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Twycross Zoo named fastest growing Zoo and Wildlife attraction in England
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AFTER an incredible 12 months, Twycross Zoo has been named in Visit Britain’s official statistics as the fastest-growing zoo and wildlife attraction in England, achieving a phenomenal 15% growth in visitor numbers year on year...
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...
Councils urge residents to waste less plastic
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THROUGH the Joint Waste Service with Lichfield, Tamworth Borough Council has launched a new campaign to encourage residents to reduce their reliance on single-use plastics. With increasing awareness of the harm it is doing to...
On your bike for national cycling to school campaign
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SCHOOLS across Staffordshire are being invited to take part in the 2019 Bike to School Week, from 23 to 27 September. The Bike to School Week campaign, being supported by Staffordshire County Council’s school travel...
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...
RESULTS ARE IN! Twycross Zoo test ‘Which great ape family are you?’
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WE all know that the great apes are our closest living relative but have you ever wondered which species you are most like? As the only zoo in the UK that is home to all...
Climate Justice Called for By School Children at Cathedral Event This Month
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HUNDREDS of schoolchildren will join together at Lichfield Cathedral to call for climate justice as part of a global day of action on Friday 20 September. The Bishops of Lichfield, Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury and Stafford are...
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...
Asian Hornet which threatens honey bees spotted in Tamworth
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A SIGHTING of an Asian hornet, which threatens native honey bees and other pollinating insects was confirmed in Tamworth today (2 September 2019). This is the first report since July, when a single Asian hornet...
Twycross Zoo to host ‘Welcome to the World’ Celebration Day for endangered Bonobo birth
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ZOO keepers at Twycross Zoo are celebrating the safe arrival of a new-born baby bonobo this week and are inviting the public to join them in their celebrations, as they host a ‘Welcome to the...
Celebrate International Tiger Day this Monday 29th at Twycross Zoo
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TWYCROSS Zoo is taking part in their first-ever International Tiger Day on Monday 29th July and is calling families to make a stand for conservation and help raise awareness of these endangered animals. Not only...
Tamworth could get its first public electric vehicle charge point
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TAMWORTH town centre could be on the way to getting its first public access electric vehicle charge point as part of new plans being considered by the council. Electric vehicle infrastructure was one of the...
County Council declares climate change emergency
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STAFFORDSHIRE County Council has declared a ‘climate emergency’ on a day that saw record-breaking high temperatures across the UK. In a meeting of the County Council yesterday (Thursday), councillors vowed to refresh the Council’s climate...
Last Chance for Tamworth homes to be helped out of fuel poverty
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ELIGIBLE households in Tamworth have just two weeks to apply to a scheme that could help them out of fuel poverty. Households that currently aren’t connected to gas, and meet certain eligibility criteria, could get...
Licking good! – Twycross Zoo’s lemurs enjoy ice lollies on hottest day of the year
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LIFE is sweet for Twycross Zoo’s lolly-loving lemurs as they’re treated to a delicious selection of ‘cool’ treats. With temperatures set to soar today, the residents of the midland zoo’s popular Lemur Walkthrough enjoyed refreshing...
Residents advised to take care and enjoy the heat safely
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STAFFORDSHIRE County Council is renewing calls for people not to cool off in potentially dangerous lakes, reservoirs and quarries, as temperatures reach over 30C in some parts of the county this week. The call follows...
Drayton Manor Park throws 21st birthday bash for Inca the Tapir!
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TAMWORTH'S Drayton Manor theme park and zoo threw a very special party this week as one of its residents celebrated her 21st birthday. Drayton Manor Park’s oldest South American Tapir, Inca, was the centre...
Tigers move into their ROARsome new enclosure at Twycross Zoo – and we went along to see them
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ON Saturday 6 July, we were lucky enough to go along and have a sneak peek of the brand-new, state-of-the-art habitat for Sumatran Tigers at Twycross Zoo - and we wanted to tell you all...
Countdown is on to Tamworth in Bloom judging day
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THERE is less than a week to go until the Heart of England in Bloom judges arrive to view Tamworth’s fabulous floral displays, community projects and wildlife habitats. Local community groups and residents are invited...
Closing Date Approaching for Biodiversity Project Grants
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SOUTH Staffs Water’s grants for projects that enhance biodiversity is closing for applications at the end of July. The South Staffs Water PEBBLE fund, ‘Projects that Explore Biodiversity Benefits in the Local Environment’, offers grants...
ROARsome online Summer savings at Twycross Zoo – starting from just £10!
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WITH the exciting arrival of two critically endangered Sumatran Tigers, Jahly and Sialang, as well as the newly announced BRICKLIVE Big Cats exhibition coming to Twycross Zoo for the Summer Holidays, there is more ROAR...
Wigginton Park hoping to take gold in regional In Bloom competition
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ONE of Tamworth’s best-loved parks is hoping to claim gold, in a Heart of England in Bloom category. Wigginton Park is competing for the fourth year in the parks & open spaces category of...
A pair of pawfect Sumatran tigers arrive safe and sound at Twycross Zoo
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AFTER travelling over 700 miles via road and sea from France, Twycross Zoo’s newest residents, critically endangered Sumatran tigers Jahly and Sialang, have arrived safely at the midlands conservation charity. Female, Jahly, came from Boissierre...
Residents advised to take care and enjoy the heat safely
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STAFFORDSHIRE is set to sizzle in the sun this weekend, and residents are being advised to ‘beat the heat’ and take care during the hot weather. According to the Met Office, there is a 60%...
Tamworth in Bloom Judging Route Is Revealed     
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A YEAR of hard work, planning and planting will soon reach its climax when the Heart of England in Bloom judges take a tour of the borough on Tuesday, July 16. Residents are being encouraged...
Countdown to ‘take off’ for new flower bed in the Castle Grounds
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THE countdown is on to the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing on the moon, and to celebrate, Tamworth Borough Council is planting a brand new raised flower bed, in the Castle Grounds with an...
Mainline Testing of UK’s First Hydrogen Train Gets Green Light
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PORTERBROOK and the University of Birmingham’s Centre for Railway Research and Education (‘BCRRE’) have announced that the UK’s first hydrogen train, 'HydroFLEX', will be tested on the mainline railway following a successful proof-of-concept. The mainline...
New campaign to tackle air pollution in Staffordshire launches
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SCHOOL children, businesses and local communities are leading a new campaign to help improve air quality in Staffordshire. Encouraging employees to use more sustainable travel to and from work and travel plans for pupils and...