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NEWS Twcyross Zoo offering super-affordable day out for families with under 5’s
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MAKING memories and spending quality time together is so important for parents and their little ones, which is why Twycross Zoo is offering a fantastic day out that won’t break the bank! Available from...
CrossFit Tamworth welcomes Christopher Pincher MP to the CrossFit Games Open Competition
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LAST week, local Tamworth MP Christopher Pincher, visited the Friday Night Lights at CrossFit Tamworth and supported athletes undergoing the competition. CrossFit is a rapidly growing worldwide grassroots fitness movement that combines both gymnastics, weight...
Thousands expected in Staffordshire for Midlands Grand National
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AS Staffordshire prepares to host The Marston's 61 Deep Midlands Grand National over the weekend, people are being reminded to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys. This Saturday (16 March) will see...
Management plan proposed for Countryside Estates
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PLANS to share management of Staffordshire’s country parks, picnic areas and greenways are set to move to the next stage. Under the proposals Staffordshire County Council will look to transfer management, but not ownership, of...
Coton Arms to close for major £470,000 refurbishment
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THE Coton Arms on Fonteyne Road is closing for seven weeks for a £470,000 refurbishment by Heineken-owned Star Pubs & Bars. The refurbishment is designed to broaden the pub’s appeal and when it...
Try STRONG by Zumba for free
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PARTICIPANTS are being invited to take part in a new exciting programme of free STRONG by Zumba sessions starting this week, to help them spring into fitness. Active Tamworth - part of Tamworth Borough Council’s...
New community nature conservation coming to Amington
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A NEW eight-hectare community park and nature area, including wildlife habitats, an orchard and green open spaces, is being created in Amington as part of the redevelopment of the former golf course site. Almost half...
Countdown is on to this year’s medieval-themed St George’s Day fun
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TAMWORTH’S popular St George’s Day extravaganza is back for 2019 with an exciting new line-up of entertainment set to take over the Castle Grounds. There will be medieval-themed fun for the whole family on Saturday...
Football thug is nothing to do with us!
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THE owners of the former Dordon Club have spoken out to clear their name after violence at the Aston Villa and Birmingham City derby yesterday. It was just 10 minutes into yesterdays ‘second city derby’ when...
Blues fan JAILED after attacking Aston Villa midfielder during game
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A BIRMINGHAM City fan has been jailed for attacking Aston Villa footballer Jack Grealish on the pitch. Paul Mitchell, a 27-year-old pub worker from Rubery, Worcestershire, pleaded guilty at Birmingham Magistrates' Court to assault and...
Man charged by Police after assault on Aston Villa player during match
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WEST Midlands Police have said that this evening (Sun 10 March), they have charged a man with invading the pitch and assaulting Aston Villa player Jack Grealish during the Second City derby Paul Mitchell, 27...
Arrests made and Steward ‘spoken to’ after incidents at Birmingham derby
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WEST Midlands Police have arrested a man following an attack on an Aston Villa player at the Second City derby today (Sunday 10 March). A pitch invader punched Villa's Jack Grealish in the head during...
Exciting festival of drama starts later this month in Tamworth
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AN exciting five-night run of theatre gets underway next month with the 2019 Tamworth Hastilow Drama Festival, featuring a series of one-act plays by the region’s best amateur dramatic groups. Adult and youth theatre companies...
Twycross Zoo welcomes critically endangered black rhinos this Easter
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AWARD-WINNING conservation charity, Twycross Zoo, is expecting a rather large delivery - one that weighs almost a tonne and is critically endangered. An adorable, female Eastern black rhinoceros, will be moving to the Midlands in...
No manslaughter charges after tragic incident at Tamworth theme park
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STAFFORDSHIRE Police has now formally handed over the investigation into the death of 11-year-old Evha Jannath, who died after falling from a ride at Drayton Manor theme park to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)...
Aztec Escape at Cliff Lakes Announces Charity Partner
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BLOOD cancer charity Cure Leukaemia has become the official charity for ‘Aztec Escape’, an action-packed obstacle course race (OCR) which takes place on Saturday, May 18 at the beautiful Cliff Lakes in Tamworth. Working in...
Hundred’s vote for this year’s Outdoor Cinema film choices – these are the chosen films…
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ALMOST 1,000 movie lovers have voted to decide the two films that are shown at this year’s popular Outdoor Cinema in Tamworth Castle Grounds. Votes were cast online and via social media after...
Love Birds Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Twycross Zoo
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PIDGE, the Victoria crowned pigeon didn’t go ‘cheep’ this year as he treated his bird, Victoria, to a delicious tea for two! The loved up pair were seen enjoying the romantic moment together, tucking into...
Come on Aisleen! Cheeky Monkey Bags a Mate Just in Time for Valentine’s Day!
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A ‘cheeky monkey’ at Drayton Manor, has bagged herself a new mate just in time for Valentine’s Day. Sulawesi macaque, Aisleen from Drayton Manor Park’s 15-acre zoo, has a romantic treat in store, as she...
Choo-choo-choose Thomas Land at Drayton Manor Park this February half term!
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THE region’s most popular theme park has the perfect way to keep your half term on track this February. Drayton Manor Park is inviting families from across the UK to spend their half-term break (9th–...
Huge savings arrive at Twycross Zoo for half-term!
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TWYCROSS Zoo is calling for visitors to grab their wellies and waterproofs for a fun-filled, family day out this February half-term, whatever the weather! Book now and take advantage of super savings with tickets for...
Visit Tamworth for half-term holiday fun
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THERE’S plenty to keep families entertained in Tamworth during the February half-term, from dragon hunting and adventure golf, to farm visits and sports. If you’re looking for things to keep the children entertained next week...
Snowdrop week at Middleton Hall and Gardens
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WHAT’S more joyful than the first sight of clusters of tiny snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) popping up all over the gardens of Britain? Blooming in February and flowering through to March, these hardy little perennial bulbs...
Which films do you want to watch at 2019 Outdoor Cinema?
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MOVIE lovers are being invited to choose the films that are shown at this year’s popular Outdoor Cinema, in the picturesque Castle Grounds. More than 700 movie lovers took to social media and online last...
Get fit and sporty this year with castle grounds activities
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THE Castle Grounds Activity Centre is inviting residents to get more physically active this year and try free weekly activities, every Monday to Friday. The sessions are available through Active Tamworth– part of Tamworth Borough...
Families urged to Staycation in Staffordshire for half term
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FAMILIES in Staffordshire are being encouraged to get out and explore their local attractions during the February half term holiday. Whether it’s thrilling theme parks, pirate treasure hunts, visits to fun farms or captivating countryside walks...
Put an end to the January blues with Twycross Zoo’s ticket sale!​
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LOOKING for a great value family day out? Twycross Zoo is inviting families to enjoy an amazing and affordable day out. The zoo is tempting guests with admission for just £11 per person this...
Staffordshire tourism is continuing to boom!
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THE latest figures show tourism is worth £1.8 billion a year to Staffordshire. According to the latest figures, there were more than 26.2 million visits to the county in 2017, made up of...