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February 27, 2026

Supporting image for story: Wings of Support opens doors to dementia patients and their families in Lichfield

Wings of Support opens doors to dementia patients and their families in Lichfield

Supporting image for story: Passengers facing delays on Birmingham Cross City Line due to track circuit fault

Passengers facing delays on Birmingham Cross City Line due to track circuit fault

Supporting image for story: 65 new homes planned for 'grey belt' on the edge of the Black Country and this week’s other Staffordshire applications

65 new homes planned for 'grey belt' on the edge of the Black Country and this week’s other Staffordshire applications

February 26, 2026

Supporting image for story: Murder trial: Staffordshire baby died from 'significant head injuries'

Murder trial: Staffordshire baby died from 'significant head injuries'

February 25, 2026

Supporting image for story: "I’m grieving and no one can take the pain away, but he is the best granddad I know" - Staffordshire grandad to take part in Alzheimer's research after telling family he feels 'like he's disappearing"

"I’m grieving and no one can take the pain away, but he is the best granddad I know" - Staffordshire grandad to take part in Alzheimer's research after telling family he feels 'like he's disappearing"

Supporting image for story: 'The danger is that these changes create a loophole': head's fears over special needs education reforms

'The danger is that these changes create a loophole': head's fears over special needs education reforms

February 24, 2026

Supporting image for story: From rock bottom to world record - ADHD mentor brings life-changing talk to Lichfield

From rock bottom to world record - ADHD mentor brings life-changing talk to Lichfield

February 23, 2026

Supporting image for story: Review: Saxophonist Andy Shillingford's fine organ trio - and quartet - at Lichfield Jazz event

Review: Saxophonist Andy Shillingford's fine organ trio - and quartet - at Lichfield Jazz event

Supporting image for story: Winter raffle raises over £80,000 for St Giles Hospice

Winter raffle raises over £80,000 for St Giles Hospice

February 22, 2026

Supporting image for story: Disruption to train services between Sutton Coldfield and Lichfield due to 'electrical issues'

Disruption to train services between Sutton Coldfield and Lichfield due to 'electrical issues'

February 21, 2026

Supporting image for story: Co-op Travel to celebrate opening of new Lichfield branch with ribbon-cutting event, cupcakes and giveaways

Co-op Travel to celebrate opening of new Lichfield branch with ribbon-cutting event, cupcakes and giveaways

Supporting image for story: Doctor details catastrophic brain injury suffered by five-week-old baby allegedly murdered by her parents in Staffordshire

Doctor details catastrophic brain injury suffered by five-week-old baby allegedly murdered by her parents in Staffordshire

February 19, 2026

Supporting image for story: Birmingham man, 31, due in court charged with weapons offence in Lichfield

Birmingham man, 31, due in court charged with weapons offence in Lichfield

Supporting image for story: Plans for 140 new homes on 'open space' in Staffordshire town amongst this week’s applications

Plans for 140 new homes on 'open space' in Staffordshire town amongst this week’s applications

February 18, 2026

Supporting image for story: Lichfield author dances into print on Shrove Tuesday as new book celebrates Britain's most eccentric traditions

Lichfield author dances into print on Shrove Tuesday as new book celebrates Britain's most eccentric traditions

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire hospice spreads love and care on Valentine's Day

Staffordshire hospice spreads love and care on Valentine's Day

Supporting image for story: 'Daily reasons to visit' Lichfield pub as chain launches promotion - from charity evenings to 'bottomless' roasts

'Daily reasons to visit' Lichfield pub as chain launches promotion - from charity evenings to 'bottomless' roasts

February 16, 2026

Supporting image for story: Royal Mail warns over service delays in the Black Country and Staffordshire amid storms and staff sickness

Royal Mail warns over service delays in the Black Country and Staffordshire amid storms and staff sickness

Supporting image for story: Fire service update on spill incident which led to closure of Lichfield Leisure Centre

Fire service update on spill incident which led to closure of Lichfield Leisure Centre

February 15, 2026

Supporting image for story: Lichfield leisure centre re-opens after fire service call out

Lichfield leisure centre re-opens after fire service call out

February 13, 2026

Supporting image for story: Retired Monmore Green racing greyhound now loving life at home in Staffordshire

Retired Monmore Green racing greyhound now loving life at home in Staffordshire

Supporting image for story: Lichfield civil engineering firm donates to community fund

Lichfield civil engineering firm donates to community fund

Supporting image for story: Lichfield care home launch ‘Cuppa with a Copper’ event

Lichfield care home launch ‘Cuppa with a Copper’ event

February 12, 2026

Supporting image for story: Fashion retailer New Look agrees five-year lease extension in Staffordshire city

Fashion retailer New Look agrees five-year lease extension in Staffordshire city

February 11, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'It feels like the stars have aligned' - Popular Lichfield restaurant famed for self-sufficient approach to sourcing food receives industry award

'It feels like the stars have aligned' - Popular Lichfield restaurant famed for self-sufficient approach to sourcing food receives industry award

February 10, 2026

Supporting image for story: Two West Midlands restaurants awarded Michelin Stars on proud night for our region's cuisine

Two West Midlands restaurants awarded Michelin Stars on proud night for our region's cuisine

Supporting image for story: 'Our children are being disadvantaged enormously' - Staffordshire parents call for end to teacher strikes

'Our children are being disadvantaged enormously' - Staffordshire parents call for end to teacher strikes

Supporting image for story: Video shows fire wrecking lorry in Staffordshire as 'bangs and explosions' ring out

Video shows fire wrecking lorry in Staffordshire as 'bangs and explosions' ring out

February 7, 2026

Supporting image for story: Lichfield dispersal order continues as officers tackle an 'increase in reports' of disorder - here's when it is due to end

Lichfield dispersal order continues as officers tackle an 'increase in reports' of disorder - here's when it is due to end

February 5, 2026

Supporting image for story: Beatles autograph book of woman whose arm was signed by John, Paul, George and Ringo fetches £7,000 at Lichfield auction

Beatles autograph book of woman whose arm was signed by John, Paul, George and Ringo fetches £7,000 at Lichfield auction

February 4, 2026

Supporting image for story: Anti-social behaviour order to be put into place as officers tackle an 'increase in reports' of disorder in Lichfield

Anti-social behaviour order to be put into place as officers tackle an 'increase in reports' of disorder in Lichfield

February 3, 2026

Supporting image for story: New homes scheme opens to the public in Streethay

New homes scheme opens to the public in Streethay

Supporting image for story: Witness in Staffordshire baby murder case told accused to be honest with police

Witness in Staffordshire baby murder case told accused to be honest with police

February 2, 2026

Supporting image for story: Illegal cigarettes seized and another Lichfield shop ordered to close following joint enforcement raid

Illegal cigarettes seized and another Lichfield shop ordered to close following joint enforcement raid

Supporting image for story: Veteran comedian Simon Evans to perform at Lichfield Garrick

Veteran comedian Simon Evans to perform at Lichfield Garrick

Supporting image for story: Love pies? Now's your chance to be an official taste tester for bakery chain with Staffordshire branch

Love pies? Now's your chance to be an official taste tester for bakery chain with Staffordshire branch

Supporting image for story: Former solicitor turned McDonald’s franchisee signs up as newest chamber of commerce patron

Former solicitor turned McDonald’s franchisee signs up as newest chamber of commerce patron

January 31, 2026

Supporting image for story: Visitors to Lichfield Cathedral invited to view exhibition of sacred art and icons

Visitors to Lichfield Cathedral invited to view exhibition of sacred art and icons

Supporting image for story: Plans for 61 new homes in Stafford among this week’s applications

Plans for 61 new homes in Stafford among this week’s applications

January 28, 2026

Supporting image for story: Trust chief takes 'leave of absence' as strikes set to continue across Staffordshire and Birmingham

Trust chief takes 'leave of absence' as strikes set to continue across Staffordshire and Birmingham

Supporting image for story: 999 call played to jury in Staffordshire baby murder trial

999 call played to jury in Staffordshire baby murder trial

Supporting image for story: One lane closed on A38 in Staffordshire due to standing floodwater

One lane closed on A38 in Staffordshire due to standing floodwater

Supporting image for story: Jury told of acrimonious texts between rowing couple accused of murdering baby in Staffordshire

Jury told of acrimonious texts between rowing couple accused of murdering baby in Staffordshire

January 27, 2026

Supporting image for story: One lane of A38 closed as repair works halted due to flooding

One lane of A38 closed as repair works halted due to flooding

January 26, 2026

Supporting image for story: 'Schools hit by strikes are not run by us' explains education chief as disruption at Staffordshire and Birmingham trust continues

'Schools hit by strikes are not run by us' explains education chief as disruption at Staffordshire and Birmingham trust continues

Supporting image for story: Lively talk on preserves and pickles wows Chase Ladies Group

Lively talk on preserves and pickles wows Chase Ladies Group

Supporting image for story: Indian restaurant serves up donation for Lichfield charity

Indian restaurant serves up donation for Lichfield charity

January 25, 2026

Supporting image for story: Revealed: 68 areas of the West Midlands where Royal Mail says bad weather has caused a backlog of postal deliveries

Revealed: 68 areas of the West Midlands where Royal Mail says bad weather has caused a backlog of postal deliveries

January 23, 2026

Supporting image for story: More school strikes after staff reject offer from Staffordshire and Birmingham trust

More school strikes after staff reject offer from Staffordshire and Birmingham trust

January 21, 2026

Supporting image for story: Second 'day of action' by Lichfield taxi drivers is set to take place

Second 'day of action' by Lichfield taxi drivers is set to take place