Tamworth

All May 2026 Local Elections, Including Cannock Chase & Tamworth, to Proceed After Reform UK Legal Challenge   In a dramatic reversal announced today, the UK government has scrapped plans to postpone dozens of local council elections scheduled for May 7, 2026. The move comes just weeks after the postponements were confirmed, following a High Court challenge by Reform UK, which accused ministers of undermining democracy. The about-face affects around 30 councils across England

Staffordshire Police have arrested two men after officers seized a significant haul of cocaine and cannabis during proactive operations in Tamworth on Friday, February 6. The arrests came as a result of targeted policing efforts aimed at disrupting drug supply in the area. Officers acting on intelligence or observations conducted the operation, leading to the discovery and recovery of a large quantity of Class A cocaine and Class B cannabis. According to a statement from Staf