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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.

Illegal vapes, dangerous counterfeit children’s toys and thousands of pounds of illicit cigarettes are amongst the items seized by Trading Standards officers in Staffordshire this year.

Parcel theft from doorsteps is a growing concern for many households. With the rise of online shopping, more packages are being delivered than ever before—making unattended parcels an easy target for opportunistic thieves.

The hospital is struggling under the strain of normal winter pressures, the flu outbreak and five-day resident doctor strike

Xavier Lamprecht, 48, suffered serious injuries after he was involved in a collision with a car while dropping off his daughter at school

A scene of crime has been set up and door-to-door inquiries are being carried

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward