The Government has expanded testing so that anyone aged 5 and above with symptoms can now get tested for Coronavirus – as we continue to scale up our capacity.

This week Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak MP, announced that the Job Retention Scheme will be extended for another four months, until the end of October.

Commenting Tamworth MP, Christopher Pincher said:

Household Waste Recycling Centres are due to open today (Thursday 14th May) following updated measures from the Government and the work of local MPs

It has been nearly two months since the Prime Minister addressed the nation to impose restrictions on movement to help us all try to curb the transmission of Covid19.

“Today we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the birth of Able Seamen Colin Grazier, born May 7th, 1920, Tamworth’s Enigma Code Hero. 

Small businesses across Tamworth will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders.

It's Staffordshire Day and although we can't get out and celebrate, Enjoy Staffordshire have done a fantastic job of bringing the celebrations into your home.

Take a look at the timeline of entertainment below

09:00 Shadow Puppets: The Story of Josiah Wedgwood

A lot of you have been contacting me asking why when B&Q can be open, garden centres and other outdoor leisure facilities cannot.

From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe.

Every day we are ramping up capacity to meet our goal of 100,000 tests - and our ultimate aim is that anyone who needs a test will be able to have one.