Tamworth news archive
Every published story from Tamworth Gazette, newest first.
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Today in Tamworth — 25 July
Today in Tamworth: Dine and dash arrest after man 'put hair on plate', plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
Tamworth Council Cost of Living Support Fund
Tamworth Borough Council tenants can apply for up to £500 from a hardship fund to help with essential costs. No benefits required.
Tamworth Parish Council Survey: Two Weeks Left
Tamworth residents have until 9 August 2026 to give views on whether the borough should have a parish council ahead of local government changes in 2028.
M42 Crash Between Curdworth and Tamworth Causes Long Delays
The M42 southbound was closed Friday morning following a crash between a car and motorbike near Tamworth. The road reopened after about 90 minutes with res
Off-road bike crash in Tamworth sparks safety campaign
A six-year-old girl was seriously injured in a collision with a motorbike in Tamworth on 13 July. Local resident Leanne Lea has launched a campaign to tack
Tamworth volunteer helps children discover a love of reading
Margaret Dalton has spent two years reading one-to-one with pupils at a Tamworth primary school as a Schoolreaders volunteer, watching shy readers grow in confidence.
Today in Tamworth — 23 July
Today in Tamworth: Town centre 'dying a death' as TK Maxx set to move, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
Free Cost of Living Support Events in Tamworth
Tamworth Borough Council is running free drop-in sessions this summer offering budgeting advice, benefits support, and help with rent and Council Tax bills
Tamworth HMO Licensing Consultation Closes 20 August
Tamworth Borough Council is consulting on new licensing rules for smaller shared homes. Residents have until 20 August 2026 to have their say.
Food waste trucks feature Scraps Gang in Tamworth
Ten new food waste collection trucks in Tamworth and Lichfield District now feature The Scraps Gang, five monster characters named by local children to boo
Today in Tamworth — 17 July
Today in Tamworth: Government confirms new structure for councils in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
Tamworth Council to Merge Into New Staffordshire Authority
Tamworth Borough Council will merge into Southern and Mid Staffordshire Council from April 2028 under government local government reorganisation plans anno
Tamworth Castle Summer Discounts for Families
Children's admission at Tamworth Castle drops to £8.30 this summer as part of government VAT savings initiative. Free bus travel for kids in August.
Girl seriously injured in Tamworth motorbike crash
A girl on a push bike was seriously injured in a crash involving a black motorbike that failed to stop near Cambrian in Tamworth on Monday afternoon.
Tamworth Castle Museum art exhibition opens July
Tamworth Castle Museum's rare artworks go on display in a free pop-up gallery at Ankerside from 20–26 July, featuring paintings by Royal Academy member Cha
Tamworth Student's Photos in West Midlands Bus Campaign
Nikhil Odedra from Tamworth is among photography students whose work has been selected for Transport for West Midlands' advertising campaign encouraging bu
Tamworth woman campaigns for plant safety labels
A Tamworth woman is pushing for mandatory labelling on plants after her dog nearly died from eating one, hoping to prevent similar incidents.
Thousands Attend Kaleidoscope of Dreams Festival at Tamworth
Thousands gathered at Tamworth Castle Grounds on Saturday for the second annual Kaleidoscope of Dreams Festival, a free community event organised by Tamwor
Tamworth Voter Registration Deadline 26 July
Tamworth residents must verify electoral registration details by 26 July 2026. Check online or receive a paper form by post.
Charity rider's broken collarbone after pothole crash
Charity cyclist thrown from wheelchair after hitting pothole on Land's End to John O' Groats trek. Serious injury threatens epic fundraising journey.