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Wolverhamton rotary legend receives blue plaque honour
Express & Star 23 MayHe climbed the ladder to become one of the world’s most senior Rotarians, worked for years to oversee education in Wolverhampton and helped feed thousands struggling to make ends meet during the Second World War.
Lichfield drinkers get a helping hand with new Underground-style pub map
Lichfield Live 23 MayLichfield drinkers will get a helping hand to the city’s pubs after a new map was created.
Operator confirms Stafford bus services for Bower Day in Lichfield
Lichfield Live 23 MayExtra buses are being laid on to allow more people to visit Lichfield for the Bower.
Lichfield leisure centre secures funding for a £200,000 makeover
Lichfield Live 22 MayLeisure Centre Manager Phil Kelly (far right) with leisure centre staff celebrating outside the current entrance A Lichfield leisure centre is getting a £200,000 makeover.
Video: Daredevil basejumper recovers at home in Lichfield after parachute failed
Birmingham Mail 22 MayThe 25-year old from Staffordshire, hurtled 1,000ft towards the ground shouting in terror – as his parachute got twisted during the jump in Lake Garda…
Student firefighters showcase their skills at passing out parade
Lichfield Live 22 MayStudent firefighters have shown they have made the grade after taking part in a passing out parade.
Chance for musicians to get involved in Lichfield’s Buskathon event
Lichfield Live 22 MayLocal musicians are being invited to tune up for a slot at an event in Lichfield.
Friends of brave Lichfield mum join Race for Life in her memory
Lichfield Live 22 MayKatie Scarborough.
Lichfield school unveils new swimming pool facilities
Lichfield Live 22 MayA Lichfield school is making a splash after work on new swimming pool facilities was completed.
Time running out to buy Burntwood tea dance tickets
Lichfield Live 22 MayTime is running out to book tickets for a Coronation Tea Dance in Burntwood.
£90 fine for driver as Walsall crash puts nurse in wheelchair
Express & Star 22 MayA driver responsible for an car crash which left a nurse so badly injured she will never walk again has been handed a £90 fine.
Half-term fun on offer for youngsters in Lichfield and Burntwood
Lichfield Live 22 MayLichfield and Burntwood youngsters will be able to stay entertained during the half-term break with a series of activities.
Eight new homes could be built on land behind Lichfield pub
Lichfield Live 21 MayEight new homes could be built on land behind a Lichfield pub is plans get the go-ahead.
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Keeper required at U13s for next season
Wyrley Juniors FC 22 MayU13 (2013/14 season-Y8 from Sept) Jaguars are looking for an experienced goal keeper to join our talented squad and play in Division 1 of the Lichfield and District Football League.
Coaching Sessions
Lichfield City Cycling Club 22 MayThe coaching team have been reviewing the sessions as the season progresses and would like to make riders aware of the following:- The Thursday night Under 10 session has now been split into three sessions to accomodate the large difference…
Coaching opportunities for u23′s and women
Lichfield City Cycling Club 22 MayDear Lichfield club members, As part of the Go Ride programme we are now able to offer specific coaching to junior boys, women and girls.
Lichfield Nomads fall short at Shugborough
Lichfield Live 22 MayLichfield Nomads fell just short as they lost by 12 runs against Shugborough CC.
Mixed Football Extension
Staffordshire FA 21 MayThe FA has increased the mixed football age group to U15 for the 2013/14 season.
Lichfield RUFC see off Tamworth challenge to lift the Staffordshire Cup
Lichfield Live 21 MayLichfield ended their season on a high by beating Tamworth 31-16 to lift the Staffordshire Cup.
Seven wicket win keeps Lichfield CC top of the table
Lichfield Live 21 MayLichfield remain at the top of the Staffordshire Club Cricket Championship with a seven wicket win over Old Wulfrunians.
Seven wicket win keeps Lichfield CC top of the table
Burntwood Live 21 MayLichfield remain at the top of the Staffordshire Club Cricket Championship with a seven wicket win over Old Wulfrunians.
Lichfield Social A clinch the Lichfield and Walsall District Football League title
Burntwood Live 21 MayLichfield Social A secured a last day win to clinch the Lichfield and Walsall District Football League Premier Division title.
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A Marriage Made in Staffordshire…
Simply Staffordshire 20 MayI have just spent a weekend that was one of those unique special times in life when you stand still and observe the beauty in the world.
20/May/2013 – Annual Town Meeting for the Parish of Lichfield
Beacon Street Residents' Association 20 MayAnnual Town Meeting for the Parish of Lichfield – Wednesday 22nd May 2013 at 7:30 p.
Blue Sunday
Lichfield Lore 19 MayMy second ‘starting off at pub, and exploring the surrounding area’ type walk of the week, but this time with real life swans with just the one neck .
Consider yourself… lucky to get a ticket
BrownhillsBob 15 MayI nearly missed this, as nobody from Brownhills Musical Theatre Company sent me the publicity for their current production of Lionel Bart’s Oliver!, currently being staged at the Lichfield Garrick Theatre.
Watering Hole
Lichfield Lore 14 MayOn the way home from Tixall (of which more later), I stopped off at Longdon village and called into the Swan With Two Necks for a drink.
The Dunk Cow
Lichfield Lore 13 MayTrying to find a bit more out about the old Dolphin pub in Bore S t, I had a look through the newspaper archives.
That sinking feeling
BrownhillsBob 12 MayI’m sure most of us have heard the tale from tour guides, teachers or those ‘in the know’ that the famous – some would say infamous – statue of Captain Smith in Beacon Park, Lichfield was originally made for Smith’s hometown, Hanley, in the Potteries…
Co-operation
Lichfield Lore 11 MayOn the corner of Bore St and Breadmarket St is a building that I’ve never paid much attention to before.
Going off the beaten track
BrownhillsBob 10 MayEarlier in the week, I promised another ride video, I get a lot of feedback on these, particularly via Facebook, and folk seem to like them.
New council roles announced
Cllr Mike Wilcox: Alrewas & Fradley - Conservative 8 MayAt yesterday’s Annual Council meeting, Councillor David Leytham was sworn in as the new Chairman of Lichfield District Council and Councillor David S.
03/May/2013 – County Council Election results from our patch
Beacon Street Residents' Association 3 MayLichfield City North Lichfield City North – Staffs County elections – 02/May/2013 Candidate Party Votes Percentage
Result Colin Greatorex CON 1,083 34%
Not elected John Maunder UKIP 720 23%
Not elected Paul Ray LIBDEM 242 8%
Not elected Caroline …
A New Home for Simply Headquarters
Simply Staffordshire 1 MayWe have been a little quiet over the last few weeks because we have moved offices! I had no idea it would be quite so exhausting and long winded! We have also been busy introducing great new features on our website – something that is ongoing.
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Lichfield Garrick ready to welcome the new Ladyboys of Bangkok show
Lichfield Live 23 MayThe Ladyboys of Bangkok The Ladyboys of Bangkok are returning to the Lichfield Garrick.
Got any thermoplastic polyethylene mate? (Bike Polo part three)
Lichweeled 23 MayThis piece of pipe came my way recently.
Business Meeting
Lichfield Round Table 22 MayWe will be getting down to some business, which we have to do once in a while – over a beer or two and some food afterwards.
Box Office Assistant
Lichfield Festival 22 MayReporting to: Development Managers, Festival Administrator Hours: Avg 2-3 days p/w – flexible, and throughout the Festival – 4-14 July 2013.
Your Chance to Join the Festival Team
Lichfield Festival 22 MayThe Festival relies on volunteers to ensure the smooth running of events, and applications are now invited from those wishing to volunteer this year.
Chance for musicians to get involved in Lichfield’s Buskathon event
Lichfield Live 22 MayLocal musicians are being invited to tune up for a slot at an event in Lichfield.
Review: My Boy Jack by David Haig @ Lichfield Garrick
Lichfield Live 22 MayTheatre-goers lucky enough to have seen this epoch-making production will be reminiscing about it for years.
Half-term fun on offer for youngsters in Lichfield and Burntwood
Lichfield Live 22 MayLichfield and Burntwood youngsters will be able to stay entertained during the half-term break with a series of activities.
Locked up in Lichfield part five – signing on
Lichweeled 22 MaySnapped this bike locked up outside the jobcentre.
Heath Quartet win top Young Artists award
Lichfield Festival 21 MayThe Heath Quartet this week became the first ensemble in 15 years to win the prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society’s Young Artists Award.
Buttercream Christening Cake and Cake Bunting
Vintage and Cake 21 MayHello lovely people who read my blog…
Plenty of entertainment in store as Lichfield gears up for Bower Day 2013
Lichfield Live 21 MayFinal preparations are taking place for the Lichfield Bower 2013.
New Lichfield Garrick show turns the spotlight on Tommy Cooper’s life
Lichfield Live 21 MayDamian Williams as Tommy Cooper.
Half term family friendly bike ride in Lichfield
Lichweeled 21 MayI’ve been speaking with a few families and we agreed to arrange a family friendly bike ride one day over the half term holiday next week.
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Birmingham SMEs dismiss HS2 high speed rail link as ‘waste of money’
Birmingham Post 23 MayA poll of 2,000 small Birmingham businesses revealed two-thirds believe the £33 billion HS2 high-speed rail link is a waste of money.
HS2 plans threaten UK Mail’s Birmingham distribution hub
TheBusinessDesk 22 MayLOGISTICS group UK Mail is holding talks with the Department for Transport regarding the possible relocation of its major distribution facility in Birmingham.
Survey says HS2 will not deliver for small business
Birmingham Post 21 MaySmall businesses in Birmingham do not back the HS2 rail link and do not believe it will be a boost to business, according to a new survey.
HS2 compensation still a long way off for some warns legal expert
TheBusinessDesk 20 MayCOMPENSATION for Midlands land owners affected by the proposed HS2 high speed rail line could in some cases be more than a decade away, a partner at Stratford-upon-Avon law firm Lodders Solicitors has…
Handsacre youngsters learn about meal times with help from Lichfield firm
Lichfield Live 20 MayChildren at a Handsacre nursery have been learning valuable skills as part of an educational programme based around meal times.
Lichfield company shortlisted for national awards
Lichfield Live 20 MayA Lichfield company has been shortlisted for a national award.
Unique Lichfield clothing shop moves online
Lichfield Live 17 MayA unique Lichfield clothing company is moving its business online.
Crowds turn out to catch a first glimpse of Lichfield’s new Debenhams store
Lichfield Live 16 MayStaff and shoppers get ready for the opening of Debenhams in Lichfield.
HS2 must move ahead, say business chiefs following damning report
TheBusinessDesk 16 MayA DAMNING report from the National Audit Office (NAO) suggests the business case for high-speed rail project HS2 has not been made.
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Friary Grange Leisure Centres summer makeover
Lichfield District Council PR 22 MayFriary Grange Leisure Centre in Lichfield is set get new changing rooms and front entrance thanks to a Sport England grant.
Swinfen Broun sponsors Lichfield Proms in Beacon Park
Lichfield District Council PR 20 MayLichfield District Council welcomes 1,500 grant from Swinfen Broun Charitable Trust to help stage 2013s Lichfield Proms in Beacon Park.
Chasewater cattle on the move
Lichfield District Council PR 17 MayA small herd of cattle, that have been helping to preserve Chasewater Country Parks valuable heathland habitat, has been moved on to another area of the park this May.
Fill your half term with fun
Lichfield District Council PR 17 MayVisit Lichfield launches new online listings to help families to plan holidays filled with fun days out.
Darnford Park Community Jubilee Woodland work
Lichfield District Council PR 15 MayLichfield District Council is installing fencing in preparation for thousands of trees to be planted in Darnford Park.
Village Drop-in Session
Lichfield District Council PR 10 MayPartner organisations have joined forces to offer the residents of Armitage with Handsacre advice on how to cope with welfare reform, changes to council and housing benefits and employment advice.
Whitsun half term holiday fun
Lichfield District Council PR 9 MayLichfield District Council is inviting children and young people to have a half term of fun from 28 May to 2 June 2013.
New council roles announced
Lichfield District Council PR 8 MayThe leader of Lichfield District Council welcomes the new chairman and vice chairman and announces changes to the Cabinet.
Lichfield Historic Parks History Walk
Lichfield District Council PR 3 MayLichfield District Council will be bringing some of Lichfields most colourful history to life on Wednesday 15 May on a History Walk round Minster Pool and Beacon Park.
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Police long servers rewarded
Staffordshire Police: South Staffs 20 MayLong-serving officers, staff and Specials will be rewarded alongside a brave member of the public and a PC and his dog at a Staffordshire Police ceremony.
LGBT police officers tell young gay people It Gets Better
Staffordshire Police: Tamworth Borough 17 MayOn May 17, International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO), the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) and The College of Policing release the It Gets Better video.
Police link officers for deaf people
Staffordshire Police: Cannock 13 MayThis week is National Deaf Awareness Week and as part of this Staffordshire Police are launching a new deaf link scheme to support members of our communities who have hearing problems in their interaction with the force.
Staffordshire a no-go area for car insurance dodgers
Staffordshire Police: Tamworth Borough 8 MayFrom today drivers without insurance on their vehicles will be hounded out by police, the Motor Insurer’s Bureau (MIB) and other agencies, making Staffordshire a no-go area for dodgers.
Man jailed for Lichfield death crash
Staffordshire Police: Lichfield District 3 MayA motorist who failed to stop after his car killed a man and his dog in Lichfield was jailed today, Friday 3 May.
Pair arrested for drug supply in Lichfield
Staffordshire Police: Lichfield District 1 MayTwo men were arrested this morning, Wednesday 1 May, when officers executed a drugs warrant in Lichfield.
Man arrested after cannabis find near Lichfield
Staffordshire Police: Lichfield District 29 AprOfficers arrested a 31-year-old man after executing a drugs warrant at a farm house near Lichfield.
Training launch for new recruits
Staffordshire Police: Cannock 29 AprStaffordshire Police’s new recruits arrived in the classroom today (Mon) for their first day of training ahead of their oath-swearing ceremony tomorrow night.
New faces for Staffordshire Police
Staffordshire Police: South Staffs 26 AprFor the first time in three years, new officers will be sworn in to serve the public of Staffordshire.
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WS11: Cannock Chase area weather 23 MayThe weather forecast for the Cannock Chase and surrounding area for Thursday 23rd May and outlook for Friday.
UK news
- Cross-dressing spy embarrassed UK newly released records claim
- 'Sickening, deluded and unforgivable': Horrific attack brings terror to London’s streets
- Boy, 2, has emergency surgery after savage attack by family dog
- Two arrested after Braintree and Gillingham mosque attacks
- Two arrested after mosque attacks
- Eyewitness Ingrid Loyau-Kennett gives extraordinary account of her confrontation with Woolwich attackers
- Eyewitness gives extraordinary account of her confrontation with Woolwich attackers
- Eyewitness gives extraordinary account of her confrontation with attackers
- Switch to low-carbon future would save households £1,600
- 'Sickening, deluded and unforgivable': Bloody attack brings terror to capital’s streets
International news
- UK police investigate machete murder
- Kerry urges Assad to commit to peace
- Deadly blast targets Pakistan security force
- IMF chief appears in court over state payout
- US tornado damage could cost $2bn
- Octogenarian Japanese climbs Everest
- US admits drones killed four Americans
- UN and World Bank in DR Congo peace push
- Amnesty condemns abuse of refugee rights
- Egyptian security men abducted in Sinai freed
- Man 'linked to Boston suspect' killed by FBI
- Zimbabwe's Mugabe signs new constitution
- Kenya probe links president to rights abuses
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Curiouser & Curiouser
Lichfield Lore 21 MayOn my work journey from Lichfield to Stafford (and back again!), I used to drive past Wolseley Bridge twice a day, twice a week for two years, always curious about the collection of buildings and machinery opposite The Wolseley Centre and always …