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!
More than 26,000 tool thefts were recorded in 2025, but Staffordshire Police provided no figures for the BBC Shared Data…
Author: Jon Cook
New national planning rules change which developments in Stone can go before councillors. Here's what has changed and how residents…
Author: Jon Cook
Stone Hockey and Rugby Club is appealing for donations to complete the interior of its new clubhouse at Enson Lane.
Author: Jon Cook
Stone's Stafford Railway Circle is celebrating a reported ‘Best in Show’ award for its Whiteacres model railway layout at Rail-Ex…
Author: Jon Cook
Moddershall Oaks near Stone is hiding Golden Tickets during National Spa Week, with five prizes and a separate draw for…
Author: Jon Cook
Emergency services are dealing with an incident on the railway between Stafford, Crewe and Stoke-on-Trent, with train services disrupted this…
Author: Jon Cook
Stone-based racer David Jenkins has been crowned British Truck Racing Champion for the second time, securing the 2026 Division 1…
Author: Jon Cook
Stone midwife Gem Sharman has won another regional midwifery award and is launching a monthly feeding support group for local…
Author: Jon Cook
A Stone woman who first started her creative business around 15 years ago is bringing her love of printmaking and…
Author: Jon Cook
Construction has started on a new 105-bed St Mary's Care Home in Stone, the first phase of a redevelopment involving…
Author: Jon Cook
Councillor Jill Hood seeks answers over missing pedestrian railings at Oulton Road and Radford Street in Stone amid safety concerns.
Author: Jon Cook
Stone town centre roadworks have been completed after three months of repairs and resurfacing across several main routes.
Author: Jon Cook
All Saints’ Church in Sandon celebrates heritage restoration as a display of 2,000 handmade poppies opens ahead of Remembrance Day.
Author: Jon Cook
Staffordshire businesses are being encouraged to offer T Level placements, helping young people gain workplace experience and develop career skills.
Author: Jon Cook
Stone Old Alleynians FC prepares to bring its first team back to Stone following a £1.2m redevelopment, with local sponsorship…
Author: Jon Cook
Stone residents are set to receive help with energy bills, while workers, pensioners and local businesses are among those affected…
Author: Jon Cook
