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Walton Warriors earn four all draw in club’s first match
Walton Warriors drew 4 all in their first match and are recruiting Year 4 players ahead of their first youth…
Author: Jon Cook
21st July 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!
How to report the problems you see around Stone
How to officially report potholes, fly tipping, missed bins, broken lights, antisocial behaviour and other problems around Stone.
Author: Jon Cook
20th July 2026How to enjoy a business trip to London from Stone
Travelling from Stone to London for work? Practical tips on serviced apartments, local food, river travel and making time for…
Author: Jon Cook
20th July 2026Plans submitted for 38 affordable homes on Green Belt land at Yarnfield Park
Plans have been submitted for 38 affordable homes on previously developed land within the Green Belt at Yarnfield Park in…
Author: Jon Cook
20th July 2026Has the disposable vape ban made a difference in Stone?
Has the disposable vape ban changed Stone? We ask residents what they have noticed as Staffordshire continues action against illegal…
Author: Jon Cook
20th July 2026Big city guide to relocating from Staffordshire to London
Planning a move from Staffordshire to London? Get practical advice on rental costs, public transport, budgeting and settling into life…
Author: Jon Cook20th July 2026Help us tell more of Stone’s stories
Send your news, photographs, community updates and letters from Stone and surrounding villages to A Little Bit of Stone.
Author: Jon Cook
20th July 2026Which Stone roads need pothole repairs most?
Staffordshire aims to repair 40,000 potholes by March 2027. Which roads and streets in Stone should highways crews tackle next?
Author: Jon Cook
17th July 2026Stone microbusinesses offered fully funded bid support
Stone microbusinesses can apply for six hours of fully funded help with bids and tenders through the Staffordshire Growth Hub.
Author: Jon Cook
17th July 2026Why Do Stone’s Older Homes Cost More to Insure?
Discover why older homes in Stone cost more to insure. Learn how construction type, flat roofs, and foundations affect your…
Author: Jon Cook
17th July 2026New barber shop to open in Stone with free haircuts on launch day
Goodfellaz Barbers will open on Radford Street in Stone on 1 September, offering free haircuts on its opening day.
Author: Jon Cook
16th July 2026Stone tourism businesses invited to enter 2027 county awards
Stone tourism and hospitality businesses are being encouraged to enter the 2027 Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Tourism Awards before 6 September.
Author: Jon Cook
16th July 2026Government confirms Stone will stay with Stafford Borough neighbours in major council shake up
Stone will become part of a new south Staffordshire unitary council after the government confirmed plans to replace the current…
Author: Jon Cook
16th July 2026Pirehill First School seeks two new volunteer governors
Pirehill First School in Stone is looking for two volunteer governors to help shape the school's future. Applications close on…
Author: Jon Cook
16th July 2026King’s Award formally presented to local bereavement charity
Stafford & District Bereavement & Loss Support Service has formally received the King's Award for Voluntary Service at a special…
Author: Jon Cook
15th July 2026Pizza, Prosecco and line dancing night to raise money for Dougie Mac
A charity evening combining pizza, Prosecco and line dancing is coming to Stone later this year, with all proceeds going…
Author: Jon Cook
14th July 2026
