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Burntwood councillor hoping to purchase Post Office to prevent loss of “community asset” 
Lichfield Live 16 AprA Burntwood councillor says he is hoping to buy a Post Office to prevent it being lost to the community.
Council approves new supported living and affordable housing development in Burntwood 
Lichfield Live 11 AprProposals for a new supported housing scheme in Burntwood have been given the go-ahead by Lichfield District Council’s planning committee.
Cannock man jailed for attack on nephew 
BBC News 10 AprVictim Craig Pitts still suffers with reduced movement in his arm six months after being stabbed.
Heater blamed for Cannock carbon monoxide death 
BBC News 5 AprA couple were exposed to at least three times the safe limit of carbon monoxide in their home.
Report backs plan for new houses and apartments in Burntwood 
Lichfield Live 5 AprA report has recommended giving the green light to a new housing development in Burntwood.
Woman dies in suspected Cannock ‘carbon monoxide leak’ 
BBC News 3 AprA 75-year-old man is in a serious condition after a suspected leak at their home, police say.
Councillor blasts “unacceptable” removal of Burntwood ambulance standby point 
Lichfield Live 30 MarA councillor has said plans to remove Burntwood’s ambulance standby point without consultation are “unacceptable”.
More changes to Lichfield and Burntwood services after bus subsidies are cut 
Lichfield Live 28 MarAnother bus company has confirmed that services to and from Lichfield and Burntwood will be changed after cuts to subsidies.
Councillors to discuss proposal to convert Burntwood post office into a dental surgery 
Lichfield Live 26 MarPlans to convert a Burntwood post office into a dental surgery are due to be discussed at a meeting in the town.
Lichfield business earns ambulance service award for installing defibrillators in Burntwood 
Lichfield Live 21 MarA Lichfield-based business has won an award for its work installing defibrillators in Burntwood.
Foodbank in Burntwood boosted by £1,000 donation 
Lichfield Live 20 MarA local foodbank has been boosted by a £1,000 donation.
Burntwood charity hoping to get more youngsters sailing and windsurfing at Chasewater 
Lichfield Live 13 MarA Burntwood sailing charity is aiming to double the number of young people it gets on the water during 2o18.
Chance for people to get in the saddle as series of free cycle rides around Lichfield returns 
Lichfield Live 12 MarA programme of free bike rides around Lichfield is returning.
Rugeley rubbish fire extinguished after almost 18 months 
BBC News 8 MarFirefighters have been monitoring the huge pile of waste since September 2016.
Canal volunteers beat the Beast from the East to move 230 tonne concrete tunnel into place in Lichfield 
Lichfield Live 7 MarVolunteers working on the restoration of the Lichfield Canal overcame the worst the elements could throw at them to move over 230 tonnes of concrete tunnel into position at Darnford Moors.
Man wanted after missing Cannock girl, 17, seen getting into van 
BBC News 5 MarJessica Roe, 17, is believed to have got into a van with 45-year-old Stuart Lymer.
First school closures in Lichfield confirmed as snow continues to fall 
Lichfield Live 1 MarSix schools in Lichfield have decided to close due to the poor weather.
Protecting yourself against compassion fatigue: key tips 
Community Care 26 FebThis article comprises of tips taken from a guide on Community Care Inform Children about burnout, secondary trauma and compassion fatigue, written by social worker Lori Goosen.
Guided walk to showcase efforts to restore Lichfield Canal 
Lichfield Live 19 FebWork to restore the Lichfield Canal will be on show during a guided walk.
Teen jailed after driving at 90mph on A500 and smashing into petrol station wall 
The Sentinel 4 FebMarcus Capewell banned from roads for three years after driving dangerously in Stoke-on-Trent and Cannock...
Longdon becomes eighth area in Lichfield and Burntwood to draw up Neighbourhood Plan 
Lichfield Live 2 FebLongdon has become the eight area across Lichfield and Burntwood to formally submit a Neighbourhood Plan.
Rugeley rubbish fire to be put out after 16 months 
BBC News 1 FebFirefighters say the blaze, involving 1,000 tonnes of waste, can now be "safely extinguished".
Burntwood councillor insists joined up thinking was crucial to unlocking new £15million retail development 
Lichfield Live 31 JanA Burntwood councillor says getting key parties around the table has helped a new retail development come to fruition.
Jail for pair who ripped necklaces from women in Lichfield and Burntwood 
Lichfield Live 29 JanTwo men who ripped jewellery from women in the street in Lichfield and Burntwood have been jailed.
Work set to begin on new £15million retail development in Burntwood 
Lichfield Live 25 JanWork is due to being on a new £15million retail development in Burntwood.
Man performs sex act at Staffordshire fishing pool 
The Sentinel 25 JanThe man fled after police were called to the fishing pool on Cannock Chase...
Workers brave the shave to raise money for St Giles Hospice 
Lichfield Live 23 JanA Whittington-based charity has been boosted after a team of work colleagues raised £4,000 by shaving their heads.
Volunteers urged to help trust continue work to restore the Lichfield Canal 
Lichfield Live 22 JanLichfield’s canal restoration trust is looking for more volunteers after making huge progress in the last year.
Woman’s body found in woods in Staffordshire 
The Sentinel 20 JanPolice found the body in Cannock this morning...
Police concerned for missing 57-year-old woman 
The Sentinel 17 JanSandra, from Stafford, was last seen boarding a bus towards Cannock...
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