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/ 6 Sep 2026

In Pictures

In pictures: Crowds turn out for 2026 Lichfield Proms in Beacon Park

By Lichfield Live

/ 6 Sep 2026

In pictures: Crowds turn out for 2026 Lichfield Proms in Beacon Park

Sport

Nick Richards stars with the ball as Lichfield claim six-wicket victory over Penn

By Lichfield Live

/ 6 Sep 2026

Nick Richards. Picture: Nigel Parker/format94

Sport

Chasetown come out on the wrong side of five-goal thriller

By Lichfield Live

/ 6 Sep 2026

Chasetown shirt

What's On

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

By Lichfield Live

/ 6 Sep 2026

Star Wars characters in Lichfield city centre

Sport

More misery for Lichfield City after two red cards and another defeat

By Lichfield Live

/ 5 Sep 2026

Goalkeeper Tom Carter

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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

Comment & Opinion

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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

Comment & Opinion

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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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The Lichfield and Burntwood Independent - 6th August 2026

By Lichfield Live

/ 6 Aug 2026

A big story in a week of big stories

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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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The Lichfield and Burntwood Independent - 23rd July 2026

By Lichfield Live

/ 23 Jul 2026

News

Masovia Craft Bakery storefront

Business

Lichfield city centre opening confirmed for bakery business

By Lichfield Live

/ 6 Sep 2026

News

Appeal to find teenager missing from Lichfield

By Lichfield Live

/ 6 Sep 2026

In Pictures

In pictures: Crowds turn out for 2026 Lichfield Proms in Beacon Park

By Lichfield Live

/ 6 Sep 2026

Education

Primary school hosting open afternoons for nursery and reception places

By Lichfield Live

/ 6 Sep 2026

In Pictures

In pictures: 2026 Lichfield Sheriff's Ride

By Lichfield Live

/ 6 Sep 2026

Politics

Work taking place at the island of Miners Way and Milestone Way. Picture: Cllr Robin Hall

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

Education

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

By Lichfield Live

/ 2 Sep 2026

Politics

County council cabinet member hits back at "vile accusations" in security costs debate

By Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter

/ 2 Sep 2026

What's On

The Magic of The Beatles

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

What's On

Full cast unveiled for Lichfield Garrick pantomime

By Lichfield Live

/ 5 Sep 2026

News

Improved stage and screen on offer for visitors to Lichfield Proms in Beacon Park

By Lichfield Live

/ 5 Sep 2026

Planning

The unauthorised development site at Muckley Corner

News

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

Lichfield City Women shirt

Sport

Lichfield City Women suffer home defeat against Hednesford Town

By Lichfield Live

/ 6 Sep 2026

Sport

Nick Richards stars with the ball as Lichfield claim six-wicket victory over Penn

By Lichfield Live

/ 6 Sep 2026

Sport

Chasetown come out on the wrong side of five-goal thriller

By Lichfield Live

/ 6 Sep 2026

Sport

Lichfield City Women seek first points of the season in home clash with Hednesford Town

By Lichfield Live

/ 6 Sep 2026

Sport

More misery for Lichfield City after two red cards and another defeat

By Lichfield Live

/ 5 Sep 2026

Community

Cllr Rosie Harvey-Coggins at Lichfield Over-60s Club

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

News

Club hosting annual model railway showcase in Lichfield

By Lichfield Live

/ 3 Sep 2026

Charity

Jessica Avery and Lisa Thompson from St Giles Hospice with Amanda Watson from Shire House

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

Charity

Cyclists can get in the saddle to raise funds for St Giles Hospice

By Lichfield Live

/ 29 Aug 2026

Charity

Organisation hosting quiz and cake night at local church

By Lichfield Live

/ 27 Aug 2026

Transport

Work taking place at the island of Miners Way and Milestone Way. Picture: Cllr Robin Hall

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

News

Heavy rain wreaks havoc on roads and homes across Lichfield and Burntwood

By Lichfield Live

/ 27 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

Masovia Craft Bakery storefront

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

Business

Five local businesses boosted by funding for energy improvements

By Lichfield Live

/ 29 Aug 2026

Business

Councillor welcomes increase in number of businesses starting across Lichfield and Burntwood

By Lichfield Live

/ 29 Aug 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

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The Lichfield and Burntwood Independent - 9th July 2026

By Lichfield Live

/ 9 Jul 2026

Crime

Alex Parker

Crime

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

By Lichfield Live

/ 4 Sep 2026

Crime

Two arrested after money, drugs and imitation found during Burntwood raid

By Lichfield Live

/ 3 Sep 2026

Crime

Stolen BMW recovered after theft in Fazeley

By Lichfield Live

/ 31 Aug 2026

Crime

Police appeal for witnesses after hit-and-run crash in Lichfield

By Lichfield Live

/ 29 Aug 2026

Crime

Appeal after mountain bikes taken during burglary in Hopwas woodland

By Lichfield Live

/ 20 Aug 2026

Latest

Lichfield City Women suffer home defeat against Hednesford Town

Visitors see forward Jannelle Straker score all four goals.

By Lichfield Live

/ 6 Sep 2026

Lichfield City Women shirt

Craft fair in Tamworth raising funds for St John Ambulance

Event follows success of summer edition.

By Lichfield Live

/ 6 Sep 2026

A table of crafts

Lichfield city centre opening confirmed for bakery business

Masovia Craft Bakery to take up unit on Bird Street.

By Lichfield Live

/ 6 Sep 2026

Masovia Craft Bakery storefront

Appeal to find teenager missing from Lichfield

Fifteen-year-old has links to Burntwood and Cannock.

By Lichfield Live

/ 6 Sep 2026

Appeal to find teenager missing from Lichfield

Primary school hosting open afternoons for nursery and reception places

Chase Terrace Primary School to welcome parents and carers.

By Lichfield Live

/ 6 Sep 2026

Chase Terrace Primary School

In pictures: 2026 Lichfield Sheriff's Ride

Traditional event comes sees participants on horseback and bicycles cover route.

By Lichfield Live

/ 6 Sep 2026

In pictures: 2026 Lichfield Sheriff's Ride