Lichfield’s annual St George’s Court at the Guildhall might have been cancelled, but the city’s official ale tasters ensured part of the ceremony took place.
Coronavirus has forced the new High Sheriff of Staffordshire to break with 1,000 years of tradition by making his official declaration via the internet.
Volunteers working to restore an historic building in Lichfield say they will continue their efforts after it was placed on the Heritage at Risk Register.