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Lichfield Families Treat World Cup Stickers Like a Job
Lichfield families are grinding through World Cup sticker books like a second job. Discover how locals are hunting down missing stickers through swap meets
Lichfield Family of Five Join Hospital Ship to Ghana
A Lichfield family of five is volunteering on a hospital ship docked off Ghana for 11 months. Read their inspiring story of service.
Burntwood Leisure Centre's New Changing Village Opens
Burntwood Leisure Centre has completed a major overhaul of its changing village with new cubicles, lockers and facilities in Lichfield.
Lichfield Bin Collections Cancelled in Heatwave
Lichfield District Council cancelled recycling and garden waste collections due to extreme heat and worker safety concerns. Find out what happens next.
Lichfield Teacher Jailed for Sexual Abuse
Lichfield teacher Alexander Webb has been jailed after conviction for sexually abusing a pupil. He's now banned from teaching permanently.
Lichfield Schools Close in Staffordshire Heatwave
At least 13 Staffordshire schools forced to close during extreme heatwave. Lichfield area affected as temperatures make classrooms unbearable.
Indoor Bowls Lichfield: New Equipment at Curborough
Curborough Community Centre in Lichfield receives £300 equipment donation for indoor bowls. New accessible gear welcomes players of all abilities to weekly
Lichfield Face Coverings Ban Approved
Lichfield councillors have approved a ban on face coverings across the borough to crack down on anti-social behaviour and keep communities safe.
Lichfield's Flying Legend: Sheila Scott's 100+ Records
Lichfield celebrates 60 years since Sheila Scott became the first Briton to fly solo around the world, breaking over 100 flying records in her legendary av
Lichfield Proms Beacon Park 2026 | Free Concert
Lichfield Proms returns to Beacon Park on 5 September 2026. Free open-air concert with music, picnics and optional upgrades. Over 8,000 attend annually.
Lichfield Wool Shop Owner's Knitting Secret Revealed
Former NHS worker Sharon Griffiths has transformed her secret knitting hobby into a thriving wool shop business in Lichfield. Read her story.
Lichfield Carjacking: Three Arrested After Boy Dragged
Three arrests made after boy dragged from Mercedes in suspected carjacking in Lichfield. Police respond to Friday incident.
Lichfield Food Waste Caddy Deliveries Begin
160,000 food waste caddies are being delivered to Lichfield and Tamworth homes. Weekly collections start 20 July. Here's what residents need to know.
Lichfield Council Wins Injunction on Burntwood Site
Lichfield District Council secures High Court injunction halting unauthorised development on Woodhouses Road, Burntwood. Building work frozen immediately.
Water Safety Skills for Lichfield Children This Week
Over 2,300 Lichfield children learn life-saving water safety skills this week at local leisure centres during national Drowning Prevention Week.
Lichfield Community Games at Beacon Park
Lichfield Community Games returns Saturday at Beacon Park. Try dozens of sports and activities from noon-4pm. Just £5 per child. Hundreds of families welco
Lichfield City Football Club Secures 125-Year Future
Lichfield City Football Club wins 125-year lease at Brownsfield Park. Council backs major community assets deal securing long-term future for local sports
Lichfield £75,000 Clean and Green Investment
Lichfield District receives £75,000 for environmental improvements. Local projects include new bins, footpath clearing, and community spaces across the are
Lichfield projects win regional planning awards
Two major Lichfield developments shortlisted for RTPI West Midlands Awards. Angel Croft and new leisure centre recognized for excellence.
North Lichfield Community Clean Up Day Success
North Lichfield residents collected 25 bags of litter and filled 8 skips during 'Be Proud of Your Community Day'. Read about the successful clean-up event.