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History centre's Lizzie Short posing in Rolls Royce wearing 1920s fashion

Days of family fun at county’s heritage centre over summer

• Staffordshire History Centre hosting variety of events and attractions this summer

• Included is current exhibition Leek to Llandudno, which celebrates the traditional seaside holiday

• Also hosting transport-themed fun day on Tuesday 18 August featuring vintage cars
14th August 2026
children taking part in archery activity in woods

Thousands of children enjoy new experiences as HAF bookings soar

• Almost 40,000 bookings for sessions with the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme

• Programme includes sessions for children including archery, kayaking, circus skills, acting, cookery, crafts and sports

• Provides free meals for children who receive benefit-related free school meals
13th August 2026
Councillor Hayley Coles standing in front of smoking heathlands at Cannock Chase, with fire engine to her left

Fresh wildfire warnings as temperatures heat up again

• Rangers continue to damp down the fire site at Sherbrook Valley to prevent reignition.

• Public asked to avoid the fire site, off Chase Road, and respect the road closures in place.

• With temperatures rising again this week, the public is urged to do their part to help prevent further fires.
12th August 2026

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