Coronavirus outbreak Lichfield cycling festival organisers confirm cancellation of planned rides by Ross 31st March, 202031st March, 2020 Lichfield Festival director admits event may need to “adapt” because of coronavirus crisis New initiative sees council team up with retailer to get food and essentials to vulnerable residents in Lichfield and Burntwood News Lichfield businessman donates hand gel to council staff continuing to work during coronavirus lockdown by Ross Chasewater Railway launches fundraising drive after coronavirus sees train services hit the buffers by Ross 31st March, 202031st March, 2020 Animal rescue charity launches coronavirus funding appeal by Ross 31st March, 202031st March, 2020 People with empty properties in Lichfield and Burntwood asked to offer accommodation for the homeless during the coronavirus outbreak by Ross 30th March, 202030th March, 2020 Urgent fundraising appeal launched to help St Giles Hospice continue delivering care during coronavirus outbreak by Ross 30th March, 202030th March, 2020 Education chief hails efforts of teachers and childcare providers in Lichfield and Burntwood during coronavirus outbreak by Ross 30th March, 202030th March, 2020 Passengers in Lichfield urged to use non-cash methods to pay for travel in fight against coronavirus by Ross 30th March, 202030th March, 2020 Reviews Review: Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham at Wade Street Church Review: Fret and Fiddle at Wade Street Church Politics Lichfield and Burntwood residents urged to “step up” and support vulnerable people during coronavirus outbreak by Ross Lichfield MP adds his voice to criticism of HS2 work on ancient woodlands by Ross 28th March, 202028th March, 2020 Council chiefs aiming to get details of coronavirus support out to Lichfield and Burntwood businesses as soon as possible by Ross 27th March, 202027th March, 2020 Free parking for NHS and care workers in Lichfield city centre car parks by Ross 26th March, 202026th March, 2020 Council reveals accommodation has been found for rough sleepers and refuge residents during coronavirus restrictions by Ross 26th March, 202026th March, 2020 Police Commissioner tells Lichfield and Burntwood residents coronavirus restrictions are "not a joke" by Ross 25th March, 202025th March, 2020 Mayor of Lichfield tells residents "use your city centre" as food shops stay open in coronavirus lockdown by Ross 24th March, 202024th March, 2020 Local Charities Shoppers and supermarkets thanked after answering urgent call for donations from Lichfield Food Bank by Ross Staffordshire coronavirus appeal raises £100,000 in a week by Ross 28th March, 202028th March, 2020 Charity caring for former racing greyhounds in Lichfield in appeal for donations as coronavirus hits fundraising efforts by Ross 28th March, 202028th March, 2020 Charity caring for people with terminal illnesses forced to cancel collections in Lichfield and Burntwood because of coronavirus fears by Ross 19th March, 202019th March, 2020 MOre Articles Staffordshire’s police chief tells officers coronavirus will be “an exceptional test” 30th March, 202030th March, 2020 Lichfield residents trying to stay active during coronavirus lockdown 30th March, 202030th March, 2020 Lichfield City FC appoint Ivor Green as new manager 30th March, 202030th March, 2020 Tessa’s diary: Losing track of the days as lockdown continues 30th March, 202030th March, 2020 Work on new Lichfield outdoor gym complete – but coronavirus means people can’t use it 29th March, 202029th March, 2020 Lichfield and Burntwood residents classed as ‘extremely vulnerable’ urged to register for help if they need it during coronavirus outbreak 28th March, 202028th March, 2020 Lichfield musicians play alongside performers from around the world in the Lockdown Orchestra 28th March, 202028th March, 2020 Organisers hoping Lichfield and Burntwood residents will showcase community spirit during Staffordshire Day celebrations 28th March, 202028th March, 2020 Coronavirus forces work on former Friarsgate site in Lichfield to be temporarily halted 28th March, 202028th March, 2020 Burntwood balustrades company to expand into new sector 28th March, 202028th March, 2020 People in Lichfield and Burntwood join nationwide show of solidarity with NHS and care workers 27th March, 202027th March, 2020 Nursery spaces available for children of key workers in Lichfield 27th March, 202027th March, 2020 Planning Updates Cottage in Burntwood could be knocked down to make way for shop and apartments 16th March, 202016th March, 2020 Burntwood tattoo studio submits planning request to keep business open at former charity shop site 9th March, 20209th March, 2020 Report backs plans for new homes on land near the A38 in Lichfield 28th February, 202028th February, 2020 New camera could be installed to oversee blackspot in Lichfield city centre CCTV network 25th February, 202025th February, 2020 Warning situation is "critical" after Gentleshaw churchyard is left with just four burial plots 18th February, 202018th February, 2020 Hedgerows could be cut down to make Shenstone farming fields "commercially viable" after HS2 land acquisition 17th February, 202018th February, 2020 Residents criticise proposal for six sets of traffic lights on key route in and out of Lichfield 11th February, 202011th February, 2020 Former social club in Elford could be demolished to make way for new homes 21st January, 202021st January, 2020 Lichfield business draws up plan to extend storage yard into neighbouring field 20th January, 202020th January, 2020 Work due to start on demolishing former Burntwood care home to make way for new medical centre 13th January, 202013th January, 2020 Lichfield health club hoping to add new swimming pool facility 13th January, 202013th January, 2020 Report backs plans for new Fradley homes despite objections from parish council 6th January, 20206th January, 2020 Community Groups Video calling system to help keep residents in rural areas of Lichfield and Burntwood connected 27th March, 202027th March, 2020 Lichfield Food Bank appeals for donations after supporting 200 residents in the last three days 26th March, 202026th March, 2020 Lichfield school sets up food bank to support local people during coronavirus pandemic 25th March, 202025th March, 2020 New initiative launches in Burntwood to support people in need during the coronavirus outbreak 25th March, 202025th March, 2020 Quiz night goes ahead for Lichfield and Burntwood residents as they go online after pub closures 23rd March, 202023rd March, 2020 Football club offering free shopping and delivery service for older residents in Lichfield 22nd March, 202022nd March, 2020 Lichfield and Burntwood residents urged to donate to fundraising campaign to support community groups helping in fight against coronavirus 21st March, 202021st March, 2020 Fundraising appeal launched to support communities in Staffordshire impacted by coronavirus outbreak 19th March, 202019th March, 2020 Civic leaders in Lichfield and Burntwood urge residents to utilise new community coronavirus support network 18th March, 202018th March, 2020 Creators of online coronavirus community group "overwhelmed" by support from Lichfield residents 17th March, 202017th March, 2020 SearchSearch Supported by CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK Tessa's diary: Talk of Brexit seems a lifetime away by Tessa Calvert-Linnell Supermarkets in Lichfield and Burntwood introduce social distancing measures to combat coronavirus by Ross 26th March, 202026th March, 2020 Retailer says shops in Lichfield and Burntwood can limit number of customers during coronavirus outbreak by Ross 26th March, 202026th March, 2020 Business chiefs welcome funding support schemes for Lichfield and Burntwood companies by Ross 26th March, 202026th March, 2020 Lichfield firm launches online hub to support local businesses during coronavirus outbreak by Ross 26th March, 202026th March, 2020 Coronavirus forces Lichfield business to close for the first time in 118 years by Ross 25th March, 202025th March, 2020 Council asks parents to follow social distancing rules and keep young people away from closed playgrounds in Lichfield and Burntwood by Ross 25th March, 202025th March, 2020 Sport Former Chasetown FC boss returns to management at Kidsgrove Athletic by Ross Reports claim Lichfield City FC's season is over after coronavirus forced suspension of league by Ross 24th March, 202024th March, 2020 Lichfield Cricket Club latest to cancel all activities due to coronavirus by Ross 17th March, 202017th March, 2020 Junior football league calls off games due to coronavirus concerns by Ross 17th March, 202017th March, 2020 Lichfield RUFC closes down all training and matches due to coronavirus concerns by Ross 17th March, 202017th March, 2020 Chasetown FC season put on hold after league calls off games because of coronavirus by Ross 16th March, 202017th March, 2020 Lichfield City FC win cup game as league confirms all future fixtures are halted due to coronavirus by Ross 16th March, 202017th March, 2020
Coronavirus outbreak Lichfield cycling festival organisers confirm cancellation of planned rides by Ross 31st March, 202031st March, 2020
New initiative sees council team up with retailer to get food and essentials to vulnerable residents in Lichfield and Burntwood
Lichfield businessman donates hand gel to council staff continuing to work during coronavirus lockdown by Ross
Chasewater Railway launches fundraising drive after coronavirus sees train services hit the buffers by Ross 31st March, 202031st March, 2020
People with empty properties in Lichfield and Burntwood asked to offer accommodation for the homeless during the coronavirus outbreak by Ross 30th March, 202030th March, 2020
Urgent fundraising appeal launched to help St Giles Hospice continue delivering care during coronavirus outbreak by Ross 30th March, 202030th March, 2020
Education chief hails efforts of teachers and childcare providers in Lichfield and Burntwood during coronavirus outbreak by Ross 30th March, 202030th March, 2020
Passengers in Lichfield urged to use non-cash methods to pay for travel in fight against coronavirus by Ross 30th March, 202030th March, 2020
Lichfield and Burntwood residents urged to “step up” and support vulnerable people during coronavirus outbreak by Ross
Lichfield MP adds his voice to criticism of HS2 work on ancient woodlands by Ross 28th March, 202028th March, 2020
Council chiefs aiming to get details of coronavirus support out to Lichfield and Burntwood businesses as soon as possible by Ross 27th March, 202027th March, 2020
Free parking for NHS and care workers in Lichfield city centre car parks by Ross 26th March, 202026th March, 2020
Council reveals accommodation has been found for rough sleepers and refuge residents during coronavirus restrictions by Ross 26th March, 202026th March, 2020
Police Commissioner tells Lichfield and Burntwood residents coronavirus restrictions are "not a joke" by Ross 25th March, 202025th March, 2020
Mayor of Lichfield tells residents "use your city centre" as food shops stay open in coronavirus lockdown by Ross 24th March, 202024th March, 2020
Shoppers and supermarkets thanked after answering urgent call for donations from Lichfield Food Bank by Ross
Charity caring for former racing greyhounds in Lichfield in appeal for donations as coronavirus hits fundraising efforts by Ross 28th March, 202028th March, 2020
Charity caring for people with terminal illnesses forced to cancel collections in Lichfield and Burntwood because of coronavirus fears by Ross 19th March, 202019th March, 2020
Staffordshire’s police chief tells officers coronavirus will be “an exceptional test” 30th March, 202030th March, 2020
Lichfield residents trying to stay active during coronavirus lockdown 30th March, 202030th March, 2020
Work on new Lichfield outdoor gym complete – but coronavirus means people can’t use it 29th March, 202029th March, 2020
Lichfield and Burntwood residents classed as ‘extremely vulnerable’ urged to register for help if they need it during coronavirus outbreak 28th March, 202028th March, 2020
Lichfield musicians play alongside performers from around the world in the Lockdown Orchestra 28th March, 202028th March, 2020
Organisers hoping Lichfield and Burntwood residents will showcase community spirit during Staffordshire Day celebrations 28th March, 202028th March, 2020
Coronavirus forces work on former Friarsgate site in Lichfield to be temporarily halted 28th March, 202028th March, 2020
People in Lichfield and Burntwood join nationwide show of solidarity with NHS and care workers 27th March, 202027th March, 2020
Cottage in Burntwood could be knocked down to make way for shop and apartments 16th March, 202016th March, 2020
Burntwood tattoo studio submits planning request to keep business open at former charity shop site 9th March, 20209th March, 2020
Report backs plans for new homes on land near the A38 in Lichfield 28th February, 202028th February, 2020
New camera could be installed to oversee blackspot in Lichfield city centre CCTV network 25th February, 202025th February, 2020
Warning situation is "critical" after Gentleshaw churchyard is left with just four burial plots 18th February, 202018th February, 2020
Hedgerows could be cut down to make Shenstone farming fields "commercially viable" after HS2 land acquisition 17th February, 202018th February, 2020
Residents criticise proposal for six sets of traffic lights on key route in and out of Lichfield 11th February, 202011th February, 2020
Former social club in Elford could be demolished to make way for new homes 21st January, 202021st January, 2020
Lichfield business draws up plan to extend storage yard into neighbouring field 20th January, 202020th January, 2020
Work due to start on demolishing former Burntwood care home to make way for new medical centre 13th January, 202013th January, 2020
Report backs plans for new Fradley homes despite objections from parish council 6th January, 20206th January, 2020
Video calling system to help keep residents in rural areas of Lichfield and Burntwood connected 27th March, 202027th March, 2020
Lichfield Food Bank appeals for donations after supporting 200 residents in the last three days 26th March, 202026th March, 2020
Lichfield school sets up food bank to support local people during coronavirus pandemic 25th March, 202025th March, 2020
New initiative launches in Burntwood to support people in need during the coronavirus outbreak 25th March, 202025th March, 2020
Quiz night goes ahead for Lichfield and Burntwood residents as they go online after pub closures 23rd March, 202023rd March, 2020
Football club offering free shopping and delivery service for older residents in Lichfield 22nd March, 202022nd March, 2020
Lichfield and Burntwood residents urged to donate to fundraising campaign to support community groups helping in fight against coronavirus 21st March, 202021st March, 2020
Fundraising appeal launched to support communities in Staffordshire impacted by coronavirus outbreak 19th March, 202019th March, 2020
Civic leaders in Lichfield and Burntwood urge residents to utilise new community coronavirus support network 18th March, 202018th March, 2020
Creators of online coronavirus community group "overwhelmed" by support from Lichfield residents 17th March, 202017th March, 2020
Supermarkets in Lichfield and Burntwood introduce social distancing measures to combat coronavirus by Ross 26th March, 202026th March, 2020
Retailer says shops in Lichfield and Burntwood can limit number of customers during coronavirus outbreak by Ross 26th March, 202026th March, 2020
Business chiefs welcome funding support schemes for Lichfield and Burntwood companies by Ross 26th March, 202026th March, 2020
Lichfield firm launches online hub to support local businesses during coronavirus outbreak by Ross 26th March, 202026th March, 2020
Coronavirus forces Lichfield business to close for the first time in 118 years by Ross 25th March, 202025th March, 2020
Council asks parents to follow social distancing rules and keep young people away from closed playgrounds in Lichfield and Burntwood by Ross 25th March, 202025th March, 2020
Reports claim Lichfield City FC's season is over after coronavirus forced suspension of league by Ross 24th March, 202024th March, 2020
Lichfield Cricket Club latest to cancel all activities due to coronavirus by Ross 17th March, 202017th March, 2020
Junior football league calls off games due to coronavirus concerns by Ross 17th March, 202017th March, 2020
Lichfield RUFC closes down all training and matches due to coronavirus concerns by Ross 17th March, 202017th March, 2020
Chasetown FC season put on hold after league calls off games because of coronavirus by Ross 16th March, 202017th March, 2020
Lichfield City FC win cup game as league confirms all future fixtures are halted due to coronavirus by Ross 16th March, 202017th March, 2020
