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Wigginton Park takes silver in regional ‘In Bloom’ competition
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ONE of Tamworth’s best-loved parks has scooped silver gilt this year in a Heart of England in Bloom category. The borough’s accolade for Wigginton Park in the ‘Parks and Open Spaces’ category was revealed at...
Creatures of the sky welcome visitors to Tamworth station
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TAMWORTH Train Station are the proud owners of three new pieces of art by artists Annatomix, Affix and Sophie Long thanks to a kind donation from Tamworth arts group New Urban Era. The artwork was...
Wall-to-wall fun on offer at this weekends ‘We Love Tamworth’
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THE scene is set for the return of the popular We Love Tamworth extravaganza, bringing wall-to-wall fun for the whole family to the Castle Grounds on Saturday, September 14. Presented by Tamworth Borough Council’s Arts...
Repairs to Jolly Sailor footbridge to take place
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REPAIRS to the well-used Jolly Sailor pedestrian bridge are taking place from next week. The footbridge, that crosses the River Tame linking the Jolly Sailor car park with the Castle Grounds, will remain open but...
Can you help local fundraiser reach her dream?
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LAST week we published an article about a local fundraiser who has dedicated her time to raise awareness of Invisible Illnesses and raise funds for their charities – now we want to know if you...
Celebrating a decade of Tamworth in Bloom Gold!
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BLOOMING fantastic! Tamworth has won gold for the TENTH year in a row in the Small City Category of the Heart of England in Bloom competition. It has been revealed from the Heart of England...
Last chance to bid for funding to make your community safer
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TIME is running out for local community groups across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to apply for funding to turn great ideas for making their area safer into reality. Staffordshire’s Police, Fire and Rescue and Crime Commissioner...
Just 10 days left to have your say in Budget Consultation
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THERE are just ten days left for Tamworth’s residents, businesses and voluntary organisations to have their say on how they think council money should be spent, as part of the annual Budget Consultation process. The...
Local Schools Encouraged to Apply for Free Outdoor Learning Resources
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AS children across the country return to the classroom, local schools are being encouraged to apply for up to £500 worth of free outdoor learning resources to allow youngsters to get hands-on with nature. Applications...
Hundreds of cyclists hit road to support St Giles Hospice
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MORE than 500 people saddled up and used their pedal power to help raise funds for St Giles Hospice at the weekend as part of the charity’s annual Cycle St Giles Autumn event. Organisers expect...
Fire Service goes pink for organ donation
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FIRE Service vehicles in Burton-on-Trent are going pink to show support and raise awareness of organ donation. Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is launching its new look, pink fire engine and fire car on September...
Tamworth Woman on a Mission to support those with ‘Invisible Illnesses’
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A WOMAN from Tamworth is dedicating her time to raise awareness of invisible illnesses and support those who have them. For over a year now, 27-year-old Jessica Logan from Wilnecote has given her time to...
Charities from Across England Urged to Apply for Huge Funding Pot
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CHARITIES and community groups from across England are being encouraged to apply for a share of a massive £3million to bring their dream project to life thanks to support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery...
Castle Grounds’ toilets re-open after major refurbishment
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A MAJOR project to refurbish public toilets in Tamworth Castle Grounds is now fully completed and the facility re-opened on Friday, August 23, just in time for the busy summer bank holiday weekend in the...
Battle Ready Bootcamp takes on Mount Snowdon for Charity
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TAMWORTH and Lichfield fitness group, Battle Ready Bootcamp have climbed the highest peak in England and Wales in aid of Birmingham Children's Hospital. Eighteen members of the group completed the climb of Snowdon to raise...
County prepares to celebrate Staffordshire history festival
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FAMILIES from across Staffordshire are being invited to join two months of celebrations of the county’s fascinating past. The 10th anniversary of the discovery of the Staffordshire Hoard and the 80th anniversary of the outbreak...
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...
New ‘champions’ appointed to focus on Tamworth town centre and heritage
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TWO new champions have been appointed to focus specifically on developing Tamworth town centre and promoting the town’s rich heritage. While creating a town centre fit for the 21st century is a strategic priority for...
Landmark for Staffordshire libraries
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STAFFORDSHIRE’S flagship community library programme is celebrating a major milestone. This month’s transfer of the day-to-day management and delivery of Penkridge library to Penkridge Parish Council is the 27th successful completion and marks the end...
Hundreds enjoy tea with Mayor as more open events are planned
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HUNDREDS of people have enjoyed discovering what’s behind the green door of Tamworth Town Hall by taking advantage of a series of open events organised by the Mayor in recent weeks. Richard Kingstone has regularly...
Free Art Exhibition – It’s a Wrap… Well, Almost!
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AFTER receiving so much interest in the pop-up art gallery at Ankerside Shopping Centre, Vic Brown of New urban era and Ankerside centre manager Mark Burbridge have decided to keep it open until the...
Here’s how to get a free print on World Photography Day
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IT may be Monday, but it’s also World Photography Day (19 August), so to lift those Monday blues and celebrate the joy of photos, leading photography brand Fujifilm is giving away free prints to the...
Talented young musicians and singers offered chance to perform at We Love Tamworth fun day
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THE countdown is on to the popular We Love Tamworth extravaganza which returns to Tamworth Castle Grounds next month, bringing with it a jam-packed day of activities for the whole family. Presented by Tamworth Borough...
Local people invited to shine the spotlight on local policing
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STAFFORDHIRE and Stoke-on-Trent residents are being invited to join their local Safer Neighbourhood Panel to shine a spotlight on local policing and make Staffordshire’s Police Service the most open, transparent and ethical in the UK...
Petition launched over Laughing Gas abuse
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LOCAL councillors have launched a petition over the growing abuse of Laughing Gas. Nitrous Oxide (N2O or Laughing Gas) is a growing recreational drug, the telltale signs of its use are small silver canisters discarded...
Tamworth Charity Gets Cash Injection
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A TAMWORTH charity that supports families of children with additional needs has received a £1,000 donation from a regional housebuilder. 'In It Together Tamworth' received the donation from Persimmon Homes North Midlands as part...
Ebooks expand at Staffordshire Libraries to keep pace with demand
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THOUSANDS more titles are available free of charge as Staffordshire’s library service is expanding its eBooks service to keep pace with public demand. A new supplier and system improvement have gone live this month, resulting...
Artistic makeover helps to spread happiness at Tamworth Station
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ARTWORK and photographs with positive messages of wellbeing have gone on display at Tamworth Railway station to help create a brighter more welcoming space for passengers. The pieces of art have been put up along...