• Staffordshire's Community Managed Libraries celebrate 10 years of success since opening

• Coincides with National Volunteers Week, with over 700 volunteers working across Staffordshire's 27 Community Managed Libraries

• Community Managed Libraries provide range of services, including IT support and child activities

• Five Staffordshire residents awarded British Empire Medals

• Recipients attended ceremony on 3 June with Lord-Lieutenant of Staffordshire and Staffordshire County Council Chairman

• First Elizabeth Emblem Award also given out to late firefighter's widow

• People asked to have their say on nature recovery

• Partnership strategy being developed

• New strategy will set out actions to improve habitats and protect wildlife

• Staffordshire residents aged 40 to 74 invited to free NHS Health Checks to find out their 'heart age'

• The checks are delivered by Everyone Health Staffordshire and help spot early signs of various medical conditions

• Sessions run from 4 to 30 June at various locations in Staffordshire

• More than 6,000 people are estimated to have explored the Staffy Trail so far.

• The trail is estimated to have generated up to £180,000 for the economy through visitor spending.

• Selfie with Staffy Week (6–12 June), encourages people to share selfies with their favourite sculptures using #FollowStaffy.

• Refurbishment of Grade II Listed South Staffordshire bridge set to be completed

• Works include strengthening, waterproofing and resurfacing

• Scheme to last seven weeks

• Nominations for this year's Dignity in Care Awards are open until 1 July

• Residents can nominate any outstanding carer they know

• There are nine categories, including for newcomers, long-term professionals and unpaid carers

• A scheme to resurface Worthington Way has completed on schedule.

• Work took place overnight to minimise disruption for residents, businesses and motorists.

• Crews coordinated work carefully with other local projects and utilities to ensure efficiency.

• Repair work starts this week on the collapsed wall in Wetley Rocks.
• Traffic lights will stay in place for 4–6 weeks during the works.
• The wall will be rebuilt and strengthened to make it more resilient.

• Foster families in Staffordshire were recognised for their work at an awards ceremony on Friday 22 May

• The Fostering Star Awards celebrates the commitment and positive impact of local carers

• The awards are hosted by the Staffordshire County Council Fostering Service