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Five arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences and held in Midlands
> Crime> National> West Midlands
FIVE people have been arrested today (Wednesday 5 September) on suspicion of terrorism offences. Three men, a woman and a 17-year-old boy were detained following a series of arrests across the country.A 22-year-old man...
Free day out at Drayton Manor Park for Emergency Services Employees
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HOME to Europe’s only Thomas Land™ where the young and young-at-heart can come nose-to-buffer with the little blue engine and his friends, Drayton Manor Park is hosting a special weekend on Saturday 22nd and Sunday...
2 Mercian to provide force protection in Afghanistan
> National> Staffordshire
SOLDIERS from 2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment have been training on Exercise Kabul Dawn ahead of their short-term deployment to Afghanistan later this year. Some 110 soldiers from the Battalion’s ‘D’ (Dragon) Company are due...
Tamworth golfer finishes third at American Golf UK Long Drive Championships
> National> Sport> Staffordshire
TAMWORTH golfer Jordan Brooks has finished third in the American Golf U.K. Long Drive Championship after being knocked out in the semi-finals by the professional long driver and eventual winner Emil Rosberg. Brooks, 22, an...
More landlords to be licensed under ‘HMO’ changes 
> National> Property, Planning & DevelopmentHeadline
MORE landlords who let properties to two or more households with shared facilities will have to apply for a license from the council as a result of new legislation which takes effect this autumn. From October...
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
> National> Staffordshire
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
> National> Staffordshire
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
> 999> National> Staffordshire
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
> Council & Politics> National> Staffordshire
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
> Council & Politics> NationalHeadline
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
> Environment & Nature> NationalHeadline
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
> National> Travel & MotoringHeadline
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
> National> Travel & Motoring
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
> Events> National
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
> National> Travel & Motoring
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
> Health & NHS> National
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
> Council & Politics> National> Staffordshire
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
> Crime> National> Staffordshire
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
> National> StaffordshireHeadline
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...