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Churches urged to take the lead on tackling climate change
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CHURCHES throughout the region are being urged to take the lead in becoming greener and tackling climate change. The Diocese of Lichfield is an area with a population of over two million which includes Staffordshire...
‘It’s more than just flowers’ is the message for the 2019 Tamworth in Bloom launch
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THE 2019 Tamworth in Bloom campaign has been launched, revealing a very special theme and message as the town goes for gold for an incredible 10th year in a row. Tamworth Borough Council is celebrating this...
Management plan proposed for Countryside Estates
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PLANS to share management of Staffordshire’s country parks, picnic areas and greenways are set to move to the next stage. Under the proposals Staffordshire County Council will look to transfer management, but not ownership, of...
New community nature conservation coming to Amington
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A NEW eight-hectare community park and nature area, including wildlife habitats, an orchard and green open spaces, is being created in Amington as part of the redevelopment of the former golf course site. Almost half...
Tamworth MP joins local wildlife group in planting new trees in Dosthill Park
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IN Autumn of last year, local MP Christopher Pincher kickstarted the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy project in Tamworth. The scheme is run in partnership with the Wildlife Trust and saw MPs receive 5 trees to...
10 tips to prepare your new-build garden for spring and summer
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IF you’ve recently moved into a new-build home, or perhaps just starting afresh in your garden, you may have started to think about planting trees and shrubs to create that idyllic outdoor space. Spring is...
Be part of the pick and join the Great British Spring Clean
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TAMWORTH residents are being encouraged to grab a litter picker and a black bag and take part in a local community ‘clean up’ as part of this year’s Great British Spring Clean. The Keep Britain...
Twycross Zoo welcomes critically endangered black rhinos this Easter
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AWARD-WINNING conservation charity, Twycross Zoo, is expecting a rather large delivery - one that weighs almost a tonne and is critically endangered. An adorable, female Eastern black rhinoceros, will be moving to the Midlands in...
Plans submitted for more new homes to be built
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DEVELOPERS have submitted plans to Tamworth Borough Council for more new homes to be built in the North West corner of the Borough. The application shows plans for another 163 homes on land which sits on the...
NFU Farmers and local MP Christopher Pincher meet to talk Brexit
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IN January this year, Staffordshire National Farmers’ Union (NFU) celebrated their 100th year of activity. With farming in our area contributing so much to the local economy and community, local MP Christopher Pincher met with farmers...
Top five blue bin mistakes revealed in bid to improve recycling
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TAMWORTH Borough Council and Lichfield District Council are counting down the top five blue bin mistakes made by local households in a bid to further improve recycling rates. The Joint Waste Service is highlighting the...
Making blue lights go green!
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WEST Midlands Ambulance Service has welcomed a challenge from NHS England Chief Executive, Simon Stevens to vehicle manufacturers to help “blue lights go green”. Mr Stevens wants the manufacturers to develop more environmentally friendly...
McDonalds joins forces with local school to keep their community clean
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STAFF from McDonalds Ventura Park branch joined forces with local school children from William Macgregor School on the Glascote Road to help clean up their local environment last week.Bianca Carvel who is a shift manager at...
Love Birds Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Twycross Zoo
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PIDGE, the Victoria crowned pigeon didn’t go ‘cheep’ this year as he treated his bird, Victoria, to a delicious tea for two! The loved up pair were seen enjoying the romantic moment together, tucking into...
Come on Aisleen! Cheeky Monkey Bags a Mate Just in Time for Valentine’s Day!
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A ‘cheeky monkey’ at Drayton Manor, has bagged herself a new mate just in time for Valentine’s Day. Sulawesi macaque, Aisleen from Drayton Manor Park’s 15-acre zoo, has a romantic treat in store, as she...
Huge savings arrive at Twycross Zoo for half-term!
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TWYCROSS Zoo is calling for visitors to grab their wellies and waterproofs for a fun-filled, family day out this February half-term, whatever the weather! Book now and take advantage of super savings with tickets for...
Snowdrop week at Middleton Hall and Gardens
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WHAT’S more joyful than the first sight of clusters of tiny snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) popping up all over the gardens of Britain? Blooming in February and flowering through to March, these hardy little perennial bulbs...
Council’s successful bid to help tackle fuel poverty
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UP TO 1,000 households in Staffordshire could be helped out of fuel poverty, after a bid for funds was successful. Staffordshire County Council has been awarded £3.7million from the Warm Homes Fund– a...
Bin collections to start at new earlier time of 6.30am
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RESIDENTS who live in Tamworth Borough and Lichfield District will need to make sure their bins are out by 6.30am on their collection day, from Monday, February 25th. Through the Lichfield and Tamworth Joint...
Tamworth Fire Crews rescue duck from frozen lake
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FIRE crews from Tamworth came to the rescue of a duck who had got stranded on a frozen lake earlier today (Wednesday). The Water Rescue Team from Tamworth Community Fire Statioin as well as the...
Tamworth man fined after failing to co-operate in littering case
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A TAMWORTH resident who failed to respond to requests for information after a passenger in his vehicle allegedly threw litter out the window has been prosecuted and fined almost £1,500. Luke Westwood of Ivatt...
Tasty incentive for people using their local recycling centre
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RECYCLING centres in Staffordshire are offering a tasty incentive for people who pay them a visit. Anyone who takes their recyclable materials—especially cardboard and glass—direct to their recycling centre will be able to enter a...
Residents thanked for recycling efforts over festive season
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TAMWORTH Borough Council and Lichfield District Council are thanking people from across both areas for a marked improvement in recycling habits this festive season. The councils’ Joint Waste Service launched a campaign before Christmas to...
Youth volunteer group lends a hand to nature reserves
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YOUNG people are being given the chance to learn new skills and gain vital work experience by volunteering on nature reserves across the Tamworth area at a series of free sessions. ‘Youth Action’ has been...
Go green and support St Giles Hospice by recycling Christmas cards
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PEOPLE can help the environment and raise funds for a great local charity in the New Year by donating their old Christmas cards to St Giles Hospice. As families and businesses pack away the decorations...
Residents urged to take extra recycling to centres
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RESIDENTS are being urged to take their excess Christmas recycling to one of Staffordshire’s recycling centres. The call from Staffordshire County Council comes ahead of one of the busiest times for recycling, as people dispose...
Christmas bin collections and recycling reminder
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TAMWORTH residents are being urged to see if there are any changes to their bin collections over Christmas by checking their new bin calendar. Households that have their bins emptied on a Tuesday or Wednesday...
Yellow Warning of Snow and Ice Affecting West Midlands
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THE Met Office has this morning, issued a Yellow Warning for Snow and Ice for the West Midlands. They have stated that the warning is in place between 9.00am Saturday 15 December and 9...