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The former leader of Lichfield District Council has been confirmed as a candidate for the forthcoming Staffordshire County Council elections.
Cllr Mike Wilcox
The Conservatives have confirmed Cllr Mike Wilcox will contest the Burntwood South seat when voters go to the polls in May.
Cllr Wilcox – who represents the Alrewas and Fradley ward on Lichfield District Council – said he was keen to see through the work of current county councillor, Cllr Helen Fisher.
“If I am successfully elected to represent Burntwood South, I will continue the hard work that my Conservative predecessor has done over the past four years.
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Captain Sir Tom Moore
A bell has been rung 100 times at Lichfield Cathedral in memory of Captain Sir Tom Moore following his death.
The military veteran hit the headlines after raising millions for the NHS during the coronavirus crisis by walking laps of his garden in the run-up to his 100th birthday.
But the fundraiser’s family confirmed his death today (2nd February) after he had been admitted to hospital with COVID-19.
Lichfield Cathedral. Pic: David Iliff
A spokesperson for Lichfield Cathedral said a tribute had taken place during Evening Prayer.
“We are so deeply saddened to hear that Captain Sir Tom Moore has died.