‘Giant’ start to festival Jul 2 2009
The fun of the 28th Lichfield Festival kicks off with a swing at the Lichfield Garrick on Thursday July 9, with a jumpin’ and jivin’ show by the award-winning Ray Gelato and The Giants. more
Inca flask uncovered Jul 2 2009
A rare Inca pottery flask more than 400 years old has been discovered in a house in Shenstone near Lichfield. more
Prestigious accolade for director Richard Jul 2 2009
The director of the Lichfield Festival has won a prestigious leadership award which could pave the way to a career at the very top of Britain’s arts scene. more
Support growing for changing rooms plan Jul 2 2009
Residents in Barton under Needwood are getting behind plans to build new changing rooms at the village’s Holland sports club. more
Ken’s quest to find out about his ghost Jul 2 2009
A landlord who has just taken over a Lichfield area pub is calling on local historians to help him find out more about the place – and the ghost he has been told still frequents the public bar! more
A supernatural stories appeal Jul 2 2009
Spooky goings on and things that go bump in the night might not be everyone’s cup of tea. more
Embankment work set to disrupt traffic Jul 2 2009
Work to strengthen railway embankments near Lichfield will get underway this month - and motorists face disruption for up to 12 weeks. more
Huge rise in fines for flouting seatbelt law Jul 2 2009
Lichfield drivers and passengers who risk their own and others’ safety by not belting up now face a heavier fine, Staffordshire police revealed this week. more
Bishops defends rare visitors Jul 2 2009
The Bishop of Lichfield has defended those who attend church only occasionally, insisting they are not hypocrites. more
Icons and classics set to delight crowds Jul 2 2009
Gentlemen, start your engines... the Rotary Club of Lichfield St Chad brings its 12th annual Cars In The Park event to Lichfield this weekend. more
New Sunday rail link to capital Jul 2 2009
Commuters travelling between Lichfield and London could take advantage of a high speed Sunday rail service from the end of this year. more
Sensational Savings - just for you Jul 2 2009
Even if you missed the sensational savers in last week’s Lichfield Post, you can still take the opportunity to save money and support local businesses within your community. more