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Further appeal after man left with fractured skull in Stone assault
Police have issued a further appeal after a man suffered a fractured skull and a bleed on the brain in…
Author: Jon Cook
25th June 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!
Lidl launches consultation on new Stone store near Aston Roundabout
Lidl has launched a consultation on plans for a new Stone store near Aston Roundabout, with feedback open until 10…
Author: Jon Cook
24th June 2026Crown Wharf Theatre offers cool cinema screenings during hot weather
Crown Wharf Theatre is inviting people to escape the heat this week with three cinema screenings in its air conditioned…
Author: Jon Cook
24th June 2026Historic Staffordshire Yeomanry archive to be protected at county history centre
A Staffordshire Yeomanry archive is being transferred to the Staffordshire History Centre to protect records, photos, letters and diaries.
Author: Jon Cook
24th June 2026The Home Upgrades That Add Value in the Midlands
Find out which home upgrades actually add value to a Staffordshire property, from kitchens to bathrooms, with practical advice for…
Author: Jon Cook
24th June 2026Landmarc raises Armed Forces Day flag at Swynnerton Training Camp
Landmarc and DIO have raised the Armed Forces Day flag at Swynnerton Training Camp to mark Armed Forces Week 2026.
Author: Jon Cook
23rd June 2026Stone and District Scouts coffee morning takes place at The Pump House this Sunday
Stone and District Scouts are holding a coffee morning at The Pump House in Westbridge Park on Sunday 28 June.
Author: Jon Cook
23rd June 2026AEDdonate bike sale returns to Stone this Sunday
AEDdonate’s refurbished bike sale returns to Stone on Sunday 28 June, with adult and children’s bikes available.
Author: Jon Cook
23rd June 2026Stone depot among bases for extra pothole repair crews
Extra pothole repair crews will be based at Stone and other Staffordshire depots as the county council tackles road defects…
Author: Jon Cook
22nd June 2026Warning over heat and open water risks as Stone faces extreme temperatures
People in Stone are being urged to take care in the heat, with warnings over open water, wildfire risks and…
Author: Jon Cook22nd June 2026The Grand National journeys starting next door to Stone
The Grand National is the UK’s biggest horse race, held each April just an hour up the motorway in Aintree.…
Author: Jon Cook22nd June 2026Police appeal after man seriously injured in Stone assault
Police are appealing for information after a man suffered serious injuries in an assault in the Stone area. Staffordshire Police…
Author: Jon Cook
22nd June 2026Stone bin collections to start at 6am during heat warning
Bin collection crews in the Stafford Borough Council area will start work an hour earlier than usual this week because…
Author: Jon Cook
22nd June 2026Why do Stafford Knots seem to tie themselves in different ways?
A Stone reader is asking residents to photograph Stafford Knots around Staffordshire to see how many different designs can be…
Author: Jon Cook
21st June 2026Police dispersal order in place for Stone town centre and Westbridge Park
Police dispersal order in place for Stone town centre and Westbridge Park this weekend as officers tackle anti-social behaviour.
Author: Jon Cook
19th June 2026Sir Gavin asks Transport Secretary to step in over Stone station parking charges
Sir Gavin Williamson has asked the Transport Secretary to step in over planned parking charges at Stone railway station.
Author: Jon Cook
19th June 2026
