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• Over 200 Staffordshire carers recognised at Dignity in Care Awards.
• Nine award winners celebrated for dignity, respect and compassion in care.
• Awards highlighted care careers and the contribution of paid and unpaid carers.

• New £12m Greywood Primary Academy and nursery opens in Lichfield.
• Children settling in well and thriving in modern, state-of-the-art facilities.
• School helps meet growing demand for places in a fast-growing area

• Students urged to recognise the signs of domestic abuse and seek support.
• School staff, teachers and lecturers encouraged to stay vigilant.
• Young people among the age groups most affected by domestic abuse.

Award-winning primary school campaign returns for third year
Little Heroes helps children build positive attendance routines
Since its launch there has been 1,300 additional learning days for children at participating schools

• Retailers reminded of new tobacco and nicotine laws, including an 18+ age restriction from 29 October.
• Vending machines selling vapes and nicotine products will be banned from 29 October.
• Trading Standards continuing to tackle illegal tobacco and vape sales across Staffordshire.

• A £5.5 million project to resurface a popular entry-point into Burton is now complete.

• Over three years, the route from A38 Clay Mills interchange to Derby Turn island has been resurfaced.

• The A5121 Derby Road resurfacing scheme was the final phase of the wider project.