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Murder victim Tracey Downer

TAMWORTH MURDER: Man jailed for life after killing wife

MURDERER Simon Downer began a life sentence this week for brutally killing his wife at their Tamworth home. Downer (33) stabbed mum-of-one Tracey in...

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Fazeley fire was 'hell on earth'

The blaze ripped through the three-storey car centre block.  (PB11980-4746TH)

DRAMA unfolded last week when a serious fire ripped through a Fazeley business – just yards from a petrol station. Witnesses...

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Blind dog put on eBay to raise cash

Snowy the white terrier, pictured before operations to remove both his eyes.

A BLIND dog which was found abandoned has been rescued by a Dordon woman – and had an eye operation funded by generous eBay users...

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Explosion at Wilnecote launderette

A WOMAN was injured when a gas tumble dryer exploded in a launderette, shattering the shop's window. The incident happened at around 3.15pm on Saturday afternoon at Wilnecote Washeteria in...

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Man in 'critical' condition after car rolls over

A 58-YEAR-OLD Tamworth man is critically ill in hospital after his car went off the road, rolled over and landed on its roof. The accident happened at 9.50am on Monday March 8 in Coleshill...

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Debate puts academy plan on agenda

A 'GREAT debate' on the future of secondary education in Tamworth is set to get underway tonight. Parents and students are invited to the Assembly Rooms from 7pm to discuss and ask questions...

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Parents turn watchdogs to monitor schools' shake-up

The  Tamworth Education Alliance (TEA) has created its own website to keep existing and new members updated.

THE watchful eye of a new community group is firmly planted on Tamworth's academy and post-16 centre. The Tamworth Education Alliance...

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Gilbert gutted at World Snooker Championships woe

Gilbert gutted  at World Snooker Championships woe

TAMWORTH'S Dave Gilbert admits he was left heartbroken by his exit from the World Snooker Championship qualifiers.

Gilbert, pictured, was beaten 10-6 by Belgian Bjorn Haneveer in a match full of high breaks.

But the Tamworth Sportsbar ace says the high standard was little consolation for missing out on the final tournament at...

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Rodman: 'I'll repay gaffer's faith in me'

ALEX Rodman says he is determined to make up for lost time – and is desperate to repay Gary Mills' faith in him by ensuring Tamworth's survival in the Conference Premier. The former...

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Man United will take revenge in Cottagers

Man United will take revenge in Cottagers

LAST weekend's hard-fought victory at Wolves moved Manchester United into a two-point lead at the Premiership's summit, although Chelse...

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Midfielder sees red after taking dive

Aaron Cartwright went close for Coton Green Reserves.   (SI)

Midland Combination Division One Droitwich Spa 2 Coton Green 1 COTON Green failed to build on an early lead as they lost out to...

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Young Cross stars to help team to 11th place in cross-country race

Ellis Cross (4298)  and Luke Jones (4299) on the descent for Tamworth.

ELLIS Cross was the star performer as a host of Tamworth AC runners competed at the 2010 English National Cross Country Championships...

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Spotlight shines on panto company's leading stars

And the winner is... Tamworth Pantomime Company held its first Youth Academy awards evening last month.

L AST month Tamworth Pantomime Company's Youth Academy held is first ever awards evening, recognising the theatre group's rising stars and top performers.

The night at Wilnecote Parish Hall, which is dedicated to thanking and rewarding the panto company's younger members for their efforts throughout a very busy year, is now set to become...

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More acts lined up for V Festival

More acts lined up for V Festival

ORGANISERS of one of the Midlands' biggest festivals have announced two more top acts for the two-day spectacular. The new additions...

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Stateside show to lead line-up

TAMWORTH Arts Cub is in the last month of rehearsals for Copacabana. Things are starting to take shape, and the spectacle of 1940's New York will soon be on the Assembly Rooms' stage. ...

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