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Tamworth Schoolreaders volunteer Margaret Dalton on helping children find the joy of reading
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.
Tamworth housebuilder donates £3,000 to youth charities
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.
Tamworth Council Updates Litter Enforcement Policy
Tamworth Borough Council has approved a new antisocial behaviour policy that removes 'zero tolerance' wording and strengthens officer discretion to…
Free Summer Holiday Activities for Tamworth Children
Tamworth Borough Council is funding free summer activities including football, climbing, and tennis camps. Book early as spaces are limited.
Tamworth Family Fun Festival Draws Large Crowds
Tamworth's Family Fun Festival on Sunday brought families together at the Castle Grounds with live performances, circus workshops, and activities for all…
Chetwynd Bridge £46m funding bid submitted
Staffordshire County Council has submitted historic Chetwynd Bridge near Alrewas for government funding to build a replacement, with the council…
Tamworth Castle Free Workshops and Medieval Trail August 202
Tamworth Castle hosts free creative workshops in August inspired by historic building fragments collected over decades. Medieval trail and weaponry demos…
Canal users warn of drought threat near Tamworth
Canal users near Tamworth face water restrictions for a second summer. Business owners and boat operators are calling on the Canal and River Trust and…
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…
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…
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…
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.
Tamworth Food Waste Caddy — Scraps Gang Trucks
Ten new food waste collection trucks in Tamworth and Lichfield District now feature The Scraps Gang, five monster characters named by local children to…
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…