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Landowner’s request to increase number of car boot sales is rejected
Lichfield Live 24 MayPlans to increase the number of days land near Lichfield and Burntwood can be used to host car boot sales have been rejected.
Chance for residents to see proposed HS2 changes at Lichfield consultation event
Lichfield Live 24 MayA graphic mock-up of the HS2 line People living in and around Lichfield will get the chance to view the latest plans for HS2 at an event at the Guildhall.
Lichfield passengers invited to hop aboard classic bus for free travel
Lichfield Live 23 MayThe Central Buses classic Routemaster A classic bus will be operating free trips between Lichfield and Sutton Coldfield to promote a new service.
Call for volunteers to help make the Lichfield Festival a success
Lichfield Live 23 MayPeople are being given the chance to play a part in the Lichfield Festival’s success.
Lichfield to London rail route sees passenger numbers rise by a quarter
Lichfield Live 23 MayThe route between Lichfield and London has become one of the fastest growing in the UK.
Black Star Aikido to open new club in Fradley
Lichfield Live 23 MayA new Aikido group is launching in Fradley.
Alrewas woman hoping her new career path has a bright future
Lichfield Live 23 MaySusan Ward An Alrewas businesswoman has shown she’s a bright spark – by retraining as an electrician.
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.
Staffordshire wind turbine set to be built despite protests
Express & Star 23 MayA towering wind turbine will be built in Staffordshire after a government-appointed inspector overturned a decision by councillors to reject the scheme, it emerged today.
I thought world had ended after horrific smash
Express & Star 23 MayA nurse who will never walk again after a horror crash today told how the fateful night has changed her life forever.
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.
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CHAMPIONS!!!
Staffordshire FA 24 MayThe County Under 18 Team completed their Midland Youth Football Championship Programme in style last night at Pelsall Villa FC with a comprehensive 4 – 0 victory over Northamptonshire to secure the Championship for the second time in three…
Cheese Evening
Burntwood Rugby Club 23 MayThis Friday, an After Work Cheese Evening will be held at the Club.
AVIVA PREMIERSHIP FINAL – LEICESTER TIGERS VS NORTHAMPTON SAINTS
Burntwood Rugby Club 23 MayLIVE on the BIG SCREEN @ The Club, this Saturday 25th May.
WELL DONE FIRST AIDERS!
Burntwood Rugby Club 23 MayA new batch of First Aiders have been ‘certified’.
Black Star Aikido to open new club in Fradley
Lichfield Live 23 MayA new Aikido group is launching in Fradley.
Tesfa Robinson lands two awards as Chasetown FC celebrate their season
Lichfield Live 23 MayTesfa Robinson was a double winner as Chasetown FC handed out their end of season awards.
Tesfa Robinson lands two awards as Chasetown FC celebrate their season
Burntwood Live 23 MayTesfa Robinson was a double winner as Chasetown FC handed out their end of season awards.
Benteke: “If Aston Villa say I must stay, I won’t necessarily accept that.”
Birmingham Mail 23 MayAston Villa face fight to keep Christian Benteke as striker hints at exit…
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.
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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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All seasons in one ride – Lichfield to Sutton Park
Lichweeled 24 MayYesterday we cycled to and through Sutton Park.
Lichfield Cathedral joins forces with the Lichfield Festival
Lichfield Cathederal 23 MayLichfield Cathedral are delighted to be working together again with the 2013 Lichfield Festival.
Call for volunteers to help make the Lichfield Festival a success
Lichfield Live 23 MayPeople are being given the chance to play a part in the Lichfield Festival’s success.
The Flying Insects to perform at Lichfield pub
Lichfield Live 23 MayThe Flying Insects The Feathers Inn will welcome The Flying Insects for their latest live music night.
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.
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HS2 needed sooner rather than later to sustain West Midlands GDP say leaders
TheBusinessDesk 23 MayMAJOR investment projects such as the HS2 high speed rail link offer the biggest hope of boosting the West Midlands GDP, business leaders in the region have said.
Alrewas woman hoping her new career path has a bright future
Lichfield Live 23 MaySusan Ward An Alrewas businesswoman has shown she’s a bright spark – by retraining as an electrician.
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.
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Christian Fields spring clean
Lichfield District Council PR 23 MayVolunteers needed to help at a nettle slashing and site spring clean challenge on Monday 3 June from 10.30am to 3pm.
Cycle ride to the National Memorial Arboretum
Lichfield District Council PR 23 MayEveryone is invited to get on their bike and join a free cycle ride on Sunday 2 June 2013.
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.
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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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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 …