Heated Confrontation Over Alleged Dog Left in Hot Vehicle at Midland B&M Store Sunday, June 28, 2026 heatwave dog animalwelfare b&m lichfield confrontation police rspca abuse heatstroke A heated argument erupted in the Lichfield B&M store at Imperial Retail Park amid accusations that a dog had been left inside a vehicle during the recent heatwave. The incident took place on Wednesday, June 24, when … Read More
Midland Pub Condemns Vandals: 'Don't Come Back' Saturday, June 20, 2026 vandalism midland pub lichfield furniture destruction community outrage disrespect responsibility The Doctor Johnson, a popular pub in Lichfield, Midland, has publicly condemned vandals who scratched initials into its recently upgraded furniture. Owners Wayne Barsby and Claire Sheasby expressed their frustration and … Read More
Three Spires Morris Dancers Barred from Lichfield Bower Festival Over Parade Dispute Friday, June 12, 2026 lichfield morris parade festival dispute exclusion threespires community tradition procession The Three Spires Morris dancers were unexpectedly excluded from this year’s Lichfield Bower festival parade following claims from festival organisers that the group caused delays by not adhering to instructions during the … Read More
Jail Sentence for Man Who Assaulted Ex and Stole Her Car Near Lichfield Thursday, June 11, 2026 assault robbery domesticabuse theft lichfield newcastleunderlyme harassment sentencing police court Sam Newbrook, 25, from Newcastle-under-Lyme, has been sentenced to four years and two months in prison after assaulting his ex-girlfriend and stealing her car near Lichfield. In September of last year, Newbrook confronted his … Read More
Maypole Mayhem: Morris Dancers Barred from Beloved Midland Festival Sunday, June 7, 2026 lichfield bower morris tradition festival maypole dance heritage parade controversy The Lichfield Bower, a cherished Midland festival that signals the start of summer and dates back to the 12th century, became the scene of an unexpected controversy this year. A prominent group of morris dancers, known for … Read More
Lichfield Family-Run Cocktail Bar ‘Devastated’ After Fatal Assault Tuesday, May 26, 2026 lichfield assault riccoloren cocktailbar murder police staffordshire solihull tragedy localbusiness Staff at Ricco & Loren, a popular family-run cocktail and wine bar on Market Street in Lichfield, are mourning after a violent assault left one man dead and another injured. The distressing incident occurred late on … Read More