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Ankerside counts down to its Christmas cracker
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ANKERSIDE Shopping Centre is just days away from welcomin two special guests who will be helping Tamworth get into the Christmas spirit, with a host of fun-packed festivities. This Sunday 25 November, a VIB (Very...
People reminded to be ‘scams aware’ as part of national campaign
> Community> Crime> Staffordshire
PEOPLE across Staffordshire are being urged to spot the signs of scams, report them and look out for those who may become victims themselves during a national awareness week. Staffordshire County Council’s trading standards team...
Fire death factors are the same again
> 999> Community> Staffordshire
STAFFORDSHIRE Fire and Rescue Service has relaunched the Fire Death Factors campaign which highlights the factors that are most likely to increase the risk of dying in an accidental fire. Recent evaluation of the statistics...
Tamworth-based builder helps Staffordshire rural centre’s weaving workshop
> Business> Community> Property, Planning & Development
A TAMWORTH-based housebuilder is donating almost £300 to buy wooden double doors for a Staffordshire charity’s new willow weaving workshop. Bellway West Midlands, which has its regional head office in Tamworth, is handing over £277...
Knitting groups are busy joining forces to support dementia and social isolation
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TAMWORTH’S army of generous knitters have been busy putting their skills to good use again, creating a variety of items to help people across the area. Knitters from groups Tamworth Knitting and Crotchet Group...
Rotary Club of Tamworth elects youngest ever president
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A VOLUNTARY organisation which has been supporting the Tamworth community for more than 70 years has elected its youngest-ever president as it looks to evolve and thrive for the future. The Rotary Club of Tamworth...
How Tamworth was supporting the war effort 100 years ago
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PHOTOS and information on display as part of a digital exhibition charting the history of Tamworth Assembly Rooms reveals the building’s key role during the First World War. As we mark 100 years since the end...
Tamworth Remembers
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TODAY, Sunday 11 November 2018 saw the 100th Anniversary of the end of the Great War, when at 11.00am, the guns fell silent. To commemorate the occasion, a large Remembrance Parade took place...
Ankerside joins Purple Tuesday campaign
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ANKERSIDE Shopping Centre has announced that it is taking part in Purple Tuesday, the UK’s first-ever national, accessible shopping day - a campaign which has been created to recognise the importance and needs of customers with...
New cash help given to voluntary groups across Tamworth
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VOLUNTARY, arts and sports groups across Tamworth have received a collective cash boost of nearly £15,400 in the latest round of grants from Tamworth Borough Council. Nine groups and five individuals have each been...
Tamworth Castle poppy cascade to be revealed as part of special Remembrance Sunday event
> Community> StaffordshireHeadline
FINAL preparations are underway for an extra special Remembrance event in Tamworth on Sunday November 11 to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War. This year the traditional parade will finish...
Kids enjoy lantern workshops ready for Christmas parade
> Children & Young People> CommunityHeadline
YOUNGSTERS enjoyed a series of free drop-in workshops during half-term, where they made special lanterns to carry in this year’s Christmas Lantern Parade in Tamworth. The parade of children walking through the Castle Grounds carrying...
Thousands enjoy ‘the greatest show’ at Tamworth’s free fireworks event
> Community> Events> Tourism & Leisure
THOUSANDS of people packed into Tamworth Castle Grounds for the 10thannual free fireworks extravaganza with many people hailing it the best event to date. Estimated crowds of more than 26,000 visited the town...
Volunteers, Businesses and Politicians gather to celebrate Staffordshire
> Business> Community> Council & Politics
STAFFORDSHIRE was celebrated this week in Westminster as Volunteers, Businesses and Politicians, including Government Ministers gathered to showcase what the amazing County has to offer. The event was held on Tuesday 30 October and saw...
Bake-Off winners, Cub Scott Scott Powers and Brownie Sophie Downing bake up a storm
> Children & Young People> Community
YOUNG baker Scott Powers and Sophie Downing have been crowned winner of this year’s two day Tamworth in Bloom Bake-Offs. Young Cub Scout Scott, from the Dosthill Cubs, and Sophie Downing, from 2ndDosthill Brownies, saw...
Be safe this halloween
> Children & Young People> Community
HALLOWEEN is here and the tradition of ‘trick or treating’ can be lots of fun, but please stay safe and beware who you scare. Although for many trick or treating is an enjoyable activity, it...
New library, heritage and arts centre prepares for opening in Lichfield
> Community> StaffordshireHeadline
A NEW £1.4m library and arts and heritage space in the centre of Lichfield will open in December. The investment in the former St Mary’s Church has opened up the ground floor to accommodate...
Nominations open for the Spirit of Tamworth Community Awards
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NOMINATIONS are now being taken for the Spirit of Tamworth Community Awards, and we would love our readers to get nominating. Now in its third year, the Spirit of Tamworth Awards, which is presented...
Nominations open for the Spirit of Tamworth Community Awards
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NOMINATIONS are now being taken for the Spirit of Tamworth Community Awards, and we would love our readers to get nominating. Now in its third year, the Spirit of Tamworth Awards, which is presented...
Tough new measures to tackle anti-social behaviour to come in to force
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TOUGH new measures to tackle anti-social and nuisance behaviour in two particular areas of Tamworth will come into force next month. Plans to introduce Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) in the Warwickshire Moor and Kettlbrook/Borrowpit...
Spooks & Sparklers campaign takes to the road for fifth year to spread safety message
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A CAMPAIGN to encourage responsible and safe behaviour over the Halloween and Bonfire Night period has been launched by the Tamworth Community Safety Partnership. The Tamworth Community Safety Partnership – made up of Staffordshire Police...
Make a lantern at free workshop to join Christmas parade
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YOUNGSTERS are being invited to attend free drop-in workshops during half-term where they will be able to make special lanterns to carry in this year’s Christmas Lantern parade in Tamworth. The parade of children walking...