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- Video: Town band provides soundtrack to finale of Hollywood movie
19 May 12
A TAMWORTH band’s music which was uploaded onto Youtube was spotted by a US film director and has been used for his latest… - Mum on benefits who scrimped and scraped to save for holiday…
19 May 12
A TAMWORTH mum has had to tell her four small children that there will be no seaside trip for them this year, after falling victim… - Zumba teacher Kelly muscles in on top 'yummy mummy' title
19 May 12
A BODY building Tamworth mum wowed judges with her honed physique to claim a top award on her competition debut. - Music strikes a healing note with patients
18 May 12
TAMWORTH hospital patients have been helped on the road to recovery with a measure of music as well as medicine. - Your chance to nominate one of the mayor's charities
18 May 12
TAMWORTH residents are being invited to nominate their favourite local good causes and one of them could be selected to be… - 'I'm overwhelmed by such a massive honour' says town's new mayor
18 May 12
TAMWORTH’S new mayor was sworn in this week after a full council meeting. - Lambs fan could not remember racially abusing steward at game
18 May 12A TAMWORTH football fan was absolutely horrified after being arrested for using racist language at the Lambs’ first… - Garage boss founded first motors course at college
18 May 12
TRIBUTES have been paid to the former director of a well-known Tamworth garage, who died last weekend aged 78. - Woman caught up in feud had machete 'for protection'
18 May 12
A TAMWORTH woman kept a machete for protection after her home and its contents were smashed to pieces in a family… - Town castle could be ranked among greats
18 May 12
TWO of Tamworth’s biggest attractions are battling it out among the likes of Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace to be crowned…
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17 May 12
- Justice Minister impressed by Staffordshire crime fighters
10 May 12A crime fighting partnership that helps tackle the most challenging and prolific offenders in Stafford has been visited by Justice Minister Lord McNally who praised the ‘crucial role’ it plays in helping keep communities safe.
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- Christopher Pincher Backs “Big Lunch” in Tamworth
17 May 12
Christopher Pincher MP and Phil Vickery Member of Parliament for Tamworth, Christopher Pincher, has given his backing to the “Big Jubilee Lunch” campaign to get local people to join together to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in the spirit of neighbourliness. The Big Jubilee Lunch was launched… - pre 93 race report from sliverstone
16 May 12
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16 May 12we have added to our sevices please click here - Stonnall & Lynn Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
15 May 12
Queens Diamond Jubliee Logo Saturday June 2 nd 2012 see Lynn and Stonnall holding their Diamons jubliee celebrations. 11.30am sees a parade along Main Street featuring the Chase Royals Marching Band, 3 decorated floats, the Brownies and “Cheerleaders” Fun and games start at 1pm on Stonnall Playing Field… - Diamond Jubilee Garden Party at Staffordshire Regiment Museum
15 May 12Queens Diamond Jubliee Logo To celebrate the 60th accession of Queen Elizabeth’s to the throne the Museum is holding a jubilee picnic on Saturday 30th June. Museum staff and volunteers’ will be present in 1950′s period dress and visitors attending are encouraged to do likewise. Everyone… - gaz rear shock absorbers for lotus cortina fia racing
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- Dog Mess, 18th May, B77 4HQ
18 May 12
There are large number of dog mess droppings in front f the Abelia flats, could these please be removed. Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Abelia, Amington Report on FixMyStreet - Mileage Allowance
18 May 12
Response by Staffordshire County Council to Nichola Waldron on 18 May 2012. Awaiting classification. Dear Mrs Waldron Re: Freedom of Information Act 2000 Thank you for your request for information. We have completed the search of our records… - road traffic accidents in Staffordshire 2005-2011
18 May 12Response by Staffordshire County Council to andi cadman on 18 May 2012. Awaiting classification. Dear Mr Cadman, I have tried to send the information, however, it is to large a file to be sent electronically. Please could you contact me to… - New Mayor and Deputy forTamworth
17 May 12
Councillor Tina Clements has begun her year as Mayor of Tamworth. Cllr Clements, who represents the Wilnecote Ward, has been a member of Tamworth Borough Council since 2010 and last year undertook the role of Deputy Mayor. Following… - Complaints regarding Elective Home Education
14 May 12Request to Staffordshire County Council by G Winstanley . Annotated by Jane Pointon on 14 May 2012. Successful. Would they consider OH and his team to be separate from the EHE team?
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Sport
- Rugby ace Harston is aiming to take club forward
19 May 12TAMWORTH RFC First XV coach Andy Harston says the club are ready to move up to another level next season. - ONLINE CFA PERCEPTION TRACKER SURVEY
18 May 12
Players, coaches and the football workforce throughout Staffordshire can again have their say on the future of the grassroots game locally by taking part in a new online survey. - Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football – PLACES STILL AVAILABLE
18 May 12Places are still available on the Level 2 course in June 2012 at Chesterton High School, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 7LP. - Times NR 14pt over 2 deckys
18 May 12RIDDINGS FISHERY – held an open on the match pool on Sunday which was won by Darren Dryhurst with 113-8-0, 2 Johnny Newton… - Ogunnowo celebrates a hat-trick of golds
18 May 12TAMWORTH AC track and field stars produced some medal-winning performances at County Championships across the Midlands. - Atherstone capitalise on starting in field
18 May 12JUBILANT Atherstone took advantage of a baffling decision by opponents Old Edwardians to launch their Warwickshire League… - Can Di Matteo's weakened Chelsea conquer Europe?
18 May 12CHELSEA’S achievement in reaching the Champions League final can’t be overstated. - Woods is the hero as Bears have edge in Invitation Cup
18 May 12Tamworth Junior Football League, sponsored by Philip Barnes, Chartered Accountants - Mellor secures a sprint win as track juniors impress
18 May 12A DOZEN athletes from Tamworth made the trip to Wrexham for round one of the National Young Athletes League with many… - Ring king Hatton powers his way to a national title
18 May 12SUTTON amateur boxing star Ryan Hatton has set his sights on Olympic glory in 2016 after securing a national title last… - Management duo are given backing by Adders board
18 May 12ATHERSTONE Town’s board of directors have thrown their support behind the management team of Mark Grainger and Craig Ridsdill… - Manager Law happy to play waiting game over signings
18 May 12MARCUS Law says negotiations with one or two new signings are advancing but he insists he is in no rush to bring in fresh… - Dix is planning for a busy summer spell
18 May 12COTON Green FC’s Midland Combination Division One campaign might be over but manager Jamie Dix says the hard work is just about… - Tamworth edged out in Staffs final but the future looks …
18 May 12TAMWORTH RFC 22 BURTON 34 - Departing boss Adams tips Lanns to be a Coleshill hit
18 May 12DEPARTING Coleshill boss Carl Adams has backed his replacement Jason Lanns to be a managerial hit at the Midland Alliance… - Town cricketers among early pace-setters after second win
18 May 12TAMWORTH CC FIRST XI (146-9) beat STUDLEY CC (137) by nine runs - Top scorer is 'gutted' to be on list of Lambs departures
18 May 12IYSEDEN Christie has spoken of his disappointment at not being offered a new deal at The Lamb insisting: I felt I… - Luke sets Appleby on road to cup win
18 May 12APPLEBY Magna were crowned Tamworth Sunday League Premier Cup Final at The Lamb on Sunday. - Good times for a host of swim stars
18 May 12TAMWORTH Swimming Club produced a solid team performance in the first round of the Mercian Summer League at Solihull. - Dawson is star for Park
18 May 12LULLINGTON PARK (106-2) beat SPONDON (103) by 8 wickets - Danny goes to Iceland while Hedge prepares for Russia
18 May 12DANNY Thomas has become the first of Tamworth departures to get fixed up with a new club. - Protecting Playing Fields
17 May 12Sport England’s funding programme, Protecting Playing Fields ( PPF ) is part of our Places People Play Olympic legacy mass participation programme and is investing £10 million of National Lottery funding in community sports projects over three… - Rob must plot path past leading duo
17 May 12EUROPEAN Tour ace Rob Rock has been placed in an all-star, all-British group at this weekend’s Volvo World Matchplay in Spain. - tug of war /fun day
16 May 12
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- Twycross Zoo is off to take part in the country's favourite…
17 May 12
Twycross Gallery the Zoo’s innovative new art gallery space is set to take London by storm when they take the work… - Councillor hits back in row over Lichfield salon’s sign
16 May 12
Lichfield District Council has hit back at criticism after planning chiefs told a hairdressing shop to take down its sign. The DJ Ward Hairdressing salon on Tamworth Street was ordered to remove their logo from the exterior walls after planners…