Local group donates £1,695 to charity

A CHARITY has been boosted by a donation of £1,695 from a local organisation. Microtia UK, which supports families of children born with the rare birth condition which sees a baby's outer ear underdeveloped or missing, received the funding from Lichfield St Chad Rotary. The charity was chosen by the group's former president Elaine Hutchings BEM. A spokesperson for Lichfield St Chad Rotary said:

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Chasetown to get FA Cup journey up and running when they take on Coton Green

Chasetown will get their FA Cup journey underway this weekend when they welcome Coton Green.

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Founder to leave Burntwood community organisation after 11 years

The founder of a Burntwood organisation says it is "the right time" to move on from her role after 11 years.

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Proposals for new property on land in Little Aston are rejected

Plans to build a new detached property in Little Aston have been rejected.

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Festival in Fradley could be blocked when councillors meet for licensing hearing

A local festival could be under threat with a Lichfield District Council licensing hearing to decide whether the event can go ahead.

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Chance to bag a bargain as Burntwood market returns

Burntwood's monthly market will return this weekend.

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Burntwood back in action as pre-season campaign kicks off

Burntwood will return to rugby action this weekend when they begin their pre-season campaign.

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Number of outdoor fires in Staffordshire has doubled, new figures reveal

Firefighters say the number of outdoor blazes across Staffordshire doubled in July compared to the same time last year.

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Lichfield business and director face charges over cancelled festival in Yorkshire

A Lichfield business and its boss have been charged with a number of offences connected to the cancellation of an event in Yorkshire.

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Bidders revved up as classic vehicles fetch more than £50,000 at auction

A collection of classic vehicles has revved up the bidders at a Lichfield auction.

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Health bosses urge residents to stay safe during warm weather

Health chiefs are urging people to take steps to stay safe during warm weather.

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Approval for planned improvements at local fast-food outlet

Plans for improvements at a local McDonald's branch have been approved.

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County council leadership welcome initial results of “blitz” on potholes

A "blitz" on potholes is aiming to see 40,000 road defects fixed within two years – and initial results have been welcomed by Staffordshire County Council’s Reform UK leadership.

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Lichfield ready to celebrate as Pride Weekend event returns

Final preparations are underway for Lichfield's Pride Weekend event.

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Chasetown hosting summer football camp for girls

A FOOTBALL camp for girls is taking place in Chasetown. The sessions will take place from 18th to 20th August at The Scholars Ground. A spokesperson said: "Whether you’re new to the game or already playing regularly, this is a great opportunity to build confidence, develop your skills and enjoy football in a positive environment." The sessions run from 8.30am to 3.30pm each day. Places are £20 each day for Chasetown players and £25 for other participants. For booking details, visit the Chasetown FC Facebook page.

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Band bringing rock and metal hits to Lichfield pub

Rock and metal hits from across the decades are coming to a Lichfield pub.

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Hotel to showcase wedding offering

A Lichfield hotel is showcasing its wedding offering at an event.

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Dispersal order issued in bid to tackle anti-social behaviour in Lichfield city centre

Police have issued a dispersal order in Lichfield city centre in a bid to tackle anti-social behaviour.

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Warning after reports of people swimming in Chasewater

Police have issued a fresh warning after reports of people swimming in Chasewater.

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Funding helps complete project to revamp local play area

A project to revamp a local play area has been completed.

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Event at Curborough Sprint Course to celebrate classic cars

A celebration of classic cars is coming to Lichfield later this month.

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Local bus operator joins national scheme to offer free travel for youngsters

Youngsters can travel free on a number of local bus routes as part of a national initiative.

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Company teams up with local football club

A football club has signed a new partnership with a local company.

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Carer support group welcomes guest speakers

A local organisation has hosted its latest session for carers.

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Council unveils “biggest-ever” investment in local voluntary and community organisations

Funding of more than £1.17million is being made available to local voluntary and community organisations over the next three years.

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Workshop aiming to help small business owners “communicate with confidence”

Small business owners are being invited to a new workshop to help them "communicate with confidence".

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Family pay tribute following death of comedian who starred in pantomimes at the Lichfield Garrick

A comedian who starred in a number of pantomimes at the Lichfield Garrick has died.

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Businesses invited to apply for share of £400,000 pot to improve heritage shopfronts in Lichfield city centre

A scheme providing £400,000 to help enhance shopfronts in Lichfield city centre has officially launched.

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Programme aiming to boost physics education in schools is praised by Lichfield MP

Lichfield's MP has praised work taking place to strengthen physics in schools across the country.

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Group hosting rummage sale in Lichfield

A local group is hosting a rummage sale in Lichfield.

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