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Former police officer sentenced after admitting four counts of sexual assault

Alex Trusler, from Burntwood, was a response officer for Staffordshire Police in Cannock.

By Lichfield Live

/ 8 Sep 2026

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Leader of Lichfield District Council hits back at MP over cinema funding

By Lichfield Live

/ 8 Sep 2026

An artist's impression of the proposed cinema

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Judges raise a glass to Lichfield venue named best dog-friendly pub in the West Midlands

By Lichfield Live

/ 8 Sep 2026

The Quill and Scholar

Politics

Lichfield Liberal Democrats "deplore waste of time, money and resources" after local government reorganisation pause confirmed

By Lichfield Live

/ 8 Sep 2026

Cllr Paul Ray

Politics

Decision to pause local government reorganisation is an extraordinary U-turn, leader of Lichfield District Council says

By Lichfield Live

/ 7 Sep 2026

A map of the proposed unitary authority split in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent

Transport

Councillor hopes works on road in Lichfield will make "noticeable difference" for residents and businesses

By Lichfield Live

/ 7 Sep 2026

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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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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

The Lichfield and Burntwood Independent - 6th August 2026

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By Lichfield Live

/ 6 Aug 2026

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A big story in a week of big stories

By Lichfield Live

/ 26 Jul 2026

Dave Robertson MP

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I'm done with the delays facing local residents on so many fronts

By Dave Robertson MP

/ 23 Jul 2026

The Lichfield and Burntwood Independent - 23rd July 2026

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/ 23 Jul 2026

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Crime

Three arrested after protest in Shenstone

By Lichfield Live

/ 8 Sep 2026

Crime

Former police officer sentenced after admitting four counts of sexual assault

By Lichfield Live

/ 8 Sep 2026

Politics

Leader of Lichfield District Council hits back at MP over cinema funding

By Lichfield Live

/ 8 Sep 2026

News

Judges raise a glass to Lichfield venue named best dog-friendly pub in the West Midlands

By Lichfield Live

/ 8 Sep 2026

Crime

New crackdown on problem drivers sees 23 motorists reported in first four hours

By Lichfield Live

/ 8 Sep 2026

Politics

An artist's impression of the proposed cinema

Politics

Leader of Lichfield District Council hits back at MP over cinema funding

By Lichfield Live

/ 8 Sep 2026

Politics

Think-tank warns local government reorganisation could become "colossal white elephant"

By Lichfield Live

/ 8 Sep 2026

News

Burntwood Town Council chair confirms return of civic service

By Lichfield Live

/ 8 Sep 2026

Politics

Lichfield Liberal Democrats "deplore waste of time, money and resources" after local government reorganisation pause confirmed

By Lichfield Live

/ 8 Sep 2026

Politics

Decision to pause local government reorganisation is an extraordinary U-turn, leader of Lichfield District Council says

By Lichfield Live

/ 7 Sep 2026

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Singer Mina Fatemi to perform in latest free concert in lunchtime series at The Hub at St Mary's

By Lichfield Live

/ 8 Sep 2026

What's On

The Severn bringing rock anthems to Lichfield pub

By Lichfield Live

/ 7 Sep 2026

What's On

Fab Four show coming to the Lichfield Garrick

By Lichfield Live

/ 6 Sep 2026

What's On

Operation Market Garden in focus at Staffordshire Regiment Museum event

By Steve Barr

/ 6 Sep 2026

What's On

Guests from across the galaxy visiting Lichfield city centre for 2026 Space Invasion

By Lichfield Live

/ 6 Sep 2026

Planning

The unauthorised development site at Muckley Corner

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Swift action was taken to halt unauthorised development at Muckley Corner, council says

By Lichfield Live

/ 4 Sep 2026

Planning

Proposals submitted for new property in Kings Bromley

By Lichfield Live

/ 4 Sep 2026

Planning

New signage approved for Kings Bromley pub

By Lichfield Live

/ 30 Aug 2026

Planning

Plans to develop new storage and warehouse facilities in Fradley drawn up

By Lichfield Live

/ 24 Aug 2026

Planning

Town council and Sport England raise concerns over new Burntwood health centre plans

By Jonathan Sutton, Local Democracy Reporter

/ 22 Aug 2026

Sport

Will Cavendar, 15, taking part in an Autosolo event

Sport

Chance for young drivers to take to the track at Curborough Sprint Course

By Barry Mansell

/ 8 Sep 2026

Sport

Chasetown face midweek home clash against Kidsgrove Athletic

By Lichfield Live

/ 8 Sep 2026

Sport

Chasetown Women suffer FA Cup defeat at Droitwich Spa

By John Harris

/ 7 Sep 2026

Sport

Century from Scott Elstone helps secure victory for Hammerwich

By Lichfield Live

/ 7 Sep 2026

Sport

Alrewas fall to home defeat against Spondon

By Lichfield Live

/ 7 Sep 2026

Community

Crowds at the 2026 Lichfield Proms in Beacon Park

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Lichfield Proms in Beacon Park organisers hail atmosphere created by visitors to event

By Lichfield Live

/ 7 Sep 2026

Community

Community group for over-60s welcomes Mayor of Lichfield for afternoon of fun

By Lichfield Live

/ 5 Sep 2026

Sport

Lichfield Squash Club hosting free taster evening for women interested in taking up the sport

By Lichfield Live

/ 4 Sep 2026

Community

Arts organisation unveils new design for logo

By Lichfield Live

/ 4 Sep 2026

News

Free devices to help local people living with dementia stay safe

By Lichfield Live

/ 3 Sep 2026

Charity

James Lewis during his fundraising challenge

Charity

St Giles Hospice fundraiser nominated for Pride of Britain award

By Lichfield Live

/ 7 Sep 2026

Health

St Giles Hospice highlights role of physiotherapists in helping those living with a terminal illness

By Lichfield Live

/ 7 Sep 2026

Charity

Expert judges lined up for Lichfield Bake Off event in aid of St Giles Hospice

By Lichfield Live

/ 6 Sep 2026

Charity

Football coach returns to St Giles Hospice after raising £74,000 with latest challenge

By Lichfield Live

/ 4 Sep 2026

Charity

Family launch running challenge in memory of much-loved mum who died at St Giles Hospice

By Lichfield Live

/ 2 Sep 2026

Transport

Roadworks sign

Transport

Councillor hopes works on road in Lichfield will make "noticeable difference" for residents and businesses

By Lichfield Live

/ 7 Sep 2026

Transport

Councillor welcomes work to repair road at island in Burntwood – but hopes to see "permanent solution"

By Lichfield Live

/ 4 Sep 2026

Transport

Figures reveal more than 4,000 potholes were repaired across Staffordshire in August

By Lichfield Live

/ 3 Sep 2026

News

Councillor launches consultation on parking and road safety concerns in Lichfield

By Lichfield Live

/ 3 Sep 2026

Transport

Toll road operator backs health hub for professional drivers

By Lichfield Live

/ 29 Aug 2026

Education

Chase Terrace Primary School

Education

Primary school hosting open afternoons for nursery and reception places

By Lichfield Live

/ 6 Sep 2026

Education

MP hosting Lichfield meeting for people to give views on governance of multi-academy education trusts

By Lichfield Live

/ 2 Sep 2026

Education

Education chiefs urge parents to consider walking or cycling to school

By Lichfield Live

/ 1 Sep 2026

Health

Back to school plea for children to receive flu vaccine

By Lichfield Live

/ 28 Aug 2026

News

Care leavers set to benefit from free bus travel across Staffordshire

By Lichfield Live

/ 27 Aug 2026

Business

The Quill and Scholar

News

Judges raise a glass to Lichfield venue named best dog-friendly pub in the West Midlands

By Lichfield Live

/ 8 Sep 2026

Business

Local cafe reopens under new management

By Lichfield Live

/ 7 Sep 2026

Business

Lichfield city centre opening confirmed for bakery business

By Lichfield Live

/ 6 Sep 2026

Charity

Expert judges lined up for Lichfield Bake Off event in aid of St Giles Hospice

By Lichfield Live

/ 6 Sep 2026

News

Warning homes and businesses in Lichfield could be missing out on faster broadband

By Lichfield Live

/ 30 Aug 2026

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The Lichfield and Burntwood Independent - 20th August 2026

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/ 20 Aug 2026

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The Lichfield and Burntwood Independent - 6th August 2026

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/ 6 Aug 2026

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The Lichfield and Burntwood Independent - 23rd July 2026

By Lichfield Live

/ 23 Jul 2026

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The Lichfield and Burntwood Independent - 9th July 2026

By Lichfield Live

/ 9 Jul 2026

Crime

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Crime

Three arrested after protest in Shenstone

By Lichfield Live

/ 8 Sep 2026

Crime

Former police officer sentenced after admitting four counts of sexual assault

By Lichfield Live

/ 8 Sep 2026

Crime

New crackdown on problem drivers sees 23 motorists reported in first four hours

By Lichfield Live

/ 8 Sep 2026

News

Appeal for information after man on e-bike spotted acting suspiciously in Harlaston

By Lichfield Live

/ 7 Sep 2026

Crime

Reward offered in bid to find wanted man with links to Lichfield

By Lichfield Live

/ 4 Sep 2026

Latest

Three arrested after protest in Shenstone

Trio held after police were called to Lynn Lane.

By Lichfield Live

/ 8 Sep 2026

A police jacket

New initiative hoping to help independent businesses take up units at shopping centre

Tamworth Borough Council hoping Ankerside scheme will boost regeneration.

By Lichfield Live

/ 8 Sep 2026

Ankerside shopping centre

New crackdown on problem drivers sees 23 motorists reported in first four hours

Roads including A5 and A38 targeted as part of Staffordshire Police's Operation Tramline.

By Lichfield Live

/ 8 Sep 2026

An unmarked police car and HGV cab

Think-tank warns local government reorganisation could become "colossal white elephant"

Government has confirmed plans to replace Staffordshire County Council and Lichfield District Council with new unitary authority have been paused.

By Lichfield Live

/ 8 Sep 2026

A map of the proposed unitary authority split in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent

Chance for young drivers to take to the track at Curborough Sprint Course

Cannock and District Car Club bring popular Autosolo event back to Lichfield.

By Barry Mansell

/ 8 Sep 2026

Will Cavendar, 15, taking part in an Autosolo event

Burntwood Town Council chair confirms return of civic service

Traditional event has not been held for a number of years.

By Lichfield Live

/ 8 Sep 2026

Cllr Sue Woodward