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Review: Calamity Jane gallops in with charm, chaos and crowd-pleasers
Carrie Hope Fletcher stars in a lively and heartfelt UK tour of Calamity Jane, opening to a packed and energetic…
Author: Jon Cook
18th June 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!
Stone forged milestones return to life along the canal
Mile markers cast in Stone in 1819 by Rangeley & Dixon have been restored along the Trent & Mersey Canal,…
Author: Jon Cook
17th June 2025Stone dad joins nationwide ‘Dad Strike’ calling for better paternity leave
Stone dad Josh Ball joined a national ‘Dad Strike’ on 11th June, calling for fairer paternity leave across the UK…
Author: Jon Cook
17th June 2025Stone apprentices to be celebrated at county graduation
Stone apprentices will join peers from across Staffordshire at a graduation event on Tuesday, 15th July to celebrate their achievements.
Author: Jon Cook
17th June 2025Summer shake-up at Stone Community Hub brings new sessions and support
Stone Community Hub launches a 12-week summer programme with cookery, wellbeing, and care support, plus all its usual drop-in services…
Author: Jon Cook
17th June 2025Young readers invited to explore the Story Garden at Stone Library
Stone Library invites children to join the free Summer Reading Challenge from 5th July 2025, with fun events and rewards…
Author: Jon Cook
14th June 2025Unified approach to food waste disposal could bring savings and simpler recycling
Staffordshire plans new county-wide food waste contract to meet recycling rules, save money, and simplify collections across districts.
Author: Jon Cook
14th June 2025Stone House Hotel invites you to its first ever summer garden party
Stone House Hotel hosts its first Summer Garden Party on Saturday 28th June 2025 from 2pm to 9pm. Expect live…
Author: Jon Cook
13th June 2025Support is out there, Stone carers encouraged to seek help
A new campaign encourages male carers in Stone and Staffordshire to reach out for support during Carers Week, with free…
Author: Jon Cook
13th June 2025Bakes, games and summer fun at St Dominic’s Social Centre
There’s something for everyone at this year’s Summer Fayre at St Dominic’s Social Centre. Taking place on Saturday 28th June…
Author: Jon Cook
13th June 2025Behind the blue lights – Police open day promises family fun and real-life action
Staffordshire Police’s free open day returns to Staffordshire Showground on 14th June with live demos, police dogs, drones, food, and…
Author: Jon Cook
13th June 2025Choc-full of charm, The Sweet Shop of Whitebridge in Stone
Opening 19th June, The Sweet Shop of Whitebridge brings handmade chocolates, artisan bars, and retro sweets to Stone’s Whitebridge Estate.
Author: Jon Cook12th June 2025New flavour, familiar faces as Mojaan brings Indian cuisine to former STREAT venue
A new chapter in Stone’s food scene is about to begin, as the team behind STREAT Graze & Bar return…
Author: Jon Cook
12th June 2025Strimming with care as borough backs hedgehog protection campaign
Stafford Borough Council has teamed up with a national wildlife charity to help protect one of Britain’s best-loved garden visitors.…
Author: Jon Cook
12th June 2025Mr BuzzKing’s Puppet Things brought strings of smiles to Stone
Mr BuzzKing’s Puppet Things brought four days of puppetry fun to the Stone Heritage Centre, delighting children and rekindling memories…
Author: Jon Cook
11th June 2025Summer Fest – a family fun festival in Stone this June
Summer Fest - free family fun at The Crossing in Stone on 29th June, with live music, food, stalls, and…
Author: Jon Cook
10th June 2025
