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Supermarkets recall frozen vegetables over listeria outbreak fears
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SIX of the UK’s most popular supermarkets have been forced to recall various frozen vegetable products due to concerns over possible listeria contamination. Aldi, Lidl, Iceland, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose have all recalled frozen veg...
Staffordshire’s final Syrian refugees arrive in Tamworth
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STAFFORDSHIRE has welcomed the final refugee families into the county as part of the Syrian Vulnerable Persons Scheme (VPS). A total of four families have been placed in Tamworth, and are now settling into their new...
Staffordshire residents to join in Royal Wedding celebrations at Windsor Castle
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TWELVE Staffordshire residents will be visiting the grounds of Windsor Castle on 19th May to share in part of the Wedding Day of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The lucky invitees have been nominated by the...
When and why do the clocks change?
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DAYLIGHT Saving Time returns this weekend and we can look forward to lighter evenings as the winter fades away. But precisely when and why do the clocks spring forward? The move to Daylight Savings Time, or...
Staffordshire’s PCC urges residents to play their part in defeating terrorism
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Matthew Ellis, Staffordshire's Police and Crime Commissioner, is urging people across the county to understand even more about the part everyone can play in defeating terrorism. The Action Counters Terrorism campaign begins today, with Mr Ellis hoping...
County Council backing for Chancellor’s growth plans
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MOVES to review public spending, revalue business rates and promote house building have been welcomed by Staffordshire’s leader. Reacting to the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Spring Statement, Philip Atkins said an improving economy and promised investment...
Local MP welcomes review to ‘drive up quality’ of post-18 education
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TAMWORTH MP, Christopher Pincher, has welcomed the Prime Minister’s launch of a major review of post-18 education which it is claimed will ‘drive up quality, increase choice and ensure value for money’. The review will...
Earthquake hits the UK
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AN earthquake has been felt across parts of the Midlands this afternoon after a quake hit with its epicentre approximately 20km north-north-east of Swansea and at a depth of 7.4km. What has been described...
New ‘supercabs’ to tackle dangerous driving on England’s motorways
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FLEET of unmarked, derestricted HGVs fitted with wide-angle cameras will patrol motorways and major roads to catch offenders Highways England announced plans to fund the three new unmarked HGV cabs after a single one...
New ‘supercabs’ to tackle dangerous driving on England’s motorways
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Fleet of unmarked, derestricted HGVs fitted with wide-angle cameras will patrol motorways and major roads to catch offenders Highways England announced plans to fund the three new unmarked HGV cabs after a single one used...
Keep a clear head near the rail network
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Revellers are being warned to “keep a clear head” around the rail network over the festive season.The festive season should be a time of year when everyone can enjoy themselves and have fun. But...
Peter Kay cancels Birmingham shows and entire tour
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COMEDIAN Peter Kay has cancelled his first live tour in eight years over 'unforeseen family circumstances'.One of the most loved comedians in the UK had announced a tour to start in April 2018 in...
Santa backs call to motorists to check their vehicles this Christmas
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WITH just 13 days to go before Christmas, Highways England has called on the main man to help remind drivers to check their vehicles before travelling this festive season. Santa Claus checks his sleigh to make...
ALDI recall Poppin Chicken
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ALDI have recalled their Roosters Southern Fried Poppin' Chicken as a precautionary measure as it may contain plastic and they are asking customers to not consume the product. They are now asking anyone who has...
View From the House – 24th November 2017
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A NEW railcard for 26-30 year olds, stamp duty abolished for first time buyers, increase in the living wage and all taxpayers will earn £350 more before tax. £44bn for housing, an extra £2.8bn...
Pledge to say no to domestic violence
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TAMWORTH men are being encouraged to help put a stop to violence against women by pledging their support to this year’s White Ribbon Campaign. The White Ribbon Campaign is a worldwide movement calling on men...
Help offered to Syrian refugees
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STAFFORDSHIRE is to welcome Syrian refugee families to the county as part of the UK Government’s commitment to help the troubled country. Staffordshire County Council is working with district and borough councils to prepare for...
Colin Bryan, CEO at Drayton Manor, collects OBE for Contribution to Tourism
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DRAYTON Manor Park’s Chairman and son of the founders, Mr Colin Bryan is awarded an OBE at Buckingham Palace in recognition of his charity work and ongoing contribution to tourism. On receiving his OBE, Colin...
Images from Tamworth Remembrance Parade
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HERE you can see a selection of images from the Tamworth Remembrance Parade in Tamworth Town Centre today, Sunday 12 November. If you have any imaged you would like included, please email them to newsdesk@tamworthinformed...
We will remember them; we must remember them…
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WE WILL REMEMBER THEM; the important words that we must ensure we stand by.  This is a plea to ensure the memories live on. Sadly there are no longer any known surviving veterans of the...
The end of British Summer Time as the clocks change
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Just incase you're not sure! Time in Tamworth: time_is_widget.init({Tamworth__United_Kingdom_z716:{}});  It's that time of year, yes already, when we officially abandon British Summer Time and return to good old GMT. That means the...
Xbox One X: Further Details revealed
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GamesCom 2017 was the talking point for the newly anticipated Xbox One X this weekend. Microsoft slowly announced details of their newest addition to the Xbox family, with information about games, prices and special editions...