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The independent news provider for Lichfield District - also publishes The Lichfield and Burntwood Independent newspaper.
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Councillor questions move to force local residents to have water meters installed
Councillor questions move to force local residents to have water meters installed - Lichfield Live®
A councillor has questioned the decision to force local residents to have a water meter installed.
lichfieldlive.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Councillor questions move to force local residents to have water meters installed
Crackdown on drink and drug driving sees more than 220 arrests across Staffordshire
Crackdown on drink and drug driving sees more than 220 arrests across Staffordshire - Lichfield Live®
A campaign targeting drink and drug drivers across Staffordshire has seen more than 228 arrests.
lichfieldlive.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Crackdown on drink and drug driving sees more than 220 arrests across Staffordshire
Free cinema night at Whittington church
Free cinema night at Whittington church - Lichfield Live®
A free cinema evening is taking place in Whittington this week.
lichfieldlive.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Free cinema night at Whittington church
Presenter to become ambassador for operator of Lichfield care home
Presenter to become ambassador for operator of Lichfield care home - Lichfield Live®
A TV presenter has become an ambassador for the owner of a Lichfield care home.
lichfieldlive.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Presenter to become ambassador for operator of Lichfield care home
Plans for dog walking field rejected
Plans for dog walking field rejected - Lichfield Live®
Plans to create a dog walking field have been rejected.
lichfieldlive.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Plans for dog walking field rejected
Reform UK say council tax increase shows commitment to keeping bills “as low as possible”
Reform UK say council tax increase shows commitment to keeping bills "as low as possible" - Lichfield Live®
Reform UK leaders at Staffordshire County Council say a proposed 3.99% tax hike shows their commitment to keeping charges "as low as possible".
lichfieldlive.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Reform UK say council tax increase shows commitment to keeping bills “as low as possible”
Lichfield City see Coventry Sphinx clash fall foul of the weather
Lichfield City see Coventry Sphinx clash fall foul of the weather - Lichfield Live®
Lichfield City's trip to Coventry Sphinx has been postponed.
lichfieldlive.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Lichfield City see Coventry Sphinx clash fall foul of the weather
Fire chiefs urge people to stay safe as freezing temperatures continue across Staffordshire
Fire chiefs urge people to stay safe as freezing temperatures continue across Staffordshire - Lichfield Live®
Fire chiefs are reminding people to stay safe as temperatures continue to drop across Staffordshire.
lichfieldlive.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Fire chiefs urge people to stay safe as freezing temperatures continue across Staffordshire
Council says some bin collections across Lichfield and Burntwood may be delayed due to weather conditions
Council says some bin collections across Lichfield and Burntwood may be delayed due to weather conditions - Lichfield Live®
Council chiefs say residents may experience delays in bin collections due to weather conditions.
lichfieldlive.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Council says some bin collections across Lichfield and Burntwood may be delayed due to weather conditions
Arts initiative aiming to unlock Burntwood’s “creativity and potential”
Arts initiative aiming to unlock Burntwood's "creativity and potential" - Lichfield Live®
A new arts project will aim to unlock Burntwood's "creativity and potential".
lichfieldlive.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Arts initiative aiming to unlock Burntwood’s “creativity and potential”
Whittington to host annual quiz event
Whittington to host annual quiz event - Lichfield Live®
Whittington's annual quiz takes place this weekend.
lichfieldlive.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Whittington to host annual quiz event
Talk in Lichfield to explore history of railway timetables
Talk in Lichfield to explore history of railway timetables - Lichfield Live®
The history of railway timetables will be explored at a talk in Lichfield.
lichfieldlive.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Talk in Lichfield to explore history of railway timetables
Work begins on next phase of project to restore the Lichfield Canal
Work begins on next phase of project to restore the Lichfield Canal - Lichfield Live®
The next major milestone in restoring the Lichfield Canal is getting underway.
lichfieldlive.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Work begins on next phase of project to restore the Lichfield Canal
Report recommends permission is refused for retention of commercial building
Report recommends permission is refused for retention of commercial building - Lichfield Live®
A report has recommended councillors refuse a planning application for the retention of a commercial building.
lichfieldlive.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Report recommends permission is refused for retention of commercial building
Lichfield pub to host Poppy Jam gig
Lichfield pub to host Poppy Jam gig - Lichfield Live®
A covers band will be delivering hits from across the decades at a Lichfield pub this weekend.
lichfieldlive.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Lichfield pub to host Poppy Jam gig
Future of Lichfield store in doubt after administration move
Future of Lichfield store in doubt after administration move - Lichfield Live®
The future of a Lichfield shop has been thrown into doubt after the company was put into administration.
lichfieldlive.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Future of Lichfield store in doubt after administration move
Pitch inspection planned ahead of Lichfield City’s trip to Coventry Sphinx
Pitch inspection planned ahead of Lichfield City's trip to Coventry Sphinx - Lichfield Live®
Lichfield City will await the outcome of a pitch inspection ahead of their trip to Coventry Sphinx.
lichfieldlive.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Pitch inspection planned ahead of Lichfield City’s trip to Coventry Sphinx
Gritting crews working tirelessly to keep local routes clear, Staffordshire County Council says
Gritting crews working tirelessly to keep local routes clear, Staffordshire County Council says - Lichfield Live®
Highways chiefs say crews are "working tirelessly" to keep key routes across Staffordshire clear.
lichfieldlive.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Gritting crews working tirelessly to keep local routes clear, Staffordshire County Council says
Police appeal after incidents in Fradley
Police appeal after incidents in Fradley - Lichfield Live®
Police are appealing for information after two incidents in Fradley.
lichfieldlive.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Police appeal after incidents in Fradley
Sheriff to attend launch event for new book set in historic Lichfield
Sheriff to attend launch event for new book set in historic Lichfield - Lichfield Live®
A new novel set in 17th century Lichfield is being published.
lichfieldlive.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Sheriff to attend launch event for new book set in historic Lichfield
Football club raises £850 for cancer charity
Football club raises £850 for cancer charity - Lichfield Live®
A local football club has raised £850 for a cancer charity.
lichfieldlive.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Football club raises £850 for cancer charity
Chance to get active with walking sessions at the National Memorial Arboretum
Chance to get active with walking sessions at the National Memorial Arboretum - Lichfield Live®
People are being invited to get active by joining an organised weekly walk at the National Memorial Arboretum.
lichfieldlive.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Chance to get active with walking sessions at the National Memorial Arboretum
Chasetown boss hoping for another strong performance when his side face Runcorn Linnets
Chasetown boss hoping for another strong performance when his side face Runcorn Linnets - Lichfield Live®
Chasetown will make their way up the M6 to take on Runcorn Linnets in a midweek clash.
lichfieldlive.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Chasetown boss hoping for another strong performance when his side face Runcorn Linnets
Lichfield Tractor Run raises more than £15,000 for good causes
Lichfield Tractor Run raises more than £15,000 for good causes - Lichfield Live®
The organisers of the Lichfield Tractor Run have confirmed that almost £16,000 has been raised for good causes.
lichfieldlive.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Lichfield Tractor Run raises more than £15,000 for good causes
Lichfield MP pleased local commuters will benefit from frozen rail fares on the Cross City Line
Lichfield MP pleased local commuters will benefit from frozen rail fares on the Cross City Line - Lichfield Live®
Lichfield's MP says he is pleased commuters returning to train travel after the Christmas and New Year break will not face higher fares.
lichfieldlive.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Lichfield MP pleased local commuters will benefit from frozen rail fares on the Cross City Line