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Diamond Jubilee to be marked with rose garden

A new rose garden is to be created in the Castle Grounds in honour of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The garden – which will be shaped like a crown and will feature walkways, seating in the centre and 200 red rose bushes – will act as a permanent memorial of the Jubilee celebrations. Work will [...]

Plans for Tamworth’s future to be debated….

Plans for what Tamworth could look like by 2028 are set to be discussed at a full Council meeting later this week (Thursday February 9). The plan is a result of in-depth consultation with residents, developers and other organisations, while outlining the type of place Tamworth should become by 2028. The borough-wide Core Strategy identifies [...]

Christopher Pincher backs plan for the future of Tamworth Post Offices

Tamworth’s Member of Parliament, Christopher Pincher, has welcomed the news of a 10-year deal between Royal Mail and the Post Office, securing the future of local services without resorting to the failed closure programme which dominated Labour’s time in government. The deal follows the Government’s other measures to protect Post Office services including additional funding, [...]

Christopher Pincher calls for nominations for “Rock the House”

Christopher Pincher, Tamworth’s Member of Parliament, is taking part in the second annual Parliamentary live music competition, “Rock the House”, and invites under-18s, solo artists, bands and live music venues in the Tamworth constituency to write and nominate themselves. The competition was founded by Mike Weatherley MP for Hove in support of the UK live [...]

Appeal for Witnesses after Robbery in Castle Grounds

Officers are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Tamworth. At around 7.15pm on Thursday 2 February a male on a bicycle threatened a woman and stole cash from her as she walked in the Castle Grounds. The offender is described as slim, around 5ft 9 to 10ins tall and wore dark clothes. The woman, [...]

Winter Warming Warning

With temperatures set to remain below freezing this week, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to consider fire safety when trying to keep warm. Already this year the Service has attended over 10 chimney fires which were caused by wood burners or unattended open fires. Head of Risk Reduction, Glynn Luznyj said: “We [...]

Baby Lifeline appeal tips the scales

Babies born at Good Hope Hospital will be weighed with brand new high-precision scales thanks to a generous donation from Baby Lifeline. The charity has made its first presentation of maternity and special care baby equipment to the unit since its vice president BBC presenter Nick Owen launched its £250,000 appeal for Heart of England [...]

2 for 1 this Half Term at Drayton Manor Park

Drayton Manor Theme Park, near Tamworth in Staffordshire, is ready to welcome families for a week of half-term fun, laughter and adventure. From Friday 10th to Monday 20th February, a number of Drayton Manor’s most popular attractions will be open, including Thomas Land™, the 15-acre zoo, Ben 10: Ultimate Mission roller coaster and the 4D [...]

Staffordshire Gritting Fleet Out in Force This Week

Staffordshire’s fleet of gritters will be out in force across the county this week in a bid to keep the road network ice and snow free. The MET Office has issued a severe weather warning for the West Midlands as temperatures are expected to plummet to -4 degrees. Two crews of 60 drivers have been [...]

Roy Orbison Tribute at Tamworth Assembly Rooms This Weekend

When Roy Orbison died in 1988, the music world lost an immense talent. But his music remains as vital as ever and next week, it will be brought to vivid life on stage at Tamworth Assembly Rooms by tribute act Barry Steele. Roy Orbison and Friends 75 Special is a fantastic celebration of the music [...]