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New Lichfield Road line-up takes shape as Co-op targets summer opening
The line-up at Stone’s new Lichfield Road retail parade is becoming clearer, with Co-op, a vets, a chip shop and…
Author: Jon Cook
8th March 2026
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!
Stone Old Alleynians highlights volunteers, veterans and disability teams in new impact report
Stone Old Alleynians has highlighted the role of volunteers, veterans and disability football in a new report on the club’s…
Author: Jon Cook
8th March 2026Easter egg appeal for Stone Community Hub Food Bank
A local funeral director is asking Stone residents to pick up an extra Easter egg this year. Price & Stubbs…
Author: Jon Cook
7th March 2026No monkey business, Stone primate owners need a licence from April
People in Stone who keep primates as pets will need a licence from Monday 6 April 2026, under new Government…
Author: Jon Cook
6th March 2026Thousands of free trees planted across Staffordshire over winter
Nearly 3,500 free trees have found new homes across Staffordshire this winter, after a series of community giveaway events. Residents…
Author: Jon Cook
5th March 2026New members welcome at Aston Guides
A local Girlguiding group in Aston is encouraging new members to come along and see what it is all about.…
Author: Jon Cook
5th March 2026World Day of Prayer service to be held at St Dominic’s Church in Stone
A global day of prayer with roots stretching back more than a century will be marked in Stone this week.…
Author: Jon Cook
5th March 2026A Handful of Songs 2026 – Celebrating 50 Years of Girlguiding Talent
Girlguiding members from across Stone and surrounding villages are preparing to raise the curtain on a spectacular milestone event: the…
Author: Jon Cook5th March 2026Fairway Service Station reports fuel delivery issues
Drivers in Stone have been warned that Fairway Service Station has temporarily run out of fuel after scheduled deliveries failed…
Author: Jon Cook
5th March 2026Doorstep rogue traders reported targeting Stone homeowners
Residents in Stone are being urged to stay alert after reports of rogue traders operating in the area. The warning…
Author: Jon Cook4th March 2026Go VIP for the 21st anniversary of the Stone Food & Drink Festival
The Stone Food & Drink Festival turns 21 in 2026. To mark the occasion, organisers have introduced VIP tickets for…
Author: Jon Cook4th March 2026Stone council warns of confusion under North Staffordshire proposal
Stone community leaders remain “totally opposed” to the town forming part of a new North Staffordshire council as part of…
Author: Jon Cook
4th March 2026Holy Week and Easter services planned across Stone
From early morning worship to children’s crafts and the town’s Walk of Witness, churches across Stone have set out their…
Author: Jon Cook4th March 2026New Montessori nursery set to open at Stone Business Park
A new day nursery is preparing to open its doors in Stone this spring. Flourish Montessori Day Nursery is due…
Author: Jon Cook
3rd March 2026Stone families invited to shape future social media rules for under-16s
Stone parents and young people are invited to shape new national rules on social media for under-16s, with a consultation…
Author: Jon Cook2nd March 2026Mount Road Industrial Estate sold in off market deal
One of Stone’s established industrial estates has changed hands. Mount Road Industrial Estate has been sold by Sandyford Properties to…
Author: Jon Cook
2nd March 2026
