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Stone teenagers prepare for life-changing adventure in India
Two local teenagers from Stone are preparing for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to India next summer, representing the Midlands with Girlguiding.
Author: Jon Cook
1st 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!
Find out how Stone will be marking the 80th Anniversary of VE Day this May
Stone Town Council will kick off a day of remembrance on Thursday, 8th May 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of…
Author: Jon Cook
1st May 2025Pay day boost for Stone workers as new wage rise kicks in
Workers across Stone and the West Midlands are starting to see a boost in their payslips as the National Living…
Author: Jon Cook29th April 2025Stone property market a springboard for sellers in 2025
Spring 2025 sees Stone's housing market strengthen, with rising prices and growing buyer demand, according to James Du Pavey Estate…
Author: Jon Cook
29th April 2025Safe space for children facing bullying thanks to The Swan Inn near Stone’s Westbridge Park
The Swan Inn near Westbridge Park now offers a safe space for any child feeling unsafe, with staff ready to…
Author: Jon Cook
28th April 2025Grampadave takes on 1500km cycling challenge in memory of Stone’s Jon Robinson
Stone resident David Holdway – also known as Grampadave – is setting off on an incredible 1500km cycling adventure this…
Author: Jon Cook
28th April 2025Live forever with So Oasis at Barlaston Upper House
Get ready to roll with it on Friday, 2nd May as Barlaston Upper House welcomes one of the best local…
Author: Jon Cook
26th April 2025Youth referrals made after teen girl attacked in Stone’s Westbridge Park
Four people have been referred to youth offending services after a girl was attacked by a big group of people…
Author: Jon Cook
22nd April 2025Lighting up Stone to remember VE Day’s 80th anniversary
Join Stone’s VE Day 80th anniversary commemoration on 8th May with an evening service, beacon lighting and free wartime exhibition…
Author: Jon Cook
22nd April 2025A feast of family fun at the 2025 Stone Food & Drink Festival
As Staffordshire’s original gastronomic gathering prepares to mark its 20th anniversary on 9, 10 & 11 May at the town’s Westbridge…
Author: Jon Cook
22nd April 2025Brew with a view as viral coffee bus, The Moving Mug, lands in Stone
The Moving Mug, a double-decker café with a huge online following, opens in Stone on Sunday, 20th April, outside The…
Author: Jon Cook
19th April 2025Aston Marina makes a splash with floating hotel suite
Aston Marina has launched its first on-site accommodation, a luxury wide-beam boat named Dragonfly, offering wedding couples and diners the…
Author: Jon Cook
19th April 2025Stone Rural North 2025 candidate profile – Sharon Reid (Labour Party)
As part of our coverage of the upcoming Staffordshire County Council elections, A Little Bit of Stone invited every candidate standing in the Stone…
Author: Jon Cook
18th April 2025Stone Rural North 2025 candidate profile – Ian Parry (Conservative Party)
As part of our coverage of the upcoming Staffordshire County Council elections, A Little Bit of Stone invited every candidate standing in the Stone…
Author: Jon Cook
18th April 2025Stone Rural North 2025 candidate profile – Gary Lloyd (Independent)
As part of our coverage of the upcoming Staffordshire County Council elections, A Little Bit of Stone invited every candidate standing in the Stone…
Author: Jon Cook
18th April 2025Stone Rural North 2025 candidate profile – Alec Sandiford (Liberal Democrats)
As part of our coverage of the upcoming Staffordshire County Council elections, A Little Bit of Stone invited every candidate standing in the Stone…
Author: Jon Cook
18th April 2025
