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Richard Osman tops Staffordshire library borrowing list
Richard Osman tops Staffordshire library borrowing figures for June and July, with crime and thriller novels dominating the county’s top…
Author: Jon Cook
20th August 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!
Pro-Drive Recruitment drives into new Stone base
Pro Drive Recruitment has relocated to Diamond Business Park in Stone, bringing more than 30 years of recruitment experience to…
Author: Jon Cook
20th August 2026Alleyne’s Academy students collect GCSE results in Stone
Alleyne’s Academy students in Stone collect their 2026 GCSE results, with Staffordshire careers support available for the next step.
Author: Jon Cook
20th August 2026What you might not know about ALBOS as we celebrate 16 years
Celebrating 16 years of A Little Bit of Stone with 16 things you might not know about ALBOS, from 8,390…
Author: Jon Cook
20th August 2026Stone Revellers bring acclaimed true crime drama The Ballad of Maria Marten to Stone
Stone Revellers bring Beth Flintoff’s acclaimed The Ballad of Maria Marten to Crown Wharf Theatre from 9 to 12 September…
Author: Jon Cook
19th August 2026Thinking of getting a video doorbell in Stone? Here’s what to consider
Thinking of getting a video doorbell or home CCTV in Stone? Our guide looks at storage, subscriptions, privacy and what…
Author: Jon Cook
19th August 2026Disabled bus pass holders in Stone already get all day free travel
Disabled bus pass holders in Stone already get free travel at any time locally, ahead of a nationwide change from…
Author: Jon Cook
18th August 2026Memory Cafe at Stone Library offers monthly dementia support
Stone Library's monthly Memory Cafe offers a welcoming space for people with dementia, with free tea and coffee. Booking is…
Author: Jon Cook18th August 2026Stoke Air Ambulance charity to close months after regulators raised concerns
Stoke Air Ambulance CIO, which has fundraised in Stone, is to close months after fundraising breaches and the launch of…
Author: Jon Cook
18th August 2026Police issue 16 warnings after A34 vehicle meets near Stone
Staffordshire Police have issued 16 Community Protection Warnings following two vehicle meets on the A34 between Stone and Trentham.
Author: Jon Cook
14th August 2026Driver checked by paramedics after car hits railings and building in Stone
A woman was checked by paramedics after a car collided with railings and a building on Christchurch Way in Stone…
Author: Jon Cook14th August 2026James Sutton to speak at first Ambition Men’s Day in Stone
Ambition in Stone is hosting its first Men’s Day on Saturday 29 August, featuring guest speaker James Sutton, fitness and…
Author: Jon Cook14th August 2026Stone’s Common Plot brings residents together for solar eclipse
Stone residents gathered on Stone Common on Wednesday evening to watch and photograph the partial solar eclipse over Staffordshire.
Author: Jon Cook13th August 2026Alleyne’s Academy students celebrate A Level and BTEC results in Stone
Alleyne’s Academy Year 13 students in Stone are celebrating their A Level and BTEC results as they prepare for university,…
Author: Jon Cook13th August 2026Police appeal after fires started on farmland in Stone
Police are appealing for witnesses after two fires were deliberately started on farmland off Redhill Road and Coppice Road in…
Author: Jon Cook
12th August 2026Staffordshire gritters put on standby as temperatures climb towards 34C
Four gritters are on standby in Staffordshire as temperatures head towards 34C, ready to spread granite dust if road surfaces…
Author: Jon Cook
11th August 2026
