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Lichfield Road Community Speed Watch
A resident of Flax Croft is hoping to set up a Community Speed Watch group for Stone's Lichfield Road area.…
Author: Jon Cook
30th January 2019
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!
How to stay well and look after your neighbours during this cold weather
With snow, ice and freezing forecast there are some simple things that you can do to look after yourself, family…
Author: Jon Cook
30th January 2019The unused Stone police station is to be put up for sale
As part of a programme to dispose of unused police stations, Stone's Radford Street police station, including the currently free…
Author: Jon Cook25th January 2019CCTV images released in appeal to identify men following assault in Stone
Officers from Staffordshire Police are appealing for help to identify the men in these CCTV images, who they would like…
Author: Jon Cook
21st January 2019Plans to turn the Darlaston Inn into a petrol station and drive-thru have been refused
Euro Garages plans to knock-down the Darlaston Inn, and Whacky Warehouse has been refused following a recent Stafford Borough Council…
Author: Jon Cook
19th January 2019Extension for Stone’s Morrisons following planning approval
Plans for a revised customer cafe, new entrance lobby and new barista bar have been approved by Stafford Borough Council.…
Author: Jon Cook
17th January 2019Joule’s plans approved for Stone brewery tap and theatre
Following last nights Staffordshire Borough Council planning meeting last night, planning consent was granted for Joule's to build a Brewery…
Author: Jon Cook
17th January 2019County council ready for the ice and snow forecast later this week
Staffordshire County Council have said their gritting teams are primed and ready to roll as freezing temperatures are forecast to…
Author: Jon Cook
16th January 2019Sixty-six bed care home plans submitted for Tilling Drive football pitches
Two months after withdrawing a similar application on Lichfield Road LNT Care Developments have submitted plans for a sixty-six bedroom…
Author: Jon Cook
16th January 2019Stone’s The Boat House named UK Wedding Venue of the Year by Bridebook
The team at Aston Marina’s The Boat House is in a celebratory mood with the venue having been named the…
Author: Jon Cook
14th January 2019People using their local recycling centre could win a meal for four
Recycling centres throughout Staffordshire are offering a tasty incentive for people who pay them a visit this month! Anyone who…
Author: Jon Cook
14th January 2019Deadline for primary applications is tomorrow, 15th January 2019
Time is running out for Stone parents to get their primary school applications in before the 15 January 2019 deadline.…
Author: Jon Cook
14th January 2019Just So Festival announces programme and new areas for its 10th year
The multi award-winning family arts festival, produced by Wild Rumpus, has started to reveal its 2019 programme. The programme includes…
Author: Jon Cook
11th January 2019Parking strategy to promote Stone and other High Streets
Staffordshire County Council has said that improved on-street parking will be introduced to help town centres and communities in Staffordshire.…
Author: Jon Cook
11th January 2019Stafford Borough residents receive New Year litter warning
A senior Stafford Borough councillor is warning people they will be hit in the pocket if they litter the area.…
Author: Jon Cook
10th January 2019Joule’s acquires additional piece of land for Crown Wharf development
Joule's Brewery announced earlier this week that they had acquired Poole’s Yard in Stone. The parcel of land, just off…
Author: Jon Cook
10th January 2019
