Two young girls standing with their mother next to a Staffordshire Bull Terrier sculpture covered in art including clouds, sunshine, a rainbow and famous Stoke-on-Trent buildings.

Young winner encourages families to explore the Staffy Trail this half term

• Nancy Lovatt, aged 10, has won a family day out to Drayton Manor Resort after entering a prize draw.

• More than 1,000 people are now exploring the free Staffy Trail across the county.

• Families can unlock rewards, discover Staffordshire landmarks and win more prizes by completing the trail this half term.

Charred ground in a woodland area, where a wildfire had been as a result of a disposable barbecue.

Hot weather sparks fresh wildfire warnings at Staffordshire's country parks

• Reminders not to light open fires or litter at Staffordshire's country parks have been issued, with this bank holiday weekend set to be scorcher.

• These warnings come as the Fire Service reports a 70% rise in outdoor fires compared to last year.

• People are also being urged not to take part in unsupervised open water swimming.

Anthony Screen on a high street

Campaign to tackle sales of knives to under 18s launches

• May-long #DitchTheBlade campaign targets illegal knife sales to under-18s.

• Officers will visit retailers to promote strict age checks and secure storage

• Trading Standards will run compliance checks and take enforcement action