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• Second shop in a month closed in Newcastle for selling illegal vapes

• Officers seized 71 illegal vapes worth £923 from premises

• Cobra Vape Shop closed for maximum three months

• Secondary schools vocational course plans broadly welcomed by county council leader

• Martin Murray says plans should be shaped locally

• Staffordshire already has active works and skills plans under way

• 1,000 people supported by Start-up Mentoring Scheme

• 500 businesses have now benefited from Get Started and Grow expert guidance

• More urged to find out about expanding support programme

• South Staffordshire families receiving range of support from Family Hub

• Services available include health visiting, midwifery appointments, targeted family support, SEND support, a weekly Youth Hub and more

• Located in Great Wyrley at Ladywood Primary School

• Work to install the new Burston footbridge has made good progress over the last two weeks.

• New foundations have been built and, while they cure, crews will begin putting the bridge together.

• Residents are being reminded to respect footpath closures, after several people have been spotted trying to enter the construction site.

• New website launches to encourage more young people to use their local library

• The Kids Zone website provides engaging and colour digital space, including cartoon characters designed by children

• Website includes information on events, fun activities and links to Summer Reading Challenge resources