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Community comes together for a night of hope for Harper
Stone community fundraiser at The Sanctuary will help send two-year-old Harper on a dream trip after her cancer treatment.
Author: Jon Cook
4th November 2025
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 man sentenced after drugs raid linked to child exploitation
Stone man Tyrell Riggon sentenced after police uncovered cannabis being supplied to children in a Stafford flat.
Author: Jon Cook
4th November 2025The Bodyguard delivers powerhouse vocals and nostalgia in Hanley
There are few openings in musical theatre that grab you quite like The Bodyguard. Yesterday's opening night performance at the…
Author: Jon Cook
4th November 2025Crown Wharf Theatre marks first anniversary with new show announcement
Crown Wharf Theatre in Stone celebrates its first anniversary with a new in-house production, Jack Absolute Flies Again, announced for…
Author: Jon Cook
4th November 2025Stone’s Christmas lights night to bring pantomime, choir and festive stalls to the High Street
A night of performances and community spirit Stone’s High Street will come alive on the evening of Thursday 20 November…
Author: Jon Cook
3rd November 2025From Walton to the wind tunnel, Lisa takes on indoor skydive for MS-UK
A Walton woman living with multiple sclerosis is taking on an indoor skydive this month to raise money for the…
Author: Jon Cook
3rd November 2025Millions in savings outlined in plan for new Staffordshire council
Plans for a new council serving South and Mid-Staffordshire could save taxpayers nearly £30 million a year. Stafford Borough councillors…
Author: Jon Cook
29th October 2025Give old toys a new home before Christmas
With the clocks turned back and the darker evenings settling in, a lot of homes in Stone are starting that…
Author: Jon Cook
28th October 2025New baby swim classes coming to Stone this November
Families in Stone will soon have another way to make a splash, with new baby and toddler swimming sessions starting…
Author: Jon Cook
28th October 2025Stone named Staffordshire’s happiest town – and one of Britain’s best
It comes as no surprise to us, having lived in Stone for 20 years, but Stone has been named the…
Author: Jon Cook
28th October 2025Stone Choral Society to perform musical story of the town at Crown Wharf Theatre
Stone Choral Society members are excited to be performing for the first time in the Crown Wharf theatre on Saturday…
Author: Jon Cook
27th October 2025County council sets out ‘key asks’ ahead of reorganisation proposal
Staffordshire County Council leaders have confirmed their final proposals for local government reorganisation will go before Cabinet on Monday 4…
Author: Jon Cook
27th October 2025Where to get your poppies in Stone this year
Last year, the support from the Stone community was remarkable. Local co-ordinator Tracy Hall said it would be wonderful if…
Author: Jon Cook27th October 2025Frightfully good FREE family fun in Stone this Sunday!
Stone’s popular Halloween Family Festival is set to return to the High Street on Sunday 26th October. Organised by Stone Traders’…
Author: Jon Cook
21st October 2025Stone residents invited to pick up free trees as part of countywide scheme
Stone residents, and those all across Stafford Borough, can pick up a tree for free in a county-wide initiative to…
Author: Jon Cook
21st October 2025Police enforce town centre order in Stone
Police have issued five £100 fines in Stone after drivers were caught breaching restrictions in the pedestrianised area of the…
Author: Jon Cook
20th October 2025
