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Lichfield City appoint new management team

Nic Oakley and Simon Lyons to take over at the Trade Tyre Community Stadium following Matty Lovatt's departure.

By Olly Foster

/ 28 Sep 2026

Health

Health bosses approve permanent closure of birthing unit in Lichfield

By Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter

/ 28 Sep 2026

The Samuel Johnson Community Hospital

Sport

Success of squash event in Lichfield hailed by organisers

By Lichfield Live

/ 28 Sep 2026

Presentations after the adult finals at Lichfield Squash Club

Education

Praise from councillor for new £12million Lichfield primary school as it welcomes first children

By Lichfield Live

/ 28 Sep 2026

Cllr Janet Higgins with youngsters from Greywood Primary Academy

Sport

Lichfield's women produce statement victory to beat Beeston

By Neal Critchley

/ 27 Sep 2026

Action from Lichfield v Beeston

News

Councillor says he has "serious concerns" over plans for new homes on land in Burntwood

By Lichfield Live

/ 27 Sep 2026

The area being proposed for 350 new homes in Burntwood

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The Weekly Round-Up – 27th September 2026

By Lichfield Live

/ 27 Sep 2026

Royal Mail issues threw a spanner in plans to meet village people

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Royal Mail issues threw a spanner in plans to meet village people

By Dave Robertson MP

/ 17 Sep 2026

The Lichfield and Burntwood Independent - 17th September 2026

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The Lichfield and Burntwood Independent - 17th September 2026

By Lichfield Live

/ 17 Sep 2026

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Change for us, but some things stay the same

By Lichfield Live

/ 13 Sep 2026

The Lichfield and Burntwood Independent - 3rd September 2026

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The Lichfield and Burntwood Independent - 3rd September 2026

By Lichfield Live

/ 3 Sep 2026

Action needed to restore trust in academies

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Action needed to restore trust in academies

By Dave Robertson MP

/ 20 Aug 2026

The Lichfield and Burntwood Independent - 20th August 2026

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The Lichfield and Burntwood Independent - 20th August 2026

By Lichfield Live

/ 20 Aug 2026

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A year is a long time in local news

By Paul Groves

/ 9 Aug 2026

News

The Samuel Johnson Community Hospital

Health

Health bosses approve permanent closure of birthing unit in Lichfield

By Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter

/ 28 Sep 2026

Transport

Nationalisation date confirmed for train operator running West Coast Main Line services to and from Lichfield Trent Valley

By Lichfield Live

/ 28 Sep 2026

News

Applications open for firefighter vacancies in Staffordshire

By Lichfield Live

/ 28 Sep 2026

Education

Students to run community cafe as part of school's link-up with local venue

By Lichfield Live

/ 28 Sep 2026

Business

Company confirms new fresh fish shop is coming to Yoxall

By Lichfield Live

/ 28 Sep 2026

Politics

An Avanti West Coast train

Transport

Nationalisation date confirmed for train operator running West Coast Main Line services to and from Lichfield Trent Valley

By Lichfield Live

/ 28 Sep 2026

Politics

Design code for new streets to be updated for first time in 25 years

By Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter

/ 26 Sep 2026

Transport

Work completed on improvements to cycle and pedestrian safety along stretch of road in Lichfield

By Lichfield Live

/ 24 Sep 2026

Politics

Councillor says he will not comment on reasons behind Reform UK suspension – but vows to continue representing local residents

By Lichfield Live

/ 23 Sep 2026

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Councillors team up to give new lease of life to land in Lichfield

By Lichfield Live

/ 23 Sep 2026

What's On

Show featuring West End performers coming to the Lichfield Garrick

What's On

Show featuring West End performers coming to the Lichfield Garrick

By Lichfield Live

/ 28 Sep 2026

What's On

Creative Burntwood programme continues with Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman performance

By Lichfield Live

/ 27 Sep 2026

Burntwood

Flute group to perform ahead of movie night in Burntwood

By Lichfield Live

/ 26 Sep 2026

News

Free workshop in Lichfield gives people the chance to try clog dancing

By Lichfield Live

/ 26 Sep 2026

What's On

Former label manager to shine a light on the real history of Oasis

By Lichfield Live

/ 26 Sep 2026

Planning

Swinfen Hall

Planning

Approval for plans to convert part of Swinfen Hall into residential properties

By Lichfield Live

/ 27 Sep 2026

News

Councillor says he has "serious concerns" over plans for new homes on land in Burntwood

By Lichfield Live

/ 27 Sep 2026

Planning

Updated plans for new Lichfield city centre park and changes to bus station

By Lichfield Live

/ 26 Sep 2026

Planning

Plans approved for buildings to enhance accessible changing facilities at local football club

By Lichfield Live

/ 24 Sep 2026

Planning

Council rejects retrospective planning application for change of use of agricultural building

By Lichfield Live

/ 20 Sep 2026

Sport

Lichfield City appoint new management team

Sport

Lichfield City appoint new management team

By Olly Foster

/ 28 Sep 2026

Sport

Burntwood fall to defeat in league opener at Willenhall

By Rob Forsyth

/ 28 Sep 2026

Sport

Success of squash event in Lichfield hailed by organisers

By Lichfield Live

/ 28 Sep 2026

Sport

Lichfield fall just short despite comeback effort at Newport

By David Lewis

/ 28 Sep 2026

Sport

Late collapse sees Lichfield's men beaten

By Neal Critchley

/ 28 Sep 2026

Community

Free workshop in Lichfield gives people the chance to try clog dancing

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Free workshop in Lichfield gives people the chance to try clog dancing

By Lichfield Live

/ 26 Sep 2026

Charity

Kaleidoscope Choir concert in Whittington raises funds for St Giles Hospice

By Lichfield Live

/ 24 Sep 2026

News

Financial answers for unpaid carers at Grace Cares event in Lichfield

By Lichfield Live

/ 23 Sep 2026

Community

Fundraising race night taking place in Whittington

By Frank Bartlett

/ 23 Sep 2026

Community

New community cafe opens at Life Church Lichfield

By Lichfield Live

/ 22 Sep 2026

Charity

Sally Insley from Birmingham Dogs with Maxine Bate from Midland Expressway Ltd

Charity

Toll road operator boosts charity working to rehome dogs

By Lichfield Live

/ 26 Sep 2026

Charity

Kaleidoscope Choir concert in Whittington raises funds for St Giles Hospice

By Lichfield Live

/ 24 Sep 2026

Charity

Lichfield coffee morning to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support

By Lichfield Live

/ 23 Sep 2026

Charity

Crematorium funding set to boost local charities

By Lichfield Live

/ 22 Sep 2026

Charity

Businesses help raise money for charities at golf tournament

By Lichfield Live

/ 17 Sep 2026

Transport

An Avanti West Coast train

Transport

Nationalisation date confirmed for train operator running West Coast Main Line services to and from Lichfield Trent Valley

By Lichfield Live

/ 28 Sep 2026

Transport

Work completed on improvements to cycle and pedestrian safety along stretch of road in Lichfield

By Lichfield Live

/ 24 Sep 2026

Transport

Train passengers warned of Christmas delays as £13million project begins to replace overhead lines

By Lichfield Live

/ 23 Sep 2026

Transport

Confirmation bus services will continue to serve villages until next year at least is welcomed by Lichfield MP

By Lichfield Live

/ 22 Sep 2026

Transport

Drivers face delays due to temporary traffic lights on key route in Lichfield

By Lichfield Live

/ 21 Sep 2026

Education

Bar 55 signage

Education

Students to run community cafe as part of school's link-up with local venue

By Lichfield Live

/ 28 Sep 2026

Education

Praise from councillor for new £12million Lichfield primary school as it welcomes first children

By Lichfield Live

/ 28 Sep 2026

Education

Lichfield MP says confirmation of new trusts will allow local schools to "move forward with confidence"

By Lichfield Live

/ 25 Sep 2026

Education

Open day events scheduled for prospective pupils at Anna Seward Primary School

By Lichfield Live

/ 25 Sep 2026

Education

Future of local schools confirmed ahead of education trust break-up

By Lichfield Live

/ 24 Sep 2026

Business

Bar 55 signage

Education

Students to run community cafe as part of school's link-up with local venue

By Lichfield Live

/ 28 Sep 2026

Business

Company confirms new fresh fish shop is coming to Yoxall

By Lichfield Live

/ 28 Sep 2026

Business

Bakery business hails warm welcome from customers after opening in Lichfield

By Lichfield Live

/ 27 Sep 2026

Business

Ten-year deal agreed with nutrition distributor for unit at Lichfield development

By Lichfield Live

/ 25 Sep 2026

Business

Lichfield pub unveils plans for refurbishment

By Lichfield Live

/ 22 Sep 2026

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The Lichfield and Burntwood Independent - 17th September 2026

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The Lichfield and Burntwood Independent - 17th September 2026

By Lichfield Live

/ 17 Sep 2026

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The Lichfield and Burntwood Independent - 20th August 2026

By Lichfield Live

/ 20 Aug 2026

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The Lichfield and Burntwood Independent - 6th August 2026

By Lichfield Live

/ 6 Aug 2026

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The Lichfield and Burntwood Independent - 23rd July 2026

By Lichfield Live

/ 23 Jul 2026

Crime

Police car

Crime

Man jailed for 12 years for sexual abuse of girl

By Lichfield Live

/ 26 Sep 2026

Crime

Police confirm arrest of man in Lichfield

By Lichfield Live

/ 22 Sep 2026

Crime

Police make nine arrests after protest in Shenstone

By Lichfield Live

/ 21 Sep 2026

Crime

Hunt for gang who tried to steal motorbike and threatened people in Lichfield city centre

By Lichfield Live

/ 16 Sep 2026

Crime

Appeal for help to find man after car was damaged at Lichfield hotel

By Lichfield Live

/ 14 Sep 2026

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Burntwood fall to defeat in league opener at Willenhall

Sportsway men fail to follow up Staffordshire Intermediate Trophy win with another victory.

By Rob Forsyth

/ 28 Sep 2026

A Burntwood rugby player

Nationalisation date confirmed for train operator running West Coast Main Line services to and from Lichfield Trent Valley

Avanti West Coast will move into public ownership in March 2027.

By Lichfield Live

/ 28 Sep 2026

An Avanti West Coast train

Applications open for firefighter vacancies in Staffordshire

People considering a career with Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service have until 11th October to apply.

By Lichfield Live

/ 28 Sep 2026

A fire engine

Students to run community cafe as part of school's link-up with local venue

Queen's Croft High School youngsters to gain work experience from project.

By Lichfield Live

/ 28 Sep 2026

Bar 55 signage

Lichfield fall just short despite comeback effort at Newport

Myrtle Greens on the wrong end of a 29-25 scoreline.

By David Lewis

/ 28 Sep 2026

Lichfield rugby player

Late collapse sees Lichfield's men beaten

Five goals conceded in fourth quarter as disappointing start to the season continues.

By Neal Critchley

/ 28 Sep 2026

Lichfield Hockey Club shirt