non-metropolitan district in England
West Midlands city crowned among best places in England: Prestigious title recognises the city as one of the best places to visit
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/west-midlands-city-crowned-among-34716825
Drayton Manor 'appalled' by ex-worker who assaulted 19 girls: Drayton Manor worker Josef Luke Hammond pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting 19 girls under 13 ...
birmingham-now.co.uk/news/26632309.drayton-manor-appalled-ex-worker-assaulted-19-girls/
The Sentinel Oct 06
Council 'working with police' as boy critical after 999 crews at leisure centre: The 12-year-old was found in cardiac arrest
stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/council-working-police-boy-critical-11185683
'Everybody was crying' - 'real hero' Lichfield doorman saves life of dad choking on kebab
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/everybody-crying-real-hero-lichfield-34720689
‘King of Chasewater’ Bruce the stag dies after getting into difficulty in water: Bruce the red deer had become a familiar sight around Chasewater and Burntwood
expressandstar.com/news/king-of-chasewater-bruce-the-stag-dies-after-getting-into-difficulty-in-water-9218723
'Devoted' daughter, 19, dies days after Lichfield crash as man arrested: A 23-year-old man has been arrested
birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/devoted-daughter-19-dies-days-34556963
Confusion as council announces start of repairs on historic Shropshire bridge a month late
shropshirestar.com/news/confusion-as-council-announces-start-of-repairs-on-historic-shropshire-bridge-a-month-late-8951025
Wolverhampton pub bouncers kept punters safe during Wolves v Stoke City disorder: Security staff members at The Goose locked the doors as supporters clashed in ...
birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/wolverhampton-pub-bouncers-kept-punters-34543081
Cancelled trains blamed on West Midlands Railway staff shortage: Railway passengers are facing bus replacement services
expressandstar.com/news/cancelled-trains-blamed-on-staff-shortage-8950330
Midlands city named one of happiest places in UK: Locals spoke in glowing terms about their home city
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/midlands-city-named-one-happiest-34512301
Hearing clinic holds open day to raise funds for Staffordshire charity: Clinic agrees to donate £70 a consultation to voluntary groups
expressandstar.com/news/hearing-clinic-holds-open-day-to-raise-funds-for-staffordshire-charity-8946503
Moment wall of water rips up road outside Burntwood pub as heavy rain hits: A thunderstorm warning is in place across the Midlands
birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/moment-wall-water-rips-up-34524434
New lighting will bring Wolverhampton's most famous landmarks to life at night: New lighting will be in place by autumn
expressandstar.com/news/new-lighting-will-bring-wolverhamptons-most-famous-landmarks-to-life-at-night-8940452
9 pictures capture large cordon in place after Lichfield stabbing: Express & Star reporter James Vukmirovic visited the cordon where forensic teams remain at the ...
expressandstar.com/news/9-pictures-capture-large-cordon-in-place-after-lichfield-stabbing-8820255
Paid articlePaywall 'Their love was still strong' - Sons pay tributes paid to Lichfield parents killed in crash on major A-road
expressandstar.com/news/tributes-paid-by-sons-of-lichfield-parents-killed-in-crash-on-major-a-road-8819619
The Sentinel Jul 16
The North Staffordshire shop with 1,297 packets of fags hidden behind wall: You needed an 'electronic key fob' to get them
stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/north-staffordshire-shop-1297-packets-11058614
Police seize uninsured e-bike following reports of anti-social behaviour in Burntwood
expressandstar.com/news/police-seize-uninsured-e-bike-following-reports-of-anti-social-behaviour-in-burntwood-8787776
Watch the full video of this furious bust-up in a B&M over claims a dog was left in a van this heatwave 😲⬇️#heatwave #dogs #animals #bandm #birmingham #westmidlands #lichfield
Entrepreneur set to launch new floating restaurant and wine bar on Staffordshire canal network
expressandstar.com/news/luxury-new-floating-restaurant-and-wine-bar-to-launch-on-staffordshire-canal-network-8769842
Police close Wolverhampton city centre shop which was 'hot spot' for drug-related activity
expressandstar.com/news/police-close-wolverhampton-city-centre-shop-which-was-hot-spot-for-drug-related-activity-8778575
Lichfield vape shop forced to close for second time after illegal cigarettes, tobacco and imported food products seized
Full story: trib.al
£1,500 donation to boost Forest School at Lichfield special school: A specialist school in Lichfield has received a £1,500 donation to help improve its outdoor ...
expressandstar.com/your-world/ps1500-donation-to-boost-forest-school-at-lichfield-special-school-8773955
Staffordshire Tesco plans to expand operating hours for home delivery vans are approved
expressandstar.com/news/staffordshire-tesco-plans-to-expand-operating-hours-for-home-delivery-vans-are-approved-8767744
Train lines blocked between Lichfield and Stafford due to animals on the railway: Train lines are blocked between Lichfield and Stafford due to animals on the ...
expressandstar.com/news/train-lines-blocked-between-lichfield-and-stafford-8769016
.jpeg?crop=3:2,smart&trim=&width=1200&auto=webp&quality=75)
Staffordshire swimmers benefit as refurbished changing village opens to the public
expressandstar.com/your-world/staffordshire-swimmers-benefit-as-refurbished-changing-village-opens-to-the-public-8767907
Trains chaos as cows block railway line between London and Scotland for more than three hours
independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/trains-staffordshire-cows-west-coast-main-line-b3005815.html
Yorkshire Live Jun 30
Woman left 'shaken' after 'threats' following dog rescue from van in 34C heat: A woman was left 'shaken' after a man allegedly threatened to 'punch her in the ...
examinerlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/woman-left-shaken-after-threats-34212392
Birmingham to welcome 'delicious' Midlands chain as excitement builds: The exciting news was shared online this week
birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/birmingham-welcome-delicious-midlands-chain-34178205
Violence erupts in Mere Green as man 'attacked with weapon': West Midlands Police received reports of the attack taking place on Lichfield Road at around 8pm on ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/violence-erupts-mere-green-man-34197604
Iago Banet brings acclaimed solo guitar performance to Lichfield Garrick: ‘The Galician King of Acoustic Guitar’ to perform at Lichfield Garrick on July 21
expressandstar.com/your-world/iago-banet-brings-acclaimed-solo-guitar-performance-to-lichfield-garrick-8747812
Elections for Staffordshire's new-look councils pencilled in for next year: From May 2028, all local authorities in Staffordshire will be abolished and replaced ...
expressandstar.com/news/elections-for-staffordshires-new-look-councils-pencilled-in-for-next-year-8751702
1 in 300 young people has a hidden heart complaint: Lichfield man's quest to save lives in memory of his son
expressandstar.com/news/health/1-in-300-young-people-has-a-hidden-heart-complaint-lichfield-mans-quest-to-save-lives-in-memory-of-his-son-8750901
Midland pub calls out 'scumbag' vandals and says 'don't come back': The owners had words for those responsible and said 'we hope you're pathetically proud of ...
birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/midland-pub-calls-out-scumbag-34133129
Raise the Colours activist in court charged with murder of pub boss after Lichfield incident
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/raise-colours-activist-court-charged-34009050
Solihull murder-accused man appears at court as trial scheduled over Lichfield 'bar attack'
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/solihull-murder-accused-man-appears-34023943
First picture of 'kind' pub boss fatally injured at Lichfield bar as tributes pour in
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/first-picture-kind-pub-boss-34022878
This MP was furious after the new announcements on HS2 - which will now cost between £87.7bn and £102.7bn, up from the estimated £32bn (or around £49bn with ... Show more
Man who died in Burntwood named as police issue murder probe update: Staffordshire Police has named the victim of an incident in Burntwood, which is being ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/man-who-died-burntwood-named-33901325
Police forensics team and helicopters called to incident in Burntwood: A resident reported seeing an air ambulance and a police helicopter.
expressandstar.com/news/burntwood-police-helicopters-forensics-8499647
Lichfield Road, Willenhall near The Square, New Invention where a man died yesterday after being hit by a lorry.
Lichfield mum branded 'scum' as she's jailed for premature daughter's death: Amy Clark's daughter Darcy-Leigh Jefferson was just five weeks old when she was ...
birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/lichfield-mum-branded-scum-shes-33783310
Dozens of fish boxes and pallets illegally dumped in Warwickshire: Waste was dumped at the junction of Gorsey Lane and Lichfield Road
coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/dozens-fish-boxes-pallets-illegally-33746951
The Sentinel Apr 10
Police 'aware' of Tunstall videos showing people 'looking in bins': There have also been clips of individuals trying car doors
stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/police-aware-tunstall-videos-showing-10910589
Comedy, music and culture: We look at what to expect from Lichfield biggest arts celebration
expressandstar.com/news/lichfield-festival-explainer-6569003
Police attend the scene at a canal near Lichfield Road in Wolverhampton amid reports that a body has been found this morning (Saturday) ... Show more
Boy, 7, dies in A38 collision near Lichfield - police appeal for witnesses: A boy aged seven has died at the scene of a car crash on the A38 near Lichfield ...
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/staffordshire/lichfield/2026/03/07/boy-7-dies-in-a38-collision-near-lichfield-police-appeal-for-witnesses/
Police continue to appeal for information on the A38 Staffordshire crash in which a boy, 7, died near Lichfield
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/staffordshire/lichfield/2026/03/09/police-continue-to-appeal-for-information-on-the-a38-staffordshire-crash-in-which-a-boy-7-died-near-lichfield/
Lichfield author dances into print on Shrove Tuesday as new book celebrates Britain's most eccentric traditions
expressandstar.com/your-world/2026/02/18/lichfield-author-dances-into-print-on-shrove-tuesday-as-new-book-celebrates-britains-most-eccentric-traditions/
Co-op Travel to celebrate opening of new Lichfield branch with ribbon-cutting event, cupcakes and giveaways
expressandstar.com/news/2026/02/21/co-op-travel-to-celebrate-opening-of-new-lichfield-branch-after-refurbishment/
Lichfield leisure centre re-opens after fire service call out: Lichfield Leisure Centre has re-opened after a short closure this morning, where a fire crew was ...
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/staffordshire/lichfield/2026/02/15/lichfield-leisure-centre-re-opens-after-fire-service-call-out/
'It feels like the stars have aligned' - Popular Lichfield restaurant famed for self-sufficient approach to sourcing food receives industry award
expressandstar.com/entertainment/food-and-drink/2026/02/11/it-feels-like-the-stars-have-aligned-popular-lichfield-restaurant-famed-for-self-sufficient-approach-to-sourcing-food-receives-industry-award/
Illegal cigarettes seized and another Lichfield shop ordered to close following joint enforcement raid
expressandstar.com/your-world/2026/02/02/illegal-cigarettes-seized-and-another-lichfield-shop-ordered-to-close-following-joint-enforcement-raid/
Second stage of £19 million Wolverhampton city centre improvement works set to get underway
expressandstar.com/news/transport/2026/01/30/second-stage-of-19-million-wolverhampton-city-centre-improvement-works-set-to-get-underway/
New homes take shape on edge of Lichfield: A new neighbourhood on the edge of Lichfield has reached a major milestone, with the opening of a show home on Cricket ...
expressandstar.com/your-world/2026/02/04/new-homes-take-shape-on-edge-of-lichfield/
Visitors to Lichfield Cathedral invited to view exhibition of sacred art and icons
expressandstar.com/news/nostalgia/2026/01/31/visitors-to-lichfield-cathedral-invited-to-view-exhibition-of-sacred-art-and-icons/
Happy shoppers make it through the doors of the new Lidl in Burntwood, Staffordshire - opened for the first time this morning (Thursday)
Rugby Observer Jan 27
FOOTBALL – Rugby Town end winless run with victory against Lichfield City in five-goal thriller
rugbyobserver.co.uk/sport/football-rugby-town-end-winless-run-with-victory-against-lichfield-city-in-five-goal-thriller/
Indian restaurant serves up donation for Lichfield charity: The owners and team from Indian restaurant The Eastern Eye restaurant have served up an amazing £1 ...
expressandstar.com/your-world/2026/01/26/indian-restaurant-serves-up-donation-for-lichfield-charity/
Rugby Observer Jan 23
Community choirs called to join Midlands Choir of the Year competition: AMATEUR choirs and singing groups invited to take part in the second Midlands Choir of ...
rugbyobserver.co.uk/news/community-choirs-called-to-join-midlands-choir-of-the-year-competition-59976/
John McDonald, 52, drove recklessly at speeds of 70mph in 30mph zones, ramming police cars and crashing through Aston Wood Golf Club in Shenstone where he hit ... Show more
Staffordshire friendship group marks second anniversary: More than thirty people had a good time at a special event to mark the second anniversary of a ...
expressandstar.com/entertainment/staffordshire-entertainment/2026/01/14/staffordshire-friendship-group-marks-second-anniversary/
The Sentinel Jan 13
📹 Police and paramedics have been sent to a crash on Lichfield Street in Hanley.
The road has been closed between its junctions with Leek Road and Potteries ... Show more
The Sentinel Jan 13
Live updates as 'six police cars' block Stoke-on-Trent road in ongoing incident: This just in
stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/live-updates-six-police-cars-10753062
A5 Staffordshire to stay closed for 'several hours': The northbound route is likely to remain closed for several hours to address infrastructure defects
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/a5-closure-live-main-staffordshire-33217531
The Sentinel Jan 13
🏃♂️This is great! A Staffordshire fund-raising group known as The Inflatables have helped raise more than £17,000 for first responders ... Show more
Double Olympic Gold Medal winner Rebecca Adlington officially opens brand-new Lichfield Leisure Centre
expressandstar.com/your-world/2026/01/12/double-olympic-gold-medal-winner-rebecca-adlington-officially-opens-brand-new-lichfield-leisure-centre/
Work on highways project in Cannock set to get under way: A £115,000 highways project in Cannock is due to begin on Monday.
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/staffordshire/cannock/2026/01/11/work-on-highways-project-in-cannock-set-to-get-under-way/
Midlands roads 'impassable' due to snow as cars stuck - full list: Several roads across the region have been deemed 'impassable' due to the severe weather
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/midlands-roads-impassable-due-snow-33196733
Plans for hundreds of new homes in Burntwood: Hundreds of new homes could be built in Burntwood under new plans after a screening opinion application was ...
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/staffordshire/burntwood/2026/01/08/plans-for-hundreds-of-new-homes-in-burntwood/
Housebuilder completes £11m new development in Lichfield: Cameron Homes has completed an £11.2m development in Streethay, just north east of the cathedral city ...
expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/staffordshire/lichfield/2026/01/08/cameron-homes-completes-11m-sandbrook-development-in-streethay-lichfield/
Full list of Birmingham schools where staff are set to strike next week: The trust has noted that they may not be able to offer face-to-face education for all ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/full-list-birmingham-schools-teachers-33181825
Decision on alcohol and music licensing for Lichfield wedding venue to be debated today
expressandstar.com/news/2026/01/06/decision-on-alcohol-and-music-licensing-for-lichfield-wedding-venue-to-be-debated-today/
Walsall buses diverted due to 'current weather conditions': A number of buses in Walsall have been diverted from their regular routes due to the cold weather.
expressandstar.com/news/2026/01/05/walsall-buses-diverted-due-to-current-weather-conditions/
Motor dealer opens new Chinese electric vehicle showroom in Staffordshire: Arbury Motor Group has celebrated the opening of its third Leapmotor EV dealership in ...
expressandstar.com/news/business/2026/01/04/arbury-motor-group-opens-third-leapmotor-ev-car-dealership/
OpinionNew year messages: Bishops of Dudley and Lichfield on keeping hope, building a better world and the power of change
expressandstar.com/news/voices/2025/12/31/new-year-messages-bishops-of-dudley-and-lichfield-on-keeping-hope-building-a-better-world-and-the-power-of-change/
School choir brings festive joy and nostalgia to Burntwood care home: Two generations were united in Christmas cheer as singers from a Burntwood school choir ...
expressandstar.com/your-world/2025/12/29/school-choir-brings-festive-joy-and-nostalgia-to-burntwood-care-home/
