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Fly tipping in Cotwalton prompts warning after two residents fined
A pile of black bags and household waste left on a track in Cotwalton has prompted a fresh warning about…
Author: Jon Cook
28th 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!
Rooftop dancers raise £1,364 for Children in Need
A fortnight of lively fundraising at Rooftop Studios has raised an amazing £1,364 for BBC Children in Need.
Author: Jon Cook
28th November 2025Saffron at Stone House Hotel offers Indian dishes inspired by tradition
For lovers of Indian cuisine, the Saffron Restaurant at the award-winning Stone House Hotel is a destination that should top your list. This hidden…
Author: Jon Cook
27th November 2025Christmas fair at Autumn House returns next month
Autumn House Nursing Home on Stafford Road will host its annual Christmas fair on Saturday 6 December. The event runs…
Author: Jon Cook
27th November 2025Stone’s Poppy Appeal raises more than thirty four thousand pounds
Stone’s Poppy Appeal has raised £34,482.61 this year following strong community support.
Author: Jon Cook26th November 2025Stone advent windows return for 2025
Stone’s Advent Alphabet Trail is back on Monday 1 December, bringing a run of daily displays that will stretch across…
Author: Jon Cook
25th November 2025How the Herbert Protocol could help bring missing Stone residents home faster
Families in Stone who support a loved one with dementia are being encouraged to think about a simple form that…
Author: Jon Cook25th November 2025New hands on the pumps at two Stone pubs
Two pubs in the Stonefield area have reopened after weeks of uncertainty, bringing some welcome activity back to this side…
Author: Jon Cook25th November 2025Christmas services across Stone and local villages
Christmas services across Stone and nearby villages listed in full date order, from late November through to early January, including…
Author: Jon Cook
25th November 2025Village Market Makes Plans to Celebrate Their Tenth Birthday in Style
Barlaston Village Market are hosting their annual Christmas market from 10am to 2pm on Saturday 29th November in Barlaston Village Hall but this year's…
Author: Jon Cook
24th November 2025Christmas memorial service invites people in Stone to share a quiet moment this December
Residents in Stone will have the chance to come together next month for an evening of reflection as Isobel Whittaker…
Author: Jon Cook
24th November 2025Work on shared services stops as both councils prepare for abolition
Work to increase the sharing of services between two Staffordshire councils is being halted – as both authorities face their…
Author: Jon Cook24th November 2025Inner Wheel members plan Stone awareness walk for global anti violence campaign
A short community walk will take place in Stone on Tuesday 25 November as local members of Inner Wheel join…
Author: Jon Cook24th November 2025County councillor urges Budget support for services and growth
Staffordshire’s finance lead calls on the Chancellor to support local services and growth ahead of the Autumn Budget on Wednesday…
Author: Jon Cook
24th November 2025Storm Claudia fails to stop Stone Rotary’s Children in Need collection
Storm Claudia blew hard across Stone on Friday 14 November, yet the familiar sight of Rotary volunteers with yellow buckets…
Author: Jon Cook24th November 2025Festive afternoon invitation for older residents at Alleyne’s
Are you an older resident in Stone who would enjoy getting out for a Christmas afternoon this December?Or do you…
Author: Jon Cook21st November 2025
