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Be Limitless CIC has reached its crowdfunding target through the We Are Tamworth programme, raising £8,724 against a goal of £8,200. The funding will allow the community interest company to expand its inclusive theatre classes for children of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.
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Tamworth Castle opens for Christmas with Santa visits, textile wreath workshops, and a dog-friendly Santa Paws session. Bookings essential.
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The castle’s 2026 programme includes textile wreath workshops in November, December Santa visits and an event for dogs and their owners.
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The Tamworth Tap, housed in a Tudor building beneath Tamworth Castle, has won Overall Great British Pub of the Year and Best Beer Pub awards.
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The club’s anniversary exhibition brought layouts, demonstrations and heritage trains together near Tamworth.
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Tamworth Borough Council's annual budget survey closes 25 October. Have your say on council priorities, spending and local services online or on paper.
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Business
SureStore has opened on Victoria Road, with units for household belongings and business stock.
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Mathnasium Lichfield and Tamworth has opened on Swan Road in Lichfield and will hold its official grand opening on 17 October, with the Sheriff of Lichfield officiating.
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Community
Specialists restoring three listed properties beside Tamworth Castle have uncovered original wattle and daub while protecting historic timbers and bat roosts.
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Tamworth's Christmas Fun Run takes place 13 December at Castle Grounds. 5km route, Santa hats, medals for all — supports MIND and Heart of Tamworth.
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Tamworth Borough Council is asking residents for their views on spending priorities and quality of life. The survey runs until 25 October 2026.
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9m restoration project at Tamworth Castle has uncovered medieval pottery, animal bones, and other artefacts that shed light on the castle's 1000-year history. The discoveries include centuries-old ceramics, butchered animal remains, a hand-crafted lead-lined sink, and a mysterious carved object.
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Angel, the Tamworth founder of fantasy-inspired jewellery brand FAE & ME, is preparing to celebrate a year in business on 6 November.
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The council has released details of a case dealt with at Cannock Magistrates’ Court in June.
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James Robert Peek's family has paid tribute to his years of volunteering and leadership at Tamworth Talking Newspaper after his death on 3 October.
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A 90-minute narrated recital will bring the Lady of the Mercians’ story to St Editha’s Church on Saturday 31 October.
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More than 30 model layouts, demonstrations and steam rides are planned for the two-day show, with a free shuttle from Tamworth.
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The Polesworth respite home remains rated Good, but inspectors identified gaps in medicines records, escalation and interim action after a near miss.
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Tamworth Borough Council’s annual resident and budget survey is open until 25 October, asking people about local priorities, services, spending and quality of life.
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Tamworth Borough Council has awarded the title of honorary alderwoman to former councillor Tina Clements in recognition of her dedicated public service. The honour was presented at the Full Council meeting on Tuesday 8 September.
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Kym shares her approved personal account as she prepares to launch a Slimming World group at Polesworth Memorial Hall on Monday 12 October.
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The vintage and preloved clothing store will open at 5 College Lane on Saturday 3 October, founded by 26-year-old entrepreneur Kai McConomy.
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Tamworth Borough Council has opened a community lettings scheme at Ankerside offering discounted rents to eligible start-ups, charities and social enterprises for an initial 12-month period.
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Medieval pottery, animal bones, a historic lead-lined sink and a mysterious carving have been uncovered during the £1.9m restoration of Tamworth Castle.
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Tamworth Borough Council is contacting tenants as the next round of free five-year electrical safety inspections gets under way.
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The council's draft plan will guide decisions on housing, jobs, the town centre, transport and protected land through to 2043.
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Community
Tamworth Ladies Choir joined two other groups for a concert at Christ Church in Totland, with around £650 raised for Sophie’s Legacy.
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Community
Margaret Dalton has spent two years reading with children at a Tamworth primary school through Schoolreaders — and says the confidence boost one-to-one support can bring is life-changing.
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Redrow Midlands has donated £1,500 each to Kibblestone District Scout Council and Sensory People from its Barratt Redrow Foundation community fund, while building at Amington Garden Village.
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