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Lichfield and Burntwood MP calls for creation of new award to honour community volunteers who have stepped up during the coronavirus crisis

Community activists who have stepped up during the coronavirus crisis should be recognised with a new award, Lichfield and Burntwood’s MP has said.

By Lichfield Live

/ 4 Jun 2020

Michael Fabricant. Picture: UK Parliament

“By doing my little bit I’m saying thanks to St Giles Hospice for helping my parents”

To mark National Volunteers’ Week, we are teaming up with St Giles Hospice to tell the stories of some of those who give up their time to help the charity.

By Lichfield Live

/ 4 Jun 2020

Lichfield councillor says new strategy will help prevent street begging “turf war”

A Lichfield councillor says a new strategy to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping will help prevent a street begging “turf war”.

By Lichfield Live

/ 4 Jun 2020

New housing development in Lichfield reopens after coronavirus lockdown

A new housing development in Lichfield has reopened to homebuyers after the easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

By Lichfield Live

/ 4 Jun 2020

People in Lichfield and Burntwood asked to become “virtual supporters” of the Midlands Air Ambulance

People in Lichfield and Burntwood are being asked to become “virtual supporters” of the Midlands Air Ambulance.

By Lichfield Live

/ 4 Jun 2020

Highways chiefs unveil plan for extra cash to tackle potholes in Lichfield and Burntwood

Highways bosses say an extra £5million is being invested in roads across Staffordshire to help fight potholes.

By Lichfield Live

/ 4 Jun 2020

Winners announced after latest round of Lichfield Camera Club competition

The results are in for the latest round of a weekly competition organised by Lichfield Camera Club.

By Lichfield Live

/ 3 Jun 2020

Council to start work on construction of two new outdoor exercise areas in Burntwood

Two new outdoor exercise areas are being built in Burntwood

By Lichfield Live

/ 3 Jun 2020

An artist's impression of some of the new gym equipment

Campaign urges Lichfield passengers to wear face coverings on trains and at stations

A social distancing campaign is urging rail passengers in Lichfield to wear face coverings on every journey.

By Lichfield Live

/ 3 Jun 2020

McDonald’s confirms reopening of sites in Lichfield and Burntwood

McDonald’s has confirmed the reopening of drive-thru restaurants in Lichfield and Burntwood.

By Lichfield Live

/ 3 Jun 2020

McDonald's in Burntwood. Picture: Google Streetview

“It is so rewarding to see the impact Suki has on patients at St Giles Hospice – she brightens their day and is showered with so much affection”

To mark National Volunteers’ Week, we are teaming up with St Giles Hospice to tell the stories of some of those who give up their time to help the charity.

By Lichfield Live

/ 3 Jun 2020

Plans for new care home development criticised by Lichfield Civic Society

Plans for a new 98-bedroom care home have been criticised by Lichfield Civic Scoiety.

By Lichfield Live

/ 3 Jun 2020

The land off the Tamworth Road being earmarked for a new care home