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Local Tamworth MP slams the European Super League plans as by the elite, for the elite and of the elite
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LOCAL Tamworth MP Christopher Pincher reassured football fans on Sky News to that he will support the Government’s actions to protect domestic and grassroots football in England. This comes after 12 breakaway European clubs announced...
St George’s Day celebrations set to make an interactive online return for 2021!
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THE famous Tamworth annual St George’s Day celebrations organised by Tamworth Borough Council’s Arts & Events team is set to make a virtual return for 2021. This year’s fun-filled interactive online St George's Day...
Drive-in Cinema comes to Tamworth
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A drive-in cinema is coming to Tamworth’s Statfold Barn Railway this week. Five films will be shown in total from Thursday to Saturday, but the capacity is extremely limited, with organisers urging people that there...
Exciting new season of events coming to Tamworth this year
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TAMWORTH Borough Council’s Arts and Events team are delighted to announce they have been working hard to create a new and varied line up of shows and events for Tamworth families and visitors to enjoy...
12 Lichfield venues secure pavement licences
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A DOZEN venues in Lichfield city centre will be able to put pavement licences to use when the lifting of lockdown restrictions allows customers to be served outdoors. Kerry Ashdown - Local Democracy Reporter Restaurants...
Drayton Manor Park names meerkat after Janet Street Porter… and she loves it!
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TAMWORTH's local theme park and zoo, Drayton Manor Park has renamed one of its most beautiful meerkats after the Loose Women star after a request on the show last week. After Janet Street Porter was MORTIFIED...
Staffordshire’s carbon neutral plans agreed
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PLANS to transform Staffordshire into a carbon neutral county council by 2050 have been agreed today. The county council’s Climate Change Framework, which was agreed by cabinet today, sets out the steps the authority will...
Do you want to appear on new TV show about finances?
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A PRODUCER is looking for people in Tamworth and the surrounding area to take part in their new TV series about future finances planning and their legacy. The purpose of the TV show is to...
Staffordshire’s only 3* Rosette Restaurant continues ‘On The Top Table’ after Michelin Guide announcement
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The Michelin Guide was updated for 2021 on Monday 23 January, highlighting some of the stand-out restaurants around the country. The Boat Inn, just outside Lichfield was again awarded a ‘Plate’ or L’Assiette symbol recognising...
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...