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County council's library policy sparks debate over Black History Month and Pride displays

A NEW policy put forward by Staffordshire County Council’s Reform UK administration has sparked questions on whether or not Black History Month and Pride can be marked at libraries.

By Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter

/ 25 Oct 2026

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Matt Funge's late leveller salvages a point for Chasetown against Congleton Town

By Lichfield Live

/ 24 Oct 2026

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Stalemate as Lichfield City earn point against Atherton Collieries

By Lichfield Live

/ 24 Oct 2026

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Lichfield MP hoping for increased accountability and financial oversight for education trusts

By Lichfield Live

/ 24 Oct 2026

Dave Robertson MP

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Care home helps local couple mark 61 years of marriage

By Lichfield Live

/ 24 Oct 2026

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Review: Dracula at The Lichfield Garrick

By Janet Lee

/ 23 Oct 2026

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The Weekly Round-Up – 18th October 2026

By Lichfield Live

/ 18 Oct 2026

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Planning plans risk alienating the public further

By Lichfield Live

/ 18 Oct 2026

Holding hands

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

By Dave Robertson MP

/ 16 Oct 2026

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The Lichfield and Burntwood Independent - 15th October 2026

By Lichfield Live

/ 15 Oct 2026

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/ 11 Oct 2026

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The Weekly Round-Up – 4th October 2026

By Lichfield Live

/ 4 Oct 2026

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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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Festive edition of networking event for women in Lichfield

By Lichfield Live

/ 25 Oct 2026

Politics

County council's library policy sparks debate over Black History Month and Pride displays

By Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter

/ 25 Oct 2026

Business

Burntwood business has sights set on £140million turnover

By Lichfield Live

/ 25 Oct 2026

Planning

Fish and chip shop in Burntwood planning new frontage

By Lichfield Live

/ 24 Oct 2026

Education

Local languages education business celebrates awards success

By Lichfield Live

/ 24 Oct 2026

Politics

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Politics

County council's library policy sparks debate over Black History Month and Pride displays

By Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter

/ 25 Oct 2026

Education

Lichfield MP hoping for increased accountability and financial oversight for education trusts

By Lichfield Live

/ 24 Oct 2026

Planning

Councillor concerned over crossing decision at Burntwood development

By Lichfield Live

/ 23 Oct 2026

Politics

Chancellor urged to give councils tools to build communities

By Lichfield Live

/ 22 Oct 2026

Transport

County council's cabinet approves new method to review funding for supported bus routes

By Lichfield Live

/ 21 Oct 2026

What's On

Michael Rosen

What's On

Michael Rosen bringing new tour to the Lichfield Garrick

By Lichfield Live

/ 25 Oct 2026

What's On

Production of A Christmas Carol coming to Burntwood

By Lichfield Live

/ 24 Oct 2026

What's On

What's on round-up for Lichfield and Burntwood: 23rd October to 29th October 2026

By Lichfield Live

/ 23 Oct 2026

Reviews

Review: Dracula at The Lichfield Garrick

By Janet Lee

/ 23 Oct 2026

What's On

Craft and cinema combine for Lichfield Garrick event

By Lichfield Live

/ 23 Oct 2026

Planning

Sea Queen Fish Bar

Planning

Fish and chip shop in Burntwood planning new frontage

By Lichfield Live

/ 24 Oct 2026

Planning

Councillor concerned over crossing decision at Burntwood development

By Lichfield Live

/ 23 Oct 2026

Planning

Derelict Burntwood building could be knocked down to make way for offices

By Lichfield Live

/ 22 Oct 2026

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

Sport

Chasetown shirt

Football

Matt Funge's late leveller salvages a point for Chasetown against Congleton Town

By Lichfield Live

/ 24 Oct 2026

Football

Stalemate as Lichfield City earn point against Atherton Collieries

By Lichfield Live

/ 24 Oct 2026

Rugby

Lichfield hoping weather doesn't disrupt home clash with Bridgnorth

By David Lewis

/ 24 Oct 2026

Football

Chasetown hoping to end poor run of form when they take on Congleton Town

By Lichfield Live

/ 23 Oct 2026

Football

Revamped Lichfield City squad welcomes new and familiar faces

By Lichfield Live

/ 22 Oct 2026

Community

The Poppy Appeal launch in Lichfield

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Official launch of Poppy Appeal in Lichfield

By Lichfield Live

/ 23 Oct 2026

News

Local artist to create mural inspired by poet Anna Seward at Lichfield City Station

By Lichfield Live

/ 22 Oct 2026

News

Coffee shop customers invited to support Burntwood Foodbank as part of new campaign

By Lichfield Live

/ 21 Oct 2026

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

Charity

Environment

Lichfield charity worker makes 3,000 mile commute by train to raise awareness of environmental impact of flying

By Lichfield Live

/ 21 Oct 2026

Charity

Lichfield care home goes pink to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By Lichfield Live

/ 21 Oct 2026

News

Coffee shop customers invited to support Burntwood Foodbank as part of new campaign

By Lichfield Live

/ 21 Oct 2026

Charity

Coach who dribbled football 2,000 miles for St Giles Hospice represents region at Pride of Britain Awards

By Lichfield Live

/ 21 Oct 2026

News

Mayor and Sheriff of Lichfield help judge scarecrow competition

By Lichfield Live

/ 20 Oct 2026

Transport

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News

Weather warning to drivers on local roads ahead of Storm Austen's arrival

By Lichfield Live

/ 23 Oct 2026

News

Local artist to create mural inspired by poet Anna Seward at Lichfield City Station

By Lichfield Live

/ 22 Oct 2026

Transport

County council's cabinet approves new method to review funding for supported bus routes

By Lichfield Live

/ 21 Oct 2026

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

Education

Amy Archer receiving the Class Business Award for Kidslingo Lichfield

Education

Local languages education business celebrates awards success

By Lichfield Live

/ 24 Oct 2026

Education

Lichfield MP hoping for increased accountability and financial oversight for education trusts

By Lichfield Live

/ 24 Oct 2026

Education

Interim chief executive of schools trust to step down

By Lichfield Live

/ 22 Oct 2026

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

Business

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Business

Festive edition of networking event for women in Lichfield

By Lichfield Live

/ 25 Oct 2026

Business

Burntwood business has sights set on £140million turnover

By Lichfield Live

/ 25 Oct 2026

Education

Local languages education business celebrates awards success

By Lichfield Live

/ 24 Oct 2026

Business

Awards success for Lichfield businesses

By Lichfield Live

/ 23 Oct 2026

News

Chef offers up festive cooking tips at free Christmas dining demonstration event in Lichfield

By Lichfield Live

/ 21 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

Warning after nails and screws deliberately left on road in Wigginton

By Lichfield Live

/ 21 Oct 2026

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

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Festive edition of networking event for women in Lichfield

The Boss Partnership invites guests to take part in wreath-making workshop.

By Lichfield Live

/ 25 Oct 2026

Christmas foliage

Michael Rosen bringing new tour to the Lichfield Garrick

Show will feature classic works and new pieces.

By Lichfield Live

/ 25 Oct 2026

Michael Rosen

Burntwood business has sights set on £140million turnover

Cameron Homes unveils hopes after launching revamp.

By Lichfield Live

/ 25 Oct 2026

A Cameron Homes development

Pair arrested after goods worth £1,500 taken from shop in Rugeley

Officers stopped vehicle after incident at Tesco store.

By Lichfield Live

/ 24 Oct 2026

Police car

Fish and chip shop in Burntwood planning new frontage

Sea Queen Fish Bar looking to give shop front a makeover.

By Lichfield Live

/ 24 Oct 2026

Sea Queen Fish Bar

Production of A Christmas Carol coming to Burntwood

St Anne's Church will host adaptation of Charles Dickens' festive tale.

By Lichfield Live

/ 24 Oct 2026

Ebenezer Scrooge