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From Bake Off to chocolate masters, chefs confirmed for Stone Food and Drink Festival
Celebrity chefs have been confirmed for the 2026 Stone Food and Drink Festival, which returns to Westbridge Park in May.…
Author: Jon Cook
29th January 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!
M&S confirms plans to repurpose café space at Stone store
Marks and Spencer has confirmed plans to repurpose the café space at its Westbridge Park store in Stone, as part…
Author: Jon Cook
29th January 2026Police investigate report of missing cash at Stone Banking Hub
Police are investigating a report of missing cash following an incident at the Banking Hub on Stone High Street. Staffordshire…
Author: Jon Cook
29th January 2026Antisocial moped behind early morning noise across Stone seized by police
A number of early morning noise complaints reported by residents across Stone have now been traced to a moped, which…
Author: Jon Cook
29th January 2026Stone chef Anthony O’Brien to run London Marathon for hospitality mental health charity
A Stone based hospitality worker is preparing to take on the London Marathon to raise money for a charity supporting…
Author: Jon Cook
28th January 2026Sir Gavin Williamson calls for ban on non stun animal slaughter
Stone MP Sir Gavin Williamson has called for a total ban on the non stun slaughter of animals, in comments…
Author: Jon Cook
28th January 2026Stone councillor raises patient confidentiality concerns at GP reception desks
A Stone community leader has raised concerns about patients giving out private information within earshot of others when booking in…
Author: Jon Cook
27th January 2026Overnight road closure confirmed on A34 between Monkey Forest and Trentham
An overnight road closure has been confirmed on the A34 Stone Road between the Monkey Forest roundabout and the Trentham…
Author: Jon Cook
27th January 2026AEDdonate appeal for new donation bank location in Stone
Stone based charity AEDdonate is appealing for help to find a new home for its clothing and book donation banks…
Author: Jon Cook26th January 2026Man charged with drug offences following police search in Stone
A Stone teenager has been charged with drug offences after police seized a phone, cannabis and cash during searches in…
Author: Jon Cook
26th January 2026Weekly food waste collection roll out for Stone residents
A Government initiative will see food waste collected weekly from every household in Stone and across Stafford Borough this year. …
Author: Jon Cook
23rd January 2026Happy Rundays Club launches community focused fitness and wellbeing programme
A new wellbeing and fitness community is launching near Stone later this month, aiming to combine running, strength training and…
Author: Jon Cook
22nd January 2026Crown Wharf Theatre Celebrates a Strong Start to 2026 with Cinema, Comedy, Family Theatre, and March Musicals
Crown Wharf Theatre is celebrating a vibrant and successful launch to its 2026 programme, welcoming audiences with an exciting blend…
Author: Jon Cook
22nd January 2026Staffordshire council seeks urgent talks after rail line plans revealed without consultation
Staffordshire County Council was not consulted about plans for a new rail line between Manchester and Birmingham before they were…
Author: Jon Cook
21st January 2026Live music weekend planned at The Bridge to raise funds for Meningitis Now
A full weekend of live music is planned at The Bridge as the pub hosts a charity fundraiser in support…
Author: Jon Cook
20th January 2026New Just Add Veg campaign encourages healthier eating across Staffordshire
A new council backed campaign is encouraging people across Stone to add more vegetables to their everyday meals, as part…
Author: Jon Cook
20th January 2026
