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May 8, 2025

Stowe Mount in Lichfield

Lichfield care home to celebrate grand opening with ‘The Greatest Showman’ themed spectacular with local primary school

Your World|3 hours ago

May 7, 2025

Standing room only at the Hop Station in Aldridge

Walsall folk duo celebrate one year milestone

Your World|May 7

May 6, 2025

Man and woman in court charged with murder of baby and causing or allowing death

Learning life-saving skills at the Stop The Bleed training session are (from left) King Edward VI School Year 7 pupils Archie, Macauley and James.

Lichfield District Council’s Stop The Bleed training provides life-saving skills to hundreds of young people

Your World|May 6

Emma Smith, Ron Ashby and Pippa Moor, Grace Cares

Grace Cares sends care equipment to Ukraine in support of war-affected patients

Your World|May 6

Redrow Midlands has sponsored Lichfield’s Chasetown FC U10s

Lichfield housebuilder supports U10s football team with kit donation

Your World|May 6

Julie Ashford-Martin's husband, was cared for at St Giles Hospice before he died. She is encouraging people to talk about death as part of Dying Matters Week.

Lichfield woman shares story of 'living wake' for Dying Matters Week

Your World|May 6

May 5, 2025

Second World War veteran Alan Kennett, from Lichfield, led the procession in London. Credit: Jeff Moore/PA Wire

'I will be very proud - to think I'm still here' - Staffordshire Second World War veteran starts procession as thousands line the streets of London for four days of VE Day commemorations

Alan Kennett, who is starting the VE Day 80th anniversary procession. Credit: (Lucy North/PA)

100-year-old Lichfield veteran among those to join King Charles III for VE Day tea party

May 4, 2025

Baker Ruth Redgate, owner of Hunnypot Cottage Bakery

'I started my artisan bakery business in Staffordshire after my children bought me a bread making course'

Food and Drink|May 4

May 2, 2025

Man appears in court after two girls killed in Lichfield collision

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage (right) and chair Zia Yusuf (centre) celebrate after Reform candidate Sarah Pochin won the Runcorn and Helsby by-election.

Nigel Farage's Reform UK has taken control of Staffordshire County Council

May 1, 2025

The 2025 Celebrate Lives Lived garden planted out for the opening ceremony

St Giles Hospice opens Celebrate Lives Lived garden during National Gardening Week

Your World|May 1

The LinkUp mini bus can be booked for transportation to and from Lichfield city and Burntwood town centres.

Lichfield’s on-demand ‘LinkUp’ transport service trial expands to help more commuters

Your World|May 1

Ashleigh Hall cools off with a cold drink at Mary Stevens Park in Stourbridge. Photo: Tim Thursfield

In Pictures: Sunshine and smiles as crowds enjoy hot weather in the Black Country and Staffordshire

Businesses across West Midlands feeling benefit of sunny weather as greater numbers come through doors

April 30, 2025

Fewer services are running on West Midlands Trains this morning due to a lack of crew

Rail delays between Lichfield and Aston after lorry crashes into bridge

April 29, 2025

St Giles Hospice CEO Elinor Eustace completed the London Marathon at the weekend and smashed her target fundraising amount

St Giles CEO crosses London Marathon finish line, smashing £2,620 fundraising target

Your World|Apr 29

Apartments at Lorne House at The Sidings in Lichfield are available with a deposit boost

Deposit boost offered on new apartments in Lichfield

Your World|Apr 29

April 28, 2025

Award-winning Lichfield burger restaurant wants permission to serve alcohol and host live music

Persimmon Homes is developing an additional 1,200 homes in the West Midlands region.

Roads on new 520-home Lichfield estate get names

April 25, 2025

Five arrested after disorder in Lichfield city centre

Two men and two teenagers arrested after robbery at Lichfield shop

April 23, 2025

'It's the perfect place to live' - We visited a historic Staffordshire city that is worth seeing whatever the weather

April 22, 2025

Simon Laker

Motorcyclist who died in Lichfield crash named as family thank community for 'their kindness'

A Hobbycraft store

Hobbycraft axing Staffordshire jobs and shutting stores - find out those facing closure

Liv Silk, Social Media and Digital Content Coordinator, speaking to a member of the public

Lichfield locals share the real value of charity shops in support of St Giles Hospice

Your World|Apr 22

Historic churches in Staffordshire and Wyre Forest struck by thieves who made off with £500k haul over last year

April 20, 2025

Suzanne Cherry, aged 62, of Aldridge, sadly died in hospital on Tuesday (15 April) after she was struck by a van at Aston Wood golf course

'I watched in helpless horror' - Husband pays tribute to 'beautiful' wife killed by van on Sutton Coldfield golf course

The new Cricket Lane development

Council announces new streets names for major Staffordshire housing development of more than 500 homes

April 18, 2025

The 'Best Ever Pub Pie' at the Inkwell at Lichfield

We tried Britain’s ‘Best Ever Pub Pie’ - here’s our verdict on the creation from a Michelin-starred chef and Marston's brewery

April 17, 2025

The beautiful Garden Room at Stowe Mount

Lichfield’s newest luxury care home to be a cornerstone of community

Your World|Apr 17

April 16, 2025

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving

Burntwood teenager arrested on suspicion of drug offences in Lichfield

Man arrested after concern for woman's welfare in Staffordshire

West Midlands Railway warned passengers travelling between Walsall and Birmingham of disruption

Major rail disruption between Birmingham New Street and Lichfield - passengers warned of delays and cancellations

April 15, 2025

The mini golf in Beacon Park is to be replaced with a new adventure golf facility following approval of plans.

New adventure golf approved for Beacon Park

Your World|Apr 15

The new ‘Lichfield’ sign in Beacon Park.

New ‘Lichfield’ sign offers a picture-perfect welcome

Your World|Apr 15

Simon Price of We Love Lichfield receives a cheque for £2,000 from Amanda Watson and
James Austin of Access Bookings

Lights, camera, donation - movie business donates £2,000 to Lichfield charity fund

Lichfield|Apr 15

A Google Street View Image Of Lichfield District Council House

'Stop that urban sprawl': Lichfield councillor raises concern over greenbelt as housing targets increase dramatically

Politics|Apr 15

April 14, 2025

Lichfield Golf and Country Club

Fast shooters wanted for new charity Speedgolf event

Your World|Apr 14

April 11, 2025

A Google Street View Image Of Lichfield District Council House

New charges for developers approved in Lichfield

Politics|Apr 11

April 10, 2025

Sir Michael Fabricant on Celebrity Big Brother

Celebrity Big Brother: Former Lichfield MP Michael Fabricant on verge of second election defeat - after being nominated for eviction

Former Spandau Ballet frontman Tom Hadley is said to headline for Lichfield Festival 2025

Star-studded headliners announced for Lichfield Festival 2025 - including a former Spandau Ballet frontman

Deputy PM Angela Rayner, local government minister, accompanies Birmingham Council leader John Cotton during a visit to the city

'We all believe in public service': Minister's message to Birmingham's striking binmen during visit to city

Politics|Apr 10

April 9, 2025

Here’s how to get egg-citing Easter freebies in Lichfield

Here’s how to get egg-citing Easter freebies in Lichfield

Your World|Apr 9

St Giles Hospice CEO Elinor Eustace is preparing to run the London Marathon later this month

St Giles CEO completes 19-mile training run with London Marathon fortnight away

Your World|Apr 9

We visit an ancient Staffordshire village that got a mention in the Domesday Book where cheeful people have time to talk

Local Hubs|Apr 9

April 8, 2025

Celebrate Lives Lived garden

St Giles Hospice encourages gerbera dedications for Celebrate Lives Lived

Your World|Apr 8

Bin strikes remain ongoing in Birmingham

Staffordshire council to help clear rubbish from Birmingham's streets as bin worker strikes continue

Two local businesses, Howden Lichfield and Florist of Lichfield, have teamed up to brighten the high street this spring.

Local insurance broker and florist team up to add colour to the high street this spring

Your World|Apr 8