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Jo Brand set to launch Lichfield Literature event

Jo Brand set to launch Lichfield Literature event

Comedian Jo Brand is set to help launch the fifth Lichfield Literature. The Lichfield Festival-run event will see a range of talents from the book world visit the city during October. Jo Brand will launch the eventat...

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Plans unveiled to convert historic hall near Lichfield into apartments

Plans unveiled to convert historic hall near Lichfield into apartments

An historic building near Lichfield could be converted into apartments. Proposals have been submitted to convert Grade II-listed Packington Hall in Whittington Heath into ten apartments and demolish factory buildings around the site. The new owners of...

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Lichfield City FC 2 Bromsgrove Sporting 1

Lichfield City FC 2 Bromsgrove Sporting 1

A record crowd of 250 saw Lichfield City FC complete a Bank Holiday double with a win against Bromsgrove Sporting. Goalkeeper Dan Edwards was again on top form as he denied the visitors early on when...

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High speed rail campaigner visits Lichfield as part of route walk
High speed rail campaigner visits Lichfield as part of route walk

A campaigner has visited Lichfield as part of a bid to highlight the proposed route...

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  • Residents urged to help calculate carbon footprint of villages near Lichfield
  • Lichfield youngsters learn new skateboarding skills at workshop
  • Lichfield pub applies to extend outdoor seating hours
  • Plans unveiled to convert historic hall near Lichfield into apartments
  • Families enjoy cycle ride from Lichfield to Chasewater
  • Burntwood scouts join conservation effort at Chasewater
  • Crackdown on dangerous bikers across Lichfield and Burntwood
  • Deadline looms for grant aid applications from Burntwood organisations
  • Recycling centres in Lichfield and Burntwood open on Bank Holiday Monday
  • Burntwood councillors back plan for £190,000 of grants

Business

Lichfield pub applies to extend outdoor seating hours
Lichfield pub applies to extend outdoor seating hours

A pub in Lichfield is hoping to extend the time its customers are allowed to...

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  • Lichfield solicitors enter race to raise funds for St Giles Hospice
  • Lichfield legal firms confirm completion of merger
  • Event aims to help Lichfield and Burntwood firms boost their business
  • Burntwood firm to be UK distributor for Italian pump manufacturer
  • Burntwood pest control company boosted by support fund
  • Kings Bromley brewery calls on social network sites to name new beer
  • Shenstone company to carry out repairs to Lichfield multi-storey car park
  • St Giles Hospice to extend services after winning Walsall contract
  • Lichfield legal firm celebrates double victory
  • Lichfield men get on their bikes for charity

Politics

Burntwood councillors back plan for £190,000 of grants
Burntwood councillors back plan for £190,000 of grants

Grants worth more than £190,000 have been given the thumbs up by Burntwood councillors. The Section...

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  • Councillor angered by decision on future of Burntwood’s tip
  • Councillor pleased after Burntwood tip investigation is confirmed
  • Lichfield MP backs plans for NHS shake-up
  • New report ordered on decision to close Burntwood tip
  • Meeting on future of Burntwood’s tip to be broadcast live online
  • Lichfield MP delighted by assurances over Whittington Barracks
  • Residents urged to do their bit to save Burntwood’s tip
  • Burntwood Town Council appalled at recycling centre closure
  • Lichfield councillor elected County Council Chairman

Heritage

Appeal for jewellery to help save historic Lichfield Cathedral windows
Appeal for jewellery to help save historic Lichfield Cathedral windows

Women across the city are being urged to donate unwanted items of jewellery as part...

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  • Campaign launched to save historic buildings near Lichfield
  • New illustrated book to explore the history of Lichfield’s hospitals
  • Lichfield museums join historical trail across Staffordshire
  • Refurbished Captain Smith statue unveiled in Lichfield
  • American experts help record Lichfield Cathedral’s St Chad Gospels
  • Historic statue back on show in Lichfield’s Beacon Park
  • Lichfield residents urged to share memories of wartime evacuation
  • Summer walks to highlight historic Lichfield
  • Lichfield Bower 2010 in photos and video
  • Inside the hidden vault at St John the Baptist Church in Armitage

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Jo Brand set to launch Lichfield Literature event
Jo Brand set to launch Lichfield Literature event

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  • Lichfield theatre company confirms cast for new double bill
  • City of Lichfield Concert Band ready for proms in Beacon Park
  • Lichfield Garrick confirms live music line-up
  • Review: Show Me Chris & Pui @ Lichfield Garrick
  • Ghost tales set to be performed on stage in Lichfield
  • Lichfield Garrick to host an evening of Black Country entertainment
  • Top ventriloquist brings laughs to the Lichfield Garrick
  • Lichfield show pays tribute to the career of John Denver
  • CBeebies star can’t wait to entertain Lichfield youngsters
  • Lichfield Garrick Youth Theatre set to perform hit musical

Sport

Kidsgrove Athletic test awaits Chasetown FC in the FA Cup
Kidsgrove Athletic test awaits Chasetown FC in the FA Cup

Chasetown FC will have to overcome Kidsgrove Athletic if they are to repeat their FA...

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  • Lichfield City FC 2 Bromsgrove Sporting 1
  • North Ferriby United FC 0 Chasetown FC 1
  • Lichfield City FC 1 Perrywood FC 0
  • Warstone Wanderers FC 3 Shenstone Pathfinder FC 2
  • Chasetown FC 2 Halifax Town 1
  • Lichfield Leisure Leagues football round-up
  • Midfielder fit for Chasetown FC’s game against Halifax Town
  • Burntwood Leisure Leagues football round-up

Education

Community spirit the key to Chase Terrace's school's exam success
Community spirit the key to Chase Terrace’s school’s exam success

A Chase Terrace headteacher has put his school’s record sixth form exam results down to...

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  • Chasetown school celebrates best-ever GCSE results
  • Lichfield students work with artist to bring Darwin’s inventions to life
  • Free travel plan for Catholic students in Lichfield and Burntwood is approved
  • Victory for Lichfield and Burntwood parents in school transport row
  • Burntwood schoolchildren get a flying visit from hot air balloon
  • Children work with artist to create origami swans for Lichfield exhibition
  • Visually impaired Lichfield students enjoy horse trekking event
  • Lichfield and Burntwood schools not included in 20mph speed limit scheme
  • Specialist teacher training centre in Lichfield set for official opening
  • Kings Bromley youngsters entertain the crowds at proms concert

Transport

High speed rail campaigner visits Lichfield as part of route walk
High speed rail campaigner visits Lichfield as part of route walk

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  • Crackdown on dangerous bikers across Lichfield and Burntwood
  • New junction between Burntwood and Lichfield set to open
  • Website launched in fight against high speed rail line through Lichfield
  • Lichfield District Council leader calls for meeting over high speed rail plan
  • Lichfield group planning to fight high speed rail plans
  • Next stage of A38 road safety campaign begins near Lichfield
  • Lichfield drivers learn how to cut fuel costs on new course
  • Lichfield MP calls for high-speed rail line plan to be scrapped
  • Public event set to discuss plans for high speed rail line through Lichfield
  • Crackdown on drivers using mobile phones in Lichfield

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