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School closures in Stone – 6th January 2026
Following the recent snow and the ongoing sub zero temperatures, we're using this post to keep people updated on which…
Author: Jon Cook
6th January 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!
Police alert after reports of suspicious activity in Udall Grange
Residents in the Udall Grange area of Stone are being urged to remain vigilant following reports of suspicious activity in…
Author: Jon Cook
5th January 2026Vandalism reported on Airdale Road over New Year period
A Stone resident has reported an incident of vehicle vandalism on Airdale Road believed to have taken place overnight between…
Author: Jon Cook
4th January 2026Ambulance calls up on last year at start of 2026
Between midnight on New Year’s Day and 7.00 am, call assessors based in Stafford and Brierley Hill handled 1,510 calls.…
Author: Jon Cook
3rd January 2026Oulton Men Sing For Charity
Two men from Oulton, John Haine and Andy Burdon, have joined a choir to help raise £10k for Prostate Cancer…
Author: Jon Cook
2nd January 2026Got a story to share? How to send community news to A Little Bit of Stone
One thing we hear a lot is that there’s too much bad news about, and not enough stories that leave…
Author: Jon Cook
2nd January 2026Give your local business a boost in 2026
January does that thing it always does. People start new businesses.Others finally decide to take a side hustle seriously.Plenty of…
Author: Jon Cook
2nd January 2026Council tax consultation asks residents how much more they would pay for policing and fire services
People across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent are being asked a fairly simple question, how much more, if anything, they would be…
Author: Jon Cook
2nd January 2026Stone mum speaks out after house fire forces family from home
A Stone family has been left displaced after a house fire on the Priory Estate caused extensive smoke and water…
Author: Jon Cook
1st January 2026Barlaston Wassail returns on New Year’s Eve with village play and fire ritual
Barlaston’s traditional wassail will return on New Year’s Eve, with organisers confirming details of tonight's event. Now in its 21st…
Author: Jon Cook
31st December 2025Stone volunteers wanted for community first responder roles
Stone is looking for more Community First Responders. CFRs are trained volunteers from the local community who respond to 999…
Author: Jon Cook
30th December 2025Stone Cats Protection charity shop asks residents to donate unwanted Christmas gifts
The Stone Cats Protection charity shop is encouraging local residents to give unwanted Christmas presents a second chance by donating…
Author: Jon Cook
29th December 2025Stone Town Council opens next round of community grant funding
Local groups and organisations in Stone are being invited to apply for funding through Stone Town Council’s next round of…
Author: Jon Cook18th December 2025Appeal after dog dies in hit and run collision on Yarnfield Lane
Staffordshire Police are appealing for information after a dog died following a non stop collision on a Yarnfield Lane. The…
Author: Jon Cook
18th December 2025Channel 4 jury show to film nearby, Stone residents invited to apply
A Channel 4 production team will be filming in Stafford next spring, and people in Stone are being invited to…
Author: Jon Cook
17th December 2025Festive 5km Santa Dash planned around Yarnfield
There’s a 5km Santa Dash happening around Yarnfield on Sunday 21st December. People are asked to meet at 10 am…
Author: Jon Cook17th December 2025
