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Review: Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood
On an icy night in December we braved the weather and headed over to see this years pantomime at the…
Author: Jon Cook
17th December 2017
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!
Town Council to Provide Free Post Office Bus
Stone Town Council are to provide a free bus service to help Post Office users. Stone Town Council has been…
Author: Jon Cook
15th December 2017Staffordshire to celebrate Local Charities Day
People are being invited to join in and celebrate the work of the county’s charities and the difference they make…
Author: Jon Cook
14th December 2017Stone Post Office petition hits 1,000 signatures
Stone Labour Party have launched a petition to encourage decision makers to take action to protect Post Office services in…
Author: Jon Cook
13th December 2017Stone Post Office and Co-op Closing Dates Confirmed
The Co-operative and Post Office have now confirmed the dates on which they will both be closing in Stone. Stone…
Author: Jon Cook
8th December 2017Snow Spreads to Stone Overnight, More Forecast
Stone residents this morning woke to a dusting of snow, with further snow forecast for Friday and the Weekend With…
Author: Jon Cook
8th December 2017Joule’s Brewery Acquires Crown Wharf Land
Joule’s Brewery has today confirmed that they have acquired the land adjacent to the Trent and Mersey canal as it…
Author: Jon Cook
7th December 2017Great Atmosphere at Late Night Shopping and Market
Once again the residents of Stone came out in force to support the Stone Town Council organised late night shopping…
Author: Jon Cook
7th December 2017Stone residents warned about “fake” police
Staffordshire Police are warning residents, particularly the elderly, to be wary of a growing fraud in which criminals pose as…
Author: Jon Cook
4th December 2017Panda’s Environmental Support
Panda Press, the Stone-based print and design company, is doing its bit to help protect the environment, by supporting the Woodland Trust.…
Author: Jon Cook
2nd December 2017Barlaston tackles dog poo problem
Barlaston, near Stone, is fighting back against irresponsible owners who don’t clean up after their pets in a new campaign…
Author: Jon Cook1st December 2017Stone Parents have 30 days to claim 30 hours’ childcare
The deadline is fast approaching for Stone parents to claim 30 hours a week of funded childcare. Places are available…
Author: Jon Cook
1st December 2017Just Ask; Could it be SEPSIS?
“For a condition that takes 44,000 lives every year, it is astonishing how few people know what it is. That’s…
Author: Jon Cook
1st December 2017Review: The Band (Take That Musical)
Wow, a night that we'll "Never Forget" as we went along to see The Band at The Regent Theatre OK…
Author: Jon Cook29th November 2017Stone Children with Additional Needs Shine Bright for Song Release
“The Kid with a Pocketful of Stars” is an original song and video, created by musician Allen Kent for the…
Author: Jon Cook29th November 2017More Free Parking this Christmas Time
Stafford Borough Council have today announced that they are making the council run car parks free for afternoon shoppers in…
Author: Jon Cook
28th November 2017
