Walk-in health centre is just the tonic for patients Jul 9 2009
A survey has found that a walk-in health centre in Burntwood is helping people juggle work and home by allowing them to get medical attention outside normal surgery opening hours. more
Exploring nature Jul 9 2009
Youngsters can get down and dirty when they go back to nature at a museum near Rugeley this summer. more
Fish killed by pollution Jul 9 2009
Pollution in the River Tame has killed ‘several thousand’ fish, the Environment Agency said this week. more
Diocese will brave ‘storm’ in economy Jul 9 2009
Lichfield diocese is set to weather the economic storm, according to the annual report of the Church of England’s financial arm for Staffordshire. more
Museum unveils its new look Jul 9 2009
After a month long closure, Erasmus Darwin House re-opened on July 4 to show off its £100,000 refurbishment. more
Matthew says farewell as he leaves council Jul 9 2009
The deputy leader of Lichfield district council will bid a fond farewell to the city next week when he moves into a new cabinet role with Staffordshire county council. more
Morris team dancing for heroes up at the George Jul 9 2009
Morris dancing team, the Ryknild Rabble will be supporting the Walk for Heroes this weekend – by dancing at the George and Dragon, in Alrewas. more
The little-known history of the hill Jul 9 2009
Towering over Rugeley, Etching Hill stands proudly, just as it has for hundreds of years, overlooking the town and a central part of the community. more
Save firms from tax rise, says chamber Jul 9 2009
Business bosses in Staffordshire have predicted that the worst of the recession is over - but that recovery is not yet guaranteed. more
£75 fine if pigeons are fed Jul 9 2009
Falconers hope a pair of Harris Hawks on patrol in Rugeley town centre this week, can repeat their feat of halving the number of feral pigeons, achieved in Cannock last week. more
Workers take to the skies to help Jude Jul 9 2009
Two workers at Lichfield district council took to the skies to help raise money to send a colleague’s sick child to Disneyland Paris. more
Waste shake-up to boost service Jul 9 2009
Councils in Lichfield and Tamworth are joining forces to make their waste and recycling services more efficient. more
Giants, goggles and the Garrick Jul 9 2009
Fun for all the family can be found at this year’s Lichfeld Festival which kicks off this evening (July 9). more
Fair aims to be top class Jul 9 2009
Youngsters at a Lichfield primary school are gearing up for their summer fair this weekend. more
Scheme ‘to continue’ despite funding blow Jul 9 2009
The multi-million pound Friarsgate scheme to transform Lichfield city centre will go ahead, developers insisted this week, despite a financial backer pulling out of the project. more
