• Manager of Staffordshire's Care Leavers into Employment programme wins national award

• Programme works with local businesses to match them with talented young care leavers

• Chloe named as Rising Star by MJ local government publication

• An amber health alert is in place for Staffordshire, with a red alert coming into effect on Wednesday.

• Temperatures are expected to reach up to 39°C this week.

• People are urged to take care of their health and avoid open water swimming where signs warn against it.

• The Staffordshire Apprenticeship Graduation ceremony takes place on Tuesday 14 July at the County Showground.

• More than 120 apprentices expected to attend.

• Wednesday 24 June is deadline to register for graduation ceremony.

• Staffordshire is adding 14 extra highways crews by the end of June to repair potholes and other road defects over the summer.
• The crews are part of a £15 million investment over two years to tackle more lower-level potholes.
• Based across Leek, Lichfield, Gailey and Stone, the aim is for residents to see smoother journeys across the county in the coming months.

• Staffordshire interior designer's business backed by county council support programmes

• Sophie's creations showcased on top BBC design show

• She urges others to find out more for marketing, legal and finance guidance

• Dads encouraged to visit Family Hubs with their children ahead of Father's Day.

• Family Hubs support children from early years to school nurse sessions and SEND support.

• Staffordshire County Council working towards Dads Welcome accreditation to demonstrate Family Hubs' inclusion and support of fathers.

• People urged to seek support during World Cup, which often sees surge in domestic abuse incidents

• A partnership including councils, police, health services and specialist domestic abuse services responding to increased risk

• Domestic abuse support is available from New Era, Glow, Pathway and Staffordshire Women's Aid

• Support programme launched for small businesses linked to property construction and maintenance

• Businesses between two and five years old can apply

• Consultants on hand to help build path to high growth

• Residents asked for views on home EV charging solution

• Potential for cost saving support to people without off-street parking

• Survey open until 26 July

• A518 Town Meadow Way works in Uttoxeter moving into next phase Monday 15 June

• Next phase involves overnight resurfacing until Friday 26 June

• The £950,000 investment already has seen ironwork and kerb maintenance