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Smoke and Rye in Stone announces closure
Smoke and Rye has announced it has closed its restaurant in Stone. The Stafford Street venue shared the news in…
Author: Jon Cook
12th March 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!
Stone branch to hold Great Tommy Sleep Out on the High Street
Members of Stone’s branch of the Royal British Legion are set to spend a night sleeping out on Stone High…
Author: Jon Cook
12th March 2026D&G Bus to take over Stone area routes and add new Aston Lodge service
D&G Bus is set to take over two bus services in the Stone area later this month, with a new…
Author: Jon Cook
12th March 2026Stonefield Fish Bar keeps hold of five star food hygiene rating
Stonefield Fish Bar says it has kept its five star food hygiene rating after an unannounced visit from inspectors. The…
Author: Jon Cook
11th March 2026Day One Midwife offers home visiting tongue-tie support for families in Stone
For many new parents, the idea of getting out of the house with a baby, especially when feeding is already…
Author: Jon Cook
11th March 2026Christ Church Stone to host Watt a lot castle Easter holiday club
Christ Church Stone is set to run its Watt a lot castle holiday club during the Easter break, with sessions…
Author: Jon Cook
11th March 2026Crossroads Youth Club to hold bake sale for Brain Tumour Charity
Stone Crossroads Youth Club is set to hold a fundraising bake sale later this month in support of The Brain…
Author: Jon Cook
11th March 2026Church Street in Stone to close on Friday 20 March
A stretch of Church Street in Stone is set to close to traffic for the day later this month, while…
Author: Jon Cook
11th March 2026Stone Heritage Centre to host three talks on local history
Stone Heritage Centre has announced three more talks for the months ahead, with this latest run turning the spotlight on…
Author: Jon Cook
9th March 2026Christ Church Academy plans charity darts marathon for Macmillan
Christ Church Academy is preparing to host a charity darts marathon in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, with a goal…
Author: Jon Cook
9th March 2026New Lichfield Road line-up takes shape as Co-op targets summer opening
The line-up at Stone’s new Lichfield Road retail parade is becoming clearer, with Co-op, a vets, a chip shop and…
Author: Jon Cook
8th March 2026Stone Old Alleynians highlights volunteers, veterans and disability teams in new impact report
Stone Old Alleynians has highlighted the role of volunteers, veterans and disability football in a new report on the club’s…
Author: Jon Cook
8th March 2026Easter egg appeal for Stone Community Hub Food Bank
A local funeral director is asking Stone residents to pick up an extra Easter egg this year. Price & Stubbs…
Author: Jon Cook
7th March 2026No monkey business, Stone primate owners need a licence from April
People in Stone who keep primates as pets will need a licence from Monday 6 April 2026, under new Government…
Author: Jon Cook
6th March 2026Thousands of free trees planted across Staffordshire over winter
Nearly 3,500 free trees have found new homes across Staffordshire this winter, after a series of community giveaway events. Residents…
Author: Jon Cook
5th March 2026New members welcome at Aston Guides
A local Girlguiding group in Aston is encouraging new members to come along and see what it is all about.…
Author: Jon Cook
5th March 2026
