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Joule’s clock is back in the High Street

Joule’s clock is back in the High Street

The old Joule’s clock is back in Stone High Street – and a special Valentine’s switch-on will be held next month to celebrate. The clock, which originally hung outside the Joule’s headquarters on...

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Headteacher hails improving standards

Headteacher hails improving standards

The headteacher of Alleyne’s High School says the school league tables that were published on Thursday show the improvements that are being made at the school. The league tables show that 59% of...

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Music festival headliners revealed

Music festival headliners revealed

Slade tribute Slyde and Take That tribute Re-Take That have been revealed as the headline bands for this year’s Stone Music and Arts Festival. The festival is again being sponsored by Wedgwood and gets under way on Monday...

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College award for high-flying Chris

College award for high-flying Chris

A talented Stone student who is hoping to study at Oxford scooped a top award at a college’s “Oscars” night. English student Chris Smith was among students honoured at Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College’s...

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Another dirty dog owner hit with a fine

Another dirty dog owner hit with a fine

Another person has been fined for not clearing up after their dog on Westbridge Park. The 46-year-old man from the Newcastle Road area of town has been slapped with a £75 fine after...

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News

Joule’s clock is back in the High Street
Joule’s clock is back in the High Street

The old Joule’s clock is back in Stone High Street – and a...

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  • Headteacher hails improving standards
  • College award for high-flying Chris
  • Another dirty dog owner hit with a fine
  • Police appeal over theft suspect
  • Oh baby! 50 tots at anniversary party
  • Mayor’s secretary Jackie set for marathon
  • Dirty dog owner fined by council
  • Car park barrier for Trentside Clinic
  • Inspection success for Alleyne’s
  • Volunteer lock keepers needed in Stone
  • Police explain move to town council site
  • Gardeners urged to hop to it by brewery

What's On?

Secret Staffordshire in the spotlight
Secret Staffordshire in the spotlight

  Staffordshire Wildlife Trust’s hidden gems across the county will be in the...

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  • 67th year for Stone Recorded Music Society
  • Public meeting on policing in Stone
  • Farmers’ market in January for the 1st time
  • Get plodding after Christmas with Stone Lions!
  • Tintin hits the big screen in Stone
  • A week of Christmas concerts
  • Christmas church services in Stone
  • Christmas story fun at Stone Library
  • All set for the countdown to Christmas!
  • Christmas tree festival at St Michael’s
  • Into the wood for Stone Revellers
  • Classic rally cars heading for Stone

Food & Drink Festival

Record-breaker for Food and Drink Festival
Record-breaker for Food and Drink Festival

Westbridge Park on Saturday – picture by Phil Mitchell This year’s Stone Food...

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  • In pictures: Saturday at Westbridge Park
  • Food and Drink Festival as told on Twitter
  • Video: Saturday festival farmers’ market
  • In pictures: Best of Staffordshire beer festival
  • Pictures: Fun in the sun at Westbridge Park
  • My Staffordshire Recipe winner revealed
  • Video: Food festival official opening
  • In pictures: Festival farmers’ market
  • A right rum deal at Touchstone Wines!
  • Marquees going up for big weekend
  • Lobby v scouse at The Pheasant
  • Stepping Stone real ale trail pubs revealed

Stone in Bloom

Bloom success in the spotlight
Bloom success in the spotlight

Stone in Bloom are staging an exhibition of photographs and information about their...

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  • Forget winter! Let’s prepare for spring
  • ‘Best large town’ bloom award for Stone!
  • Composting tour with Stone in Bloom
  • Granvilles and The Boar are smelling of roses!
  • Best Garden competition judging takes place
  • Aslan the litter-picking dog!
  • Organic garden expert to give talk in Stone
  • Can you help Stone in Bloom’s gold medal efforts?
  • Jeanette’s knitted garden for Stone in Bloom
  • Help make Stone spick and span for Bloom judges
  • Best garden competition is launched
  • Trees planted across the town

Food & drink

Win Sunday lunch at Moddershall Oaks
Win Sunday lunch at Moddershall Oaks

A Little Bit of Stone has teamed up with Moddershall Oaks to offer...

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  • Granvilles bids for 2am alcohol licence
  • 60 jobs up for grabs at new Wayfarer
  • Crown & Anchor named best bar none
  • Swan With Two Necks takes on Wayfarer
  • Work starts on The Wayfarer
  • First beer festival for the Royal Exchange
  • Stone pubs aim to be Best Bar None
  • Surf ‘n’ Turf for Swan beer festival
  • Mayor becomes official beer taster!
  • Best farm shop in and around Stone?
  • Battercake, battercake from The Baker’s Man!
  • Lymestone brews Stoke City semi-final ale

In Pictures

In Pictures: Advent Window story walk
In Pictures: Advent Window story walk

Dozens of people took part in the Advent Windows carol and story walk...

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  • Marvellous motors stop off in Stone
  • In pictures: Christmas lights switch-on
  • Thousands at service of remembrance
  • Anniversary bonfire event goes with a bang!
  • Pictures: Fun in the sun at Westbridge Park
  • In pictures: Festival farmers’ market
  • In pictures: Tour of Britain cycle race
  • Colourful carnival parade hits town
  • More festival raft race pics
  • Back to the 70s for Sunday festival finale!
  • Stone goes royal wedding crazy!
  • Joule’s memorabilia sees the light of day

History

Historic brewery items to go up for auction
Historic brewery items to go up for auction

Items relating to famous Stone brewery Joule’s are set to go under the...

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  • Christmas in Victorian Stone
  • Hundreds take a look at Medieval seal
  • Medieval seal is coming home
  • Stone in the First World War
  • History Monthly: The Bishop of Guyana
  • Memories of hall needed for centenary
  • Bit of Medieval Stone found in Surrey field
  • Can you solve Oulton picture puzzle?
  • Stone man leads pilgrimage project
  • Stone history comes to life: Heritage Open Days 2010

Stone Music Festival

Music festival headliners revealed
Music festival headliners revealed

Slade tribute Slyde and Take That tribute Re-Take That have been revealed as the headline bands for this...

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  • Video: Roxy Magic at Stone Music Festival
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  • Music festival kicks off in style
  • Launch gig to get festival up and running
  • Festival programme drops through letterboxes
  • Calling all buskers!
  • Full music festival line-up is announced
  • Festival classical showpiece revealed
  • Radio 2 DJ to open Stone Music Festival
  • Music festival makes lots of new Friends!
  • Back to the 70s for Stone Music Festival

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