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Staffordshire Police publishes new plan to tackle anti-social behaviour
Staffordshire Police has published a new action plan setting out how it will work with communities and partner organisations to…
Author: Jon Cook
13th May 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!
Suspicious letterbox activity reported in Alexandra Street
Police have issued a Staffordshire Smart Alert after a resident reported suspicious activity in Alexandra Street, Stone, in the early…
Author: Jon Cook
13th May 2026Food businesses in Stone reminded over allergy rules
Food businesses in Stone and Staffordshire are being reminded of their legal responsibilities around allergen information and labelling.
Author: Jon Cook
11th May 2026Stone bike shop changes gear with new name
Whitebridge Industrial Estate bike shop Midlands MTB Bike Shop has changed its name to Midlands Cycles after five years in…
Author: Jon Cook
11th May 2026Cotwalton Dairy starts taking orders for raw milk near Stone
Cotwalton Dairy has started taking orders for raw milk from its farm near Stone, following customer feedback. Cotwalton Dairy has…
Author: Jon Cook
11th May 2026The Secret Tea Room in Stone goes up for sale as owner prepares to retire
The Secret Tea Room in Stone has been put up for sale due to retirement, with the independent tea room…
Author: Jon Cook
11th May 2026Stone’s Woolcool completes Royal hat trick with King’s Award
Stone business Woolcool has won a King’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade, completing what it calls a Royal hat…
Author: Jon Cook
8th May 2026Stone RUFC to row length of River Trent for clubhouse fundraiser
Members of Stone RUFC are taking on a rowing challenge this weekend to raise money for the club’s new clubhouse.…
Author: Jon Cook
8th May 2026Community bookshelf project invites Stone residents to paint their own story
A free community art project is inviting people in Stone to paint a book spine that tells the story of…
Author: Jon Cook
7th May 2026Burston bridge update as June works move closer
Work on the long-awaited Burston footbridge is still being planned for June, with Staffordshire County Council saying ground conditions at…
Author: Jon Cook
7th May 2026Mountford’s gives Stone shoppers a Sunday DIY option
Mountford’s in Stone is now opening on Sundays, giving residents a handy town centre option for DIY, gardening, decorating and…
Author: Jon Cook
6th May 2026Stone residents warned not to put gas canisters in bins
Stone residents are being warned not to put gas canisters in household, recycling or public bins because of explosion risks.
Author: Jon Cook6th May 2026Police appeal after man injured while helping with fallen trailer load in Stone
Police are appealing for information after a man suffered a broken foot while helping with a fallen trailer load in…
Author: Jon Cook
6th May 2026Stone Revellers to stage Out of Order at Crown Wharf Theatre
Stone Revellers will stage Ray Cooney’s farce Out of Order at Crown Wharf Theatre from 10 to 13 June 2026.
Author: Jon Cook6th May 2026Warning after reports of possible rogue traders in Stone
Residents in Stone are being urged to be cautious after reports of possible rogue traders in the area. A Staffordshire…
Author: Jon Cook6th May 2026Poste of Stone to host Lymestone Brewery meet the brewer night
The Poste of Stone will host Lymestone Brewery for a meet the brewer evening on Thursday 14 May from 7.30pm.
Author: Jon Cook
5th May 2026
