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Festival fever hits Stone as music and food take over Westbridge Park
Stone Food & Drink Festival is back this weekend with three full days of food, drink, live music, family fun…
Author: Jon Cook
8th May 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!
After 19 years, Tanya bids farewell to the Red Lion
After nearly two decades at the helm of Stone’s oldest pub, Tanya Moran is calling last orders on her time…
Author: Jon Cook
8th May 2025Put your best foot forward in Stone this May
May is National Walking Month and people in Stone are being encouraged to get out on foot and enjoy the…
Author: Jon Cook
7th May 2025Stone man jailed for child sexual offences following police investigation
A man from Stone has been sentenced to five and a half years in prison for multiple child sexual offences.
Author: Jon Cook
6th May 2025Will YOU be crowned Stone’s new STAR BAKER?
This weekend’s Stone Food & Drink Festival offers something for the whole family – including the chance to win the…
Author: Jon Cook
6th May 2025Roundup of new housing proposals that could reshape Walton
A trio of major housing developments in Walton, Stone could reshape the western edge of the town, with more than…
Author: Jon Cook
3rd May 2025New homes proposed off Eccleshall Road as Richborough Estates opens public consultation
A new housing development of up to 240 homes has been proposed for land off Eccleshall Road in Stone, and…
Author: Jon Cook3rd May 2025New homes proposed off Marlborough Road as Taylor Wimpey opens public consultation
A new housing development of around 140 homes has been proposed for land off Marlborough Road, and residents are being…
Author: Jon Cook
3rd May 2025Controversial Meaford EV and drive-through scheme resurfaces with formal appeal
An appeal has been launched against the refusal of a planning application for a large electric vehicle (EV) charging hub…
Author: Jon Cook
3rd May 2025Water testing in Stone shows threats to river life
Freshwater testing carried out in Stone has revealed pollution levels that could be harming fish and other river species in…
Author: Jon Cook
2nd May 2025Maru Bento refreshes after a warm Stone welcome
Maru Bento in Stone reopens with new seating, extended hours, Taiwanese teas and even more vegan options after feedback from…
Author: Jon Cook
2nd May 2025An open letter to Jill Hood, from Reform Candidate Jordan Turnock
Reform candidate Jordan Turnock issues open letter to Jill Hood.
Author: Jon Cook
2nd May 2025New era for Staffordshire as Reform wins big and Jill Hood retains Stone Urban
A historic political shift has swept through Staffordshire as Reform UK claimed control of the County Council for the first…
Author: Jon Cook
2nd May 2025Stone MP calls for national inquiry into child grooming cases
Sir Gavin Williamson, MP for Stone, has urged the Government to launch a full national inquiry into historical child sexual…
Author: Jon Cook
1st May 2025Staying safe around Stone’s waters in warm weather
With the sunshine out and temperatures rising, the River Trent and Trent and Mersey Canal might look like the perfect…
Author: Jon Cook
1st May 2025How you can support A Little Bit of Stone
Whether you are a local business, a resident, or just a fan of Stone, there are lots of ways you…
Author: Jon Cook1st May 2025
