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Alleyne’s students win Staffordshire title
Congratulations to a group of young entrepreneurs from Alleyne’s High School who won the Staffordshire final of this year’s Young Enterprise competition – the third year running that a team from the school has done this! Equipo’s product, the Earbuddy, prevents tangling and damage to earphones, and almost 1,000 units have been sold. The...
Virtual brewery for real ale fans
Ever dreamed of brewing that perfect pint, exactly how you want it? Now you have the chance! Lymestone Brewery has teamed up with the Best of British Beer to offer real ale fans a chance to become ‘virtual’ brewers. People who sign up will be able to make all the key decisions during the brewing...
Late-night pharmacy for Stone
A late-night pharmacy will be opening in Stone later this year at the former Traditional Flower Co shop in the town centre. Community Pharmacies, which runs a number of pharmacies across the country, will be opening its Stone pharmacy in June. Called ‘Stone Pharmacy’, its opening hours will be 7am to 10.30pm seven days...
What a weekend at Moddershall Oaks!
Staff at Moddershall Oaks moved mountains (of snow) at the weekend to make sure that two weddings at the country spa retreat could still go ahead. The snow that fell on Friday and Saturday saw drifts of over 12ft in parts of Stone, with Moddershall particularly badly hit. Here’s Moddershall Oaks director Penny Holland’s...
Emma’s in pieces with her latest work!
One of Stone artist Emma Joustra’s works has been broken into a thousand pieces – and is now on sale in WHSmiths across the country as a jigsaw! Emma’s artwork – you may have seen her Stone Festival programme front covers, or some of her work in Bags Of Beautiful Gifts or in lots...
Help for businesses at boot camp
Published on 26 Feb, 2013 at 7:28 in Business | Viewed 550 times | No Comments
A Stone businesswoman will be knocking local entrepreneurs into shape with a business boot camp that starts in March. Business consultant and coach Alison Bradford has introduced the Rock Your Business support programme as a recent report from the Office of National statistics (ONS) revealed a 367,000 increase in the number of people becoming...
Rogue Boutique and other High Street news
Published on 17 Feb, 2013 at 20:14 in Business | Viewed 1,445 times | No Comments
A fashion boutique offering some of the hottest independent labels at affordable prices opened in Stone High Street on Saturday 16th February. The Champagne was flowing at Rogue Boutique as owner Alex Bagnall opened her doors for the first time after relocating from Newcastle town centre. The boutique – at 23 High Street –...
Graphic designer vacancy at Panda Press
Published on 12 Feb, 2013 at 11:16 in Business | Viewed 777 times | No Comments
Panda Press in Stone are looking for a graphic designer. Here are the details: GRAPHIC DESIGNER REQUIRED An opportunity to join a dynamic team at a progressive design and print company, based in Stone. You will be working with a wide range of clients and will possess creative design for print skills including strong...
Indoor market idea for town centre
Stone Town Council has urged local businesspeople who would like to trade in the town centre but who can’t afford the rents and rates to get in touch. The council is looking at helping a number of traders to come together to take on one of the empty shops in the High Street, potentially...
Mobile phone dealer serves up 4G
Published on 11 Dec, 2012 at 11:00 in Business | Viewed 498 times | No Comments
Stone mobile phone specialist m-viron has been appointed as one of a select number of independent dealers across the UK to become an accredited EE 4G partner. Mainline, the UK’s leading distributor of EE mobile phones to independent dealers, has specifically selected m-viron for its product knowledge, experience and outstanding customer service. “EE customers...
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