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Search begins for next Staffordshire Poet Laureate
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (307+ words) THE search has begun to find the next Staffordshire Poet Laureate. The post " and that of Young Poet Laureate " will help promote creativity in local communities and raise the profile of prose across the county. Cllr Hayley Coles, cabinet member…...
Run helps raise funds for Lichfield St Chad Rotary
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (218+ words) RUNNERS have helped to raise more than "1, 100 for Lichfield St Chad Rotary. The donation was handed over following the completion of the Cathedral to Castle Run. The cheque was handed over by Gary Williams from organiser Seventeen43. It will be used…...
West End hits coming to the Lichfield Garrick stage
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (110+ words) Lichfield Live HITS from the West End will be performed on stage at the Lichfield Garrick next week. Beyond the Barricade features two hours of hits from the likes of The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, West Side…...
Saxophone star Jess Gillam looking forward to Lichfield Festival appearance
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (409+ words) SAXOPHONE star Jess Gillam will be among the star names taking to the stage as part of the 2026 Lichfield Festival. With her electrifying performances and bubbly personality, the musician is one of the most recognisable players of her instrument in…...
Collaborative textile art project goes on display at Lichfield Cathedral
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (216+ words) A NEW collaborative textile art project has gone on display at Lichfield Cathedral. The Common Threads table runner was put together thanks to help from more than 800 contributors. The initiative is a partnership between the cathedral and The Fabric Vault....
Disco night coming to the Lichfield Guildhall
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (55+ words) A NIGHT of disco is coming to the Lichfield Guildhall. Dance Through The Decades is taking place at 7. 30pm on Saturday (13th June). A spokesperson for Lichfield Arts said: "From disco to dance floor anthems, this will feature every era you want…...
Band bringing rock hits to Lichfield pub
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (45+ words) Lichfield Live ROCK covers are being served up a Lichfield pub this weekend. Live N Let Rock are at The Feathers on Saturday (13th June). Admission to the Beacon Street venue is free. The gig begin at 9pm....
Conversion of former osteopathy clinic for residential use approved
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (95+ words) PLANS to convert a former Burntwood osteopathy clinic into a residential property have been approved. Permission had been sought for the change of use of the building at 180 A High Street in Chasetown. A planning statement said: "Planning permission was…...
Activities on offer as Lichfield Community Games returns
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (393+ words) FAMILIES are getting on their marks for a day of activities when the Lichfield Community Games returns. The event takes place in Beacon Park on Saturday (13th June). Running from midday to 4pm, the annual event brings together local clubs, organisations and…...
Lichfield Players returning to the stage with Noel Coward play
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (109+ words) THE Lichfield Players are returnin to the stage with a "witty and sophisticated" production. They will perform Noel Coward's comedy Private Lives at the Lichfield Garrick from 15th to 18th July. First performed in 1930, the play follows divorced couple Elyot and Amanda…...