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Abnormal 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 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!
Investigative 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 Cook
3rd 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 2026From 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 Cook29th January 2026M&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 2026
