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Chernobyl children set for Stone recuperation

Published on 3 Apr, 2012 at 20:47 in News | Viewed 1,018 times | 6 Comments
Chernobyl children set for Stone recuperation

Ten children from Belarus will be spending time in Stone this summer to help them recover from cancers caused by the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. The visit is part of the work of the Chernobyl Children’s Project and the local co-ordinator is Margie Hislop. Here, Margie explains the project, her experiences with Belarusian children last...

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Sunday capital rail services doubled

Published on 3 Apr, 2012 at 9:08 in News | Viewed 109 times | 2 Comments
Sunday capital rail services doubled

Extra trains are now running from Stone to London on Sundays after London Midland doubled the number of Sunday services. The new timetable, which came into force on 1st April, will mean 11 services running southbound and 10 heading northbound on Sundays. Previously there were five southbound and four northbound. Mike Dalton from London...

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Park aviary consultation under way

Published on 31 Mar, 2012 at 22:32 in News | Viewed 83 times | No Comments
Park aviary consultation under way

Stafford Borough Council’s consultation into the future of Stonefield Park’s aviary is now under way, with addresses near the park getting a questionnaire. The questionnaire states: “The bird aviary is a traditional feature in Stonefield Park but is in need of replacement. Some people think the bird aviary provides an educational opportunity to see...

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Stone firefighters get on their bikes

Published on 30 Mar, 2012 at 12:16 in News | Viewed 47 times | No Comments
Stone firefighters get on their bikes

Firefighters in Stone are getting on their bikes to spread the fire safety message in the town. The move is an initiative by Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service and will see firefighters taking to bikes to get to difficult-to-reach areas and to engage with the community. Six retained firefighters from Stone fire station have...

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Fire service appeal on petrol storage

Published on 29 Mar, 2012 at 11:01 in News | Viewed 74 times | No Comments
Fire service appeal on petrol storage

The fire service in Staffordshire has warned people in Stone to avoid storing large quantities of petrol in their garages. The warning from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s head of risk reduction comes after Cabinet Office Minister Francis Maude urged people to stock up on petrol ahead of a possible strike by fuel tanker...

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Performers needed for right royal knees up!

Published on 29 Mar, 2012 at 8:43 in Diamond Jubilee, News | Viewed 128 times | No Comments
Performers needed for right royal knees up!

Bands, singers and other performers from Stone are needed for a right royal knees up in the town – a place on the stage at the Diamond Jubilee street party in June. Stone’s street party will take place on Sunday 3rd June from 2pm. The stage and PA system has been booked – what’s...

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Ring road changes cost £67,000

Published on 29 Mar, 2012 at 7:48 in News | Viewed 234 times | 5 Comments
Ring road changes cost £67,000

The controversial changes to the ring road in Stone have cost Staffordshire taxpayers almost £67,000. The figures were revealed in a Freedom of Information request to the county council. The new traffic island at the junction of Christchurch Way and Lichfield Street cost £15,610 The relocation of the pedestrian crossing on Christchurch Way then cost...

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Canal Watch scheme to launch in Stone

Published on 28 Mar, 2012 at 8:47 in News | Viewed 78 times | No Comments
Canal Watch scheme to launch in Stone

A new kind of neighbourhood watch scheme that aims to combat crime on canals and towpaths will be launched in Stone. The launch of Staffordshire Canal Watch will take place between 11am and 4pm on Thursday 5th April at Aston Marina, and canal users are invited along to find out more and sign up...

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Big investment in superfast broadband

Published on 27 Mar, 2012 at 14:31 in News | Viewed 112 times | 2 Comments
Big investment in superfast broadband

At least 90 per cent of Staffordshire residents and businesses will have access to superfast broadband by mid-2015 following approval of a £7.5m investment by the county council’s cabinet. Cabinet member for assets and environment Mark Winnington said prompt action is needed to ensure people across Staffordshire can take advantage of online opportunities which...

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Gareth is Apprentice of the Year

Published on 27 Mar, 2012 at 13:11 in News | Viewed 146 times | No Comments
Gareth is Apprentice of the Year

Forget Alan Sugar’s latest batch of wannabes. A Stone apprentice who works with local schools to raise awareness of engineering as a profession has been named Apprentice of the Year. Gareth Hall, a second-year apprentice with ABB Power Systems in the town, has been named National Skills Academy for Power Apprentice of the Year....

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