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'Amazing' Mysteries take to streets of Lichfield

PREPARATIONS for this year's Lichfield Mysteries are now in the final stages. Some productions recreate Bible stories in a traditional setting, while...

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Lichfield Tesco site is blamed over flood by homes

Lichfield Tesco site is blamed over flood

'INADEQUATE drainage' at Lichfield's controversial new Tesco construction site turned a resident's garden into a river and flooded the...

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Tributes to 'remarkable man' Len Powell

Len Powell, pictured while he was district council chairman in 1974 with Lord Lichfield at the official opening of Lichfield Civic Hall. Right, 'A remarkable man' – Len Powell who died aged 92 last week.

TRIBUTES have been paid to one of Lichfield and Burntwood's 'greatest post-war public figures', who died last week aged 92. Len Powell,...

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Deadline for views on Fradley homes plan

LETTERS have gone out in Fradley asking for more feedback on a proposed 5,000-home settlement on the edge of the village. Residents have just two weeks to get their voices heard on the...

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Revving up for bumper year at car show

Modern classics, such as this E-Type Jaguar, left, were lined up at last year's event. Right, There will be vehicles spanning all eras of the automobile spectrum. (SIP)

LICHFIELD is revving up for one of the largest classic vehicle events in the Midlands this weekend. Cars In The Park on July 4-5 is an...

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McKnight closes in on Open spot

Jarred McKnight is hoping to claim one of the four Open places available in Glasgow next week.

WHITTINGTON Heath Golf Club's Jarred McKnight heads to Scotland this week just 36 holes away from a place in the Open – and believing he is in the form of his life.

McKnight will take his place in the Final Qualifying Round at Gailes Links in Glasgow on Monday and Tuesday after making the top ten in the regional qualifying...

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Charlie seeks more cup joy

Charlie Blakemore is hoping for more FA Cup memories to cherish next season.

CHARLIE Blakemore admitted he hopes the 'every other year' pattern will continue for the Scholars after the FA Cup draws were made this...

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Johnson bounces back from injury with bronze

Stacey Johnson put her injury issues behind her to grab a bronze at the National Under-23 Championships.

LICHFIELD runner Stacey Johnson has overcome what she describes as the worst injury of her career to come away from the National Under-...

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Riders miss out in big race

James Newey and Lee Westwood in action at Curborough last weekend. (SI)

RIDERS from Lichfield City Cycling Club descended on the Curborough circuit for Sutton CC Giro Club's annual event of three weekends of...

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Mechanical failing costs Mason win

Gary Mason wants to put his Knockhill hoodoo behind him this weekend. (SI)

LICHFIELD racer Gary Mason has vowed to put his ViSK British Superbike Snetterton disappointment to one side this weekend – despi...

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Tamworth fans get cheaper tickets

Discounted tickets are being offered to Tamworth residents for this summer's Midlands Music Festival, starring Blue – but for a limited time only.

LIVING in the hometown of this summer's biggest open-air charity show is set to benefit Tamworth people.

Organisers of the star-studded Midlands Music Festival have slashed the cost of single tickets by almost a third for a limited time only, to ensure Tammies are part of the action.

"Every step of the way we've said that we want...

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Sugababes join Tamworth open air gig

Sweet enough... Sugababes have joined the line-up for this summer's Midlands Music Festival in line-up.

EXCLUSIVE: The UK's biggest girlband is coming to Tamworth after being added the star-studded line-up for this summer's Midlands Music...

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Radio fans tune in for bid to reach Australia - and space

Radio fans tune in for bid to reach Australia - and space

EDITION PREVIEW: Amateur radio enthusiasts will make contact across the world – and perhaps even into space – at an event...

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