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University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) is encouraging patients, visitors and staff to make a positive start to 2026 by quitting smoking.

People, businesses and community organisations throughout Staffordshire are encouraged to spread the word that support is available to those struggling during the festive period. Staffordshire County Council has once again partnered with Staffordshire Samaritans to light windows and buildings green across the county on Sunday 21 December, the longest night of the year.

A local hospice has announced the return of its annual Christmas tree recycling scheme, inviting residents, schools, churches, and businesses to have their real trees collected in exchange for a charitable donation.

The Prime Minister acknowledged life is still "harder than it should be" for many

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