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Confused Common Plot cows cause chaos

Confused Common Plot cows cause chaos

A herd of cows from the Common Plot in Stone took a wrong turn this morning and wreaked havoc on neighbouring Mount Road industrial estate. Parents arriving at Giggles & Wiggles nursery found...

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Westbridge Park fight goes on, says KWPG

Westbridge Park fight goes on, says KWPG

The organisers of the Keep Westbridge Park Green campaign group have issued a statement following the publication of the Stafford Borough Council consultation report last week. The borough council published the report from...

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Farewell to the wonderful Wikijum

Farewell to the wonderful Wikijum

Wikijum, Stone’s High Street Fairtrade shop, closed its doors for the final time on Saturday and will be really missed. Owner Becky Moseley will be embarking on a career in gardening after bringing...

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Fancy treading the boards with the Revellers?

Fancy treading the boards with the Revellers?

Auditions are taking place this week for Stone Revellers’ next performance, David Tristram’s Ghost Writer, which will be staged in the town in September. Auditions take place on Thursday 20th June between 7.30pm...

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Mayor’s monthly blog

Mayor’s monthly blog

Stone's new mayor Cllr Jill Piggott will be writing a monthly post for A Little Bit of Stone to keep us all up to date on what she gets up to during her...

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News

Confused Common Plot cows cause chaos
Confused Common Plot cows cause chaos

A herd of cows from the Common Plot in Stone took a wrong...

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  • Westbridge Park fight goes on, says KWPG
  • Farewell to the wonderful Wikijum
  • Mayor’s monthly blog
  • More Westbridge consultation on the way?
  • Crown Meadow information board is unveiled
  • Pupils use their loaf in bakery challenge
  • Warning over Ukash scam
  • Tender opportunity on council services
  • Consultation on school transport charges
  • Designer helps business to Theo success
  • Town council grants for Stone organisations
  • Former mayor hands over charity funds

Music

Get involved with the 2013 Stone Music Festival
Get involved with the 2013 Stone Music Festival

You should go along to a meeting on Wednesday 12th June if you’d...

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  • Photo slideshow: Party In The Park 2013
  • Acoustic trio Whalebone at Oulton Village Hall
  • Stone Choral Society’s summer concert
  • ‘Jazz in Stone’ at The Royal Exchange
  • Choirs combine for Mozart’s Requiem
  • Review: Young Musicians’ Showcase
  • James May TV spot for Stone Ringers
  • The Taskers @ Lymestone Brewery
  • Live rhythm and blues nights are back!
  • Monthly Young Musicians’ Showcase in Stone
  • Hats on for Tea@Grannies!
  • Ben Owen’s first headline gig at The Sugarmill

Food & drink

New directors for food and drink festival
New directors for food and drink festival

As the Stone Food & Drink Festival approaches its ninth annual event, two...

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  • Brewing heritage day at Lymestone
  • Appeal from couple to save village pub
  • Beer festival at cricket club this weekend
  • Virtual brewery for real ale fans
  • Titanic Brewery cuts the price of a pint!
  • Plans in place for food and drink festival
  • Best boozer award for The Swan!
  • The Lymestone Vaults opens for business!
  • Grow a mo like Captain Smith, says Michelle!
  • Chairman’s delight at food festival success
  • In pictures: Food and Drink Festival Saturday
  • In pictures: Food and Drink Festival Friday

Stone in Bloom

‘Food for thought’ with Stone in Bloom
‘Food for thought’ with Stone in Bloom

Stone in Bloom invites you to join them in the Market Square when...

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  • Video: Stone In Bloom graffiti clean-up
  • Canal graffiti clean-up with Stone In Bloom
  • Silver gilt for Stone in sparkling national success
  • Bloomin’ beautiful Stone strikes gold again!
  • Shops hit gold with window displays
  • Town ready to wow Bloom judges again
  • ‘Give a pound’ call for Stone in Bloom
  • Bloom success in the spotlight
  • 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!

Stone Festival

Stone Festival carnival/parade from the air!
Stone Festival carnival/parade from the air!

Thanks to Paul Moloney for these brilliant photos of Stone Festival carnival and...

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  • Photo slideshow: Party In The Park 2013
  • Stone Festival Steeplechase and Dog Derby
  • Over 100 youngsters in festival football fiesta
  • Teams brave the Trent for festival raft race
  • A right royal do at the dog show!
  • Over 200 runners in the Westbridge 5
  • Bring on Stone Festival 2013!
  • Funfair at Westbridge Park
  • In pictures: Party in the Park
  • Video: Stone Festival carnival parade
  • In pictures: Festival dog show/raft race
  • Olympic torch to be carried through Stone!

Westbridge Park

More Westbridge consultation on the way?
More Westbridge consultation on the way?

The report on Stafford Borough Council’s leisure consultation in Stone earlier this year...

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  • TVT response to Westbridge Park plans on hold
  • Council puts Westbridge Park plans on hold
  • Keep Westbridge Park Green press release
  • Alleyne’s fears over Westbridge Park plans
  • Westbridge Park consultation nears end
  • Council responds to Westbridge Park questions
  • Westbridge Park viewpoint: Plan not viable
  • Westbridge Park viewpoint: Let’s be positive…
  • Westbridge Park viewpoint: Richard Stevens
  • Is this a better site for a new supermarket?
  • Here’s the Westbridge Park consultation leaflet
  • First look at plans for Westbridge Park

What's On?

Fancy treading the boards with the Revellers?
Fancy treading the boards with the Revellers?

Auditions are taking place this week for Stone Revellers’ next performance, David Tristram’s...

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  • Fundraising fun run at Walton Priory
  • Garden party / Promises Auction in Oulton
  • Get involved with the 2013 Stone Music Festival
  • Places filling up for 10k road race
  • Come Into Dance at Stone play centre
  • Brewing heritage day at Lymestone
  • Acoustic trio Whalebone at Oulton Village Hall
  • Toga time for Revellers with ‘Up Pompeii II’
  • Half-term bowls course for youngsters
  • Wildlife trust talk goes batty for bats
  • Crafts in the spotlight at station event
  • Stone Choral Society’s summer concert

Pics

UKIP leader Nigel Farage in town
UKIP leader Nigel Farage in town

UKIP leader Nigel Farage visited Stone today as part of his tour of...

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  • In pictures: Alleyne’s High School fashion show
  • Thanks for your photos of snowy Stone!
  • Wow! Snowy Stone from the air
  • Fashion show raises money for NSPCC
  • The bells are back in town!
  • More of your snowy Stone snaps!
  • Your pictures of snowy Stone
  • In pictures: New Year at the Crown & Anchor
  • In pictures: Nick’s views of Stone
  • In pictures: More Advent Windows
  • In pictures: More Advent Windows opened
  • First Advent Window brings Joy To The World!

History

Brewing heritage day at Lymestone
Brewing heritage day at Lymestone

Lymestone Brewery are holding a Brewing Heritage Day at their Mount Road base...

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  • Remember The Picture House cinema?
  • Medieval seal returns for good
  • Heritage walk around Stone
  • History Monthly: Stone’s lost boozers
  • History Monthly: Stone street names part 4
  • Stone from above in the 1920s
  • History Monthly: Stone street names – Part 3
  • History Monthly Extra: Adie’s Alley
  • History Monthly: Stone street names – Part 2
  • History Monthly: Stone street names in focus
  • Appeal for information on Stone corporal
  • Medieval Priory seal to stay in Stone!

Sport

Stone Cricket Club round-up
Stone Cricket Club round-up

Stone Cricket Club’s Swynnerton-based sides took the honours against Leek and Moorlands last...

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  • Places filling up for 10k road race
  • Stone Cricket Club round-up
  • Double delight for Stone Hammers Utd
  • Over 100 youngsters in festival football fiesta
  • Over 200 runners in the Westbridge 5
  • Master Marathoners’ coast-to-coast success
  • County Plate triumph for Alleynes High
  • Stone 1st crash to defeat at Porthill Park
  • Half-term bowls course for youngsters
  • Talbot Cup last-over victory for Stone
  • Stone 1st XI back to earth with a bump!
  • Lizzie Neave makes Team GB squad

Food & Drink Festival

New directors for food and drink festival
New directors for food and drink festival

As the Stone Food & Drink Festival approaches its ninth annual event, two...

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  • Plans in place for food and drink festival
  • Chairman’s delight at food festival success
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  • In pictures: Food and Drink Festival Friday
  • Lizzie makes a splash at food festival!
  • Talks and tastings galore at food festival
  • Food festival fans – we need you!
  • Lizzie to open Food and Drink Festival
  • A spicy start to food festival week in Stone
  • Cream of local talent at food festival
  • Win three-day food festival passes
  • Festival aims to inspire young foodies

Business

Farewell to the wonderful Wikijum
Farewell to the wonderful Wikijum

Wikijum, Stone’s High Street Fairtrade shop, closed its doors for the final time...

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  • Emma’s in pieces with her latest work!
  • Help for businesses at boot camp
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  • Graphic designer vacancy at Panda Press
  • Indoor market idea for town centre
  • Mobile phone dealer serves up 4G
  • Over 100 businesses in our directory!

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