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Tamworth's River Tame and River Anker, which meet at Ladybridge, are set to undergo a massive clean-up this weekend.  (PB9810-4693TH)

Two Tamworth rivers benefit from town's first Big Tidy Up

TWO Tamworth rivers which meet in the town centre are set to undergo a clean-up this weekend. Fallen trees and debris are being moved from the River...

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Motorists face M6 Toll prices hike

CHARGES for cars, vans and lorries to use the M6 Toll are to rise, although the tariff for motorbikes will stay at the current rate. Operator Midland Expressway Limited (MEL) said the new...

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Shop issues urgent plea to raise cash for hospice

A 'DESPERATE' appeal for quality clothing and unwanted household items has been issued to residents to help children with life-limiting conditions. The Acorns Children's Hospice shop in...

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Tamworth pancake race ready to flip

Good fun... Tamworth's annual pancake race is back for this year.  (PB10885-6902TH)

TAMMIES with a steady hand and a knack for flipping are invited to show off their skills and raise money for charity in the annual...

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Tamworth nature reserve in £38,000 conservation project

One of the ponds created during the project.  (Photo: Staffordshire Wildlife Trust)

A NATURE reserve has been transformed to create new habitats for wildlife in a £38,000 conservation project. Landscaping works...

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Tamworth blaze sparked by boy, 3

A FAMILY with eight children were forced to flee their Tamworth home following a bedroom blaze – after a three-year-old boy accidentally set light to a mattress. Fire swept through the...

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Tamworth arrests made as bomb squad called in

Above: Police officers and specialist investigators search an Amington home.

A TAMWORTH man and a teenager have been charged with possessing homemade gun powder after a suspicious package was discovered at a...





 

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Jubilant Lambs ready for Wrexham test

Tamworth travel to Wrexham tomorrow night (Tuesday) in buoyant mood after claiming another Conference Premier scalp, writes Matt Panter.

A Chris Smith strike secured a 1-0 win over league leaders Stevenage Borough on Saturday to add to league and cup wins against Oxford and Mansfield this season.

The Lambs also defeated Wrexham...

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'Best yet' says Mills as super Lambs stun Stevenage

Tamworth produced a superb team performance to knock league leaders Stevenage off the top of the Conference Premier. The Lambs, who dented Oxford's automatic promotion hopes with a 1-0 win...

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Tamworth junior side need a goalkeeper

GILLWAY Boys under-nines are in desperate need of a new goalkeeper. Anyone who can help should call Lyndon on 01827 63155 or Andy on 01827 701558.

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Tamworth football teams needed for league

A new season is starting in the Tamworth five a side league – and teams are urged to join now. Leisure Leagues stage a competition at Wilnecote Sports Hall on Sundays an d new teams...

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Aston Villa come to Tamworth

ASTON Villa will be heading to Tamworth next week. The Premiership club will be on the look out for the next Marc Albrighton as they stage a soccer school at Rawlett Community Sports...

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Boy George will put club in a spin...

Blast from the past... Boy George is guest starring on the decks at Bullit next weekend.

ONE of the biggest icons of the 80s is heading to Tamworth next weekend to guest star on the decks at a town nightclub.

Bullit has bagged none other than Boy George, who's set to get clubbers in a spin when he appears on February 13.

"At long last we've got Boy George coming to Bullit", explained Brina, owner of the Silver...

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Old and new are lining up for feast of musical talent

Tamworth Assembly Rooms kicks off its 2010 live band nights with a gig next Friday. Performing on the night will be Ennui, pictured.

TAMWORTH Assembly Rooms is getting stuck into some live band action this month. Friday, February 12 sees the best of Tamworth's old and...

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Dreamy memories of when rock was young

​AFTER the incredible success of its West End run, Dreamboats and Petticoats is coming to Wolverhampton as part of its UK tour. The smash hit musical, inspired by the popular albums,...

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