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Man arrested following A34 car meet reports near Stone
A man has been arrested after police responded to reports of more than 50 vehicles gathering for a car meet…
Author: Jon Cook
15th October, 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 takes four cheapest petrol spots as diesel briefly tops £2 a litre
Stone has the four cheapest petrol prices in our 12 mile search, while diesel briefly passed £2 a litre at…
Author: Jon Cook
15th October, 2026Award-winning barber Shaun Buckingham opens HM01 Barber Studio in Stone
Award winning barber Shaun Buckingham has opened HM01 Barber Studio, an appointment only studio inside Mason’s Boutique on Pirehill Lane…
Author: Jon Cook14th October, 2026Smart Symptoms Roadshow to offer free health checks in Stone
Free NHS Health Checks, symptom advice and health information will be available at Stone Community Hub on Tuesday 20 October.
Author: Jon Cook
14th October, 2026Annie lights up the Regent Theatre with a feel good night of musical theatre
Annie brings big songs, plenty of laughs and lots of heart to the Regent Theatre in Stoke on Trent, with…
Author: Jon Cook
14th October, 2026New Textile Takeback business opens on Whitebridge Estate
New Stone business Textile Takeback is offering cash for unwanted clothes, footwear and textiles from its base on Whitebridge Estate.
Author: Jon Cook
13th October, 2026Barlaston illustrator launches children’s book inspired by nursery goodbyes
Barlaston writer and illustrator Sarah Dixon has launched a Kickstarter to publish Pocket Mum, inspired by difficult nursery goodbyes.
Author: Jon Cook
13th October, 2026Oulton Scouts help clear overgrown headstones at Stone churchyard
Members of 1st Oulton Baden Powell Scouts helped clear overgrown headstones at St Michael and St Wulfad’s Church in Stone.
Author: Jon Cook
12th October, 2026Car seized in Stone after police find no valid insurance and two unroadworthy tyres
Police seized a car in Stone after officers said it had no valid insurance and two unroadworthy tyres.
Author: Jon Cook
12th October, 2026Carers’ support group to focus on mental health and emotional wellbeing
Stone Community Hub’s carers’ support group meets on 27 October, with this month’s session focusing on mental health and emotional…
Author: Jon Cook
12th October, 2026Full planning application submitted for Lidl store near Aston Roundabout
Lidl has submitted a full planning application for its proposed Stone supermarket near Aston Roundabout, including a new A51 access…
Author: Jon Cook
12th October, 2026Two Stone schools to welcome families at October open events
Pirehill First School and St Dominic’s Catholic Primary School will hold open events in Stone on 15 and 17 October.
Author: Jon Cook
9th October, 2026Stone plumber celebrates 20 years in business while chasing childhood flying dream
Complete Plumbing & Tiling has celebrated 20 years in business as owner Leigh Dancer pursues a childhood ambition to learn…
Author: Jon Cook
9th October, 2026Cavalli wins Best Restaurant of the Year at Curry Life Awards 2026
Stone Indian fine dining restaurant Cavalli has won Best Restaurant of the Year at the national Curry Life Awards 2026.
Author: Jon Cook
9th October, 2026Stone residents urged to stay alert to Winter Fuel Payment scam messages
Stone residents are being warned about fake Winter Fuel Payment texts, emails and calls designed to steal personal and banking…
Author: Jon Cook8th October, 2026Stall applications open for Stone Christmas Lights Switch On
Businesses and registered charities can apply for stalls at Stone’s Christmas Lights Switch On, with applications closing on 23 October.
Author: Jon Cook
8th October, 2026
