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Lichfield's evening economy hailed as city retains Purple Flag status

Accreditation visit took place in July and praised Fuse Festival and Late-night Listeners initiative.

By Lichfield Live

/ 30 Sep 2026

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Name change takes place as National Memorial Arboretum rebrands

By Lichfield Live

/ 30 Sep 2026

The National Memorial Arboretum

Sport

Chasetown beaten at home by Hanley Town

By John Harris

/ 30 Sep 2026

Kidsgrove Athletic's Jacob Twyford finds the Chasetown net with a free-kick

Sport

Defeat for Lichfield City as new management duo take the helm

By Lichfield Live

/ 30 Sep 2026

A Lichfield City shirt

News

Death of large stag dubbed "King of Chasewater" is confirmed

By Lichfield Live

/ 29 Sep 2026

Bruce

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Event to showcase potential designs for new pump track in Burntwood

By Lichfield Live

/ 29 Sep 2026

Bike riding

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The proposed layout of the new bus station and linear park

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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

A calendar

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A year is a long time in local news

By Paul Groves

/ 9 Aug 2026

News

Cllr Dave King, from Hammerwich Parish Council, with Hammerwich Cub Scouts and their leader Mike Harvey

Community

Scouts quiz councillor on network of footpaths in Hammerwich

By Lichfield Live

/ 30 Sep 2026

News

Lichfield's evening economy hailed as city retains Purple Flag status

By Lichfield Live

/ 30 Sep 2026

Community

Funding to help community organisation deliver free activities on Lichfield estate

By Lichfield Live

/ 30 Sep 2026

Transport

New ultra-rapid charging hub opens for electric vehicle drivers

By Lichfield Live

/ 30 Sep 2026

News

Lichfield Society of Artists to host latest exhibition

By Lichfield Live

/ 30 Sep 2026

Politics

Cllr Ian Cooper

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

News

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

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

What's On

A painting of a swan

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Lichfield Society of Artists to host latest exhibition

By Lichfield Live

/ 30 Sep 2026

What's On

The Feathers to host Rip It Up gig

By Lichfield Live

/ 29 Sep 2026

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

Planning

A map of the proposed layout of the battery energy storage system site in Armitage

Planning

Report recommends approval for battery energy storage system in Armitage

By Lichfield Live

/ 29 Sep 2026

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

Sport

A Lichfield Rugby Club player running with the ball

Sport

Lichfield's women see second half fightback fall just short

By David Lewis

/ 30 Sep 2026

Sport

Chasetown beaten at home by Hanley Town

By John Harris

/ 30 Sep 2026

Sport

Defeat for Lichfield City as new management duo take the helm

By Lichfield Live

/ 30 Sep 2026

Sport

Two new signings confirmed by Chasetown

By Lichfield Live

/ 29 Sep 2026

Sport

Lichfield karting ace secures third place in championship after Silverstone success

By Lichfield Live

/ 29 Sep 2026

Community

Cllr Dave King, from Hammerwich Parish Council, with Hammerwich Cub Scouts and their leader Mike Harvey

Community

Scouts quiz councillor on network of footpaths in Hammerwich

By Lichfield Live

/ 30 Sep 2026

Community

Funding to help community organisation deliver free activities on Lichfield estate

By Lichfield Live

/ 30 Sep 2026

News

Lichfield Society of Artists to host latest exhibition

By Lichfield Live

/ 30 Sep 2026

News

Event to showcase potential designs for new pump track in Burntwood

By Lichfield Live

/ 29 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

Charity

Rock Choir members at the Shine Night Walk

Charity

Lichfield Rock Choir support Cancer Research fundraising event

By Lichfield Live

/ 29 Sep 2026

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

Transport

The InstaVolt charging hubs

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

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

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

Lichfield city centre

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Lichfield's evening economy hailed as city retains Purple Flag status

By Lichfield Live

/ 30 Sep 2026

Business

Burntwood business launches new subsidiary

By Lichfield Live

/ 30 Sep 2026

Business

Cutlery firm celebration as worker marks 40 years of service

By Lichfield Live

/ 29 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

Newspaper

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

Authority official says system where complainants would get money back if grievance is upheld would "discriminate".

By Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter

/ 30 Sep 2026

Cllr Ian Cooper

Scouts quiz councillor on network of footpaths in Hammerwich

Group of youngsters find out about ways in which local routes have developed with nature.

By Lichfield Live

/ 30 Sep 2026

Cllr Dave King, from Hammerwich Parish Council, with Hammerwich Cub Scouts and their leader Mike Harvey

Funding to help community organisation deliver free activities on Lichfield estate

Platform Housing Group to support St Johns Grange Community Group programme.

By Lichfield Live

/ 30 Sep 2026

Youngsters taking part in an activity at St Johns Grange

New ultra-rapid charging hub opens for electric vehicle drivers

InstaVolt introduces 14 bays at Wall Island.

By Lichfield Live

/ 30 Sep 2026

The InstaVolt charging hubs

Lichfield's women see second half fightback fall just short

Summer Hartshon's three tries not quite enough against Cheltenham.

By David Lewis

/ 30 Sep 2026

A Lichfield Rugby Club player running with the ball

Lichfield Society of Artists to host latest exhibition

Range of styles and subjects to go on show at the Guildhall in October.

By Lichfield Live

/ 30 Sep 2026

A painting of a swan