Newspapers in the Walsall area may soon be unable to speak to borough councillors without prior clearance from the local authority’s press office. Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council has drawn up the proposals, which would mean all statements made by its
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Herald takes flack as gay sex storm rumbles on
An outspoken vicar’s opinion on whether a gay man could become bishop ignited fierce debate on the pages of the Tamworth Herald. The newspaper itself has also come under fire and has been accused of sensationalism, inaccurate reporting, and giving
Journalist refuses to reveal source: Council refuses to comment
A council is refusing to comment on a story about one of its officers being suspended, unless the weekly newspaper carrying the report reveals its sources. The Walsall Advertiser is refusing to tell Walsall Council where it got the information
Assistant editor celebrates 25 years' service
The Tamworth Herald’s John Harper has celebrated 25 years with the company. Assistant editor John joined the Herald as an apprentice compositor in November 1977 and moved to the editorial department in 1991 to become a reporter. To mark 25
Sports writer and editor dies aged 52
Former Tamworth Herald sports editor Bob Paterson has died suddenly at home. Bob, (52), was one of the best known faces on the local sports scene and covered many of Tamworth FC and the then Atherstone Town’s famous highs and
Seven pages devoted to murder horror
The murder of a 17-year-old girl in the Midlands shocked the local community – and as the killer was jailed for life, the Tamworth Herald devoted seven pages of news, features and pictures to tell the full story. Backgrounders including
Tension builds at the Herald
You could slice the tension at the Tamworth Herald with a knife. The paper published a four-page souvenir pull-out to mark the paper’s sponsorship of Tamworth Town against Rochdale in the first round of the FA Cup. But after securing
Tera boosts subbing skillsat CIN
Central Independent Newspapers has successfully converted editorial production to Tera’s GN3 page make-up system. The changes have been brought in at a time when the company has been producing some of the biggest papers in its history. Just four weeks
New look for the Herald
There’s a new look to the Tamworth Herald – put into place after months of research into what the readers want. The content remains top of the list of elements that make up the paper. But editor Sam Holliday said
Chronicle petition attracts signatures from more people than buy the paper
Fight to keep rugby club in the city attracts strong response
Paper's fight to save spiritual home of rugby club
Rallying call to Keep Rugby at the Rec launches stickers, posters, petition and more
Chronicle extends schools safety campaign
Picture editor comes up with latest plan to make kids safer
Chronicle's campaign cites 101 reasons to take Pride
First major initiative for new editor reflects “enthusiasm and energy” of readers
Drivers the target in Chronicle's safety push
New school year prompts push to improve road safety
Herald bid to stamp out street violence
The Tamworth Herald has launched a series of initiatives in a campaign to stamp out violent crimes after a 14 per cent rise in vicious assaults in the town. During the past year alone, the Herald has reported on a
Drug fighting van launched at Herald offices
The official launch of a new mobile drug education centre, which will provide information to children in Staffordshire, has been held at the offices of the Tamworth Herald. The mobile Life Education Centre – the second in Staffordshire – has