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Top story
Lichfield Heathland Restoration: Why Trees Are Being Cleared
Scrub and young trees are coming out at Pipehill, Ironstone Heath and Muckley Corner to bring back 6.2 hectares of rare heathland. Where, when and how to help.
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Schools
Lichfield school term dates 2026/27: half term 26 October
October half term in Lichfield is 26 to 30 October and Christmas breaks on 18 December. Every holiday for 2026/27, plus INSET days school by school.
Half term
Lichfield October half term: 26 to 30 October, what's on
Lichfield's October half term is 26 to 30 October. A Halloween steam train, free Arboretum crafts, cathedral stitch sessions and Garrick shows, with prices.
Planning
Burntwood Golf Simulator Refused, New Bid Open to 6 October
A five-bay golf simulator at Multipark Burntwood was refused on 4 September. The landlord applied again ten days later, and the council decides by 10 November.
Burntwood
Burntwood Crash: Woman Dies, Three Taken to Hospital
A woman died at the scene of a two-car crash on Burntwood Way on 9 September. The ambulance service sent three crews, three paramedic officers and a helicopter.
Lichfield
Lichfield Dementia Wristbands: 2,000 Free, Where to Get One
The council funded 2,000 free tap-to-read wristbands and fobs for people with dementia. Two places hand them out on weekdays, plus five September sessions.
Burntwood
Parking in Lichfield: Sunday Costs £2.10, Burntwood Free
Every Lichfield city car park charges £2.10 all day on Sunday and bank holidays. Beacon Park is free then, Burntwood always, and four hours short stay is £8.40.
Burntwood
Burntwood Park Gets Teen Hangout, Bench and Play Panels
A teen hangout with hammocks, an accessible picnic bench and two play panels are now open. Three separate pots paid for them, and only one sum is published.
Burntwood
Burntwood Health Centre: Sport England Objects
Sport England has objected to the Burntwood health centre plan over lost football pitches. Approving it would now mean a referral to the Secretary of State.