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Martin Rogerson with Zoe Williams promoting free NHS health checks that show your heart's age

People urged to find out ‘heart age’ at free NHS Health Checks

• 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

3 June 2026
A woman taking a selfie with her son in front of a large and colourful Staffordshire Bull Terrier sculpture.

Staffy Trail already generating up to £180,000 for local economy

• 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.

3 June 2026

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A smooth and freshly resurfaced road with bold double yellow painted lines either side and businesses lining the road on both sides.

Road resurfacing scheme in Burton completes

• 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.

collapsed wall at Wetley Rocks

Repair work starts on collapsed retaining wall

• 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.

Rising Star Award winners Dawn and Robert Brinkley

Foster carers honoured at special Staffordshire awards ceremony

• 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

People gathered in front of trees with their backs to us as they look outwards - some with binoculars. The sun is rising in the distance, casting the shadows of the people and the trees behind them.

Council celebrates countryside volunteers and urges others to join in

• Staffordshire County Council is taking the opportunity to thank its countryside volunteers during National Volunteers’ Week.

• Volunteers help visitors, assist with conservation work, and support a variety of wildlife projects.

• Last year saw a 30% rise in volunteers and SCC is encouraging more people to get involved.

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