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Santa’s coming! Santa sleigh routes for 2020 revealed
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THE sleigh has been brought out of storage, the boots are being dusted off and the elves are getting organised in time for Tamworth’s biggest and most popular Christmas fundraising tradition. The annual Santa Sleigh...
Search for Tamworth Christmas Pig
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They are looking for a Tamworth Boar from a Tamworth Farm The boar is to be 'husband' to Gwen and Mary A POPULAR YouTube farm is looking for a Tamworth Boar to buy for...
Drayton Manor cancels it’s Magical Christmas for first time in 12 years
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THE owners of Tamworth's Drayton Manor Park has announced that this year they will not be holding their 'Magical Christmas' event after 12 years of success. News of the event being cancelled comes due to...
You can now speak to Santa LIVE from your home!
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THIS year is the year where many of us have gone 'virtual' more than ever, and this includes Santa! Meeting Father Christmas in his grotto is one of the most magical experiences of the festive...
From hair brushes to paint brushes – Tamworth hairdresser-turned-artist unveils stunning portraits of football stars 
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A TAMWORTH mum who gave up a career in hairdressing to follow her dream of becoming a professional artist has seen her latest tributes to her footballing heroes given the official seal of approval. Aston...
Local Poet publishes charity book
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A TAMWORTH poet has published a collection of comic verse with all royalties being donated to Burntwood charity COGS Prepares 4 Life. The charity support adults who struggle with everyday life to develop new skills...
New premium takeaway in Tamworth is well worth keeping an eye on!
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A PREMIUM takeaway which opened its doors in Tamworth this weekend is definitely one to watch - and of course sample! The Balearic Eye opened the doors on its new Tamworth takeaway this Saturday (17...
Meet slithering snakes and creepy crawlies at Drayton Manor’s More Treat Than Trick Halloween event
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TAMWORTH'S local theme park has an extra creepy offering for brave families this Halloween – the chance to get up close and personal with snakes and creepy crawlies! From Saturday 17 October to Saturday 31 October...
Could YOU Be Tamworth’s Next Pantomime Star?
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TAMWORTH will host one of the only socially distanced pantomimes in the country this December, and you could be the star of the show! Tamworth Pantomime Company is looking for a leading lady and a...
Families urged to staycation in Staffordshire over Bank Holiday weekend
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FAMILIES looking for something to do over the August Bank Holiday weekend are being urged to opt for a staycation and help support the local tourism sector. Staffordshire has hundreds of exciting locations and attractions...
It’s time to #EnjoyStaffsSafely
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STAFFORDSHIRE has thrown open its doors and is welcoming residents and visitors to explore its most famous landmarks and hidden gems. While the thrilling rollercoasters at Alton Towers Resort draw visitors from across the UK, the...
Space gets off to a flying start in Lichfield
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STAFFORDSHIRE Commissioner, Matthew Ellis joined young people in a game of disk golf at Beacon Park, as part of the Space 2020 programme. The disk golf was part of a number of events taking place...
Here’s how to get that ‘summer feeling’ back, with discounted Drayton Manor tickets for the holidays!
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OUR local theme park, Drayton Manor Park, is offering discounts of up to 28 per cent off tickets this summer, but you’ll have to be quick to get your hands on them! The family-favourite theme...
Restaurants urged to sign up to trade boosting summer support scheme
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STAFFORDSHIRE restaurant owners can now sign up to a Government-funded initiative to boost trade over August and protect jobs in the sector. The Eat Out to Help Out scheme will offer customers a 50 per...
New photos capture pure delight as children return to Drayton Manor Park after lockdown
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THE thrill is back for our local theme park which reopened this month, welcoming back excited visitors to enjoy a fun-filled day out after three months of lockdown. On Saturday 4 July, Drayton Manor Park...
Public urged to plan ahead as pubs and bars re-open
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POLICE in Staffordshire are urging people to plan ahead if they intend to go out this weekend as pubs and bars across the region get set to re-open. They are asking people to remember, that...
Drayton Manor Park confirms reopening plans
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TEMPERATURE checks for all guests upon arrival, reduced capacity, regular ride sanitation and a new virtual queuing system – that’s life after lockdown for the Tamworth family atrtraction, which will reopen on Saturday 4 July. Drayton...
New bucket list reveals a yearning for the great outdoors and to help society
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ENJOYING the great outdoors, gardening and giving back to society are just some of the must-haves on the West Midlands’ new normal bucket list. According to research carried out across the West Midlands by The...
Blackpool illuminations to stretch over Christmas for the first time ever
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Whether you love it or hate it now, many of us in Tamworth have happy memories of visiting Blackpool and 'the lights' over the years. Whether it be a day-trip with the family, a coach...
Tamworth Urban arts group mark Royal occasion with fitting tribute to HM Queen!
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TAMWORTH’S Arts group New Urban Era commissioned artists N4T4 to paint Her Majesty the Queen as part of this year's Tamworth’s Urban arts festival. The new mural is to mark 40 years of the Queen's...
Latest figures show importance of tourism to Staffordshire economy
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AS the Coronavirus lockdown approaches its scheduled conclusion, the county’s official tourist board has released latest figures demonstrating the importance of tourism to the Staffordshire economy. To coincide with the return of the annual English...
Generous donation from shoppers is music to the ears of Tamworth community radio station
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A TAMWORTH community radio station which informs and entertains thousands of listeners every week has been given essential funding from shoppers to keep it on air. Customers at Tamworth Co-op’s Dosthill convenience store have donated...
Online arts event connects Artists across the UK
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TAMWORTH based Urban arts group New Urban Era hosted their first online street art event Saturday 9th May that included 8 Artists painting live and 3 DJ's provided the music. Artists included Tamworths Wingy and...
Festival cancelled due to COVID-19
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SAD news into the newsroom this morning - this summer’s Statfold Barn Festival in Tamworth has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Organisers of the festival have taken the difficult decision after closely following...
Country Park facilities close to safeguard public
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VISITOR centres, toilets, cafes, children’s play areas, barbecue facilities and car parks at Staffordshire’s country parks have closed. Government guidance allows people outdoors for ‘one piece of exercise per day’, such as cycling, walking or...
Exciting festival of drama starts this week in Tamworth
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UPDATE - Unfortunately, due to COVID19, this festival has been cancelled. An exciting four-night run of theatre gets underway this week with the 2020 Tamworth Hastilow Drama Festival, featuring a series of one-act plays by...
Local band launches charity record in memory of musician friend
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A LOCAL Indie band has released an emotional tribute song to raise funds for St Giles Hospice in memory of a friend and fellow musician who died of cancer. Talented duo Michael Clapham and Russ...
Arts group call on the local residents to gift a workshop for less fortunate
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LOCAL arts group New Urban ERA has put out a call on the to local residents to gift a workshop. The Tamworth arts group are asking locals to gift a workshop to less fortunate...