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/ 7 Oct 2026

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Project aiming to restore more than six hectares of rare heathland

By Lichfield Live

/ 7 Oct 2026

James Porter and Alex Lane from Lichfield District Council with Cllr Janice Silvester-Hall at a heathland restoration site at Pipehill

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Work to begin on logistics firm's new headquarters in Fradley

By Lichfield Live

/ 7 Oct 2026

An artist's impression of the new Palletways site in Fradley

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Local youngster raises thousands of pounds for charity supporting families of ill children

By Lichfield Live

/ 6 Oct 2026

Rorie Adams

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Summer of success as Lichfield Friary Lawn Tennis Club serves up trio of titles

By Lichfield Live

/ 6 Oct 2026

Players from Lichfield Friary Lawn Tennis Club

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Boy critical after cardiac arrest at Burntwood Leisure Centre

By Lichfield Live

/ 5 Oct 2026

Burntwood Leisure Centre

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The Weekly Round-Up – 4th October 2026

By Lichfield Live

/ 4 Oct 2026

The Samuel Johnson Community Hospital

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/ 4 Oct 2026

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/ 1 Oct 2026

The proposed layout of the new bus station and linear park

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/ 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

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/ 17 Sep 2026

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/ 13 Sep 2026

The Lichfield and Burntwood Independent - 3rd September 2026

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/ 3 Sep 2026

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The BHB Architects celebration event at The Hub at St Mary's

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Event sees Lichfield architecture company celebrate 80 years in business

By Lichfield Live

/ 7 Oct 2026

Planning

Approval for plans to knock down barn to make way for new five-bedroom home

By Lichfield Live

/ 7 Oct 2026

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Campaigners vow to step up protests at Shenstone factory despite local concerns

By Lichfield Live

/ 7 Oct 2026

Community

Preparations in full swing for 2026 Whittington Scarecrow Trail

By Frank Bartlett

/ 7 Oct 2026

Environment

Project aiming to restore more than six hectares of rare heathland

By Lichfield Live

/ 7 Oct 2026

Politics

A pothole being repaired

Politics

Record month for pothole repairs in Staffordshire as Reform UK says backlog it inherited is being tackled

By Lichfield Live

/ 3 Oct 2026

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Burntwood Labour councillors keen to hear views on Local Plan

By Lichfield Live

/ 2 Oct 2026

Politics

County councillors refuse to back national changes restricting planning decision powers

By Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter

/ 1 Oct 2026

Politics

Former county council leader suggests bond system to cut down on "frivolous" complaints about councillors

By Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter

/ 30 Sep 2026

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Councils urged to take action to ban face coverings in bid to tackle anti-social behaviour

By Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter

/ 30 Sep 2026

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A cast member from A Tale of Us

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The Hub at St Mary's to host production designed for parents and babies

By Lichfield Live

/ 7 Oct 2026

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Lichfield Cathedral Chorus to perform "timeless masterpiece"

By Lichfield Live

/ 7 Oct 2026

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Lichfield pub to host The Ant Hill Mob

By Lichfield Live

/ 6 Oct 2026

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Lichfield Players bringing Dracula back to the stage after four decades

By Mandy Davies

/ 5 Oct 2026

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Makebeth to entertain families as part of Creative Burntwood programme

By Lichfield Live

/ 5 Oct 2026

Planning

The barn in Chorley

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Approval for plans to knock down barn to make way for new five-bedroom home

By Lichfield Live

/ 7 Oct 2026

Business

Work to begin on logistics firm's new headquarters in Fradley

By Lichfield Live

/ 7 Oct 2026

Planning

New floodlights plan unveiled by Lichfield Rugby Club

By Lichfield Live

/ 3 Oct 2026

Planning

Plans submitted for signage upgrade at Lichfield Superdrug store

By Lichfield Live

/ 2 Oct 2026

Planning

Proposals to demolish A38 petrol station at Fradley and build replacement

By Lichfield Live

/ 1 Oct 2026

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Lichfield City Women fall to defeat against Coundon Court

By Lichfield Live

/ 7 Oct 2026

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Chasetown Women make it two straight wins after victory at Rugby Town

By Lichfield Live

/ 6 Oct 2026

Sport

Burntwood bounce back to winning ways after opening day defeat

By Rob Forsyth

/ 6 Oct 2026

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Lichfield's women return from long trip to Driffield with bonus point win

By David Lewis

/ 6 Oct 2026

Sport

Summer of success as Lichfield Friary Lawn Tennis Club serves up trio of titles

By Lichfield Live

/ 6 Oct 2026

Community

A scarecrow from the 2024 event

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Preparations in full swing for 2026 Whittington Scarecrow Trail

By Frank Bartlett

/ 7 Oct 2026

Community

Donation gives a boost to local gardening project for adults with learning disabilities

By Lichfield Live

/ 6 Oct 2026

Whittington

Runner-up spot for Whittington in awards

By Frank Bartlett

/ 5 Oct 2026

In Pictures

Celebrations as 2026 Lichfield Festival of Folk takes place

By Lichfield Live

/ 5 Oct 2026

What's On

Movie night returning with screening of The Sheep Detectives

By Steve Barr

/ 1 Oct 2026

Charity

Rorie Adams

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Local youngster raises thousands of pounds for charity supporting families of ill children

By Lichfield Live

/ 6 Oct 2026

Charity

Fundraising ball helps raise £195,000 for charities

By Lichfield Live

/ 6 Oct 2026

Charity

Lichfield Rock Choir support Cancer Research fundraising event

By Lichfield Live

/ 29 Sep 2026

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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

Transport

A pothole being repaired

Politics

Record month for pothole repairs in Staffordshire as Reform UK says backlog it inherited is being tackled

By Lichfield Live

/ 3 Oct 2026

Transport

Proposed overnight closures of A38 slip road in Streethay are cancelled

By Lichfield Live

/ 2 Oct 2026

Planning

Proposals to demolish A38 petrol station at Fradley and build replacement

By Lichfield Live

/ 1 Oct 2026

Transport

New ultra-rapid charging hub opens for electric vehicle drivers

By Lichfield Live

/ 30 Sep 2026

News

Free passage on the M6 Toll for bikers taking part in annual Ride to the Wall event

By Lichfield Live

/ 29 Sep 2026

Education

Dobbies staff with Christmas trees

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Shenstone garden centre offering free Christmas trees for local schools and nurseries

By Lichfield Live

/ 4 Oct 2026

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

Business

The BHB Architects celebration event at The Hub at St Mary's

Business

Event sees Lichfield architecture company celebrate 80 years in business

By Lichfield Live

/ 7 Oct 2026

Business

Work to begin on logistics firm's new headquarters in Fradley

By Lichfield Live

/ 7 Oct 2026

Charity

Fundraising ball helps raise £195,000 for charities

By Lichfield Live

/ 6 Oct 2026

Planning

Plans submitted for signage upgrade at Lichfield Superdrug store

By Lichfield Live

/ 2 Oct 2026

News

Fruit farm seeking permission to for outdoor music and performances

By Jonathan Sutton, Local Democracy Reporter

/ 2 Oct 2026

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The Lichfield and Burntwood Independent - 1st October 2026

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The Lichfield and Burntwood Independent - 1st October 2026

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/ 1 Oct 2026

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The Lichfield and Burntwood Independent - 17th September 2026

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/ 17 Sep 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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Police and protesters outside the UAV Engines site

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Commissioner concerned over impact regular Shenstone protests are having on police resources

By Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter

/ 2 Oct 2026

Crime

Man arrested in connection with discovery of cannabis growing at property in Lichfield

By Lichfield Live

/ 1 Oct 2026

Crime

Man jailed for 12 years for sexual abuse of girl

By Lichfield Live

/ 26 Sep 2026

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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

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Event sees Lichfield architecture company celebrate 80 years in business

BHB Architects marked milestone at site of one of its previous projects at The Hub at St Mary's.

By Lichfield Live

/ 7 Oct 2026

The BHB Architects celebration event at The Hub at St Mary's

Approval for plans to knock down barn to make way for new five-bedroom home

Lichfield District Council grants planning permission for site in Chorley.

By Lichfield Live

/ 7 Oct 2026

The barn in Chorley

The Hub at St Mary's to host production designed for parents and babies

A Tale of Us explores first year of parenting journey.

By Lichfield Live

/ 7 Oct 2026

A cast member from A Tale of Us

Preparations in full swing for 2026 Whittington Scarecrow Trail

Businesses and residents invited to take part in event.

By Frank Bartlett

/ 7 Oct 2026

A scarecrow from the 2024 event

Lichfield Cathedral Chorus to perform "timeless masterpiece"

Group will play Mozart's Requiem at concert.

By Lichfield Live

/ 7 Oct 2026

Lichfield Cathedral

Sessions helping local residents prepare for financial challenges this winter

Citizens Advice South East Staffordshire bringing Let's Talk Energy workshops to Streethay, Kings Bromley and Fradley.

By Lichfield Live

/ 7 Oct 2026

Energy smart meter