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Council crews racing ahead with summer road treatment programme
Staffordshire crews have completed over 60 miles of surface dressing since March, helping to extend road life and prevent potholes…
Author: Jon Cook
25th 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!
A touch of sparkle as fairy trail opens at Udall Grange
A brand new fairy trail has been unveiled on the Udall Grange estate in Stone, with families turning out in…
Author: Jon Cook
25th June 2025Worried about what’s next after school? A new helpline is here to help
A new helpline has been launched to support teenagers in Stone and across Staffordshire as they look ahead to life…
Author: Jon Cook
24th June 2025Flag raised at Swynnerton to mark Armed Forces Week
Flag raised at Swynnerton near Stone to celebrate Armed Forces Week 2025 and highlight support for veterans, reservists and military…
Author: Jon Cook
23rd June 2025Marching with purpose as Stone cadet sets off on 500km charity challenge
Cadet Company Sergeant Major Danny Shermer, from Stone, is putting his boots and bike to good use this summer, tackling…
Author: Jon Cook
20th June 2025Stone Station to host community open day with Railway 200 celebrations
Visitors to Stone Station are invited to a special community open day on Wednesday, 2nd July to celebrate the past, present and…
Author: Jon Cook
20th June 2025Stone’s new banking hub to open in July with soft launch confirmed
Stone’s new banking hub opens this July, offering face-to-face banking with counter service, meeting rooms and step-free access in a…
Author: Jon Cook
20th June 2025Couple jailed after exploiting elderly man
A Stone woman and her partner have been jailed after stealing £4,600 from a 75-year-old man who tried to help…
Author: Jon Cook19th June 2025Stone Rocks 2025 brings live music, food trucks and festival vibes to Stone this July
Stone Rocks 2025 brings live music, food, and summer vibes to Christ Church Academy on 5th July. A festival-style afternoon…
Author: Jon Cook
18th June 2025Stone parents urged to talk to children about water safety as temperatures rise
Stone parents are urged to talk to children about the risks of swimming in the canal or river, as temperatures…
Author: Jon Cook
18th June 2025Review: 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 2025Stone 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 2025
