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Get the latest independent local news, community updates, and what's on information for Whittington and the surrounding parish areas. From Staffordshire Regiment Museum and St Giles Hospice updates to local planning applications, crime and parish council decisions, stay informed with Lichfield Live’s coverage of the Whittington community.

Cricket club bowled over by funding to help it achieve green aims

A CRICKET club has been bowled over aver receiving almost £40,000 to help boost its green credentials. Whittington Cricket Club was awarded the money by HS2 as part of

By Lichfield Live

/ 9 Mar 2025

Praise for “inspirational” man who helped hospice raise thousands of pounds after death of his wife

A father-of-two who has helped to raise thousands of pounds for charity after losing his wife to cancer has been hailed as “inspirational”.

By Lichfield Live

/ 7 Mar 2025

Dave Robertson MP with Sean Collins at St Giles Hospice

Chance to join the troops for a night in the trenches at museum

People can explore a night in the trenches at a local museum.

By Frank Bartlett

/ 4 Mar 2025

The trench system at The Staffordshire Regiment Museum

Woman’s final words highlight importance of hospice services

The final words of a woman who was cared for at St Giles Hospice have been shared as part of efforts to highlight the importance of the charity’s services.

By Lichfield Live

/ 3 Mar 2025

Nicola Catley

Whittington coffee and cake morning raises funds for education project in South Africa

A coffee and cake morning has raised more than £250 for an education project in South Africa.

By Steve Barr

/ 1 Mar 2025

Wedding at St Giles Hospice helps bride make father’s wish come true

A devoted daughter has made her father’s wish come true by bringing her wedding celebration to a local hospice so he could witness her special day.

By Lichfield Live

/ 27 Feb 2025

Hannah and Maurice entering the chapel at St Giles Hospice

Party confirms candidates to contest county council elections in Lichfield rural divisions

The local branch of a political party has confirmed candidates set to contest rural seats in Lichfield at the Staffordshire County Council elections.

By Lichfield Live

/ 25 Feb 2025

Jenny Mackintosh, Paul Taylor, Rosie Harvey-Coggins, Ben Watkins and David Thompson

Concert helps raise almost £600 towards church refurbishment fund

A concert in Whittington has helped raise almost £600 towards a church refurbishment project.

By Steve Barr

/ 25 Feb 2025

Go Ukulele Crazy

Litter group’s recycling efforts boost St Giles Hospice

A local recycling initiative has helped to raise more than £500 for St Giles Hospice.

By Lichfield Live

/ 23 Feb 2025

Lichfield Litter Legends handing over a cheque at St Giles Hospice

Appeal after Land Rover is stolen in Whittington

Police are trying to trace thieves who stole a Land Rover Discovery from Whittington.

By Lichfield Live

/ 21 Feb 2025

Police car

Families invited to celebrate lives of loved ones as part of St Giles Hospice initiative

Families are being invited to remember their loved ones as part of a special St Giles Hospice initiative.

By Lichfield Live

/ 21 Feb 2025

Ann Freeman with her father George

Planning permission refused for proposed development of two new homes in Whittington

Plans for two new homes on land in Whittington have been rejected.

By Lichfield Live

/ 20 Feb 2025

An artist's impression of the proposed new homes in Whittington