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January 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: High school sports and wellbeing facilities improved through Pulse Fitness donation

High school sports and wellbeing facilities improved through Pulse Fitness donation

January 12, 2026

Supporting image for story: Man admits killing Walsall mother-of-three who was hit by van on golf course

Man admits killing Walsall mother-of-three who was hit by van on golf course

Double Olympic Gold Medal winner Rebecca Adlington officially opens brand-new Lichfield Leisure Centre

Supporting image for story: We Love Lichfield starts 2026 with cash donation and future commitment from local business

We Love Lichfield starts 2026 with cash donation and future commitment from local business

January 11, 2026

Supporting image for story: Rail travellers face delays after power line failure near Lichfield

Rail travellers face delays after power line failure near Lichfield

January 9, 2026

Supporting image for story: Creative and dazzling displays celebrated as Lichfield Cathedral names winners of festive tree competition

Creative and dazzling displays celebrated as Lichfield Cathedral names winners of festive tree competition

January 8, 2026

Supporting image for story: Palletways secures top logistics and transport title at Lichfield Beacon Awards 2025

Palletways secures top logistics and transport title at Lichfield Beacon Awards 2025

Supporting image for story: Housebuilder completes £11m new development in Lichfield

Housebuilder completes £11m new development in Lichfield

January 6, 2026

Supporting image for story: Anthea Turner announced as ambassador for Lichfield care home

Anthea Turner announced as ambassador for Lichfield care home

Supporting image for story: Decision on alcohol and music licensing for Lichfield wedding venue to be debated today

Decision on alcohol and music licensing for Lichfield wedding venue to be debated today

January 5, 2026

Supporting image for story: Is your school open on Tuesday? Latest school closures for Staffordshire and the West Midlands and advice for parents

Is your school open on Tuesday? Latest school closures for Staffordshire and the West Midlands and advice for parents

January 4, 2026

Supporting image for story: Motor dealer opens new Chinese electric vehicle showroom in Staffordshire

Motor dealer opens new Chinese electric vehicle showroom in Staffordshire

December 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'For a good while I simply could not believe it' - Funeral director named in the New Year's Honours list

'For a good while I simply could not believe it' - Funeral director named in the New Year's Honours list

December 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Family funeral firm reports rise in cremations at its revamped cemetery and crematorium

Family funeral firm reports rise in cremations at its revamped cemetery and crematorium

December 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I started my own cocktail business in Staffordshire and teach people how to craft their own drinks from mojitos to daiquiris'

'I started my own cocktail business in Staffordshire and teach people how to craft their own drinks from mojitos to daiquiris'

December 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Christmas messages: West Midlands Bishops and church leaders speak of joy, compassion and bringing communities together

Christmas messages: West Midlands Bishops and church leaders speak of joy, compassion and bringing communities together

December 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lollipop staff join together to wish communities a Merry Christmas

Lollipop staff join together to wish communities a Merry Christmas

December 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire firm set for next-stage growth after management buy out supported £36m funding from Lloyds

Staffordshire firm set for next-stage growth after management buy out supported £36m funding from Lloyds

December 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lichfield café steps into new year by serving up double helping of free jewellery and watch valuations

Lichfield café steps into new year by serving up double helping of free jewellery and watch valuations

Supporting image for story: Partnership helps apprentices build skills for a changing industry

Partnership helps apprentices build skills for a changing industry

Supporting image for story: Lichfield opticians spreads Christmas cheer with toy donation

Lichfield opticians spreads Christmas cheer with toy donation

Supporting image for story: St Giles Hospice to open new quiet room for families facing difficult conversations

St Giles Hospice to open new quiet room for families facing difficult conversations

Supporting image for story: Black Country, Staffordshire and Birmingham Pharmacy Christmas and New Year opening times 2025 - including Asda and Boots

Black Country, Staffordshire and Birmingham Pharmacy Christmas and New Year opening times 2025 - including Asda and Boots

December 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Review: Cinderella at Lichfield Garrick has 'something for all'

Review: Cinderella at Lichfield Garrick has 'something for all'

December 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: Inspirational Lichfield fundraiser continues to show kindness is a superpower after being given humanitarian award

Inspirational Lichfield fundraiser continues to show kindness is a superpower after being given humanitarian award

December 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Major upgrade work for road junction in Lichfield completed

Major upgrade work for road junction in Lichfield completed

December 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Bromford partners with Barratt Redrow to deliver 24 Shared Ownership homes for Lichfield

Bromford partners with Barratt Redrow to deliver 24 Shared Ownership homes for Lichfield

Supporting image for story: Refuse and recycling collection day changes in Staffordshire over Christmas and New Year

Refuse and recycling collection day changes in Staffordshire over Christmas and New Year

December 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire canal restoration continues to protect local heritage

Staffordshire canal restoration continues to protect local heritage

December 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Walton Homes hits funding milestone for Kids’ Village partnership

Walton Homes hits funding milestone for Kids’ Village partnership

Supporting image for story: Tis the season - Lichfield community comes together for Christmas fun

Tis the season - Lichfield community comes together for Christmas fun

December 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lichfield care home resident shares Christmas memories – and where to get the best Christmas PJs!

Lichfield care home resident shares Christmas memories – and where to get the best Christmas PJs!

December 9, 2025

Supporting image for story: ‘One of the UK’s most exciting food destinations’: West Midlands restaurants celebrated as Harden’s Top 100 diners’ poll names five among UK’s best

‘One of the UK’s most exciting food destinations’: West Midlands restaurants celebrated as Harden’s Top 100 diners’ poll names five among UK’s best

December 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Blackberry Court celebrates award win and official opening

Blackberry Court celebrates award win and official opening

December 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: St Giles Hospice unveils new 'spa bathroom' made possible by Government funding

St Giles Hospice unveils new 'spa bathroom' made possible by Government funding

December 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire city named one of UK's happiest places to live

Staffordshire city named one of UK's happiest places to live

Supporting image for story: 'The heart of Birmingham' - top television writer Stephen Knight donates signed Peaky Blinders script and photo to help iconic venue

'The heart of Birmingham' - top television writer Stephen Knight donates signed Peaky Blinders script and photo to help iconic venue

Supporting image for story: Six new mini nature reserves approved in Staffordshire

Six new mini nature reserves approved in Staffordshire

December 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: 28 new social homes for Lichfield - here's where and full details as the council signs an agreement with a developer

28 new social homes for Lichfield - here's where and full details as the council signs an agreement with a developer

December 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Dyslexic teen conquers Himalayan challenge after Nepal trek

Dyslexic teen conquers Himalayan challenge after Nepal trek

Supporting image for story: Winners announced at 2025 Beacon Awards

Winners announced at 2025 Beacon Awards

Supporting image for story: Shop caught selling illegal vapes and cigarettes in Lichfield to remain closed for three months

Shop caught selling illegal vapes and cigarettes in Lichfield to remain closed for three months

December 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plans to turn former Lichfield pub into business or community space submitted among this week's planning applications

Plans to turn former Lichfield pub into business or community space submitted among this week's planning applications

November 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Councillor launches first Coffee Conversations series at Shire House

Councillor launches first Coffee Conversations series at Shire House

Supporting image for story: Beacon Park named one of the UK’s top 10 parks for second year running

Beacon Park named one of the UK’s top 10 parks for second year running

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire chippy’s bid to extend opening hours is denied

Staffordshire chippy’s bid to extend opening hours is denied

Supporting image for story: ‘High-calibre’ finalists in running for chambers' SLTC awards

‘High-calibre’ finalists in running for chambers' SLTC awards

November 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Festive Fair to bring seasonal cheer in support of We Love Lichfield

Festive Fair to bring seasonal cheer in support of We Love Lichfield

November 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Creative pupil from leading dyslexia school has artwork recognised by prestigious Royal Birmingham Society of Arts

Creative pupil from leading dyslexia school has artwork recognised by prestigious Royal Birmingham Society of Arts

Supporting image for story: Hospice launches Christmas appeal to support patients spending final festive season with loved ones

Hospice launches Christmas appeal to support patients spending final festive season with loved ones