) library users will be able to browse shelves again, more guests can attend weddings at register...
Grants for biodiversity projects on offer
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THE PEBBLE fund from South Staffs Water, ‘Projects that Explore Biodiversity Benefits in the Local Environment’, is now open to applications for any community groups or charities that want to encourage and enhance biodiversity. Applications...
West Midlands urged to remain cautious as we approach another roadmap milestone
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PUBLIC Health England (PHE) and a Staffordshire Police are urging people in the region to stick to the national guidance, as the next milestone in the roadmap draws closer. Tomorrow, Monday 12 April,  non-essential shops...
Could you challenge and advise on policing in Staffordshire?
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STAFFORDSHIRE Police needs people from across the county to advise and share opinions on policing matters as part of an Independent Advisory Group (IAG). IAGs are made up of individuals who are prepared to listen...
Multi-agency partners agree to stand down Major Incident
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MULTI-agency partners across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent have agreed to stand down the Major Incident that was declared to help co-ordinate the response to coronavirus. This does not mean that the pandemic or the threat from...
Cashless society: Tamworth is one of the UK towns to lose a high number of ATMs during COVID-19
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A new report by UK merchant payment provider, Dojo, part of the Paymentsense brand, has revealed the extent to which Britain’s high streets are losing their ATM’s and which UK cities are the most affected...
Grab, go and stay safe as Warwickshire’s libraries re-open for visits
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WARWICKSHIRE County Council’s library customers are being asked to ‘Grab & Go’ and stay safe as they are welcomed back to libraries across the county from Monday 12 April. Following confirmation from Government that...
Tamworth Residents Urged to Take Part in Major Covid Testing Pilot
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FAMILIES living in parts of Tamworth are being called on to take part in a new mass Covid Testing pilot next week, as the seven-day rate for cases hits almost double the national average. NHS...
Volunteers needed in North Warwickshire and Nuneaton and Bedworth 
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WARWICKSHIRE County Council is appealing for people to help keep their community safe by supporting the local COVID-19 ‘no symptom’ test centre. If you are able to give a few hours of your time each...
Officers put focus on rural crime during week of action
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PATROLS have been carried out across the county’s countryside including agricultural communities and beauty spots as part of a week-long operation to tackle rural crime. Staffordshire Police’s Rural and Wildlife Crime Team targeted areas including...
Families urged to opt for a Staffordshire staycation over Easter Holidays
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FAMILIES looking for something to do during the Easter holidays are being urged to opt for a Staffordshire staycation and help support their local tourist attractions. The county has hundreds of exciting locations and attractions...
County Council: “Enjoy easing of lockdown conditions but keep taking precautions”
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STAFFORDSHIRE residents are being urged to enjoy the easing of Coronavirus restrictions but to keep following safety guidelines. Dr Richard Harling, Staffordshire County Council’s Director of Health and Care, was speaking as Government restrictions imposed...
Second bid for £3.9m history centre funding submitted
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Staffordshire County Council has submitted its latest bid for £3.9m National Lottery funding to create a history centre in Stafford – and is hoping to prove second time lucky in June. Kerry Ashdown -...
Get up and go orange this April to support St Giles Hospice
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EVERYONE in Tamworth is being invited to get up and go orange this April to brighten up their spring and support St Giles Hospice. The charity, which has centres in Whittington and Sutton Coldfield, is...
Hop in – community invited to Tamworth housebuilder’s ‘egg-cellent’ Easter event
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A TAMWORTH housebuilder is helping locals to secure their dream home with an ‘egg-citing’ event. To celebrate Easter, Redrow Midlands is inviting members of the community to visit Amington Garden Village, on Mercian Way, and...
Communities urged to back Sleep Pod project to help rising number of homeless on streets
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ROTARY Clubs throughout Staffordshire are urging the community to continue to get behind a pioneering project which is helping rough sleepers. The call to support the Sleep Pod Charity comes following news this month that...
Clean Air Zone scrappage scheme available via Motorpoint
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PEOPLE working within the Clean Air Zone (CAZ) from June will be able to scrap their old car and receive £2,000 credit towards a compliant vehicle. Mark Cardwell - Local Democracy Reporter Birmingham City...
People urged to be vigilant after reports of phone scam
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STAFFORDSHIRE Police are reminding people to be vigilant and ignore phone calls requesting money be paid after fraudulently claiming it is owed to the police. Over the past few days the force has received calls...
Aldi celebrates eight colleagues in Atherstone for going the extra mile
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TO mark the anniversary of the UK’s first national lockdown, Aldi is recognising amazing colleagues across the country who have gone above and beyond to support their local community. All Aldi colleagues have worked throughout...
Country park visitor investment for 2021
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CLOSE to £450,000 is to be invested in visitor facilities at three Staffordshire Country Parks. Cannock Chase, Chasewater and Greenway Bank will all benefit after owners Staffordshire County Council coordinated funding from the EU’s...
Tamworth’s Amexi delivers an Easter Egg-stravaganza!
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A TAMWORTH-based commercial cleaning and maintenance company has helped to bring a smile to 50 disadvantaged children’s faces this week by donating chocolate eggs to Variety, the Children’s Charity. Amexi, based in Tamworth, is passionate...
Children urged to be quick on the draw and win Easter treats
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A TAMWORTH funeral home is helping to lift the lockdown blues by organising a beautiful Easter window display and a special prize competition for children. The idea came from Cath Scott, housekeeper at Tamworth Co-op’s...
Councillors to consider hundreds of views on Gungate plans
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COUNCILLORS will be meeting next week to consider the views of more than 200 Tamworth residents and businesses that were put forward as part of a consultation on the future of the Gungate site in...
St Giles hoping to relaunch charity events in 2021 with Cycle Spring
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ST GILES Hospice is hoping to relaunch its programme of fundraising events over the next few months – starting with Cycle Spring in May. Events like Cycle Spring and their annual Solstice Walk raise more...