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• Staffordshire County Council launches new campaign making public transport easier for those with disabilities

• Campaign raises awareness of barriers disabled people face and offers resources, such as Travel Assistance Cards to show to drivers

• Campaign runs until September 2026 and includes a dedicated webpage with resources

• Countryside visitors are urged not to touch or move fawns huddled alone in undergrowth.

• Deer mothers often leave their young hidden in long grass while they go off in search of food.

• People are also reminded not to feed any deer as it can lead to devastating consequences.

• The Staffy Trail launches ‘Get Moving’ week from 30 May, encouraging people to explore the trail by walking, running and cycling.

• New Strava routes across Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford and Tamworth make it easy to get active while discovering Staffordshire.

• Visitors are encouraged to stop off at local cafés and businesses along the way and make a day of it.

• Businesses getting free advice from Trading Standards at Staffordshire County Show

• Trading Standards officers have joined the Made in Staffordshire stand to speak with local producers and traders

• Staffordshire County Show takes place at County Showground on Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 May

• Trading Standards warns buyers of fake goods at car boot sales this bank holiday weekend

• Counterfeit items can be unsafe, such as clothes and makeup containing dangerous chemicals and poorly made electrical items posing a fire hazard

• Tips for avoiding fakes include being wary of very low prices and checking the quality of packaging

• 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.