A Midlands couple said their pet cat has “got some kind of ASBO” after Royal Mail threatened to stop delivering their post. They said claims the kitty had been clawing at mail and fingers through the letterbox were “hilarious” as he’s “such a placid cat”. Lee Haynes and Jo Woodley …
Read More »Post Office ‘recognises need’ for service in south Tamworth after petition
The Post Office says it ‘recognises that there is a need’ for a service in the south of Tamworth after a petition was launched by concerned residents. A new branch will open inside WH Smith in Ventura Park in February, however residents would also like one in the south of …
Read More »Family who left Christmas list for Santa in garden centre sleigh invited back for presents
Three festive siblings who left their list for Santa in a garden centre sleigh were invited back for Christmas presents and afternoon tea after a social media campaign tracked down the adorable children. Amy Logan’s kids Summer aged 12, Alfie aged nine, and Nevaeh aged four, were welcomed back into …
Read More »You can now order your Birds bakery cobs and pork pies to your door for Christmas
Birds bakery is now selling its products including pork pies and ginger bread men across the country for the first time with the launch of an online home delivery service. Birds, which has 62 stores across the East Midlands including in Burton and Swadlincote, will be selling products including Christmas …
Read More »Take part in Tamworth’s Covid-19 testing pilot and help families in need
People taking part in a Covid-19 testing pilot in Tamworth now have the chance to help local families. NHS Test and Trace, in partnership with Staffordshire County Council, Tamworth Borough Council and the Royal Mail, has targeted around 6,000 households in the Glascote and Stonydelph areas to help stop the …
Read More »Government unveils 50p coin to mark Brexit Day
Chancellor Sajid Javid has unveiled the commemorative Brexit 50p coin – bearing the inscription ‘Peace, prosperity and friendship with all nations’. Around three million Brexit coins are set to be distributed to banks, Post Offices and shops across the UK from Friday 31 January, with another seven million entering circulation later this …
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