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• County council vows 'zero tolerance' on abuse of highways crews

• County council's contractor Amey has recorded 76 incidents of abuse and vehicles flouting restrictions

• Any incident will always be reported to the police

• Newcastle-under-Lyme Community Orchestra is celebrating their 10 year anniversary.

• The group relies on a base at Silverdale Enterprise Centre to store its growing collection of instruments and sound and lighting equipment.

• Staffordshire County Council’s eight enterprise centres provide affordable and flexible spaces to help local businesses and community groups grow.

• People are being reminded not to light open fires or leave glass at country parks.

• Firefighters were called to around 30 preventable outdoor fires over the Easter weekend alone.

• Wildfires cause serious and lasting damage to wildlife and habitats every year.

• Staffordshire celebration takes place in House of Commons

• Event held ahead of Staffordshire Day's 10th anniversary

• Made in Staffordshire accreditation scheme launched to champion local business

• Libraries across Staffordshire are hosting events and activities promoting sustainability and looking after the environment

• Events include workshops, craft sessions, storytelling days and a science fair

• Libraries also introducing biodegradable library cards for children

• People asked not to dispose of gas cannisters in household waste bins

• Rise in incidents where cannisters have exploded during waste processing

• Advice is to take cannisters to HWRCs or return to supplier