Black Country news and blogs Tuesday 26 August 2014
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IRONMAN® 70.3 Staffordshire triathlon – enter from Tomorrow 
Tamworth Informed 25 Aug
Online entries for the IRONMAN® 70.3 Staffordshire triathlon, which will take place on 14th June 2015 at Shugborough Hall, open tomorrow.
VIDEO: Ice bucket challenge – Tamworth police sergeant Rich…
Tamworth Herald 25 Aug
A TAMWORTH police sergeant has taken part in the 'ice bucket challenge' and got a drenching to help raise money for Macmillan Cancer Research.
Crowds flock to We Love Tamworth event at Castle Grounds
Tamworth Herald 25 Aug
THE We Love Tamworth event at the Castle Grounds at the weekendhas been hailed as a success as crowds flocked to the event - despite the downpours.
Witness appeal after car and caravan torched in Glascote
Tamworth Herald 24 Aug
Police are appealing for witnesses after arsonists set fire to a van and a caravan in Glascote - and made a failed attempt to set fire to a house.
Tamworth Ice cream firm opens £900,000 factory extension
Tamworth Herald 24 Aug
TAMWORTH-based wholesale ice cream manufacturer Suncream Dairies has officially opened its new 900,000 factory extension and re-development project creating 17 new jobs in the process.
Man dies after falling from Tamworth tower block roof
Birmingham Mail 24 Aug
Officers were called to Balfour Road at around 8.30am yesterday (Sat...
Volunteers sought to help clean up Tamworth nature reserve
Tamworth Herald 24 Aug
THE search is on to find kind-hearted Tammies able to spare some time to give a local beauty spot a sparkling makeover.
Flats plan and revamp for St George’s Indoor Market
Tamworth Herald 23 Aug
TAMWORTH'S longstanding indoor market is currently undergoing a makeover which include plans to turn its first floor into apartments.
Man found unconscious at Tamworth bus stop dies
Tamworth Herald 23 Aug
A MAN has died after being found unconscious at a bus stop in Tamworth.
Victory for campaigners as B5000 industry plans thrown out
Tamworth Herald 23 Aug
A TAMWORTH councillor has welcomed the dismissal of a highly-debated planning application.
Police confirmed man as died after falling from flats
Tamworth Informed 23 Aug
Staffordshire Police have confirmed that a man has sadly died this morning after falling from the roof of the high rise flats on Lichfield Street in the Town Centre.
Police and dog crime group back call for dogs to be kept on leads…
Tamworth Herald 23 Aug
THE debate on whether or not dogs should be kept on leads continues this week with Tamworth police and a canine crime group adding weight to the argument.
Police close off Tamworth town centre road
Tamworth Herald 23 Aug
EMERGENCY services have cordoned off a road in Tamworth town centre this morning.
Fantastic day of summer fun will show why We Love Tamworth
Tamworth Herald 23 Aug
IT'S back by popular demand! There are now just a matter of days until an activity-packed sensational summer event for all ages takes over the Castle Grounds.
Nandos announces opening!
Tamworth Informed 22 Aug
Tamworths newest restaurant has announced that it will soon be opening it’s doors… The much awaited Nandos Restaurant which is on the site of the former Allied Carpets at Ventura retail park has announced it’s opening date, and ...
Firefighters tackle early morning blaze on Lichfield Street
Tamworth Herald 22 Aug
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze for more than SEVEN HOURSat a shop in Fazeley in the early hours of this morning (Friday).
Taste of Tamworth is back for a second helping
Tamworth Informed 22 Aug
The two-day Taste of Tamworth food festival is returning to the town for the second year, after last year’s debut event proved to be such a success.
Enjoy Tamworth’s heritage and history – for free
Tamworth Informed 21 Aug
Free entry to Tamworth Castle, a guided walk taking in sites of significance in the First World War, wartime stories of Tamworth families and a look at Saxon life are just some of the events at this year’s Heritage Open Day.
Kids run free in Tamworth!
Tamworth Informed 21 Aug
On your marks for new weekly run for children in Tamworth – and the best part, it’s free! An exciting new project which gives children the chance to take part in weekly organised runs is launching in Tamworth this autumn – and it’s completely...
Tamworth Beer Festival 2014 – it’s ‘portoclock’ for the Mayor
Tamworth Informed 21 Aug
The countdown is on as Tamworth Beer Festival gears up to celebrate its 21 st birthday at the Assembly Rooms next month.
Mayor’s call for people to restore pride in town again
Tamworth Herald 21 Aug
A HEATED row over the state of our town left Tamworth's mayor so infuriated he has launched his own campaign to restore community pride.
Innocent dare leads to 50 years’ wedded bliss for Mr and Mrs…
Tamworth Herald 21 Aug
WHAT started out as an innocent dare turned into 50 golden years for this Tamworth couple.
Young People organise ‘Tam Jam’ music event
Tamworth Informed 20 Aug
A group of Tamworth teenagers have organised ‘Tam Jam’ a a music festival with one aim - to raise as much money as possible for the Teenage Cancer Trust The group of twelve 16 and 17-year-olds from Tamworth have organised a music ...
Bike Course Released for IRONMAN 70.3 Staffordshire
Tamworth Informed 20 Aug
IRONMAN 70.3 Staffordshire has released the bike course for the newest IRONMAN 70.3 event in the UK ahead of entries opening next week.
Memorial bench is lasting tribute to popular Tamworth man
Tamworth Herald 20 Aug
A much-loved Bolehall man will forever be part of the community following the unveiling of a memorial bench for him.
Competition: What’s the best spa in the West Midlands?
Tamworth Herald 20 Aug
With Good Spa Guide's annual Awards almost here, they're asking the Great British public to vote for their favourite spa.
Tamworth teenager to be remembered at BMX event
Tamworth Herald 20 Aug
A YOUNG BMX fanatic from Tamworth will be remembered at an event dedicated to celebrating teenage talent in the town.
New ASB laws will help empower communities
Tamworth Informed 20 Aug
New powers aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) are set to support and empower communities, target troublemakers and contribute towards devising long-term solutions.
Take a musical trip back in time at Tamworth Assembly Rooms
Tamworth Informed 19 Aug
One of the biggest nostalgia shows in the UK is coming to Tamworth next month, promising a stunning rollercoaster ride through musical memories.
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