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Tamworth pensioner now missing for two weeks
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IT has now been two weeks since 79-year-old Bill (William) Lee was reported missing from his home in Wilnecote and at this time, there have been no sightings. In the latest update from Staffordshire Police...
County Council Teams Up with Local Pharmacies to Offer Testing
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PHARMACIES across Staffordshire are joining the fight against the spread of Covid-19 by offering symptom-free rapid testing. People without symptoms can now book a rapid lateral flow test at a participating local pharmacy, to make...
Male pronouns replaced with non-binary terms in council constitution
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MALE pronouns in Stafford Borough Council’s constitution are set to be replaced to make the document more inclusive for female and non-binary residents. Kerry Ashdown - Local Democracy Reporter References to “he”, “him” and “his”...
‘World’s first’ octagonal apartment tower approved in the Midlands
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PLANS to build the “world’s first” purely octagonal residential tower in Birmingham have been unanimously approved. Mark Cardwell - Local Democracy Reporter Members of Birmingham City Council’s planning committee voted in favour of the plans...
Week-long crackdown targets catalytic convertor thieves
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A WEEK-LONG crackdown on catalytic convertor thefts has led to a decline in offences across Staffordshire. Part of a national crackdown on the offences led by the National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC), the week of...
Drayton Manor Park gears up for May bank holiday with new annual pass announcement
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STAFFORDSHIRE-based family attraction, Drayton Manor Park, has launched a new annual pass for the 2021 season, just in time for the May bank holiday. The announcement comes at an exciting time for the park, as...
Arrangements for safe voting in place for election day
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THOUSANDS of face masks and bottles of sanitiser are being distributed to polling stations in Staffordshire to ensure safe voting on 6th May. Staffordshire County Council has been working with the eight district and borough...
Exciting Programme Announced for Staffordshire Day celebrations
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WITH just a few days to go before this year’s Staffordshire Day celebrations on Saturday 1st May, organisers have unveiled an exciting programme of events and activities. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the sixth annual...
Firefighters go on the ‘Attack’ thanks to new training capabilities
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STAFFORDSHIRE Fire and Rescue Service has invested in two new ‘Attack’ containers to improve the ‘real fire’ training it provides its firefighters. These 40-foot converted shipping containers allow for Fire Behaviour Training (FBT) exercises to...
Reformed gang member backs Ditch the Blade campaign
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A FORMER gang member who was sentenced for a knife-point robbery and lost an eye when he was stabbed is helping Staffordshire Ditch the Blade. Mark Bracewell grew up on the Moss Side estate in...
West Midlands councils join forces with partners to secure positive futures for children in care
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FINDING resilient fostering families for some of the most vulnerable children in care in the West Midlands is the focus of a new venture - ‘The Big Fostering Partnership’. Coming together to pool resources and...
New book highlights experiences of Tamworth people living with multiple sclerosis
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TAMWORTH people directly affected by multiple sclerosis (MS) have told their stories and offered their honest insights into living with the condition in a new book. Collected Stories: Living with Multiple Sclerosis has been developed...
Man jailed for 29 years after being found guilty of multiple serious sexual offences
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A MAN has been jailed for 29 years after being found guilty of multiple serious sexual offences. Leon Justin Pegg, 47, from Tamworth, was sentenced on Friday (23 April) after being found guilty of 24...
Tamworth’s Drive-In Cinema back by Popular Demand
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TAMWORTH’S favourite drive-in cinema is back at Statfold Barn Railway for the Bank Holiday weekend. Six films will be shown in total this Thursday to Sunday, but the capacity is extremely limited, with organisers urging...
Staffordshire Police Fire and Crime Commissioner candidates revealed
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ELECTION season is in full swing and it’s time to select a new police, fire and crime commissioner for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. Joe Burn - Local Democracy Reporter & Harry Broadhurst Election season is...
Fatal incident involving ambulance crew in Herefordshire
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A West Midlands Ambulance Service technician has tragically died whilst on duty in Herefordshire this morning. Although this is not a local story, as we are in an area covered by West Midlands Ambulance Service...
Mystery ‘activist’ delivers election leaflets during break in campaigning
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A MYSTERY activist was spotted delivering election leaflets during the campaigning break to honour the late Duke of Edinburgh. Joe Burn - Local Democracy Reporter A mystery activist was spotted delivering election leaflets during the...
Groups urged to apply for funding to help tackle loan sharks
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COMMUNITY organisations, charities and groups are being encouraged to apply for funding for projects that help raise awareness of the risks of loan sharks. Staffordshire County Council’s Trading Standards service is supporting the initiative which is being...
Investigation continues to find Bill Lee from Tamworth
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OFFICERS have thanked members of the public for their response so far as missing Bill Lee has been missing for a week. Bill is described as a white male, 5ft 6” tall, with a slim...
Two charged with dangerous driving after collision in Tamworth
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TWO men have been charged with dangerous driving over a road traffic collision in Tamworth last week that left the driver of an electronic scooter with a head injury. The incident happened just after 5pm...
Mollie pays tribute to late mum with 24-hour charity DJ show
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TEN DJs from across the country will hit the decks this weekend for a non-stop online fundraiser organised by a caring Tamworth schoolgirl in memory of her late mother. Coton Green Primary School pupil, Mollie...
Candidates revealed for Tamworth elections this May
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A TOTAL of 37 candidates have now been confirmed as running for election with the aim of securing one of 10 seats up for grabs on Tamworth Borough Council this year. Residents will go to...
Businesses and customers reminded of food allergy risks as restrictions ease
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WITH the gradual easing of Covid-19 restrictions and the reopening of many businesses, food outlets are being reminded of the importance of providing clear allergen and ingredient information to customers. As of Monday 12 April...
“Thank You” to those that took part in Tamworth Mass Covid Testing
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RESIDENTS who took part in a mass Covid testing pilot in Tamworth have been praised for playing their part in efforts to manage the spread of the virus. More than 1,500 testing kits were...
Bid to turn barn into gospel hall rejected
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A CHRISTIAN fellowship’s bid to convert a barn into a gospel hall has been turned down by Lichfield councillors. Kerry Ashdown - Local Democracy Reporter More than 100 people objected to the change of use...
Renewed appeal to identify distraction burglar
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DETECTIVES are re-issuing their appeal for information to find two men involved in a distraction burglary in Tamworth. At about 6.30pm on 1 April, the men approached a property in the Masefield Drive area...
Parents encouraged to carry out twice-weekly tests
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PARENTS are still being encouraged to test their household and any children aged 11+ for Covid-19 twice a week, to help minimise disruption and keep schools open. As schools return for the summer term, parents...
Local Tamworth MP slams the European Super League plans as by the elite, for the elite and of the elite
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LOCAL Tamworth MP Christopher Pincher reassured football fans on Sky News to that he will support the Government’s actions to protect domestic and grassroots football in England. This comes after 12 breakaway European clubs announced...