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Unseen archives reveal jubilant mood in Stone following the Armistice
Bells ringing, fog horns going off on the railway, flags hoisted, and people dancing about were the scenes in Stone…
Author: Jon Cook
6th November 2018
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!
Attempted robbery on Oulton Road
On Monday evening Staffordshire Police were called to an attempted robbery at The Wine Cellar on Oulton Road. A spokesperson…
Author: Jon Cook
6th November 2018Stone hosts World War One memorabilia exhibition
Stone Town Council has organised an exhibition of World War One memorabilia at the Frank Jordan Centre from 10:00am to…
Author: Jon Cook
5th November 2018B&M store to give Stone Community Hub VIP opening treatment
On Friday 9th November the brand new Stone B&M store will be opened at 9am Staff at the new store…
Author: Jon Cook
2nd November 2018Beacon lighting ceremony to mark 100 years since the end of WW1
On the evening of the 11 November 2018, events will be taking place at St Michael & St Wulfad’s Church,…
Author: Jon Cook
1st November 2018Stone Christmas lights switch on details – 2018
The 2018 Stone Christmas lights switch on will take place in Stone High Street on Thursday 15th November The event…
Author: Jon Cook
1st November 2018Stone Remembrance Parade and Service details
Details of the 2018 Remembrance Parade and Services have been released by Stone Town Council. This years parade, together with…
Author: Jon Cook
1st November 2018Care home plans withdrawn due to gas pipeline
LNT Care Developments in Leeds have withdrawn their plans to develop land off Lichfield Road into a 64 bedroom care…
Author: Jon Cook
1st November 2018Stone siblings launch The Paddock Suite
Stone brother and sister team Ben and Lydia Hooley have taken their passion for food and drink festivals to create…
Author: Jon Cook
27th October 2018Residents over 65 are being reminded to get their FREE flu vaccination
People over the age of 65 in Staffordshire are being encouraged to take up the offer of a free flu…
Author: Jon Cook27th October 2018Secondary school application deadline looms
Admission applications to secondary schools close on October 31, meaning parents still have time to make that all-important decision on…
Author: Jon Cook
27th October 2018Halloween half term activities in Staffordshire
Families looking for something spooktacular to do this Halloween half term are being encouraged to check out some of the…
Author: Jon Cook
26th October 2018Stone youngsters are to help design new Westbridge Park skate facility
Stafford Borough Council has revealed that the young people in Stone will be involved in the design of a new…
Author: Jon Cook
24th October 2018Review: Blood Brothers
Blood Brothers draws critical praise wherever it tours, so as someone who has never seen the show I was really…
Author: Jon Cook23rd October 2018Stone independent businesses collaborate to create bespoke art piece
To commemorate her one-year anniversary in Stone High Street, Tracy Stant of ladies’ boutique Josie wanted to commission a bespoke…
Author: Jon Cook
20th October 2018Official opening of Stone Post Office
Stone's Mayor, Cllr Kristan Green, marked the opening of Stone Post Office at a special ceremony today Following the public…
Author: Jon Cook19th October 2018
