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World Day of Prayer service to be held at St Dominic’s Church in Stone
A global day of prayer with roots stretching back more than a century will be marked in Stone this week.…
Author: Jon Cook
5th 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!
A Handful of Songs 2026 – Celebrating 50 Years of Girlguiding Talent
Girlguiding members from across Stone and surrounding villages are preparing to raise the curtain on a spectacular milestone event: the…
Author: Jon Cook
5th March 2026Fairway Service Station reports fuel delivery issues
Drivers in Stone have been warned that Fairway Service Station has temporarily run out of fuel after scheduled deliveries failed…
Author: Jon Cook
5th March 2026Doorstep rogue traders reported targeting Stone homeowners
Residents in Stone are being urged to stay alert after reports of rogue traders operating in the area. The warning…
Author: Jon Cook4th March 2026Go VIP for the 21st anniversary of the Stone Food & Drink Festival
The Stone Food & Drink Festival turns 21 in 2026. To mark the occasion, organisers have introduced VIP tickets for…
Author: Jon Cook4th March 2026Stone council warns of confusion under North Staffordshire proposal
Stone community leaders remain “totally opposed” to the town forming part of a new North Staffordshire council as part of…
Author: Jon Cook
4th March 2026Holy Week and Easter services planned across Stone
From early morning worship to children’s crafts and the town’s Walk of Witness, churches across Stone have set out their…
Author: Jon Cook4th March 2026New Montessori nursery set to open at Stone Business Park
A new day nursery is preparing to open its doors in Stone this spring. Flourish Montessori Day Nursery is due…
Author: Jon Cook
3rd March 2026Stone families invited to shape future social media rules for under-16s
Stone parents and young people are invited to shape new national rules on social media for under-16s, with a consultation…
Author: Jon Cook2nd March 2026Mount Road Industrial Estate sold in off market deal
One of Stone’s established industrial estates has changed hands. Mount Road Industrial Estate has been sold by Sandyford Properties to…
Author: Jon Cook
2nd March 2026Eight bungalows proposed off Old Road in Barlaston
Plans have been submitted to build eight new bungalows on land off Old Road in Barlaston. The site sits just…
Author: Jon Cook
2nd March 2026Plans submitted for three Gypsy and Traveller pitches off Whitesytch Lane, Hilderstone
A planning application has been submitted to Stafford Borough Council seeking permission for three Gypsy and Traveller residential pitches on…
Author: Jon Cook
2nd March 2026Stone Carnival Week 2026 seeks sponsors and participants
Stone Carnival Week will return from Saturday 30 May to Sunday 7 June 2026, with organisers now inviting businesses and…
Author: Jon Cook
2nd March 2026Bronze Bae Beauty to hold open day in Stone this Sunday
A new beauty and tanning business in Stone is holding an open day this weekend. Bronze Bae Beauty, based at…
Author: Jon Cook28th February 2026Calls for deputy commissioner to resign after car left untaxed
Staffordshire’s deputy police, fire and crime commissioner has faced calls to step down after it emerged his car was untaxed…
Author: Jon Cook
26th February 2026Local beautician launches NailsByCaitieX at Sophie Maelle salon
A 21-year-old beautician has launched her own nail and brow business in Stone, building on five years in the industry.…
Author: Jon Cook
26th February 2026
