• Council backs new National Knife Crime Centre
• The centre will support goal of halving knife crime in next decade
• Focus will be on tackling illegal and underage sales

• Stafford Library extend self-access hours to the evenings, from 5.15pm until 8pm on weekdays.

• Open to registered members who must also attend a short induction.

• Residents can borrow or return books, use computers and print documents during these times.

• Council encouraging motorists to compare fuel prices amid rising costs

• Retailers reminded of responsibility to display clear and up-to-date prices

• People can compare prices via Government's Fuel Finder tool and report petrol pricing issues to Trading Standards

• New courses have launched to help adults aged 19 and above develop new skills and improve wellbeing.

• Courses include digital skills, English and Maths, nature-based learning, creative skills and more.

• Courses are available both online and in person across Staffordshire.

• The long-awaited Staffy Trail is expected to generate at least £600,000 for Staffordshire's visitor economy.

• The trail, featuring 10 Staffy sculptures and 40 mystery stops, is expected to attract more than 30,000 visitors.

• Spanning multiple locations, the Staffy Trail will be the first of its kind in the region.

• Families can enjoy a range of Easter activities at Cannock Chase and Chasewater Country Park.

•Events include environmental games, creative crafts and the imaginative “Chase Creatures” experience for children aged 5–12.

• Visitors are encouraged to have fun while respecting the countryside by sticking to paths and protecting wildlife.

• Trading Standards warns of Easter food with banned ingredients

• Many products unsafe due to harmful ingredients, unlawful labelling or missing allergy information

• Advice includes only buying from reputable sellers, check packaging and be wary of heavy discounts

• Robin Hall appointed Cabinet Member for Economy and Skills.
• He replaces Martin Murray, who is now Leader of the Council.
• Robin brings with him 30+ years’ senior industry experience.

• Staffordshire Libraries staff give their recommended books for Easter.

• Books range from thrillers to cook books to children's stories, all of which can be found in the county's libraries.

• Libraries also act as hubs for local communities and access points for many services and groups.

• Staffordshire History Centre is hosting an array of events over the Easter break

• Events run from Tuesday 31 March to Friday 10 April

• Vicious Victorians Family Fun Day, Amazing Artists Day and Horrid History Day are some of the events happening