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Twycross Zoo named fastest growing Zoo and Wildlife attraction in England
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AFTER an incredible 12 months, Twycross Zoo has been named in Visit Britain’s official statistics as the fastest-growing zoo and wildlife attraction in England, achieving a phenomenal 15% growth in visitor numbers year on year...
Santa’s Winter Wonderland returns to the SnowDome for the 15th year!
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IT may still be September but before you know it, Santa will be back at Tamworth's SnowDome for the 15th fantastic year! This year, the SnowDome will continue to welcome families from all over the...
Tamworth MP launches competition to find Pub of the Year
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THE 2019 Parliamentary Pub of the Year has opened nominations and Christopher Pincher MP is looking to nominate a local pub to take showcase down in London. The competition, organised by the All-Party Parliamentary Group...
Wall-to-wall fun on offer at this weekends ‘We Love Tamworth’
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THE scene is set for the return of the popular We Love Tamworth extravaganza, bringing wall-to-wall fun for the whole family to the Castle Grounds on Saturday, September 14. Presented by Tamworth Borough Council’s Arts...
Experience life in Victorian Tamworth at special Tamworth Castle event
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TAMWORTH’S Victorian history will be brought to life this September with a special event at Tamworth Castle. Visitors to the castle on September 14 and September 15 will be able to take a step back...
Hundreds of cyclists hit road to support St Giles Hospice
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MORE than 500 people saddled up and used their pedal power to help raise funds for St Giles Hospice at the weekend as part of the charity’s annual Cycle St Giles Autumn event. Organisers expect...
Castle Grounds’ toilets re-open after major refurbishment
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A MAJOR project to refurbish public toilets in Tamworth Castle Grounds is now fully completed and the facility re-opened on Friday, August 23, just in time for the busy summer bank holiday weekend in the...
Countdown to Lichfield’s 2019 proms extravaganza
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WITH the big event taking place in just over a week, excitement is mounting for Lichfield Proms in Beacon Park on Saturday 7 September. Lichfield District Council is working hard to make sure its twenty-first...
Unique holiday club leads pledge to get children playing outside more
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CHILDREN across Tamworth have been getting back to nature and enjoying the great outdoors thanks to a summer holiday camp with a difference. The unique new Omega Outdoor Adventure is dedicated to improving the health...
SnowDome offers a day of activities for one price with new Day Passes
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ALL parents hear that dreaded phrase from their children over the summer holidays I'm sure. It is usually in a long drawn out voice in an attempt to draw some sympathy... "I'm booooored!"...
Twycross Zoo to host ‘Welcome to the World’ Celebration Day for endangered Bonobo birth
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ZOO keepers at Twycross Zoo are celebrating the safe arrival of a new-born baby bonobo this week and are inviting the public to join them in their celebrations, as they host a ‘Welcome to the...
Bannatyne Tamworth Supports Couple Raising Funds for Nottingham University Hospitals Charity
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A TAMWORTH couple’s traumatic experience with a brain injury has led to an inspirational story of fundraising challenges. Holly Kelly (32) and Colin McAuley (50) are fighting back, with support from celebrity sports stars, including...
Top 10 things to do in Tamworth this summer
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THE summer holidays are a great time to get out and about with the children and Tamworth is a brilliant place to do it. The town boasts a range of activities that will be perfect...
Here’s how to get that Drayton Manor Feeling this summer with 50% off tickets…
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LOCAL family-favourite attraction Drayton Manor Park is selling tickets for half price this Thursday, but you’ll have to act fast to get your hands on them! The theme park began a flash sale on its...
Exciting new sports pitch is coming to Tamworth!
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PEOPLE of all ages can soon get their boots ready for ‘kick off’, thanks to three-quarters of a million-pound sports project to create a full size, outdoor artificial grass sports pitch in Tamworth. The new...
Tamworth family hit jackpot after buying extra lottery ticket at St Giles Hospice Solstice Walk
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A TAMWORTH family who bought extra St Giles Hospice lottery tickets at this year’s Solstice Walk are celebrating after scooping a £1,000 prize. Brian Sadler, of Mildenhall, and his wife Carol, who have played...
Summer screams outdoor cinema… Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice… Beetlejuice!
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CALLING all iconic, dark comedy fans! Are you looking for an outdoor cinema experience that will thrill and entertain any fan of classic, witty horror? Then there is still time to grab your tickets for...
Work Starts on £400 K Revamp to Reopen Landmark Tamworth Pub
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WORK starts this week to refurbish and reopen a landmark Tamworth pub after a three-year closure thanks to a £400,000 investment by Heineken-owned Star Pubs & Bars and local resident Sam Smith...
Community Safety Partnership launches fun activities thanks to Space funding
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TAMWORTH Community Safety Partnership has unveiled a host of FREE activities for young people to promote safety and crime prevention over the summer months, after it secured £14,000 funding from the Staffordshire Police &...
Great reasons to staycation in and around Tamworth this summer
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FAMILIES are being urged to get out and about and explore the many local attractions over the summer school holidays. Whether it’s thrilling rollercoasters, an arts festival, family cycle rides in beautiful countryside, or a...
Tigers move into their ROARsome new enclosure at Twycross Zoo – and we went along to see them
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ON Saturday 6 July, we were lucky enough to go along and have a sneak peek of the brand-new, state-of-the-art habitat for Sumatran Tigers at Twycross Zoo - and we wanted to tell you all...
Tamworth chuffed with steam train trips
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A HUGE 77-year-old steam locomotive that once hauled heavy freight trains through the Midlands will pull a special passenger train from Tamworth this summer. Stanier Class 8F engine number 48151, which is 63ft (19metres) long and...
Tourist Information Centre to move to new home on Saturdays for the summer
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TAMWORTH Tourist Information Centre (TIC) will be relocating to Tamworth Castle on Saturdays throughout the summer. From Saturday, July 13, the TIC will be run from the admissions office at Tamworth Castle on Saturdays. It...
Summer of FREE sporting activities returning to Tamworth
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CHILDREN aged two and over are being invited to take part in another exciting programme of free sports and activities this summer. Tamworth Borough Council’s Sports Development Team has unveiled its brand new programme of...
ROARsome online Summer savings at Twycross Zoo – starting from just £10!
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WITH the exciting arrival of two critically endangered Sumatran Tigers, Jahly and Sialang, as well as the newly announced BRICKLIVE Big Cats exhibition coming to Twycross Zoo for the Summer Holidays, there is more ROAR...
Views Sought on New Draft Licensing Policy for Tamworth
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VIEWS are being sought on a proposed new Licensing Policy, which sets out how Tamworth Borough Council will determine applications for activities such as the sale of alcohol, the provision of late night refreshments and...
West Midlands parents unaware that physical activity can help children deal with life’s challenges
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A NEW survey from Change4Life and Disney UK has found that less than half of parents in the West Midlands are aware that physical activity can build children’s self-confidence 55%, reduce anxiety 43% and improve...
Everything is ‘Roarsome’ for LEGO® fans this summer at Twycross Zoo
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TWYCROSS Zoo is excited to announce it is to be the first place in the Midlands to host the BRICKLIVE Big Cats exhibition, which will be available every day of the Summer Holidays from the...