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Full trader line up announced for Stone Farmers’ Market this Saturday
Stone Farmers’ Market returns on Saturday 3 October, with 50 traders and organisations announced across Stone High Street.
Author: Jon Cook
1st October, 2026
Jon Cook
I’m ultimately responsible for the website, social media accounts, email and technical aspects of ALBOS. I’ve lived in Stone since 2005 and am married with 2 children. By day I run my own IT consultancy business but away from the computer my interests are my family, Hull KR rugby league team and the McLaren F1 team!
1st Stone Scouts looking for new members
1st Stone Scouts is looking for new members to join its Wednesday evening Scout section at Westbridge Park.
Author: Jon Cook1st October, 2026Stone M&S colleague marks more than 25 years with retailer
Stone M&S shift lead Carl Nutt is marking more than 25 years with the retailer, a career which also led…
Author: Jon Cook
1st October, 2026Stone’s Lola Taylor named Staffordshire Young Poet Laureate
Stone’s Lola Taylor has been named Staffordshire’s 11th Young Poet Laureate and will encourage young people to write and perform…
Author: Jon Cook1st October, 2026New vape duty could mean higher prices for Stone customers
New UK vaping rules are now in force, including a £2.20 duty on every 10ml of vape liquid, with further…
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1st October, 2026Police appeal after nine-year-old boy taken to hospital after collision in Yarnfield
Police are appealing for information after a nine-year-old boy was taken to hospital following a collision on Yarnfield Lane in…
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1st October, 2026Stone now has the cheapest petrol in our 12 mile fuel search
Stone ended the week with the cheapest current petrol in our 12 mile fuel search, after Darlaston cut unleaded to…
Author: Jon Cook1st October, 2026Stone teenager reaches canoe slalom Premiership at just 14
Stone canoe slalom paddler Nathan, 14, has earned promotion to the Premiership after a run of wins in Scotland and…
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30th September, 2026Disqualified drug driver sentenced after dangerous police pursuit through Stone
A disqualified drug driver who fled police and drove the wrong way around Walton roundabout in Stone has received a…
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30th September, 2026Hypnotist David Bolton to perform at George & Dragon in Meaford
Hypnotist David Bolton will perform at the George & Dragon in Meaford on Friday 23 October, with tickets costing £20…
Author: Jon Cook30th September, 2026New Stone to Rugeley bus service sees encouraging start to year long trial
The new 151 bus between Stone and Rugeley has recorded encouraging passenger numbers during the first weeks of its year…
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29th September, 2026Five Marketing Avenues for Small Midlands Businesses
Running a small business in the Midlands means you're up against everyone from the indie shop down the road to…
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28th September, 2026Elvis and friends charity night coming to The Borehole in Stone
Elvis and friends will perform at The Borehole in Stone on 10th October, with a charity music night in aid…
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28th September, 2026Barlaston’s Got Talent seeks performers for first community talent show
Performers of all ages are being sought for the first Barlaston’s Got Talent, taking place at Barlaston Village Hall on…
Author: Jon Cook28th September, 2026Stone dog owners reminded that an attack is not needed for prosecution
Staffordshire Police reminds dog owners that a bite is not needed for prosecution, with local dog control rules also in…
Author: Jon Cook27th September, 2026Electrical fault in loft caused fire affecting three homes in Stone
An electrical fault in a loft caused Sunday's fire on Chestnut Grove in Stone, which spread to three homes. Firefighters…
Author: Jon Cook
25th September, 2026
