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Concerns raised over future demand for maternity services following closure of birthing units

Health chiefs planning to make decision to shut sites at Samuel Johnson Community Hospital and Stafford's County Hospital permanent.

By Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter

/ 20 Oct 2026

Sport

Burntwood fall to home defeat against Crewe and Nantwich

By Rob Forsyth

/ 20 Oct 2026

Action from Burntwood RUFC v Crewe and Nantwich

News

Mayor of Lichfield signs new joint declaration with twin towns

By Lichfield Live

/ 20 Oct 2026

Cllr Patricia Bouvard, Cllr Rosie Harvey-Coggins and Dr Marius Hahn

What's On

Lichfield Garrick to welcome former Fairground Attraction singer Eddi Reader

By Lichfield Live

/ 19 Oct 2026

Eddi Reader

Sport

Derby day defeat for Lichfield against Barton

By Neal Critchley

/ 19 Oct 2026

Action from Lichfield Hockey Club v Barton

News

Running event for youngsters preparing to mark third anniversary

By Lichfield Live

/ 19 Oct 2026

Lichfield Parkrun in Beacon Park

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The Weekly Round-Up – 18th October 2026

By Lichfield Live

/ 18 Oct 2026

Pen writing on plans

Comment & Opinion

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Planning plans risk alienating the public further

By Lichfield Live

/ 18 Oct 2026

Holding hands

Comment & Opinion

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National Care Service can become part of our nation's fabric

By Dave Robertson MP

/ 16 Oct 2026

The Lichfield and Burntwood Independent - 15th October 2026

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The Lichfield and Burntwood Independent - 15th October 2026

By Lichfield Live

/ 15 Oct 2026

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The Weekly Round-Up – 11th October 2026

By Lichfield Live

/ 11 Oct 2026

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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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Expanding the audience

By Paul Groves

/ 4 Oct 2026

The Lichfield and Burntwood Independent - 1st October 2026

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The Lichfield and Burntwood Independent - 1st October 2026

By Lichfield Live

/ 1 Oct 2026

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Crime

Appeal for information after non-stop collision involving boy and car in Lichfield

By Lichfield Live

/ 20 Oct 2026

News

Mayor and Sheriff of Lichfield help judge scarecrow competition

By Lichfield Live

/ 20 Oct 2026

Health

Concerns raised over future demand for maternity services following closure of birthing units

By Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter

/ 20 Oct 2026

News

Fire crews tackle blaze on farmland in Whittington

By Lichfield Live

/ 20 Oct 2026

Planning

Plans could see residential annex in Burntwood converted into saddlery workshop

By Lichfield Live

/ 20 Oct 2026

Politics

Samuel Johnson Community Hospital

Health

Concerns raised over future demand for maternity services following closure of birthing units

By Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter

/ 20 Oct 2026

Education

School transport changes have seen savings of £1million, Staffordshire County Council report says

By Lichfield Live

/ 18 Oct 2026

News

Meeting hosted by Lichfield MP calls for improvements to Royal Mail deliveries

By Lichfield Live

/ 17 Oct 2026

News

Figures reveal retail in Lichfield city centre is bucking the national trend

By Lichfield Live

/ 16 Oct 2026

Politics

Councillors agree to approve national planning policy changes despite "paper tiger with no teeth" fears

By Lichfield Live

/ 16 Oct 2026

What's On

Newhall Brass Band

What's On

Brass band to play festive programme in Whittington

By Frank Bartlett

/ 20 Oct 2026

What's On

Lichfield Garrick to welcome former Fairground Attraction singer Eddi Reader

By Lichfield Live

/ 19 Oct 2026

What's On

Lichfield pub to host rock covers band

By Lichfield Live

/ 19 Oct 2026

What's On

Screening of Madfabulous as Burntwood Afternoon Cinema returns

By Lichfield Live

/ 18 Oct 2026

What's On

Spooky fun on offer for families at Middleton Hall

By Lichfield Live

/ 16 Oct 2026

Planning

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Planning

Plans could see residential annex in Burntwood converted into saddlery workshop

By Lichfield Live

/ 20 Oct 2026

Planning

Plans for log cabin for workers at stud farm are refused

By Lichfield Live

/ 19 Oct 2026

Planning

Proposals for petrol station on former caravan sales site approved despite concerns of local residents

By Lichfield Live

/ 17 Oct 2026

Politics

Councillors agree to approve national planning policy changes despite "paper tiger with no teeth" fears

By Lichfield Live

/ 16 Oct 2026

Planning

Plans submitted to increase number of homes on Arkall Farm development

By Lichfield Live

/ 15 Oct 2026

Sport

Sport

Goalscoring run continues as AFC Fradley beat FC Hanley Reserves

By Lichfield Live

/ 20 Oct 2026

Sport

League leaders Stourbridge edge clash against Lichfield

By David Lewis

/ 20 Oct 2026

Sport

Unbeaten start continues for Lichfield Hockey Club's women

By Neal Critchley

/ 20 Oct 2026

Sport

Lichfield karting star celebrates success in 2026 BNL Karting Series in Belgium

By Lichfield Live

/ 20 Oct 2026

Sport

Burntwood fall to home defeat against Crewe and Nantwich

By Rob Forsyth

/ 20 Oct 2026

Community

Cllr Patricia Bouvard, Cllr Rosie Harvey-Coggins and Dr Marius Hahn

News

Mayor of Lichfield signs new joint declaration with twin towns

By Lichfield Live

/ 20 Oct 2026

Community

Tasting event at the Lichfield Guildhall to showcase Fairtrade wines

By Lichfield Live

/ 19 Oct 2026

News

Running event for youngsters preparing to mark third anniversary

By Lichfield Live

/ 19 Oct 2026

News

Former winner joins judging panel for 2026 Beacon Awards

By Lichfield Live

/ 16 Oct 2026

News

Poem about Lichfield gifted to the city at ceremony

By Lichfield Live

/ 15 Oct 2026

Charity

The Mayor and Sheriff of Lichfield with the Grand Champion scarecrow from Blooms by Kayleigh

News

Mayor and Sheriff of Lichfield help judge scarecrow competition

By Lichfield Live

/ 20 Oct 2026

Health

St Giles Hospice nurses complete national research programme

By Lichfield Live

/ 16 Oct 2026

Community

Chance for charities and community organisations to join annual Santa Sleigh fundraiser

By Lichfield Live

/ 15 Oct 2026

Charity

Christmas raffle to help raise money for the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity

By Lichfield Live

/ 13 Oct 2026

Community

Anniversary celebrations for Lichfield Lighthouse Company

By Lichfield Live

/ 8 Oct 2026

Transport

Transport

New ticket type launched on London Northwestern Railway services

By Lichfield Live

/ 19 Oct 2026

Transport

New framework set to decide how to use public funding for local bus routes across Staffordshire

By Lichfield Live

/ 15 Oct 2026

Transport

Motorists warned of disruption during A5 Hints Bypass overnight closures

By Lichfield Live

/ 14 Oct 2026

News

Councillors to discuss funding proposal to safeguard future of historic Chetwynd Bridge

By Lichfield Live

/ 14 Oct 2026

Transport

Lane closure confirmed for A38 northbound during upcoming roadworks

By Lichfield Live

/ 13 Oct 2026

Education

Staffordshire County Council's Cllr Andrew Mynors

Education

School transport changes have seen savings of £1million, Staffordshire County Council report says

By Lichfield Live

/ 18 Oct 2026

News

Thousands of young people across Staffordshire take part in road safety sessions

By Lichfield Live

/ 16 Oct 2026

Education

First Harvest Festival celebration for new Lichfield school

By Lichfield Live

/ 14 Oct 2026

Education

Maths tuition business opens in Lichfield

By Lichfield Live

/ 13 Oct 2026

Education

West End star brings production to pupils at Burntwood school

By Lichfield Live

/ 11 Oct 2026

Business

The Mayor and Sheriff of Lichfield with the Grand Champion scarecrow from Blooms by Kayleigh

News

Mayor and Sheriff of Lichfield help judge scarecrow competition

By Lichfield Live

/ 20 Oct 2026

Business

School holiday camp provider in the running for national Small Business Awards

By Lichfield Live

/ 20 Oct 2026

Business

Celebrations as Lichfield opticians is shortlisted for two industry awards

By Lichfield Live

/ 18 Oct 2026

Business

New partner appointed at Lichfield firm

By Lichfield Live

/ 17 Oct 2026

News

Figures reveal retail in Lichfield city centre is bucking the national trend

By Lichfield Live

/ 16 Oct 2026

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The Lichfield and Burntwood Independent - 15th October 2026

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The Lichfield and Burntwood Independent - 15th October 2026

By Lichfield Live

/ 15 Oct 2026

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The Lichfield and Burntwood Independent - 1st October 2026

By Lichfield Live

/ 1 Oct 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

Crime

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Crime

Appeal for information after non-stop collision involving boy and car in Lichfield

By Lichfield Live

/ 20 Oct 2026

Crime

Appeal after report of man following teenager around Streethay estate

By Lichfield Live

/ 19 Oct 2026

Crime

Warning after rise in scammers "spoofing" real police numbers in a bid to con people

By Lichfield Live

/ 18 Oct 2026

Crime

Police keen to track down individual dumping rubbish into Alrewas garden for more than a year

By Lichfield Live

/ 15 Oct 2026

Crime

Appeal after car is stolen in Alrewas

By Lichfield Live

/ 14 Oct 2026

Latest

Goalscoring run continues as AFC Fradley beat FC Hanley Reserves

Jon Westwood brace helps secure victory.

By Lichfield Live

/ 20 Oct 2026

Appeal for information after non-stop collision involving boy and car in Lichfield

Police have launched appeal following incident on Eastern Avenue earlier this month.

By Lichfield Live

/ 20 Oct 2026

A police jacket

Mayor and Sheriff of Lichfield help judge scarecrow competition

Businesses at Heart of the Country Shopping Village have been battling it out for title.

By Lichfield Live

/ 20 Oct 2026

The Mayor and Sheriff of Lichfield with the Grand Champion scarecrow from Blooms by Kayleigh

Fire crews tackle blaze on farmland in Whittington

Crews called to field off Broad Lane.

By Lichfield Live

/ 20 Oct 2026

A Staffordshire Fire and Rescue fire engine

League leaders Stourbridge edge clash against Lichfield

Myrtle Greens left to rue early errors.

By David Lewis

/ 20 Oct 2026

A Lichfield Rugby Club player

Plans could see residential annex in Burntwood converted into saddlery workshop

Business hoping to get permission for change of use of Princess Street building.

By Lichfield Live

/ 20 Oct 2026

Saddle on a horse