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Weekly food waste collection roll out for Stone residents
A Government initiative will see food waste collected weekly from every household in Stone and across Stafford Borough this year. …
Author: Jon Cook
23rd 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!
Happy Rundays Club launches community focused fitness and wellbeing programme
A new wellbeing and fitness community is launching near Stone later this month, aiming to combine running, strength training and…
Author: Jon Cook
22nd January 2026Crown Wharf Theatre Celebrates a Strong Start to 2026 with Cinema, Comedy, Family Theatre, and March Musicals
Crown Wharf Theatre is celebrating a vibrant and successful launch to its 2026 programme, welcoming audiences with an exciting blend…
Author: Jon Cook
22nd January 2026Staffordshire council seeks urgent talks after rail line plans revealed without consultation
Staffordshire County Council was not consulted about plans for a new rail line between Manchester and Birmingham before they were…
Author: Jon Cook
21st January 2026Live music weekend planned at The Bridge to raise funds for Meningitis Now
A full weekend of live music is planned at The Bridge as the pub hosts a charity fundraiser in support…
Author: Jon Cook
20th January 2026New Just Add Veg campaign encourages healthier eating across Staffordshire
A new council backed campaign is encouraging people across Stone to add more vegetables to their everyday meals, as part…
Author: Jon Cook
20th January 2026New Staffordshire mascot to front county tourism plans
A new Staffordshire Bull Terrier mascot called Staffy has been unveiled as part of plans to promote Staffordshire as a…
Author: Jon Cook
18th January 2026Victorian theatre night to bring Jack the Ripper tale to Stone
A night of Victorian theatre inspired by the enduring mystery of Jack the Ripper is coming to Stone this February,…
Author: Jon Cook
18th January 2026Stone and District Scouts to host coffee morning in Walton
Residents are being invited to drop in for a cuppa and a chat when Stone and District Scouts hold a…
Author: Jon Cook
18th January 2026Cricket for Women and Girls of ALL ages
Little Stoke Cricket Club are offering local women and girls free taster sessions at our female-only indoor cricket training sessions…
Author: Jon Cook
18th January 2026Police issue guidance after drones spotted flying close to homes on Udall Grange
Staffordshire Police have issued a reminder to drone users after reports of drones being flown close to homes and gardens…
Author: Jon Cook
18th January 2026Police appeal after attempted and successful motorcycle thefts in Stone
Staffordshire Police are appealing for information after two motorcycle incidents in Stone during the early hours of Thursday 15 January.…
Author: Jon Cook16th January 2026Are Stone local elections being cancelled or postponed?
Concerns about cancelled or postponed elections have been raised recently during discussions around local government reorganisation. For some residents, the…
Author: Jon Cook
16th January 2026Eccleshall Road bridge closure to continue until February
The closure of the B5026 near Norton Bridge is expected to remain in place until Friday 13 February, according to…
Author: Jon Cook
16th January 2026Stone car parking and garden waste charges set to be frozen for next year
Drivers using car parks in Stone and local households signed up to the garden waste service are set to see…
Author: Jon Cook16th January 2026Stone residents urged to be cautious of online health advice and weight loss products
Stone residents looking to improve their health in the new year are being reminded to rely on trusted sources for…
Author: Jon Cook15th January 2026
