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September 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire chippy lodges appeal after being refused permission to extend opening hours

Staffordshire chippy lodges appeal after being refused permission to extend opening hours

September 3, 2025

Supporting image for story: Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust awarded £200,000 in development funding for the Gallows Reach section of the restoration project

Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust awarded £200,000 in development funding for the Gallows Reach section of the restoration project

Supporting image for story: Career opportunities available at Lichfield District Jobs Fair

Career opportunities available at Lichfield District Jobs Fair

Supporting image for story: 'We have loved serving you all': Lichfield soft play confirms shock closure

'We have loved serving you all': Lichfield soft play confirms shock closure

Supporting image for story: New radio station celebrates Lichfield's culture and heritage

New radio station celebrates Lichfield's culture and heritage

Supporting image for story: Popular Staffordshire dessert shop faces late-night licence review after complaint

Popular Staffordshire dessert shop faces late-night licence review after complaint

September 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Streethay retirement community opens its doors and welcomes its first resident

Streethay retirement community opens its doors and welcomes its first resident

September 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: New venture handing Lichfield’s small businesses a big voice launches

New venture handing Lichfield’s small businesses a big voice launches

Supporting image for story: 'I religiously watch it every day' - Delight as Bargain Hunt comes to Staffordshire antique fair

'I religiously watch it every day' - Delight as Bargain Hunt comes to Staffordshire antique fair

August 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire man denies causing death of two teenagers in Lichfield crash in May

Staffordshire man denies causing death of two teenagers in Lichfield crash in May

August 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: Queen Tribute comes to Lichfield

Queen Tribute comes to Lichfield

August 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Big weekend of fun for all the family at Summer Farewell at Lichfield Cathedral

Big weekend of fun for all the family at Summer Farewell at Lichfield Cathedral

August 26, 2025

Supporting image for story: Access Booking strikes gold with Investors in People

Access Booking strikes gold with Investors in People

August 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Plans for 500 new homes in Fradley submitted again a year after rejection from Lichfield council

Plans for 500 new homes in Fradley submitted again a year after rejection from Lichfield council

August 24, 2025

Supporting image for story: Have you seen Alex? Police concerned for welfare of missing Lichfield woman

Have you seen Alex? Police concerned for welfare of missing Lichfield woman

August 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Inside the enchanting Staffordshire cottage offering a cosy home with stunning countryside views now on the property market

Inside the enchanting Staffordshire cottage offering a cosy home with stunning countryside views now on the property market

August 21, 2025

Supporting image for story: Celebrations continue as Maple Hayes Hall dyslexia school pupils achieve outstanding GCSE success

Celebrations continue as Maple Hayes Hall dyslexia school pupils achieve outstanding GCSE success

Supporting image for story: Lichfield skincare salon owner says she's 'absolutely honoured' after top hair and beauty award win

Lichfield skincare salon owner says she's 'absolutely honoured' after top hair and beauty award win

August 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: Fifth-generation family member takes the helm of 123-year-old Staffordshire cutlery firm that supplied the Titanic

Fifth-generation family member takes the helm of 123-year-old Staffordshire cutlery firm that supplied the Titanic

August 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Man jailed after £800 of goods stolen from shops in Lichfield and Rugeley

Man jailed after £800 of goods stolen from shops in Lichfield and Rugeley

Supporting image for story: New homes plan approved for Streethay

New homes plan approved for Streethay

Supporting image for story: Time running out for residents to have their say to help shape future of local government in Staffordshire

Time running out for residents to have their say to help shape future of local government in Staffordshire

August 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: Preparing For GCSE exam results

Preparing For GCSE exam results

August 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'It is a sensitive subject': West Midlands funeral director boss speaks out on larger burial costs amid Wolverhampton Council 'fat tax' row

'It is a sensitive subject': West Midlands funeral director boss speaks out on larger burial costs amid Wolverhampton Council 'fat tax' row

August 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: Motorsport meets meaningful giving at the Curborough Family Fun Day

Motorsport meets meaningful giving at the Curborough Family Fun Day

Supporting image for story: New poetry trail launched at National Memorial Arboretum to honour memories of those who fought on VJ Day

New poetry trail launched at National Memorial Arboretum to honour memories of those who fought on VJ Day

Supporting image for story: Lichfield District Council rolls out new taxi plates to boost passenger safety and confidence

Lichfield District Council rolls out new taxi plates to boost passenger safety and confidence

August 14, 2025

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire housebuilder reveals local parents are struggling to find accessible places for their children to play

Staffordshire housebuilder reveals local parents are struggling to find accessible places for their children to play

Supporting image for story: Lichfield mental health counsellor offers advice for A Level students whose results weren't as expected

Lichfield mental health counsellor offers advice for A Level students whose results weren't as expected

Supporting image for story: Local man completes 430-mile run from the Eiffel Tower to Rugeley for St Giles Hospice

Local man completes 430-mile run from the Eiffel Tower to Rugeley for St Giles Hospice

Supporting image for story: Pictured: Man with claw hammer attacks Lichfield centre for children with special needs

Pictured: Man with claw hammer attacks Lichfield centre for children with special needs

August 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: HMP Swinfen Hall prisoners were 'left without showers' as running water affected by leak

HMP Swinfen Hall prisoners were 'left without showers' as running water affected by leak

Supporting image for story: ‘Stop Car Theft’ online hub helping to deter vehicle crime across the district

‘Stop Car Theft’ online hub helping to deter vehicle crime across the district

Supporting image for story: Events, services and moments of reflection across West Midlands to mark 80th anniversary of VJ Day

Events, services and moments of reflection across West Midlands to mark 80th anniversary of VJ Day

August 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Dad’s done Delilah proud with £28k raised in ultramarathon challenge

Dad’s done Delilah proud with £28k raised in ultramarathon challenge

Supporting image for story: Prolific car thief, 18, who stole vehicles across east Staffordshire locked up for more than three years

Prolific car thief, 18, who stole vehicles across east Staffordshire locked up for more than three years

August 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Burley Browne secures new base for addiction recovery charity

Burley Browne secures new base for addiction recovery charity

Supporting image for story: Free SPACE leisure passes return offering young people summer fun in Lichfield District

Free SPACE leisure passes return offering young people summer fun in Lichfield District

Supporting image for story: Ansons Law announced as headline sponsor for Lichfield Proms in Beacon Park 2025

Ansons Law announced as headline sponsor for Lichfield Proms in Beacon Park 2025

Supporting image for story: Cannock Chase MP calls for hospice funding reform after St Giles visit

Cannock Chase MP calls for hospice funding reform after St Giles visit

August 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Staffordshire's Reform UK marking 100 days since taking county council reins

Staffordshire's Reform UK marking 100 days since taking county council reins

August 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Businessman to stand trial over dumping of 27 tonnes of waste in rural lane

Businessman to stand trial over dumping of 27 tonnes of waste in rural lane

Supporting image for story: Lichfield MP visits Grace Cares to champion sustainable social care

Lichfield MP visits Grace Cares to champion sustainable social care

Supporting image for story: Celebrity television personality and author join line-up for Lichfield Food & Drink Festival

Celebrity television personality and author join line-up for Lichfield Food & Drink Festival

August 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Motorcyclist in 'critical condition' after crash near Lichfield - as police appeal to trace runner who stopped to help

Motorcyclist in 'critical condition' after crash near Lichfield - as police appeal to trace runner who stopped to help

Supporting image for story: Lichfield man conquers Mount Kilimanjaro in memory of his father

Lichfield man conquers Mount Kilimanjaro in memory of his father

Supporting image for story: Four children arrested in Lichfield after 13-year-old was threatened with knife

Four children arrested in Lichfield after 13-year-old was threatened with knife

Supporting image for story: Beacon Park’s annual fun day returns this August

Beacon Park’s annual fun day returns this August

August 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Four boys arrested on suspicion of robbery after 13-year-old threatened with knife in Lichfield

Four boys arrested on suspicion of robbery after 13-year-old threatened with knife in Lichfield

Supporting image for story: Lichfield Food & Drink Festival will go ahead after all thanks to organisations rallying round

Lichfield Food & Drink Festival will go ahead after all thanks to organisations rallying round

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