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Review: Shadow high-end cloud based PC (featuring a GTX 1080)
A Little Bit of Stone is a news website that runs alongside my day job, a freelance IT consultant [box…
Author: Jon Cook
16th August 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!
Staffordshire higher eduction options for post A-Level students
Many young people from Stone picked up their A-Level results today but what are the options for further education? A…
Author: Jon Cook
16th August 2018New Barber’s shop in the “Cutting Quarter” of Stone
Replacing an existing barber shop that closed earlier in the year, John, of Stonefield Barbers, is opening another barber's shop…
Author: Jon Cook
14th August 2018Landlord confirms former High Street Co-op to become B&M
It's been eight months since the Co-op closed on Stone High Street but we can reveal that an agreement has…
Author: Jon Cook
12th August 2018Stone Post Office Update
Post Office confirms plans are still on track to re-open a Stone Post Office Back in May we reported news…
Author: Jon Cook
10th August 2018La Cocina – New Mexican restaurant to open in Stone
The hottest new thing in Stone this August is La Cocina; an intimate Mexican inspired restaurant The new restaurant opens…
Author: Jon Cook
9th August 2018Stone Town Council looks to fund a partial replacement for axed bus services
Stone Town Council has opened discussions regarding a replacement bus service to meet the needs of residents isolated by service…
Author: Jon Cook
9th August 2018Make “shore” you come along to Stone-by-the-sea!
Stone Town Councillor Jill Hood and Warwick Funfairs have come up with the brilliant idea to bring a little bit…
Author: Jon Cook
8th August 2018Stone to mark the centenary of the Royal Air Force
The Stone and District Branch of the Royal Air Forces Association is to hold special events to mark 100 years…
Author: Jon Cook
8th August 2018Police launch road traffic collision appeal following Hilderstone accident
Following the death of a local woman, and serious injury to a man, Staffordshire Police are appealing for witnesses to…
Author: Jon Cook
6th August 2018There’s a fresh online look for Stone Farmers’ Market
Staffordshire’s biggest monthly Farmers’ Market now has a fresh new online presence, thanks to a new website funded by the…
Author: Jon Cook
3rd August 2018Staffordshire Police called to reports of armed man in Stone
Staffordshire Police were called to Stone earlier today following reports that a man with a handgun had been spotted near…
Author: Jon Cook
28th July 2018Blanc NRI by James Dahl brings fine Indian dining to Stone
Blanc NRI takes over the former Bengal Lodge, and after extensive refurbishment, it hopes to be open by late August…
Author: Jon Cook
27th July 2018M&S Foodhall opens its doors in Stone, here’s all the details
After several years of planning and development, the new M&S Foodhall has opened in Stone today Paul Cottrell, store manager,…
Author: Jon Cook
25th July 2018Council plans to make Church Street “One way”
Stone Town Council will meet next week to discuss Staffordshire County Councils plans to make Church Street in Stone one…
Author: Jon Cook
23rd July 2018Stone breast screening campaign a success
The North Midlands Breast Screening has announced that there has been a marked increase in women attending breast screening appointments following…
Author: Jon Cook19th July 2018
