A man has been seriously injured after an explosion and subsequent fire at a flat in Burntwood. More here: orlo.uk/9gO1o

#BuyNothingNewMonth starts today! By opting for sustainable alternatives to buying new throughout November, we can work together to protect the planet. We’ll be sharing tips throughout the month that will help us save our pennies too! Sign up here: bit.ly/3QXNq3Q

The Christmas Light Switch On event on the Market Square has been postponed by one week to Sunday 1 December 2024 due to the forecast high winds. We will be posting more information in the coming days.

Lichfield’s Christmas lights switch-on postponed buff.ly/410qKqj

Overflowing bin reported yesterday by one of our volunteers

Unwanted gifts? 🎁 Pop them in a box for regifting or donate them to a charity shop. What doesn’t suit you might be perfect for someone else. Let’s make sure nothing goes to waste and have a #WasteLessChristmas. Defra UK

Retailers are breaking the law all over the country. This time it’s @morrisons

2024 stats....thank you to all our volunteers! Wishing everyone a very happy new year!

Hunt for owners who abandoned dogs in Alrewas buff.ly/3PI4uuA

The snowdrops are going from strength to strength at Borrowcop Locks Canal Park.

A major clean-up operation is under way after an enormous pile of rubbish was illegally dumped on a road in Staffordshire. The waste was discovered in the early hours of yesterday morning near Lichfield and stands at more than two metres high. bbc.in/4aoxv7S

The poppies are blooming in the Royal British Legion meadow here at the Arboretum – come and see them whilst they are looking beautiful!

Come along Tuesday morning!

🚛♻️ New bin trucks are on the move.. We’ve launched 26 modern, eco-friendly vehicles to improve collections & boost recycling Two trucks now feature bold Recycle for Good livery – with more to come! 💬 Sponsor a vehicle: [email protected]

It’s not rocket science… and yet so many people haven’t figured it out yet. 🚀🗑️🚯 #litter #dotherightthing #JustBinIt

Burntwood Play in the Parks Event next week is at Burntwood St Matthews Cricket Club (Monday 18 August). Please can we remind those attending to park considerately ensuring that driveways are not blocked and there is space for emergency vehicle access.

Recently a fridge was fly tipped in the city centre. Upon investigation the owner was lal Bagh restaurant. Well done Lichfield District Council for finding the culprits!

Karaoke night – all welcome! No booking necessary. Sing, laugh, and enjoy a night of music and fun. No experience needed – just bring your voice! Also enjoy a star turn from Ian Pickering, our retired community milkman singing 60's tunes

Please help if you can

Police launch appeal to find missing Lichfield woman lichfieldlive.co.uk/2025/08/24/pol…