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Nursery Announces Hockey Club Kit Sponsorsip
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A BRAND-NEW, purpose-built children’s nursery opening near Tamworth has announced it is sponsoring the new playing kit at Lichfield Hockey Club. Sheepwash Farm Day Nursery in Whittington has signed a three-year deal and will see...
Cycle St Giles Autumn fundraising event cancelled
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RISING COVID-19 infections and the announcement of new local restrictions have resulted in St Giles Hospice having to cancel its popular Cycle St Giles Autumn bike ride this year. The annual fundraising event, which had...
Tamworth Castle Grounds toilets reduce opening hours in preparation for autumn
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Opening times for Tamworth’s public toilets in the Castle Grounds will switch to the autumn and winter schedule next week. From Monday, September 14, the toilets will only be open between 10 am – 4...
Whittington Heath Golf Club contents auction before demolition
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A ‘PAR-FECT’ chance to own a piece of Midlands golfing history is teed up as the contents of Whittington Heath Golf Course’s historic clubhouse go under the hammer. WHGC are in the process of moving...
Council and Leisure Leagues clash over football pitch use
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TAMWORTH Borough Council has issued a public statement following allegations from Leisure Leagues that they are not being allowed to use pitches at Tamworth Enterprise College. The row started yesterday (4 September) when Leisure Leagues...
Drayton Manor Park releases previously unseen archive footage to mark 70 years!
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Beloved family attraction, Drayton Manor Park, has released a series of never-before-seen archive photographs to mark its 70th birthday this year. The rare black and white images show what life at Drayton Manor Park was...
Families urged to staycation in Staffordshire over Bank Holiday weekend
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FAMILIES looking for something to do over the August Bank Holiday weekend are being urged to opt for a staycation and help support the local tourism sector. Staffordshire has hundreds of exciting locations and attractions...
New Date For Four Oaks Financial Services Lichfield Half Marathon
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THE eagerly anticipated date for the Four Oaks Financial Services Lichfield Half Marathon has been announced. Event organisers KP Events have confirmed it will return on Sunday 9th May 2021. The 2020 event, which would...
It’s time to #EnjoyStaffsSafely
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STAFFORDSHIRE has thrown open its doors and is welcoming residents and visitors to explore its most famous landmarks and hidden gems. While the thrilling rollercoasters at Alton Towers Resort draw visitors from across the UK, the...
Space gets off to a flying start in Lichfield
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STAFFORDSHIRE Commissioner, Matthew Ellis joined young people in a game of disk golf at Beacon Park, as part of the Space 2020 programme. The disk golf was part of a number of events taking place...
Castle kiosk is re-branded, ready for summer visitors
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THE Borough Council-owned “kiosk” situated at the bottom of the castle entrance is re-opening on Saturday 8 August, as a re-branded Castle Shop offering souvenirs and refreshments to the public. The shop has previously been...
Drayton Manor Park sold to European Company
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LOCAL family attraction Drayton Manor Park has confirmed it has been sold, as part of a pre-pack administration, to Looping Group – a European company operating 15 leisure parks across the UK, France, the Netherlands...
Space 2020  – The show will go on!
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SPACE 2020 is getting ready to blast off - with all finishing touches being finalised ahead of the launch of the redesigned summer programme. Staffordshire Commissioner for Police, Fire and Rescue and Crime, Matthew Ellis...
Here’s how to get that ‘summer feeling’ back, with discounted Drayton Manor tickets for the holidays!
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OUR local theme park, Drayton Manor Park, is offering discounts of up to 28 per cent off tickets this summer, but you’ll have to be quick to get your hands on them! The family-favourite theme...
Scale the heights for St Giles Hospice on a Hike from Home virtual trek
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MONT CLANC and Mount Everest may be beyond our reach at the moment but supporters can still scale the heights for St Giles Hospice in 2020 on its new Hike from Home virtual trek. Despite...
Emergency Services call for the public to download life-saving app what3words
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THIS week, emergency services up and down the country are pledging their support for the ‘ground-breaking’ technology which has been credited with saving thousands of lives across the UK. #KnowExactlyWhere, which launched this week, calls...
Police ask car enthusiasts to avoid ‘gatherings’ in Staffordshire
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A SENIOR police officer has asked car enthusiasts not to gather at planned events in Staffordshire this weekend. Superintendent Tom Chisholm, Head of Neighbourhood Policing at Staffordshire Police, said he was aware of planned events...
High Sheriff to ride 300 miles around Staffordshire to promote county as staycation destination and raise money for charity
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Their journey will raise money for the Community Foundation for Staffordshire. THE High Sheriff of Staffordshire, Charlie Bagot Jewitt, along with a ‘posse’ of five other cycle riders, aged 16 to 60, are cycling 300 miles...
New photos capture pure delight as children return to Drayton Manor Park after lockdown
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THE thrill is back for our local theme park which reopened this month, welcoming back excited visitors to enjoy a fun-filled day out after three months of lockdown. On Saturday 4 July, Drayton Manor Park...
Good news for couples as Wedding ceremonies resume in Staffordshire
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FROM Saturday 4 July, wedding and Civil Partnership ceremonies in Staffordshire were given the go-ahead at registration offices and approved venues deemed COVID-secure. The decision by Staffordshire County Council’s Registration Service to allow the weddings...
Senior fire officer urges people to not take unnecessary risks at county’s beauty spots
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A SENIOR fire officer is calling on people to be sensible and not take any unnecessary risks when exploring the county’s beauty spots. Deputy Fire Chief at Staffordshire Fire and Rescue, Rob Barber has issued...
Drayton Manor Park confirms reopening plans
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TEMPERATURE checks for all guests upon arrival, reduced capacity, regular ride sanitation and a new virtual queuing system – that’s life after lockdown for the Tamworth family atrtraction, which will reopen on Saturday 4 July. Drayton...
New bucket list reveals a yearning for the great outdoors and to help society
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ENJOYING the great outdoors, gardening and giving back to society are just some of the must-haves on the West Midlands’ new normal bucket list. According to research carried out across the West Midlands by The...
Show domestic abuse the red card as football returns
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FANS will be looking forward to the football season getting underway again after professional sport was put on hold due to the coronavirus lockdown. However, matches can often mean an increase in domestic violence and...
Blackpool illuminations to stretch over Christmas for the first time ever
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Whether you love it or hate it now, many of us in Tamworth have happy memories of visiting Blackpool and 'the lights' over the years. Whether it be a day-trip with the family, a coach...
Exciting new sports pitch at Tamworth Enterprise College is preparing for kick off
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CONSTRUCTION of a new 3G pitch for people of all ages is now in its final three weeks of build, thanks to three-quarters of a million-pound sports project to create a full size, outdoor artificial...
Dispersal order in place at Cannock beauty spot
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OFFICERS have dispersal orders in place following a spout of anti-social behaviour at beauty spots across the county. Staffordshire Police has put a dispersal order in place on Marquis Drive in Cannock following a number...
Bolehall shoppers’ dividends help girl footballers to reach their training goals
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ONE of Tamworth’s best-known and long-established junior football clubs has netted a much-needed donation from kind-hearted shoppers at Bolehall Co-op. St John’s Junior Football Club will use the £500 grant to buy new training equipment...