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NEWS More new community art created thanks to New Urban Era
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TAMWORTH arts group, New Urban Era have revealed more community artwork in the last couple of weeks after changing the way they run their Urban Arts Festival due to the COVID-19 crisis. The Urban Arts...
Happy ‘play days’ in store for Dordon nursery thanks to generous customers
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MONEY raised by shoppers at Tamworth Co-op’s convenience store in Dordon will enable a children’s nursery in the village to buy much-needed outdoor play equipment. Kind-hearted customers at the store in New Street donated the...
Tamworth Hygiene Bank make urgent appeal – can you help?
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TAMWORTH Hygiene Bank has made an urgent appeal to the public as their stocks are desperately low - and here at Tamworth Informed, we are hoping our readers may be able to help. During the...
Funding boost for St Giles Hospice as Tamworth shop re-opens
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A VITAL funding lifeline has opened once more for St Giles Hospice as the charity begins a phased re-opening of its shops, including the store in Tamworth. The hospice began re-opening a number of its...
Free Call blockers for vulnerable residents
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PEOPLE who receive regular nuisance sales calls could soon benefit from a free call blocking device fitted to their telephones as part of a national scheme. With research by Age UK showing that elderly residents...
Police warning following unauthorised car cruising meet in Tamworth
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POLICE are issuing a reminder that a Public Space Protection Order is in place in Tamworth, following an unauthorised ‘car meet’ in the town. At around 2230 BST last night (24 June) Staffordshire Police received...
Families allowed back in Tamworth Co-op funeral cars as staff fit new safety screens
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TAMWORTH Co-op’s main funeral home has taken delivery of two vehicle screens which will enable it to lift its temporary ban on families travelling to services in traditional limousines. The screens have been fitted into...
Stay safe while enjoying the warm weather outdoors this week
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PEOPLE enjoying this week’s hot weather at Staffordshire’s country parks should use common sense, observe social distancing and stay safe. That’s the message from Staffordshire County Council regarding use of its country parks and green...
Staffordshire to celebrate Armed Forces Day online
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PEOPLE from across Staffordshire are being invited to pay tribute to members of the Armed Forces, as the county prepares to celebrate Armed Forces Day on Saturday 27 June. This year, because of the Coronavirus...
One in three people targeted by a scammer during lockdown
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OVER a third of British adults (36%) have been the target of a scam since lockdown began, according to research by Citizens Advice. The charity has seen calls from members of the public concerned about...
Tamworth fundraiser urges walkers to take a Solstice stroll to support St Giles Hospice
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A TAMWORTH woman whose grandad who spent his last days at St Giles Hospice is calling on supporters to join a new Solstice Stroll fundraiser for the local charity. Walkers will be on the march...
Club for people with special needs gets cash boost from Tamworth Co-op shoppers during lockdown
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A CHARITY whose members have been forced into self-isolation by the coronavirus pandemic has received a welcome boost with a £500 donation from Tamworth Co-op shoppers. Customers of the fashion outlet in the former department...
Tamworth Hygiene Bank – have you heard of them?
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Did you know about a national charity that has a local branch in Tamworth and help local residents to lead a dignified life? Tamworth Hygiene Bank is a local branch of a national charity, the Hygiene...
Tamworth sees peaceful Black Lives Matter protest
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TODAY, Saturday 13 June saw the Tamworth Black Lives Matter protest take place peacefully and without any issues. Around 100 people gathered in small groups in Tamworth Castle Grounds this afternoon from around 1300 BST...
Police seal off former Co-op site as investigation begins
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POLICE sealed off the car park of the former Co-op Superstore on Ninian Way in Wilnecote yesterday (Thursday) as part of an investigation in to a sexual assault. Officers were called yesterday afternoon, Thursday 11...
Protest announced for Tamworth – Commissioner calls for marches to be peaceful
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STAFFORDSHIRE’S Police, Fire and Rescue and Crime commissioner has asked people attending local rallies to make them peaceful and dignified, while still conveying a powerful message following the tragic death in the United States of...
Dividend money from Polesworth Co-op shoppers will help adults with learning disabilities to stay connected
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ADULTS with learning disabilities living in a care home will be able to keep in touch with family and friends over the internet, thanks to the generosity of Polesworth Co-op shoppers. Customers at the convenience...
Reopening plans prepared for Staffordshire libraries
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STAFFORDSHIRE libraries are putting plans in place to reopen when conditions allow. Although the date when library buildings can reopen has not yet been confirmed by the Government, libraries directly managed by Staffordshire County Council...
Last chance to nominate for a ‘Be Kind – Be Tamworth’ award
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A COMMUNITY initiative to thank the individuals, groups and businesses who have a positive impact on the people of Tamworth during this coronavirus crisis is due to end, but there is still time to get...
Speed Watch volunteers hand out nearly 2,000 warnings in three months
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VOLUNTEERS who help to make the roads of Staffordshire a safer place handed out 1,777 warning letters to motorists at the start of this year. A total of 369 volunteers across 69 areas make...
Live chat service for domestic abuse victims in Tamworth and Lichfield to be extended
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A CHARITY is to use a £500 donation from shoppers to extend a live online chat service currently helping women and men in Tamworth and Lichfield who are trapped with abusive partners during the lockdown...
Recycle your garden waste and support St Giles Hospice by registering for Greencycle
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KEEN gardeners in Tamworth will be able to beat the queues at the tip while raising funds for St Giles Hospice thanks to a new recycling fundraiser launching this week. Many people have been getting...
Are your employees or colleagues in abusive relationships?
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A STAFFORDSHIRE domestic abuse support service is urging local employers to be on the look-out for tell-tale signs their employees might be in an abusive relationship and in need of support. The request comes as...
Bolehall shoppers’ dividends help girl footballers to reach their training goals
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ONE of Tamworth’s best-known and long-established junior football clubs has netted a much-needed donation from kind-hearted shoppers at Bolehall Co-op. St John’s Junior Football Club will use the £500 grant to buy new training equipment...
Pioneering St Giles Hospice service offers virtual support to bereaved Tamworth families
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BEREAVED people in Tamworth are meeting online to support each other and beat isolation thanks to a pioneering service offered by St Giles Hospice. In recent weeks St Giles has launched three virtual bereavement help...
More time to nominate for Dignity in Care Awards
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People now have until 31 July to get their nominations in. PEOPLE interested in nominating work colleagues, carers, friends and family members or volunteers for a special award have been given more time to do...
Santa is coming! Yes, it is only May!
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THE big man in red is coming to Tamworth this week - yes you heard that right.  Although you may feel like you have been in lockdown for months, we have checked and it...
Support group helps feed and support Tamworth residents
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A SUPPORT group which was started in Tamworth as a response to the Coronavirus pandemic and Government lockdown has grown from strength to strength. As a Country, we entered Government lockdown on 23 March -...