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The big switch on in Tamworth last year

Tamworth's Christmas lights set for switch on

CHRISTMAS is kicking off in Tamworth tonight (Friday) with a special festive lights switch-on ceremony – and everyone is invited. The event...



Dream room makeover puts Jasmine in the pink

Before: Jasmine's bedroom as it was.  (TS5716-0588TH)

Nicki Robinson A DREAM came true for little Jasmine Dowd when her bedroom was transformed into a pink paradise fit for a princess....

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Early Christmas party came too late for tragic mum (41)

Angela Dolan

DEVASTATED Tamworth Sea Cadets brought Christmas forward for their terminally ill chairman, but 41-year-old Angela Dolan died on the...

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Tamworth's new £3m fire station blazes trail for future

PICTURES of what Tamworth's brand new multi-million pound fire station could look like have been revealed this week. The state-of-the-art 24-hour station, is to be built on unused land at...

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Asda appeal for Christmas treats for brave troops

Bringing Christmas cheer...  Jackie Brown, Brian Broughton, Roy Smith and Jan Smith get ready to fill shoeboxes at Asda for soldiers in Afghanistan.   (PB10606-9914TH)

BRIGHTENING the Christmas of a soldier serving in Afghanistan is the mission behind a 'shoebox' collection taking place at Tamworth's...

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Fun day for cash to fix vandal damage to Stonydelph church

VANDALS have targeted a church in Stonydelph, leaving its roof in desperate need of repair. Cash is urgently needed to fix St Martin's Church roof in Ellerbeck as wintery weather conditions...

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M&S announces re-launch date for new-look Ventura Park store

Marks & Spencer in Tamworth has announced the date its new-look store will finally be revealed. Following an extensive redesign which has seen the Ventura Park store more than double in...

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Tamworth school under fire over Armistice Day silence

A TAMWORTH secondary school has dismissed criticism over reports it failed to hold a two-minute silence on Armisttice Day. Letters have been sent to the Herald from parents who were outraged...

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Mystery road death victim was Dordon man

A MAN found dead in an Atherstone road earlier this month has been named as Terry James Clarke of Dordon. The body of Mr Clarke (33) of Whitehouse Road, was found in Coleshill Road,...

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Lambs set to face Burton Albion

Tamworth will face arch rivals Burton Albion in the last eight of the Birmingham Senior Cup.

The two sides will meet at The Lamb on a date to be announced.

Atherstone Town will entertain Willenhall Town in the quarter finals – if they come through Tuesday night's clash with Hednesford Town.

Bromsgrove Rovers will...

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Wright's flight fright

Matt Panter TAMWORTH striker Nick Wright could have been forgiven for being more than a little anxious when he boarded the plane for Tamworth's 'bonding' trip to Northern Ireland on...

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Adders boss sets new targets

ATHERSTONE Town boss Jimmy Ginnelly has altered his ambitions after seeing his side go top of the Southern Midlands League on Tuesday night. The Adders thrashed Rothwell Town 5-0 in front...

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Tamworth hockey men are held

Tamworth Men First XI 2 Newark 2 TAMWORTH and Newark fought out a battling 2-2 draw on Saturday. Tamworth took the lead when Jez Holloway turned his defender with ease and slotted the...

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Bolehall boss Barnes: 'It was a tough decision to quit'

BOLEHALL Swifts are looking for a new manager this morning after Paul Barnes resigned from his post. Barnes acted after watching his side, 17th in the Midland Combination Premier Division,...

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Tony's steely new sounds

Made in Sheffield: Tony Christie is back with a vengeance.  (SIP)

"I DON'T want to save the world," sings Tony Christie on his new album Made In Sheffield.

And wisely, instead of looking for glitzy international inspiration, TC – as he styles himself on the sleeve notes – has gone down a very parochial route.

After all, he surely knows the way to a certain little town in Texas...

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Talented arts class students show off year's work

AN IMPRESSIVE body of art work crafted by recreational students at Lichfield School of Art is on display at the city's library gallery. The exhibition celebrates the progress and achievement...

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Rugeley Christmas Festival 2008 announced

RUGELEY is set to add a bit of sparkle to the town as it gears up for its popular Christmas Extravaganza – set to take place on December 5. Town officials announced that the annual...

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