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Online community chat with Stone’s local policing team – submit your questions
Stone residents who wish to put their concerns around policing matters are being asked to send in their questions to…
Author: Jon Cook
14th January 2022
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!
Deadline looms for primary and first school applications
Time is running out for Stone parents to get their primary/first school applications in before the 15 January 2022 deadline.
Author: Jon Cook
13th January 2022Support available for Stone residents looking to maintain a healthier weight
People in Stone, who want to work towards a healthier weight, are being reminded that help is at hand thanks…
Author: Jon Cook
12th January 2022Stone motorists advised of overnight closures on A34 next week
Stone motorists, and those travelling to Stone, are being advised of overnight road closures on the A34 north of Stafford…
Author: Jon Cook
12th January 2022Funding available for Stone projects that help improve the local environment
Stone based community groups are being invited to apply for funding for projects that help improve their local environment.
Author: Jon Cook
11th January 2022Stone MP Sir Bill Cash – Parliamentary Votes and Debates 10th January 2022
As part of our coverage of local politics, we're now providing updates on how your Stone MP has voted in…
Author: Jon Cook
11th January 2022Staffordshire walk-in clinics offer booster throughout January
Staffordshire residents will be able to get a booster vaccine at walk-in clinics throughout January, as case rates in the…
Author: Jon Cook10th January 2022Stone businesses can access £9k new product development grant
Stone businesses looking to launch a new product can tap into contribution grant funding, up to £9,000.
Author: Jon Cook
8th January 2022Stone residents assured that gritters are working round the clock across the county
As Staffordshire County Council confirm that gritting crews are working round the clock we look at where the gritting routes…
Author: Jon Cook
6th January 2022New Darlaston plans lodged for 24hr fuel station including 10 EV chargers
After being closed for almost 4 years, new plans have been submitted to Stafford Borough Council to bulldoze the Darlaston…
Author: Jon Cook
5th January 2022ALBOS 2021 – What news were we all reading?
As we wake up in a new year, 2022, we look back on the top ten most-read articles on our…
Author: Jon Cook
1st January 2022Stone COVID-19 walk-in vaccine clinic open Christmas week in Stone
A large Covid-19 walk-in vaccine clinic will be open Monday 27th December to Friday 31st December in Stone and here…
Author: Jon Cook23rd December 2021Stone Cat Cafe launches fundraiser as Covid leaves them on the brink
Charlie's Cat Cafe on Stone High Street has launched a Go Fund Me campaign as they struggle in a post-Covid…
Author: Jon Cook
19th December 2021Shell Walton submits plans to replace petrol station with new facility including electric car charging
Shell has lodged new plans with Stafford Borough Council to redevelop their Walton site with a completely new shop, forecourt…
Author: Jon Cook
19th December 2021Stone residents advised to avoid A34 due to overnight road closure
There's an overnight road closure on Monday 20th December, from 8 pm until 6 am, affecting the A34 as works…
Author: Jon Cook19th December 2021Macmillan Cancer Support is appealing for local residents for a new project
Macmillan Cancer Support is appealing for local residents who have recently received or are currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer…
Author: Jon Cook
19th December 2021
