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'Amazing' Mysteries take to streets of Lichfield

Friday, July 03, 2009

PREPARATIONS for this year's Lichfield Mysteries are now in the final stages.

Some productions recreate Bible stories in a traditional setting, while others have been given more modern treatment.

And there are some spectacularly colourful costumes and outstanding...

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Lichfield Tesco site is blamed over flood by homes

Lichfield Tesco site is blamed over flood

Thursday, July 02, 2009

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

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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.

Thursday, July 02, 2009

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

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Deadline for views on Fradley homes plan

Thursday, July 02, 2009

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...

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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)

Thursday, July 02, 2009

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 annual...

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Old Inca flask found in Shenstone

The antique vessel dates back to the 16th century.

Thursday, July 02, 2009

A RARE Inca water vessel dating back more than 500 years has been discovered in a house in Shenstone. The distinctive antique pottery flask,...

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New home for abandoned cat

Thursday, July 02, 2009

A CAT found abandoned in a ditch in Lichfield has been re-homed thanks to the RSPCA and staff at a city vet's. Staff at Grange Hill Veterinary...

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Hunt for information and ghosts at Handsacre pub

Ghostly goings-on? Ken and Doreen Gardner are eager to know more about spirits at The Crown Inn. (CS260609-1297LM)

Wednesday, July 01, 2009

THE LANDLORD of a historic Handsacre pub is appealing find out more about the place – and the ghost he has been told still frequents the...

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MP defends a 'trivial' claim for clothes hangers

Lichfield MP Michael Fabricant, left, and Rugeley MP Tony Wright.

Monday, June 29, 2009

LICHFIELD MP Michael Fabricant has defended expense claims he has made while living and working in London. A full list of claims, published last...

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Hannibal John walks Alps for charity

John Mulqueen conquered Mont Blanc last year and, inset, presented a cheque to Sheila Dix, secretary of Lichfield Alzheimer's Society, for £2,000.

Monday, June 29, 2009

A LICHFIELD man is poised to tackle the Alps in the name of Alzheimer's as he walks from France to Switzerland to raise funds. When Hannibal...

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