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Network Rail responds after doctored road closure sign spotted near Norton Bridge
Network Rail has confirmed that a road closure sign on the Eccleshall Road near Norton Bridge had been tampered with,…
Author: Jon Cook
5th February 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!
Health professionals raise concerns over rise in young people becoming unwell after vaping
Local health professionals are reporting a growing number of young people becoming unwell after using vapes, including products believed to…
Author: Jon Cook
4th February 2026SEND assessment backlog cleared by Staffordshire County Council
Staffordshire County Council says it has cleared its backlog of Educational Psychology assessments for children and young people with Education,…
Author: Jon Cook
4th February 2026Regulator finds breaches in fundraising by Stoke Air Ambulance charity
A charity that has previously fundraised in Stone has been told to remove misleading claims after a regulatory investigation into…
Author: Jon Cook4th February 2026Volunteer recruitment evening planned for Stone Food and Drink Festival
As preparations are underway for this year’s Stone Food and Drink Festival, the organisers are once again looking for local…
Author: Jon Cook3rd February 2026From Stone studio to the high seas for Rooftop dancer
A former student from Rooftop Studios is set to take to the stage on board one of the world’s largest…
Author: Jon Cook
3rd February 2026Abnormal load expected on the A34 through Stone on Saturday morning
Drivers using the A34 on Saturday 7 February 2026 are being advised to expect potential disruption due to an abnormal…
Author: Jon Cook
3rd February 2026Investigative road works to begin ahead of major Stone ring road scheme
Preparation work ahead of a major road maintenance scheme in Stone town centre is due to begin next week, with…
Author: Jon Cook3rd February 2026Baby and toddler pre used sale this Saturday in Stone
A baby and toddler pre used sale is taking place this Saturday at St Michael and St Wulfad’s Church in…
Author: Jon Cook
2nd February 2026A Stone family’s mission to preserve a dad’s music lost to dementia
An album created in Stone is bringing new life to music first written and recorded more than 30 years ago.…
Author: Jon Cook
2nd February 2026Police carry out road safety operation at A34 and Yarnfield Lane junction
Police and road safety teams carried out a targeted operation at the A34 and Yarnfield Lane junction on Monday 2…
Author: Jon Cook
2nd February 2026Cancer awareness bus to visit Stone in March
A cancer awareness bus offering free advice, information and health checks will visit Stone later this spring as part of…
Author: Jon Cook
2nd February 2026Attempted burglary reported on Meadowside in Stone
An attempted burglary has been reported on Meadowside in Stone, off Trent Road, in the early hours of Sunday 1…
Author: Jon Cook
1st February 2026Call goes out for artists to take part in countywide Staffy Trail
Artists from across Staffordshire, including those based in Stone, are being invited to apply to take part in The Staffy…
Author: Jon Cook
30th January 2026Overnight and daytime road closures planned on routes in and around Stone
Drivers in Stone are being advised to plan ahead as a series of overnight and daytime road closures are due…
Author: Jon Cook
30th January 2026Stone students create educational card game to make learning more engaging
A team of students from Stone have created a new educational card game designed to help make learning more accessible…
Author: Jon Cook
29th January 2026
