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Local MP gives his view on Dominic Cummings
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THE Member of Parliament for neighbouring Lichfield has spoken out about Dominic Cummings who is the senior adviser to Prime Minister, Boris Johnson. Mr Cummings is facing calls from various people in all areas of...
Tamworth man who fled 260 miles from police with child in car jailed
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A MAN who hits speeds of 100mph with a child in his car before colliding with a police car has been jailed. Last year we reported how following the ordeal for the youngster ended in a...
Menthol cigarettes banned from Tomorrow
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SMOKERS who prefer menthol cigarettes will miss out from tomorrow as a new ban on menthol flavoured smoking products comes in to force across the country. The ban comes as part of an effort to...
What do the new lockdown rules mean?
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THE government has today (Monday) released more information as to the new rules and regulations they have set out to assist in the easing of the lockdown in England. They say their plan is to...
Hidden Heroes Spotlight On Staffordshire’s Amazing Care Workers
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Staffordshire County Council will be shining the light on many more of the County's care heroes and you can find out more at #Hiddenheroes CARE workers across Staffordshire’s frontline will be in the spotlight this...
PM unveils ‘conditional plan’ to lift lockdown
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TONIGHT, Sunday 10 May, Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the Nation by way of a pre-recorded message in which he announced a 'conditional plan' to lift the lockdown and bring the nation back to normality...
See the Prime Ministers statement in full
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TONIGHT, Sunday 10 May, Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the Nation during a pre-recorded public announcement. You can watch the video here and the full transcript of what he had to say is below: It...
RNLI plans to provide reduced lifeguard service on beaches this summer
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The RNLI hoping to put lifeguard patrols on around 70 beaches across the UK and Channel Islands DESPITE the challenges of the coronavirus outbreak, the RNLI hopes to provide a lifeguard service on around 30%...
People encouraged to mark VE Day from home
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Following the two-minute silence which will be held at 11 am on Friday, the Royal British Legion will be hosting a VE Day 75 live stream. PEOPLE from across Staffordshire are being encouraged to mark...
Increase in cyclists prompts Warwickshire police to share safety message
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In 2019, 4 cyclists were killed and 24 were seriously injured on Warwickshire’s roads. WITH more novice cyclists than ever taking to the roads for their daily exercise during COVID-19, police in Warwickshire are urging...
COVID-19 bereavement: how to help children cope
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AS the Conoravirus death toll continues to rise, more and more youngsters are having to cope with the loss of a loved one. Former primary school teacher Catherine Lynch of education resources and lesson plan...
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge support new Every Mind Matters advice for looking after mental wellbeing
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PUBLIC Health England’s Every Mind Matters platform has launched new advice, focussed on looking after people’s mental wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It has been updated after new data shows over 4 in 5 (85...
FedEx Express staff at Atherstone hub send a special thank you message to the NHS
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FedEx Express team members have joined in the UK’s #ClapForCarers to send a massive thank you to the NHS. The company expertly positioned vehicles to spell out NHS as seen from the air at its...
Did you know you can do this on your iPhone or iPad?
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THERE have been some posts in recent days on Social Media about texting the words 'pew pew' from one iPhone to another and their phone lighting up like a laser - but did you know...
Staffordshire Commissioner calls for halt to short prison sentences during COVID-19 pandemic
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SHORT prison sentences should be halted to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and keep prison staff and communities safe, says Matthew Ellis, Staffordshire’s Commissioner for Police, Fire and Rescue and Crime. Mr Ellis has...
Home Office scraps 101 non-emergency number charges
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FROM yesterday, 1 April 2020, charges for calling the 101 police non-emergency number have been scrapped by the government. The move has made the number free of charge for all members of the public, including...
Coronavirus outbreak FAQs: what you can and can’t do
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THE Government has released some advice for members of the public to assist them with some of the most common questions about the Coronavirus outbreak and the 'Lock Down'. Here are some of the most...
Tamworth D-Day veteran dies from Coronavirus
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A D-Day veteran awarded France's highest military honour has died after contracting coronavirus. Harold Pearsall, from Tamworth, died on Sunday aged 97. At Tamworth Informed, our thoughts are with the family and friends of Mr...
Vouchers worth £15 to be given to parents in place of free school meals
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CHILDREN eligible for free school meals will benefit from a national voucher scheme allowing them to continue to access meals whilst they stay at home. Schools can now provide every eligible child with a weekly...
Warwickshire Police agrees alliance exit settlement to the value of £10.77 million
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AN overall settlement has been reached between Warwickshire Police and West Mercia Police, following the termination of the alliance between the two forces. West Mercia Police has agreed on a settlement for Warwickshire Police worth...
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...
Temporary mortuary site announced at airport
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WORK has started on a temporary mortuary site at Birmingham Airport in preparation for a predicted rise in the number of fatalities from coronavirus. The site will initially be able to accommodate 1,500 deaths...
HS2 to start digging up Ancient Woodland near Lichfield and in Warwickshire
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DESPITE the Coronavirus emergency, HS2 Ltd has confirmed to the Woodland Trust that it will begin destroying the Fulfen Wood near Lichfield, an ancient woodland, from April. The move goes against both conservation principles and...
Police given new powers and support to respond to coronavirus
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THE government has today (26 March 2020) made new public health regulations strengthening police enforcement powers in England, to reduce the spread of coronavirus, protect the NHS and save lives. To ensure people stay at...
Police issue domestic abuse warning as people are told to stay at home
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AS people are ordered to stay at home, the head of Warwickshire Police's domestic abuse unit has spoken out to reassure victims of domestic abuse and warn perpetrators. Detective Inspector Tony Hibbert or Warwickshire Police...
New rules on MOT testing for light vehicles
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DUE to the unfolding COVID-19 situation, cars and vans and motorcycles that are due to have their MOT from 30 March 2020 will have their MOT extended by 6 months. This will continue until confirmed...
Country in LOCK DOWN – for at least three weeks
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has made a serious decision to lock down the country to tackle coronavirus - saying "stay at home or face a fine" during his nightly announcement to the nation. In...
Doing our bit to tackle coronavirus in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent
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PEOPLE are being urged to ensure they are do everything they can to minimise social contact to help combat the spread of coronavirus and protect themselves, their loved ones and their communities. Yesterday (Friday March...