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M6 overnight closures and A34 diversions
As part of the work to upgrade the M6 from junctions 13 to 15 to a Smart Motorway, there will be…
Author: Jon Cook
26th March 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!
Former NatWest bank sold, new home for mobile bank
NatWest's mobile bank moves following the sale of the former Stone branch Following its closure in October 2017, it seemed…
Author: Jon Cook
25th March 2018Stone’s Lymestone Brewery puts the cherry on the cake
Stone’s Lymestone Brewery has cause to celebrate after adding its first-ever national award to its growing collection of regional awards…
Author: Jon Cook
23rd March 2018Evangeline’s let their hair down as they celebrate birthday
We caught up with Evangeline's manager and director, Rebecca Beaman, to find out how her first year in Stone has been…
Author: Jon Cook
22nd March 201810 days until new Stone based family climbing centre opens
Clip 'n Climb Stoke are now only 10 days away from opening their new family climbing centre on Stone Business…
Author: Jon Cook
20th March 201840 local jobs proposed in new Stone 64 bedroom care home plan
Leeds based LNT Care Developments have submitted a planning application for a sixty-four bedroom, two-story care home on land off…
Author: Jon Cook
19th March 2018‘Wildlings’ celebrates first anniversary
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust’s popular outdoor play ‘Wildlings’ sessions have celebrated their first anniversary after going from strength to strength in…
Author: Jon Cook
19th March 2018Stone businesses have access to a £500,000 county loan fund
Stone small businesses looking for access to finance to enable them to grow are being urged to find out more…
Author: Jon Cook
19th March 2018Review: Legally Blonde – The Musical
The pink over the top musical adaptation of the 2001 chick-flick Legally Blonde came to the Regent Theatre this week…
Author: Jon Cook
14th March 2018Tilling Drive burglars escape in hire car
Staffordshire Police are urging Stone residents to check home and vehicle security following a report of a car key burglary…
Author: Jon Cook
13th March 2018Westbridge Park facilities survey closes soon
There are only a few days left for people to have a say on ideas for recreational activities and leisure…
Author: Jon Cook
12th March 20181st Walton Rainbows have fun making Mother’s Day flower posies
The 1st Walton Rainbows and their mums enjoyed a morning of creating beautiful flower posies in readiness for this year's…
Author: Jon Cook
12th March 2018Stone business owner celebrates £1m milestone
A Staffordshire company which has quadrupled business in just two years is celebrating hitting the £1million mark Deck Joint, based…
Author: Jon Cook
9th March 2018Can you help find missing vehicle stolen in a Stone burglary?
Staffordshire Police are appealing for any information relating to a burglary at a property in Oulton Road, Stone Police say…
Author: Jon Cook
9th March 2018Stone’s historic maltings to get new lease of life
Stone's Crown Hotel has won permission to convert a derelict historic building into a gym, shop and high-quality guest bedrooms…
Author: Jon Cook
8th March 2018County Council leader calls for faster house building in Staffordshire
Strong reform of planning policy is needed to help speed up the building of more homes in Staffordshire, Philip Atkins…
Author: Jon Cook8th March 2018
