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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.
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 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.
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.
Tamworth Fire Crews Battle Metal Recycling Blaze
Fire crews rushed to a Tamworth metal recycling facility in the early hours to tackle a major blaze. Full details of the incident here.
Codsall Woman Launches Ovarian Cancer Charity
Codsall woman Sim Matarazzo launches ovarian cancer charity in memory of her mother. Supporting families across Tamworth and beyond battling the disease.
Two arrested after stabbing in Tamworth street fight
Two men stabbed in violent street fight in Tamworth. Police make arrests at scene as investigation continues into the incident.