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BBC map shows few road deaths in Lichfield
A new map showing the locations of road deaths during 2008 has revealed that there were a total of five fatalities on Lichfield’s roads. Among these were a 69-year old man on Wood End Lane near Curborough and an 11-year old... (Continue reading)
Review: Christmas Ale from Shenstone Brew Co.
Relative newbie to the brewing scene in the West Midlands, Shenstone Brew Co. have launched their second ale to celebrate Christmas and The Lichfield Blog were invited along to The Fox and Hounds in Shenstone for the launch. Getting straight down... (Continue reading)
Lichfield businesses invited to Police Authority consultative meeting
Written on 10 Nov, 2009 at 9:00 in Business | viewed 158 times | 0 Comments
The Police Authority Community Consultative Committee is urging businesses and voluntary groups in Lichfield to find out more about city centre policing operations and community issues. Lichfield Chamber of Trade and Commerce have invited the committee in conjunction with their monthly... (Continue reading)
Lichfield to get new restrictions in bad parking hotspot
Written on 12 Sep, 2009 at 10:13 in Politics | viewed 391 times | 2 Comments
Back in March we reported on the state of parking on The Friary, around the Bowling Green traffic island in Lichfield and just a few weeks ago figures we obtained revealed that despite the introduction of APCOA parking wardens in... (Continue reading)
Flags fly in Lichfield for Proms in the Park
Written on 7 Sep, 2009 at 10:56 in What's On | viewed 401 times | 2 Comments
This year’s Proms in the Park received a great turnout and delighted the crowd with an array of performances from local artists. Now in it’s 11th year, Proms in the Park was compered by local actor Ken Knowles and welcomed the... (Continue reading)
Lichfield celebrates Samuel Johnson tercentenary with BBC Radio 4 show
Fans of BBC Radio 4’s Any Questions? radio show gathered last night in the glorious Guidhall to take part in the popular show as part of this year’s celebrations of Dr Samuel Johnson’s tercentenary. The event was hosted by the... (Continue reading)
A weekend of music at Lichfield’s George IV
Written on 27 Aug, 2009 at 18:38 in What's On | viewed 414 times | 0 Comments
Another weekend of live music, featuring DJ sets and live acts, is set to take place at the newly re-opened George IV pub. Setting itself up as Lichfield’s newest and brightest music venue, the pub is hosting four nights of music... (Continue reading)
Local charity announces Lichfield enterprise ball fundraiser
A West Midlands charity has announced that they will be holding an enterprise ball, as part of this year’s fundraising efforts, at Packington Moor near Lichfield. Breathing Spaces is a Walsall-based charity which aims to help people into self-employment. They offer... (Continue reading)
George IV lines up more live music for Lichfield
Written on 21 Aug, 2009 at 18:48 in What's On | viewed 487 times | 0 Comments
Following it’s relaunch, the George IV pub is hosting another weekend of live music including the debut of their DJ set. Friday (tonight) will see Stuart Harrison take to the back room to lay on some Funk and Soul mixed up... (Continue reading)
George IV relaunch brings live music back to Lichfield
After going unused for months the George IV pub on Bore Street, Lichfield has re-opened to the public with promises of live music, food and events for all. We went along to the launch night to see what all the... (Continue reading)
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