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Lichfield Library assists in tracing family trees

A LIBRARY is giving a helping hand to people trying to trace their family tree. Read

Macbeth in the open air at Lichfield

TICKETS are now on sale for Shakespeare in the Park’s summer production of Macbeth. Read

Stately deal at Shugborough for pensioners

PENSIONERS can enjoy a cut-price day out at a Midland stately home. Read

Historian gives talk in Lichfield on surgeons in 18th Century

SURGEONS working without anaesthetic in the 18th Century will be the topic at a scientific meeting. Read

Lichfield Garrick theatre has something for everyone

LICHFIELD Garrick Theatre has unveiled its new season with a promise of shows to suit all tastes. Read

Anxiety grows for missing girl from Tamworth

POLICE say they are now “seriously concerned” for the welfare and safety of a missing 15-year old girl who they believe is in Birmingham. Read

Missing pensioner found dead at Chasewater

A PENSIONER who had been missing since April 25 has been found dead at a beauty spot. Read

Woman who exposed Stafford Hospital failings in ine for award

A CAMPAIGNER who has fought tirelessly to expose the appalling conditions at shamed Stafford Hospital could clinch the Inspirational Woman of the Year title. Read

Midlands disco dance teacher in drugs probe

MIDLAND disco dance teacher faces suspension after he allegedly took drugs while attending a children’s contest at a Pontins holiday resort. Read

Staffordshire detective in child sex case has bail refused

A Staffordshire Police officer charged with causing or inciting a 15-year-old girl to engage in sexual activity has had his application for bail refused. Read

Rent relief for Tamworth tenants

MIDLAND council tenants could soon see their rent rates halved to help beat the credit crunch. Read

New prison site still not decided

NO DECISION has been made on the site of a new 1,500-place prison, the Ministry of Justice has said. Read

Lichfield Council's anger at Government plans for prison

The leader of Lichfield District Council has criticised the Home Office over plans which could mean a super prison being built near to the city. Read

£2.5million Chasewater dam works defended by Lichfield Council

A £2.5m scheme to maintain Chasewater dam is set to begin at the end of this year to make the structure safe. Read

Football match to be held in memory of recycling collector killed by bin truck

A football match is to be played in memory of a recycling collector who died in an accident with his collection truck. Read

Opposition grows to plans for 850 homes near Lichfield

Almost a hundred people attended a public meeting, called to protest at plans to build 850 new homes on farmland in a Lichfield village. Read

Lichfield's Fuse - Event in a Tent line up announced

The countdown is on for one of the city’s most popular festivals after the programme was announced this week. Read

Lichfield firefighters set to battle for national title

The sky is the limit for crews from Lichfield fire station after clinching the top spot in a countywide challenge for the second year in a row. Read

Dog owners set to descend on Cannock Chase Forest for weekend event

Hundreds of dog owners from across Staffordshire and their four-legged friends will descend on a fun-packed activity day near Rugeley on Saturday week. Read