Latest news from Lichfield

Thousands of pupils miss school as teachers at Birmingham-based trust strike over planned job cuts

Teachers and staff who are members of the National Education Union have started the first of nine days of planned strike action

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Tragedy as Midlands woman dies at home and police appeal to find family

Angela Powell, 77, was found dead at her home on Heathcote Place, Lichfield on Friday 2 January

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Birmingham man due in court over £700 Boots raid

A Birmingham man has been charged with shoplifting £700-worth of goods from a Boots store shortly before Christmas

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Midland schools strike dates confirmed as teachers walkout amid redundancy row

Trust responsible for 24 schools across the West Midlands has confirmed the dates teachers are set to down tools

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Teen 'shaken' as he is set upon for his iPhone

A 15-year-old boy had his iPhone snatched in Sutton Coldfield as he walked to catch a train

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Teenager from Birmingham arrested after boy punched and robbed in Lichfield

Teenage boys from Aston, Smethwick and Stafford were arrested after another teen was punched and kicked in a robbery in Lichfield

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Full list of the happiest places to live in the UK - and the top 5 in West Midlands

Rightmove has released its annual Happy at Home index for 2025, crowning the North Yorkshire market town of Skipton as the happiest place to live in the UK, based on a survey of more than 19,500 people

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Shop selling illegal vapes and cigarettes forced to shut for three months

Officers seized four suitcases full of illegal items in a raid last month

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Much-loved takeaway owner tells customers 'remember me and smile'

Jennifer Sung wrote a note - now pinned to her Lombard Chinese premises - from hospital bed as she was treated for cancer

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Lichfield city centre shop selling cigarettes and vapes to children forced to close

The Euro Mini Market in St John Street has been forced to close, while an application for a closure order is considered by Lichfield District Council

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Real-life Indiana Jones' collection up for auction after he died on quest

Ryszard Holowenko's artefacts will go under the hammer after his death on a birthday odyssey for more treasures in India

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I spoke to people queuing in the cold to see King Charles and it reminded me why I love Britain

I spoke to Royal Family superfans waiting to catch a glimpse of King Charles during his special visit to Lichfield Cathedral

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King Charles live as hundreds turn up for rare West Midlands visit

King Charles seemed in good spirits as he visited Lichfield and Alrewas today

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The best Christmas markets within an hour of Birmingham

Twinkling Victorian Markets in Stratford-upon-Avon, Worcester, Lichfield and Sutton Coldfield and more that are an easy train or bus ride away

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King Charles to visit the West Midlands and public told they can 'greet' His Majesty

Members of the public will be able to greet King Charles when he arrives in the cathedral city

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Midland film fan turned his home into unique 15,000-movie archive

It’s lights, camera, action as the first instalment as a film critic’s incredible movie collection is set to go under the hammer

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Abandoned Midland railway line turned into 'vibrant’ walking route

The new Staffordshire walking and running route has tree-lined sections, open views, canal paths and an ‘impressive crossing over the M6 Toll’

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Neglected dogs removed from 'filthy' Midlands home

Faeces were found on the floor of the Lichfield property, and in the cages the dogs slept in

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Jobs being cut at trust with 24 schools across Birmingham and West Midlands amid 'financial challenges'

The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, responsible for some 24 schools across Birmingham and the West Midlands, has said staff are being made redundant due to 'financial challenges'

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Two arrested after police cars rammed and cocaine seized in Lichfield

Police also seized phones suspected of being connected to county drug lines

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Police appeal after Peugeot driver dies in Shenstone crash

Emergency services were called to Lynn Lane, Shenstone, at around 9pm on Friday

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Closed down Walkabout to reopen with new name and promises 'great food'

Bar Home serves stone-baked pizza and two-for-one cocktails

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City centre weekend yob crackdown to stop intimidation and scooter rampage

Police handed extra powers to break up groups as abuse reports go up

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Man charged with Tamworth BMW theft and attempted burglaries

Ashley West has been charged with a BMW electric car theft and two attempted burglaries in Tamworth and Whittington a little over a week later

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