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• 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.