Tamworth Borough Council11 Oct 2024Cross-border plans for 1,300 homes approvedThe development will also include a new primary school, pub, care facility and playing fields.11 Oct 2024England12 Aug 2024Town's tater TikToker gets freedom of the boroughBen Newman, aka Spudman, rose to fame after launching a TikTok account during the Covid-19 pandemic.12 Aug 2024Stoke & Staffordshire9 Aug 2024Pub 'flabbergasted' by freedom of borough honourGeorge Greenaway says he and his wife Louise Greenaway are just proud to be part of the community.9 Aug 20244 Aug 2024Decision due on garden waste charge riseThe £36 annual fee has not risen since the charge was introduced in 2017.4 Aug 2024Stoke & Staffordshire9 Jul 2024Help needed to get junior parkrun off the start lineThe junior run will take place weekly, following on from the success of the adult runs in Tamworth.9 Jul 2024Stoke & Staffordshire5 Jun 2024TikTok's Spudman to be moved from town centre spotBen Newman, aka Spudman, tells his 3.5m followers he will have to move temporarily.5 Jun 20243 May 2024Labour takes control of Tamworth after 21 years3 May 2024Stoke & Staffordshire19 Mar 2024Volunteer cleans 167 dirty signs in townRuss Thornley says he began cleaning signs a year ago after finding many were "absolutely filthy". 19 Mar 2024Stoke & Staffordshire11 Mar 2024Demolition to mark next stage of town's revampThe council says the scheme will bring the town centre up to date for modern shoppers.11 Mar 2024Stoke & Staffordshire