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Flax Hill pupil, announced as the winner of Tamworth MP’s Christmas Card competition
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MP for Tamworth Christopher Pincher thanks schoolchildren for designs in Christmas Card Competition 2020 as he announces the winners and runners up. The Christmas Card competition has seen primary school children across Tamworth create a...
Discover Staffordshire’s rural walks to stay active during lockdown
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The Staffordshire Tolkien Trail is a series of three walks that cover over 30 miles of Staffordshire countryside. Physical activity coupled with getting out in the fresh air is a proven antidote to stress...
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...
Carpet cleaning firm supports St Giles Hospice to fund care services for local families
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GENEROUS staff at a Staffordshire carpet cleaning company are supporting St Giles Hospice by helping to fund its vital care services for local families. Knight & Doyle Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning has signed up...
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NEWS Police appeal over robbery of Audi RS7 and Rolex watch at Fradley Skatepark
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The incident occurred on Friday 13 November. The vehicle has since been recovered. OFFICERS from Staffordshire Police are appealing for information over an incident where a man was assaulted and had an Audi RS7...
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NEWS 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...
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NEWS West Bromwich man arrested over drugs offences in Tamworth
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Scales, cash and cannabis were found. He tested positive for cocaine. A MAN has been arrested for drugs offences after his van was stopped by officers in Tamworth. The 43-year-old, from West Bromwich, had...
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NEWS £1.8 million cycling and walking investment for Staffordshire
Appears in: / Environment/ Staffordshire/ Transport
Work could start in early 2021. More cycle parking, priority for cyclists at junctions, and new 20mph zones could also be considered. HIGHWAYS improvements to make it easier for walking and cycling in Staffordshire...
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NEWS Tamworth teenager jailed for seven years after drugs and weapons find
Appears in: / Crime & Justice/ Staffordshire/ Young People
He also pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply MDMA and cannabis. Officers found weapons including machetes, knives, a crossbow, a baseball bat and a disguised stun gun. A TAMWORTH teenager has been...
Staffordshire to support suicide loss awareness day
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The campaign coincides with International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day on Saturday 21 November In Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, 10 lives are lost to suicide each month, with men in their 40’s and 50’s accounting...
Businesses invited to make town centre shine with Festive Windows competition
Appears in: / Arts & Culture/ Community & Charity/ Staffordshire
BUSINESSES have started signing up to a new Festive Windows competition which is designed to bring some much-needed additional Christmas cheer to Tamworth town centre this year. Tamworth Borough Council’s Arts and Events team are...
Surviving Winter Campaign launched to help vulnerable people across Tamworth during Winter
Appears in: / Community & Charity/ Health/ Staffordshire
A NEW local campaign has been created to help the vulnerable eat and keep warm during the winter months across Tamworth. ‘Surviving Winter’ wants to combat food and fuel poverty with the programme aiming to...
Council plans £2.2m winter help for low income families
Appears in: / Community & Charity/ Politics/ Staffordshire
STAFFORDSHIRE County Council has welcomed confirmation that it has more than £2.2 million to spend supporting low-income families this winter. The authority will use the money from central Government to target those most in...
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...
Man jailed for drugs offences in Tamworth
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A MAN who was already serving a suspended sentence has been jailed after pleading guilty to drugs offences in Tamworth. 20-year-old Mohammed Hassan from Birmingham was jailed for four years six months at Stafford Crown...
Warning over the use of bio-ethanol heaters in the home
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FOLLOWING a fire in Cannock related to the use of bio-ethanol heaters, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued advice for anyone using these heaters in their home. Just after 22.00 GMT on Saturday...
Give the gift of care by supporting St Giles Hospice Katie’s Christmas Appeal
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Printed packs include a money box, for a recommended donation of £5. Fundraisers can use the props provided to post an Elfie Selfie using hashtag #StGilesElfieSelfie on Social Media. ST GILES HOSPICE is asking people...
Appeal for information after post boxes stolen
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Police say a dark coloured pickup truck-type vehicle may be involved. Staffordshire Police are aware of similar incidents in Derbyshire. STAFFORDSHIRE Police have issued an appeal for information after a number of post boxes...
New online tool launched to help people stay independent at home
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The new resource is part of a wider campaign by Staffordshire County Council to help support people who want to live independently in their own homes for longer. As well as the interactive house...
County Council say people must not lose focus on Coronavirus
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AS England edges towards the midway point of the second national ‘lockdown’ restrictions, Staffordshire residents and businesses are being warned not to let their guard down as cases continue to rise in many areas of...
Shoppers’ ‘divi’ money helps keep pupils safe during Covid pandemic
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MONEY raised by Tamworth Co-op supermarket shoppers is helping to keep schoolchildren in the town safe during the coronavirus pandemic. Customers at the Church Street store raised £906 by donating the dividends earned on their...
Officers urge people of Staffordshire to comply with revised measures
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Staffordshire Police received 483 reports of Covid breaches in the last week. A fine was given to a man who did not isolate following his return from Poland. POLICE officers are urging the people...
Lichfield flats evacuated for safety of residents
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A woman suffering from smoke inhalation was taken to Queen’s Hospital. An investigation into the cause is underway. THE residents of a block of high-rise flats in Lichfield were evacuated today due to a...
Appeal after car-jacking near Tamworth
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Fortunately victim was not injured in the robbery but was left very shaken. The offenders were a group of four Asian men brandishing knives. OFFICERS from Staffordshire Police are appealing for information after a car-jacking...
Cannock Chase conservation plan to be scrutinised
Appears in: / Environment/ Leisure & Sport/ Staffordshire
A £7.8 million conservation plan has the potential to protect Cannock Chase’s wildlife and landscape for years to come. Creating more car parking spaces away from vulnerable areas will help manage millions of visits...
Suspended jail sentence given for Tamworth driving offences
Appears in: / Crime & Justice/ Staffordshire/ Transport
A MAN from near Tamworth was handed a suspended jail sentence over driving offences at Stafford Crown Court on Monday (9 November). Jake Baxter, aged 29, Clifton Campville, had previously pleaded guilty to driving under...
Attempted murder arrest after cyclist collision near Cannock
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STAFFORDSHIRE Police have arrested a 20-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder after a cyclist was hit by a car in Brewood. The collision took place on Tinkers Lane at about 1330GMT on Sunday 8 November...
Staffordshire to Take Part in Mass Roll Out of Rapid Covid-19 Testing
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STAFFORDSHIRE is to increase testing of residents in a bid to identify more cases, reduce the spread of infection and protect lives and livelihoods. The county is one of a number of local authorities to...