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
Solihull Man Charged with Murder Following Fatal Assault at Lichfield Bar Tuesday, May 26, 2026 solihull lichfield assault murder police justice crime hospital charges investigation A tragic incident unfolded at the Ricco and Loren bar on Market Street in Lichfield, where a serious assault led to the death of one man and injuries to another. Billy Allison, 36, from Solihull, has been charged with murder … Read More
The Ultimate Family Guide to Birmingham’s Best Activities This Week Saturday, May 16, 2026 family birmingham splashpad softplay severnvalleyrailway halfterm stratford lichfield whitsun playcafe Spring is in full bloom, the evenings are delightfully longer, and it’s the perfect time to enjoy some family-friendly activities around Birmingham without breaking the bank. One of the best ways to keep kids entertained on a … Read More