
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
Local news from Tamworth and the surrounding area

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It happened on Poolhead Lane near Tamworth-in-Arden

Said to be one for 'adrenaline junkies', the huge inflatable slide is due to open soon

Officers also searched an area near Silver Link Road following intelligence that a firearm may have been stored in the area
It was a nail-biting finish at the Tamworth Water Polo championships this weekend, with titles decided by the slimmest of margins! Our local teams battled it out in the pool, showcasing some fantastic talent right here in Tamworth.
Fantastic news for our local equestrian scene! Tamworth's own Shenae Lowings and her horse Bold Venture have triumphed at the Tamworth CCI4*S event. Congratulations to them on this brilliant achievement!
Get ready to cast your vote, Tamworth! With the May elections fast approaching, Tamworth Borough Council is reminding everyone to make sure they've got their ID sorted. Don't miss your chance to have your say in our local elections – check you're election-ready!
Exciting news for Tamworth business owners! New byelaws are being considered that could impact local establishments. We'll be keeping a close eye on how this develops and what it means for our high street.
Exciting news for sports fans in Tamworth! Plans are afoot to transform a warehouse just outside of town into a brand new Padel tennis centre. This could be a fantastic new addition to our local leisure scene.