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Where 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 Cook
27th 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!
Frightfully 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 2025Mayor’s charity fundraising supports three Stone groups
More than £3,700 has been raised for local good causes thanks to the fundraising efforts of Stone’s former mayor, Councillor…
Author: Jon Cook
17th October 2025St Dominic’s to host open mornings for 2026 reception intake
Families invited to visit the school this autumn Parents considering St Dominic’s Catholic Primary School for a 2026 reception place…
Author: Jon Cook
16th October 2025Date set for Stone Christmas lights switch on
Stone will kick off the festive season next month Stone’s Christmas lights switch on is back next month. It is…
Author: Jon Cook
16th October 2025Award Winning Novelist, Carolyn Kirby coming to Stone Library
Carolyn Kirby is coming to Stone Library on Thursday 23rd October at 2:00pm to talk about her latest novel Ravenglass.…
Author: Jon Cook
15th October 2025Honouring the fallen as Stone prepares for Remembrance Sunday
Residents are invited to join Stone’s Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day services on 9th and 11th November 2025 to honour…
Author: Jon Cook
15th October 2025Staffordshire Moorlands council confirmed as commissioner of Stone survey on local government reorganisation
Further details have emerged following last week’s story about a paid social media advert encouraging Stone residents to take part…
Author: Jon Cook
14th October 2025Police confirm man’s death at Downs Bank
Emergency services attended Downs Bank on Sunday afternoon after a man was found deceased near Washdale Lane in Meaford. Police…
Author: Jon Cook
14th October 2025Come for the conversation, stay for the cause as Chatty Café Stone returns
The Chatty Café at BOD Stone is back, offering residents a friendly space to connect and share conversation every Monday…
Author: Jon Cook12th October 2025Ink with intention as Lottieinks opens new tattoo studio in the town
A new tattoo studio has opened its doors on Whitebridge Industrial Estate, bringing a calm and creative approach to body…
Author: Jon Cook
10th October 2025Plans emerge for new housing between the canal and A34
Residents are being invited to have their say on early proposals to build around 70 new homes on land between…
Author: Jon Cook
10th October 2025Council speaks out against plans for 240 new homes on edge of Stone
Plans for 240 new homes on farmland on the edge of Stone have met with strong opposition from community leaders…
Author: Jon Cook9th October 2025A magical evening as Percy Jackson delights at the Regent Theatre in Hanley
It isn’t every day that a children’s fantasy book leaps from the page to the stage with this much spark,…
Author: Jon Cook
8th October 2025
