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This Week in Tamworth

This week in Tamworth, the mood has been a mix of excitement, concern, and community action. On the sporting front, Tamworth FC has brought joy to many with two late, vital wins against Brackley Town

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Paedophile 'lied about Tamworth address' to hide sickening past from girlfriend

Danny Richardson was sent to prison for lying to police and breaching strict court rules after concealing his child image convictions from his then girlfriend

Birmingham Mail·2d ago
What's On

Bathory Pro Academy show

The Bathory Pro Youth Academy are putting on their biggest show to date!

Skiddle·4 Oct
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Carer surrounded by armed police in Tamworth after 'anonymous 999 call'

The 29-year-old took a starter pistol to a park to 'see how loud it was and what it does'

Birmingham Mail·30 Sept
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'We're ecstatic and humbled': West Midlands 16th-century pub named best in the country at national beer awards

The Tamworth Tap, a 16th-century pub in the West Midlands, has been named the best pub in the country, beating off stiff competition from other top pubs across Britain.

Birmingham World·25 Sept
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'We're ecstatic and humbled': West Midlands 16th-century pub named best in the country by CAMRA

The Tamworth Tap, a 16th-century pub in the West Midlands, has been named the best pub in the country by CAMRA for the third time, beating off stiff competition from other top pubs across Britain.

Birmingham World·24 Sept
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Campaigners say 4,500 homes plan will transform relationship between Tamworth and Lichfield

Packington Hall Farm has been proposed as a site for a new settlement to meet housing targets

Birmingham Mail·20 Sept
What's On

Tamworth Fireworks Festival

Huge Firework Display - Laser Show - Main Stage with Live Bands & DJs - Performers & Entertainment - Fairground - Streetfood Traders - Licenced Bars

Skiddle·19 Sept
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Thugs force man off mountain bike in Tamworth in robbery

Police would like to identify and trace four youths in connection with the bike robbery

Birmingham Mail·14 Sept
What's On

Mark Morriss (The Bluetones)

Lead singer of The Bluetones the Brit pop band that had 13 top 40 singles is coming to No18 for a special "Neil Jones presents" night in Tamworth.

Skiddle·6 Sept
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Tamworth woman avoids jail for coercive control after belittling partner

Abigail Steggles was handed a 12-month community order at Stafford Crown Court after pleading guilty to coercive and controlling behaviour and criminal damage

Birmingham Mail·5 Sept
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Brother tells of moment he discovered 'horrific truth' about sister's Tamworth murder

Christina Alexander was stabbed more than 70 times by her husband Robert Alexander

Birmingham Mail·3 Sept
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Tamworth cosmetic worker who controlled and belittled partner avoids jail

Stafford Crown Court heard how self-employed worker Abigail Steggles belittled her partner and stopped people from contacting him

Birmingham Mail·3 Sept
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Sutton Coldfield road crowned Birmingham's 'pothole capital' as claim figures revealed

Tamworth Road has emerged as Birmingham's ultimate pothole hotspot as fresh FOI figures reveal hundreds of drivers are battling for compensation across the city

Birmingham Mail·28 Aug
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Armed robbers attack bike riders in Tamworth threatening to stab one and kicking another

Four men wearing balaclavas and carrying knives attacked two mountain bike riders, kicking one and threatening to stab another

Birmingham Mail·20 Aug
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Mum's plea to other parents after Tamworth teen leaves for college and never comes back

Dan died away after a devastating accident on May 22, 2024

Birmingham Mail·20 Aug
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Entering Tamworth lake during heatwave could lead to criminal record

An order was placed on the lake after warning signs were repeatedly ignored

Birmingham Mail·3 Aug
What's On

Bathory Pro: Fright Night (Oops the time line exploded)

What if everything you knew... was wrong? Bathory Pro has spent years building its own strange little universe. But this time... somebody has broken

Skiddle·2 Aug
What's On

Bathory Pro - Battle for Mercia

The Stars of Bathory Pro return to Tamworth for an afternoon of epic action and drama!

Skiddle·28 Jul
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M42 Tamworth live: Serious motorbike crash closes motorway ahead of rush hour

Emergency services, including Warwickshire Police, are at the scene

Birmingham Mail·24 Jul
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Tamworth mum's heartbreaking message after girl, 6, 'almost killed' by motorbike

The young girl was playing on her bike when a motorbike collided with her

Birmingham Mail·24 Jul
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Tamworth man arrested after diners refuse to pay £150 restaurant bill because of 'hairs in food'

Two people had allegedly entered the restaurant earlier that month and ordered steaks and cocktails worth in the region of £150

Birmingham Mail·23 Jul
Council

Tamworth Borough Council Leader comments on government decision for local government reorganisation

Tamworth Borough Council Leader comments on government decision for local government reorganisation  Tamworth Borough Council

Tamworth Borough Council·16 Jul
What's On

Honkytonk Highway Line Dance Class J9 Foodbarn

Bringing our Honkytonk Highway beginner Line dance class to Tamworth

Skiddle·7 Jul
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M42 Tamworth crash RECAP: Multi-vehicle crash closes road prompting emergency response

The motorway has since reopened after a crash that took place at around 9pm on Monday night

Birmingham Mail·7 Jul
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M42 Tamworth traffic LIVE: 'Multi-vehicle crash' closes road as investigations underway

The road is expected to remain closed for some time

Coventry Telegraph·7 Jul
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Tamworth husband who murdered wife by stabbing her 78 times was 'money-obsessed'

Robert Alexander was convicted of killing his wife Christina in the early hours of June 23, 2025

Coventry Telegraph·1 Jul
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Tamworth sisters diagnosed with uncurable condition after 'finding PE lessons difficult'

Millie Bampton is walking 150 miles throughout July to raise awareness of the condition

Birmingham Mail·30 Jun
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Coventry hotel handed one-star hygiene rating over major 'food safety failings'

Inspectors identified several food safety issues at the Royal Court Hotel on Tamworth Road

Coventry Telegraph·29 Jun
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Stop-and-search in Tamworth leads to arrest of Birmingham man

Police officers spotted a vehicle being driven suspiciously

Birmingham Mail·24 Jun
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Tamworth school admissions row: 12 children refused Dunstall Park reception places

Twelve children were refused places in a reception class at Dunstall Park Primary School in Tamworth despite attending its nursery, parents say

Birmingham Mail·22 Jun
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Tamworth neighbours at war amid school reception place anguish

Families who missed out despite sending their kids to the school's nursery say it's caused 'significant' division in the community

Birmingham Mail·18 Jun
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Birmingham couple accused of starving man in their care to a 'walking skeleton'

Kenneth Newton, 57, and Melanie James, 63, are accused of murdering Rubin Blount at their Tamworth home in Staffordshire in November 2022 — both deny the charges

Birmingham Mail·17 Jun
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Tamworth Castle undergoing £1.9m restoration dubbed 'biggest in modern history'

Visitors will be given 'opportunities to witness and engage with' the conservation work first-hand

Birmingham Mail·16 Jun
What's On

Dine 'N' Devour | Food & Artisan Festival | Tamworth

Tamworth Dine 'N' Devour returns 22-23 August. Street food, drinks, artisan stalls, live music & family fun. Free entry & dog friendly

Skiddle·15 Jun
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£1.9m Tamworth Castle restoration begins as specialist firm appointed

The scheme will fund urgent structural work to protect the historic Tamworth Castle and the museum collections it holds, including items from the Staffordshire Hoard.

Coventry Telegraph·13 Jun
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Major step forward for Tamworth Castle £1.9m restoration

Tamworth Borough Council has appointed specialist conservation firm Messenger to carry out the £1.9m Tamworth Castle restoration project

Birmingham Mail·7 Jun
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Olympic champ's TV swimming plea after teen dies in tragedy near Tamworth

Baroness Sharron Davies of Devonport made the plea in the House of Lords, warning pools were closing at an alarming rate

Birmingham Mail·5 Jun
What's On

Neil Jones (Stone Foundation)

Playing songs from Stone Foundation collaborations with Paul Weller, William Bell, Bettye LaVette, Omar, Durand Jones etc plus guests on the night

Skiddle·4 Jun
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Man behind £15k Tamworth ‘Bobby’ line arrested at Birmingham Airport

Zain Alishan controlled the 'Bobby Line' and supplied drugs in Staffordshire

Birmingham Mail·31 May
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'Exciting' Tamworth Ventura Retail Park change announced as major store says 'it’ll be worth it'

Marks & Spencer has announced a major upgrade to its store car park

Birmingham Mail·27 May
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Girl, 16, who died jumping into water on hottest day named

Emergency services were called to Kingsbury Water Park near Tamworth after concerns were raised for a teenage girl in the water on Bank Holiday Monday (25/5)

Coventry Telegraph·26 May
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Delay to HS2 causes anger in Midlands as Tamworth MP says 'staggering'

Sarah Edwards said HS2 has had 'significant consequences' on the area

Birmingham Mail·25 May
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Angry pensioner vows to 'never visit a pub again' after £60 pub parking fine

The pensioner visited The Plough and Harrow in Fazeley, near Tamworth, at night and failed to notice a warning sign - the pub shared his messages online

Birmingham Mail·25 May
What's On

Edgar Jones

Founder of the band The Stairs Edgar has also played with Ian McCulloch, Paul Weller & Ocean Colour Scene. A gig not to be missed

Skiddle·24 May
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Tamworth teen, 17, in coma with 'life-changing injuries' after falling off roof

'Lovely lad' Josh has been in a coma for weeks after falling 30ft to the ground

Birmingham Mail·24 May
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Row over Tamworth Enterprise Centre as councillor brands branding proposal 'entitled'

The borough's enterprise centres are currently operating at a loss but businesses based on the site have a strong success rate

Birmingham Mail·14 May
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Labour loses control of Tamworth Borough Council as Reform UK takes every seat

The council has been left in no overall control after the 2026 local elections

Birmingham Mail·8 May
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West Midlands local elections 2026 live as Reform make huge gains in Dudley and Labour lose Tamworth

Votes were cast across the region on Thursday in a hugely important set of elections

Birmingham Mail·8 May
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M42 Tamworth closure recap: Motorway reopens after multi-vehicle crash

The M42 southbound was blocked between Junction 10 (Tamworth) and Junction 9 (Cudworth)

Birmingham Mail·7 May
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Two people taken to hospital after 'serious' crash near M42

It happened on Poolhead Lane near Tamworth-in-Arden

Coventry Telegraph·3 May