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Appeal for witnesses after damage to Stone church gateway
Investigation launched after damage was found to the historic Grade II listed gateway at St Michael’s Church in Stone, believed…
Author: Jon Cook
7th October 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!
See Pirehill First School in action at November open day
Pirehill First School hosts an open day on Thursday 13th November with bookable short tours. Meet staff, see refurbished classrooms…
Author: Jon Cook
6th October 2025Ben Moor brings A Three Thing Day to Crown Wharf Theatre
Ben Moor’s acclaimed solo comedy A Three Thing Day comes to Crown Wharf Theatre, Stone, on 30th October. A surreal…
Author: Jon Cook2nd October 2025£250k green funding package opens doors for Stone businesses
Independent businesses in Stone could soon benefit from a new package of grants aimed at helping them cut costs and…
Author: Jon Cook
1st October 2025Crown Wharf Theatre to trial walk-up Box Office on Farmers’ Market Day
Crown Wharf Theatre will be opening a face-to-face Box Office for the very first time on Saturday 4th October 2025.…
Author: Jon Cook1st October 2025Nelson & Jervis: Lessons in Leadership
Crown Wharf Theatre in Stone will welcome Admiral Sir Trevor Soar KCB OBE DL on Thursday 9th October 2025 at 7:30…
Author: Jon Cook
1st October 2025Rooftop Studios calls on young performers for We Will Rock You
Rooftop Studios in Stone is holding auditions on 4th October for We Will Rock You, with performances set for Crown…
Author: Jon Cook30th September 2025‘Unearthed’ – New Paintings by Ed Jeavons
This November, Stone based artist Ed Jeavons presents Unearthed, a solo exhibition of new paintings at the Stone Heritage Centre.…
Author: Jon Cook
29th September 2025Crown Wharf shines as the jewel of British pubs
Stone’s Crown Wharf has won Great British Pub of the Year 2025 and Town Pub of the Year, celebrating community…
Author: Jon Cook
25th September 2025New cash machine now up and running at Stone Post Office
Stone town centre once again has a cash machine on the High Street, as the Post Office has completed its…
Author: Jon Cook25th September 2025Round the Horne brings 1960s comedy back to life at Crown Wharf Theatre
Round the Horne brings its 60th anniversary tour to Crown Wharf Theatre, Stone on Sunday 28th September. Tickets are selling…
Author: Jon Cook
25th September 2025Stone running club invite you to their 10-mile autumn Flying Fox run
Flying Fox 10 returns on Sunday 2nd November from Standon near Stone. A friendly, scenic 10-mile road race for all…
Author: Jon Cook
25th September 2025Blood Brothers delivers a night of raw emotion at The Regent Theatre
Opening night of Blood Brothers at The Regent Theatre was moving and powerful, with exceptional performances and unforgettable vocals.
Author: Jon Cook
24th September 2025Dozens of charities join UK’s first marketplace dedicated to fundraising set up by Stone-based entrepreneur
Dozens of charities have signed up to the UK’s first marketplace dedicated to fundraising set up by a Stone-based entrepreneur.…
Author: Jon Cook23rd September 2025Road closure planned on Uttoxeter Road in Stone
Part of Uttoxeter Road in Stone will be closed at the start of October to allow works by Severn Trent…
Author: Jon Cook
23rd September 2025Former cocktail bar to be transformed into education centre for SEN and home ed students
Former Roos Cocktail Bar in Stone set to become an SEN and home education exam centre, providing classrooms, life skills…
Author: Jon Cook
21st September 2025
