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MP pays tribute to brave service men and women across Tamworth and the West Midlands
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AS we celebrated Armed Forces Day at the weekend, Christopher Pincher MP would like to thank the 11,300 people working in our Armed Forces and crucial defence jobs in the West Midlands. This is...
Reminder of Danger of Cooling off in Open Water
Appears in: / Health/ Incidents & Appeals/ Leisure & Sport
PEOPLE are being reminded of the dangers of swimming in open water following the death of a 21-year-old man in Chasewater, in Staffordshire. While the circumstances of this tragic accident are still being investigated, Mark...
Christopher Pincher MP says ‘No one should be turned away because of their assistance dog’
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TAMWORTH MP, Christopher Pincher is supporting a campaign to tackle discrimination against guide dog owners at an event in Parliament organised by the charity Guide Dogs. On Wednesday, 19 June, more than a hundred guide...
Christopher Pincher MP joins push to encourage more accessible rail journeys in Tamworth
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TAMWORTH MP, Christopher Pincher has this week joined forces with the rail industry to encourage more disabled people in Tamworth to travel by train using the Disabled Persons Railcard, which offers a third off journeys...
Residents advised to take care and enjoy the heat safely
Appears in: / Environment/ Health/ UK News
STAFFORDSHIRE is set to sizzle in the sun this weekend, and residents are being advised to ‘beat the heat’ and take care during the hot weather. According to the Met Office, there is a 60%...
Christopher Pincher MP signs up to the Youth Friendly MP Charter
Appears in: / Education & Employment/ Politics/ UK News
TAMWORTH MP, Christopher Pincher has signed up to the Youth Friendly MP Charter which pledges his support to five key principles of youth employment in Tamworth This is what Chris had to say about the...
Drayton Manor Park is offering FREE entry to personnel of the British Armed Forces
Appears in: / Community & Charity/ Staffordshire/ UK News
THE Midlands’ most popular theme park is celebrating the work of the British Armed Forces by offering free entry to veterans and serving personnel. Ahead of Armed Forces Day (Saturday 29 June), Staffordshire-based Drayton Manor...
Government plan sees Britain become carbon neutral by 2050
Appears in: / Environment/ Politics/ UK News
CHRISTOPHER Pincher MP has welcomed the announcement that the United Kingdom will become the first major economy in the world to end its contribution towards global warming. The news comes as the Conservative introduces a...
View from the House – June 16
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HELLO and welcome to my weekly View from the House for Tamworth Informed. Some of you may have noticed my weekly article has been missing from Tamworth Informed. Every time I have come to sit...
Shut out due to sight loss: Three in four guide dog owners illegally refused service
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NEW figures, launched today, show that three-quarters of guide dog owners (76%) have been illegally turned away by businesses and services, such as taxis, restaurants, shops, cafes, hotels and pubs. As well as being against...
Government announce a ban on letting fees – saving renters £240m a year
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LAST week saw deposits for rents capped and landlords and agents banned from charging unnecessary fees. This is estimated to save renters in England £240 million a year. Tenants will be protected from unfair letting fees...
Ascott Analytical Equipment celebrates 30 years at the forefront of British manufacturing
Appears in: / Business/ Science & Technology/ Staffordshire
THIRTY years ago, when Arnie was terminating everything, we were obsessively taping The Bill on VHS, Steve Jobs had unveiled his first PC and every under-40 was driving a Mk 4 Ford Escort, a revolution...
Picking the next Prime Minister: How will it work?
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WITH Theresa May stepping down as the leader of the Conservative Party tomorrow (7 June), a leadership battle for the Conservative Party will take place - but a new Prime Minister will also be chosen...
Tamworth children’s charity boosted by local housebuilder Bellway
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A HOUSEBUILDER has recently made a £200 donation to a Tamworth-based charity which aims to improve the lives of children in need. Bellway – which is building new homes at Peels Meadow and Barley Fields...
SPOTTED: Queen celebrates 93rd birthday with a ‘Royal-er coaster’ ride at Tamworth theme park
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STUNNED onlookers caught a glimpse of a royal day out like no other this week, as The Queen celebrated her 93rd birthday at a Midlands theme park. Her Majesty was spotted enjoying a host of...
Reaction to resignation of Prime Minister by Chris Pincher MP
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TAMWORTH Informed have spoken to Christopher Pincher MP to get his reaction to the news that Theresa May has announced her resignation as Prime Minister. This is what the Member of Parliament for Tamworth...
Bizarre New Social Experiment tours the UK
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THIS summer, 'The Murder Trial Live' is set to sweep the nation. While offering those who are lucky enough to secure tickets to partake in a national social experiment, its aim is to test...
View from the House – 23rd May 2019
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HELLO and welcome to my weekly View from the House for Tamworth Informed. My summer work experience programme started this week with our first pupil, Lewis, joining my team in the Tamworth office. We...
Plan your journey in advance and enjoy the holiday getaway
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PEOPLE are being advised to plan their journey if heading away for the bank holiday or Whitsun week and check online for the latest traffic information. Roads are expected to be busy from Friday as...
Tamworth area to see increased funding to help people off the streets and into accommodation
Appears in: / Community & Charity/ Politics/ Staffordshire
TAMWORTH MP, Christopher Pincher has welcomed the Government’s announcement that more than £25 million will be allocated to 108 areas across the country, including in Lichfield and Tamworth. This will provide vital funding to help...
British strawberries are now on supermarket shelves in abundance
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THE British strawberry season has started earlier this year, after a warmer winter and spring have helped to speed up strawberry flowering and ripening. Strawberry lovers can enjoy their favourite British fruit right now...
Hackers target WhatsApp in ‘targeted surveillance attack’
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IT has emerged today (Tuesday) that hackers have been able to remotely install surveillance software on phones and other mobile devices using a major vulnerability in messaging app WhatsApp. WhatsApp, which is owned by Facebook...
URGENT product recall issued by Cow & Gate
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COW & GATE has issued an urgent product recall of Cheesy Broccoli Bake Stage 3 (10+ months) because it may contain small pieces of blue rubber. The warning has been issued as clearly, this...
Tamworth MP backs campaign to support retired Police officers and their families
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THE National Association for Retired Police Officers (NARPO) represents nearly 90,000 former police officers of all ranks, together with their widows, widowers and former partners. With changes to pensions, Christopher is seeking clarity to...
People urged to take care when buying sunglasses and sunscreen during national awareness week
Appears in: / Business/ Health/ Staffordshire
STAFFORDSHIRE residents are being reminded to check that new sunglasses and sunscreen offer the necessary protection and are not counterfeits as part of a national awareness week. The county council’s trading standards team has issued a...
Drayton Manor Park is giving away FREE ENTRY to celebrate the birth of the royal baby… but there’s a catch
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THE Midlands’ most popular theme park is celebrating the birth of the royal baby with FREE entry this weekend, but only for namesakes of baby Archie. Drayton Manor Park is inviting visitors young and old...
Plea from water rescue team
Appears in: / Incidents & Appeals/ Staffordshire/ UK News
WATER rescuers are pleading with the public to take extra care around open water and where possible, only swim in supervised pools. Firefighters from Tamworth Community Fire Station have spoken out about the stress and...
Election 2019 – Follow our live coverage
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VOTERS across the Borough took to the polls today to cast their vote in the Borough Council Election.  We will be bringing you coverage throughout the night as the polls close and the votes...