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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...
It Isn’t A Dogs Life For Tamworth Lottery Winner’s Posh Pooches
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AS the UK’s dog lovers celebrate the canine world’s finest pampered pooches at Crufts in Birmingham this coming weekend (5-8 March), a Lottery winner from Tamworth has revealed how much she pampers her pooches since...
Drayton Manor Park announces it will be closed for the remainder of February half term following Storm Dennis flooding
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LOCAL family attraction, Drayton Manor Park has announced that it will remain closed for the duration of February half term, following severe flooding in the park this week The park announced yesterday that it would...
Food allergies shouldn’t ruin your Valentine’s Day
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IN the run-up to the most romantic day of the year, people and food businesses are being reminded of the importance of clear allergen and ingredient information. With the county’s restaurants and eateries gearing up...
Drayton Manor Park has ‘engine-eous’ way to keep families entertained this February half term!
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LOCAL family-favourite attraction, Drayton Manor Park, has the perfect way to keep the kids entertained this February half term. The Staffordshire-based park is inviting families from across the UK to spend their half-term break (8...
February half term fun in Lichfield
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FROM tennis and basketball to indoor football and park workshops, keep your children and young people busy this half-term in neighbouring Lichfield. Lichfield District Council has launched its February half-term holiday programme, which has a...
Which films do you want to watch at 2020 Outdoor Cinema?
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MOVIE lovers are being invited to choose the films that are shown at this year’s popular Outdoor Cinema, in the picturesque Castle Grounds. More than 1,000 movie lovers took to social media and online...
Music star Tony Hadley’s visit is pure ‘Gold!’ for everyone at St Giles Hospice
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Yes, this is ‘True’.  It was ‘with pleasure’ that St Giles Hospice welcomed pop star and former Spandau Ballet frontman Tony Hadley this month. He created a ‘glow’ when he visited the Whittington site...
Santa leads the pack at Tamworth Castle’s St Giles Hospice Rudolph Run
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A squadron of Santas and a forest of Christmas trees led elves, Christmas presents and reindeer as festive fundraisers hit the road for the annual St Giles Hospice Rudolph Run at Tamworth Castle. The popular...
Meet TV auctioneer at John Lewis Tamworth event
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SPECIALISTS from the world of jewellery, antiques and auctions have teamed up with John Lewis & Partners Tamworth for an exclusive pre-Christmas event. The Ventura Park store will be welcoming Richard Winterton Auctioneers for...
Deliveroo officially launches in Tamworth!
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From 28th November, British Food delivery company Deliveroo is continuing its UK expansion, launching today in Tamworth. This means that locals can now order food from a range of restaurants, partnering with 30 eateries and...
Local author EJ Parry has a successful book signing event at WHSmith
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On Saturday 23rd Nov, local author Ed Parry held a book signing event at WHSmith in Ventura Park. The event was a great success with many people stopping to chat about Ed’s mysterious dark thriller...
Craig Charles to DJ at Statfold Barn Festival 2020
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The legendary Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show is coming to the Statfold Barn Festival next summer. The actor, broadcaster and Radio 2 DJ has been captivating crowds throughout the UK for many years...
Families kick off festive fun with St Giles Hospice Rudolph Run at Tamworth Castle
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Runners, walkers, families and their four-legged friends will be getting into the Christmas spirit at the annual Rudolph Run at Tamworth Castle next month. The festive fundraiser, taking place in the castle grounds on Sunday...
There’s ‘snow’ place like Drayton Manor Park’s Magical Christmas!
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Local family-favourite attraction Drayton Manor Park is preparing to bring a little piece of Lapland to Staffordshire this Christmas, with the return of its annual Magical Christmas event. Thomas Land will be transforming into a...
Join The Royal Sutton Coldfield Orchestra for their Family Christmas Concert
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The Royal Sutton Coldfield Orchestra are performing their Family Christmas Concerts at The Coton Centre, Tamworth, B79 9AA on Saturday 7th December at 4pm & 7:30pm. They will be joined on this occasion by...
HO, HO, HO! Santa & his elves are heading to Twycross Zoo for their most magical Christmas EVER!
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With just 43 sleeps until the Christmas Day, festive preparations are well underway as Twycross Zoo looks forward to welcoming visitors to see Santa, Mrs Claus and their elves, starting this November! On selected dates...
Festive fun for all the family at St Giles Hospice Christmas Fair
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Santa is coming and families can enjoy a day of festive fun on Saturday 16th November when St Giles Hospice holds its annual Christmas Fair. The Whittington hospice has a packed afternoon of events and...
Drayton Manor Park’s Fireworks Spectacular set to be out of this world!
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Local family-favourite attraction Drayton Manor Park’s highly anticipated Fireworks Spectacular has lift-off, with a special space theme this year! To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing, the Staffordshire-based theme park will...
Spooky Staffordshire cycling routes to explore this Halloween
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STAFFORDSHIRE’S cyclists can mix spooks with spokes this Halloween by exploring some of the county’s eeriest cycle routes Criss-crossing Staffordshire are miles of cycle lanes and national cycleways, all of which are used every day...
Celebrate a proper Victorian Christmas at Tamworth Castle
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LAST tickets are on sale now for the very popular Santa Trails at Tamworth Castle this December but don’t leave it too late, get booking now to avoid disappointment! Take a trip to Christmas past...