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Bin collections merger to save councils cash

Waste and recycling collections across Lichfield district are to be merged with Tamworth in the summer. (AW1341-7918LM)

Monday, March 08, 2010

BIN collections in Lichfield and Burntwood are to be merged with Tamworth in a cost-cutting collaboration between local councils, the Mercury can reveal.

Sweeping changes will come into force this summer as Lichfield District Council joins forces with Tamworth...

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Pupils get tough on illegal parking

Pictured, front row, are 11-year-old Tom Cass and 10-year-old Cheyenne Talbot, middle row PCSO Lisa Anderson, headteacher Joanne Milletts and Councillor Frank Lewis and, back row, road safety officer Paul Cope and Sergeant David Holroyd.

Monday, March 08, 2010

PUPILS at an Armitage school are primed to employ 'pester power' in a crackdown on illegal parking outside their school. Children at The Croft Primary...

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Lichfield actress to be at Globe for festival

Megan McCormick is looking forward to performing at the Globe Theatre in London. (SIP)

Monday, March 08, 2010

A PROMISING young Lichfield actress has been selected to perform at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London. Megan McCormick, a third year student at...

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Long-serving officer kept his city moving

Monday, March 08, 2010

Les Ashley A RESPECTED Lichfield man who gave years of service to city residents has died at the age of 96. Vincent Andrews worked as Lichfield...

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Win trip to island's luxury spa

The Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz Gozo is built with traditional yellow limestone and situated in 30,000 square metres of landscaped gardens.

Monday, March 08, 2010

MAD About The Mercury is back! This time, our fantastic globe-trotting competition is giving readers the chance to win a five-star spa break to the...

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Training base will be Forces' centre of medical skills

RAF Group Captain Keith Lane has been appointed as Commanding Officer for Defence Medical Services Whittington. (SIP)

Monday, March 08, 2010

THE TRAINING organisation which enables members of the Army, Navy and Royal Air Force to save lives in the field of combat is taking charge at...

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Lichfield girl's wish granted after cancer fight

Rebecca with her shopping and a pink limo. (SIP)

Thursday, February 25, 2010

A YOUNG Lichfield girl who has bravely fought cancer is delighted after being granted her dearest wish – a once-in-a-lifetime shopping trip...

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Lichfield man stole nearly £80,000 from dad

Thursday, February 25, 2010

A 35-YEAR-OLD Lichfield man stole nearly £80,000 from his father and the friend who gave him a job out of kindness. Judge Michael Dudley said...

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Erasmus Darwin Lichfield statue plan backed

An artist's impression of the Darwin Park statue. (SIP)

Thursday, February 25, 2010

AN APPLICATION to create a statue of Erasmus Darwin in Lichfield has been backed by a city planning watchdog. Lichfield Civic Society praised the plan...

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Lichfield housing review causes concern

Thursday, February 25, 2010

AN ALLIANCE of residents has accused Lichfield District Council of causing confusion over future housing development. In a few weeks, a document from...

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