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Suspected Tamworth dealer arrested following roadside drug test
La policía arrestó a un hombre de 29 años de Tamworth tras detener un Vauxhall Astra en Glascote Road el jueves 5 de noviembre. El conductor dio positivo por cannabis y cocaína; los agentes también encontraron dinero…
Knifeman attacked victim over spilt pub drink
Liam Spencer Wayne, 29, admitted wounding a man and possessing a weapon after attacking him in an alley in Tamworth. The victim suffered three puncture wounds to his face and extensive bruising. Staffordshire Police…
More than 3,000 residents sign petition to save Staffordshire community centre
More than 3,000 residents have signed a petition to save the Park Farm Community Centre in Tamworth from sale. The petition was presented to councillors, who have recommended a review of the decision and an exploration…
I visited the town Andy Burnham must win at election
Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s plan to reform the State Pension triple lock by 2030 to fund a National Care Service is facing backlash from voters. During a visit to the bellwether constituency of Tamworth, residents…
I visited 'c**p' UK town - the store that replaced John Lewis sums it up
In an opinion piece for The Express, Adam Toms reflects on a visit to the town of Tamworth. Local residents expressed frustration over the decline of the town centre, citing issues such as the lack of free parking and…
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10 Staffordshire councillors absent from meeting to save community centre
A dispute regarding the future of the Park Farm Community Centre in Tamworth has intensified after 10 councillors failed to attend a meeting where a petition to save the site was scheduled for discussion. Concerns have…
Ex-Reform UK councillor launches petition for police hub in Staffordshire town
Former Reform UK councillor Dylan Powis has launched a petition calling for the establishment of a publicly accessible police hub in Tamworth town centre. Powis, who recently resigned from his party, argues that…
Staffordshire town councillors call for restoration of community grant scheme
Councillors at Tamworth Borough Council have unanimously recommended the restoration of a community grant scheme to its original £1,000 value per councillor. The scheme had been slashed by 50 per cent in February as…
Man sought after Tamworth park attack on teenager
Staffordshire Police have released a photograph of a man they wish to speak with following the assault of a 15-year-old boy. The incident occurred on July 4 on playing fields off Deltic in Tamworth. Authorities are…
Tamworth apprentice bricklayer shortlisted for top regional award
Tamworth apprentice bricklayer Broden Welch has been shortlisted for the Intermediate Apprentice category at the 2026 Black Country Apprenticeship Awards. A student at South Staffordshire College, Welch has been praised…
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Update on plans to reduce flooding in Staffordshire
Local councillors in Tamworth have received an update on a proposed £65.5 million project aimed at reducing flood risks from the Rivers Tame and Anker. Despite the progress in planning, the necessary funding for the…
Woking manager Craig Ross praises side after National League win at Tamworth
Woking manager Craig Ross praised his team's performance following a 1-0 victory over Tamworth in the National League. Harrison Sohna scored the winning goal in the 90th minute, securing a fourth consecutive away win…
West Midlands dad, 34, breaks record for world's biggest car boot sale
Halesowen resident Joshua Wyer has officially broken the record for the world's largest car boot sale. The event, held in Drayton Bassett, attracted 40,000 visitors and featured 1,250 sellers, surpassing the previous…
Woking win at Tamworth thanks to late Harrison Sohna winner
Woking secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Tamworth thanks to a last-gasp goal from Harrison Sohna. The match remained deadlocked throughout, with both goalkeepers making crucial saves to keep the scoreline level. In…
The 'c**p' UK town where 'all the shops are closing'
Residents of Tamworth have expressed deep frustration over the decline of their town centre, describing it as a dying area as shops continue to close. Locals claim that the high street is being abandoned in favour of…
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'Serious failings' in council's housing service as 'action plan' needed
Tamworth Borough Council has been issued a C3 rating by the Regulator of Social Housing, indicating serious failings in its housing services. The regulator identified significant concerns regarding the council's…
Man dies after incident on A5 in Tamworth
A man has died following an incident on the A5 in Tamworth on Saturday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene at Kettlebrook due to concerns for the man's welfare, leading to the closure of the road in…
Today could be the best day to visit Drayton Manor and Alton Towers
Experts at AttractionTickets.com have identified Tuesday, 27 October, as the optimal day to visit major UK theme parks like Drayton Manor and Alton Towers during the upcoming October half-term. By analyzing visitor…
Second arrest after young girl seriously hurt in bike crash
Two individuals, a 16-year-old boy and a 20-year-old man, have been arrested following a serious collision in Tamworth. A young girl riding a push bike was struck by a motorbike on a footpath in Cambrian, leaving her…
Young girl is seriously injured in 'motorbike hit-and-run'
A young girl has been left seriously injured following a hit-and-run collision in Tamworth. Police report that the victim was riding a pushbike when she was struck by a motorbike occupied by two teenagers wearing…
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