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- Olympic flame starts journey to Midlands
19 May 12
Olympics fever was officially ignited in the UK today when the iconic flame started its 70-day nationwide tour. - Lichfield house hit by blaze
19 May 12Fire crews were called to a blaze in the living room of a home in Staffordshire today. - Car key burglar from Stafford gets five years
19 May 12A gang of car-key burglars raided homes across Staffordshire and the West Midlands to steal high value vehicles, a court heard. - M6 toll operator makes £41m loss
18 May 12
The operator of the M6 Toll road says it has been “impacted by ongoing weak economic conditions” as losses of £41m are reported. - Delays as lorry and car in crash on the M6
17 May 12Thousands of rush-hour drivers were held up today following a crash between a lorry and car on the M6. - Choristers up early for Ascension Day
17 May 12Choristers were singing from the roof of Lichfield Cathedral today. Members of the Lichfield Cathedral Choir gathered early this morning to mark Ascension Day. - Former Burntwood Town Council chairman hands over cheques to charity
17 May 12
Cllr Eric Drinkwater handing over the cheques The former chairman of Burntwood Town Council has handed over cheques for to his nominated charities. Cllr Eric Drinkwater supported the Chase Terrace Scout Group, Chasewater District Guides, 1st… - Tell us about your meeting with the Queen
15 May 12Nobody forgets their brush with royalty. If you have ever met the Queen, the memory stays with you for a lifetime. - Fresh appeal for Lichfield Olympic Torch volunteers
15 May 12
Volunteers are still needed to play a part in the Olympic Torch Relay’s visit to Lichfield. Thousands of spectators are expected to line the streets on June 30 as the Flame is carried through the city. Over 60 people have already signed… - New Burntwood Town Council chairman confirmed
15 May 12
Rod Campbell Rod Campbell has been named as Burntwood Town Council’s new chairman. Cllr Campbell also confirmed that his chosen charities would be St Giles Hospice and the Newlife Foundation for Disabled Children. Cllr Ron Bradbury was… - Family in tribute to much-loved Maureen
14 May 12A Staffordshire family will be taking part in a solstice walk in a bid to raise £20,000 in memory of a much-loved mother. - Lichfield and Burntwood residents urged to back superfast broadband bid
14 May 12
People living and working in Lichfield and Burntwood are being urged to show their demand for faster, more reliable broadband. A demand registration survey is being launched this week following a £7.5m investment by Staffordshire County Council… - St Giles Hospice service boosted by £39,000 grant
13 May 12
St Giles Hospice is launching a new 12-month pilot scheme to give patients improved access to care in their own homes – thanks to a £39,000 grant from a private charitable foundation. The money was awarded to the Whittington-based charity by… - 100 parties lined up to mark Diamond Jubilee
12 May 12More than 100 street parties are being planned across the region for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee – and the details can be revealed today for the first time.
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- Wet noses and Waggy Tails
17 May 12
I’ve been sent this press release by Lichfield District Council about a fun looking event this Sunday for dog owners and canine aficionados of all kinds. I’m unsure of the wisdom of holding a ‘Prettiest Bitch’ competition in such close proximity to Norton Canes and Brownhills, due to the possibility… - Lichfield Law
16 May 12
Lichfield’s old gaol is open to the public once more, allowing us to see how ‘justice’ was administered in the past, and read about some of those on the receiving end of it. I took a few photos but to get a true feel of the place you really need to visit these ’…cells… - Museum Gardens, Beacon Park
14 May 12
We bought this postcard of the Museum Gardens, Beacon Park in a shop in Brighton. I say ‘bought’ – the woman in the shop was so harrassed that when we asked how much it was, she said “It’s free! Go on, you can have it”. A bargain then – particularly as a close… - Matthew & Stafford Hospital on Sunday Politics
13 May 12
On BBC 5 Live for the first time recently and now the difficult issue of Stafford Hospital on Sunday Politics The issue of the further delay in opening the night time emergency service is controversial but I’m clear that safety and the viability of maintaining a 24/7 service is crucial. An interesting…
Blog features
- April 3rd – What a cracking sunset. A so very unexpected….
04 Apr 12
April 3rd – What a cracking sunset. A so very unexpected. Retuning home at half seven in the evening, the rain had stopped, the sky was clearing, and a weak sun lit the whole thing up. It cheered me as I cycled home from Shenstone. Unexpected pleasures. What a sky!
Police
- Foot crossing vandals caused cows to wander on line – Lancashire
18 May 12
British Transport Police (BTP) is appealing for information after two cows were struck by a train as vandals removed a crossing gate in Chorley on Monday. - 120514 – 21 – Warren Kemp
14 May 12
Sport
- House League
19 May 12
BOC results are finally posted, so the House League tables are finally updated. Unfortunately for Allan (& Team South), the relay results do not . . . → Click To Read More: House League - Girls Under 11′s Pumas Cup Finals against Chasetown!
19 May 12
The whistle blew for kick off at 9.30am in somewhat cold and wet conditions. The Wyrley Pumas had a distinct look of sheer determination on their faces as they battled through the first half showing a fantastic 1st goal scored by the talented… - ONLINE CFA PERCEPTION TRACKER SURVEY
18 May 12
Players, coaches and the football workforce throughout Staffordshire can again have their say on the future of the grassroots game locally by taking part in a new online survey. - Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football – PLACES STILL AVAILABLE
18 May 12Places are still available on the Level 2 course in June 2012 at Chesterton High School, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 7LP. - Protecting Playing Fields
17 May 12Sport England’s funding programme, Protecting Playing Fields ( PPF ) is part of our Places People Play Olympic legacy mass participation programme and is investing £10 million of National Lottery funding in community sports projects over three… - Domination Score Event
16 May 12Many thanks to Chris for planning & organising the evening, and to Dennis & Jim for braving the elements to help Chris get the . . . → Click To Read More: Domination Score Event - Accreditation boost for Burntwood RUFC
16 May 12
Steve Peters (Regional Rugby Manager for Midlands West), Bob Osbourne (BRUFC President), Bill Leason (SRU President), Carole Thelwall-Jones (RFU Volunteer Manager) and Steve Thompson (Burntwood's Valued Volunteer for 2012) Burntwood RUFC… - Lichfield and District Football League results – May 13, 2012
16 May 12
Burntwood Dragons suffered disappointment as they were beaten 5-1 by Pelsall Villa Colts in the H Boston Cup Final. Elsewhere in the Lichfield and District Football League, Burntwood St Matthews secured a third place finish in the Premier Division… - Old Newtonians Vets Tournament
15 May 12
Burntwood made a good defence of the title they won last year in the inaugural Old Newtonians Golden Oldies event before falling at the final hurdle. - RFU Club Accreditation
15 May 12Burntwood Rugby Club has become only the 4th club in Staffordshire to achieve the new RFU Club Accreditation status combined with Clubmark Accreditation from Sport England - Congratulations to Rushall Olympic!
15 May 12Congratulations to Rushall Olympic!
Business
- Official opening for new Barton-under-Needwood foodstore
18 May 12
Martyn Cheatle, Cllr Ed Sharkey and store manager Tony Wills cutting the ribbon The ribbon has been cut on a new supermarket in Barton-under-Needwood. The Midlands Co-operative Society foodstore replaced a derelict filling station in the village… - Lichfield and Sutton Coldfield businesses come together at networking event
18 May 12
An initiative uniting professional business communities in Lichfield and Sutton Coldfield has been launched by a city legal firm. The HCB Solicitors group, which took over local law practice Sharrotts a year ago, is aiming to bring professionals… - Event brings Lichfield and Burntwood businesses together
17 May 12
A new event is bringing Lichfield and Burntwood companies together to showcase their products and services. The first Lichfield Business Connect Show follows the success of the group’s breakfast networking meetings. The event will take… - Councillor hits back in row over Lichfield salon’s sign
16 May 12
Lichfield District Council has hit back at criticism after planning chiefs told a hairdressing shop to take down its sign. The DJ Ward Hairdressing salon on Tamworth Street was ordered to remove their logo from the exterior walls after planners… - Boutique market event in Lichfield to feature local sellers
15 May 12
The Staffordshire Boutique market is returning to Lichfield. The former Buxton and Bonnet shop on Bakers Lane will be transformed on May 25 and 26 for the Diamond Jubilee garden party-themed event. Local designer-makers and vintage sellers… - New foodstore set to open in Barton-under-Needwood
14 May 12
A new supermarket is set to open its doors in Barton-under-Needwood. The Midlands Co-operative Society store will be given an official opening on May 16. The new store on the site of the derelict petrol station will replace the existing Co…
Council
- Fifty children visit council
18 May 12
Primary school children visit District Council House to find out more about city regeneration and architecture As part of their Local Studies project about city centre development, 50 children from Willows Primary School in Lichfield visited… - Mileage Allowance
18 May 12
Response by Staffordshire County Council to Nichola Waldron on 18 May 2012. Awaiting classification. Dear Mrs Waldron Re: Freedom of Information Act 2000 Thank you for your request for information. We have completed the search of our records… - Large Pothole, 18th May, Hammerwich Road Ws7
18 May 12
A large pothole needs urgent attention Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Hammerwich Road, Hammerwich Report on FixMyStreet - road traffic accidents in Staffordshire 2005-2011
18 May 12Response by Staffordshire County Council to andi cadman on 18 May 2012. Awaiting classification. Dear Mr Cadman, I have tried to send the information, however, it is to large a file to be sent electronically. Please could you contact me to… - Whittington cycle ride round-up
17 May 12
Group enjoys a free family cycle ride to Whittington on Sunday 6 May 2012 Twenty-three cyclists of all ages got on their bikes and joined the 9-mile cycle ride to Whittington and back again. This is the second bike ride in Lichfield District… - Land At Bank Farm Church Lane Mavesyn Ridware Rugeley Staffordshire
17 May 12
Agricultural Determination : Extension to existing barn to be used for the storage of farm machinery, hay and straw - Former Burntwood Service Station Lichfield Road Burntwood Staffordshire WS7 0HJ
16 May 12Erection of MOT and valet bays
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