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Sponsors needed for the 55th Stone Festival’s Carnival Week in June 2025
Local businesses are being invited to participate in something special in Stone as the 55th Stone Carnival Week approaches in…
Author: Jon Cook
9th October 2024
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!
Pupils and staff at Walton Priory Middle School speak to Sir Gavin
Sir Gavin Williamson visited Walton Priory School in Stone, where he met with the headteacher, Sara Houlton.
Author: Jon Cook
4th October 2024Arrests made in Stone in fight to protect children from criminal exploitation
Staffordshire Police has arrested ten people and seized more than £30,000 worth of drugs, cash and weapons in raids on…
Author: Jon Cook
3rd October 2024Founder of Chuckle Productions Announces Departure After 15 Years
In a heartfelt letter to families and supporters, Sara Christie, the founder of Chuckle Productions, has announced her departure from…
Author: Jon Cook
2nd October 2024Stone roads part of 1.7 million square meter surface dressing programme
More than 1.7 million square meters of Staffordshire roads have already been surface-dressed this financial year, and now, thanks to…
Author: Jon Cook
1st October 2024Opening soon – Cavalli set to raise the bar for Indian dining in Stone
In a few weeks, Stone will welcome Cavalli, a brand-new Indian restaurant located at the former Mojos.
Author: Jon Cook
25th September 2024Do you have an idea for an event on Stone High Street that needs some cash?
Be quick: Stafford Borough Council has a small amount of grant funding available for those interested in hosting an event…
Author: Jon Cook
23rd September 2024MP Visits Stone’s Dunoon factory
Sir Gavin Williamson recently visited Dunoon Ceramics in Stone, Staffordshire, to learn about the manufacturing of high-quality mugs and the…
Author: Jon Cook19th September 2024Stone Remembrance and Armistice Services 2024
The Annual Parade, together with Services of Remembrance at the War Memorial in Granville Square and later at the Parish…
Author: Jon Cook
19th September 2024NextGen turning ignition for start-up businesses in Stone and across Staffordshire
An ambitious programme, designed to empower a new generation of thriving start-up businesses across Staffordshire, is being launched to drive…
Author: Jon Cook
19th September 2024LCT Homewares – from home-based hustle to opening a shop
Lindsey Curtis, a long-time Stone resident, has embarked on an exciting new chapter with the opening of her LCT Homewares…
Author: Jon Cook18th September 2024Stone teenager wins under 18 category of international art competition
Seventeen-year-old Stone artist Kay Benbow has won the Under 18's category at the Art Unlimited International Art Competition 2024 with her striking piece titled "Conniption".
Author: Jon Cook
18th September 2024Stone residents reminded of the risks of illegal money lenders
Older residents in Stone are being reminded of the dangers of using illegal money lenders in a new campaign.
Author: Jon Cook
18th September 2024Pinder’s Circus brings their heated big top to Stone
From Tuesday the 1st of October, until Sunday the 6th of October, Pinders Circus will be welcoming visitors at Stone's…
Author: Jon Cook
18th September 2024Pupils settle back into Pirehill after summer break
As school children across Stone settle back in after the summer break, Pirehill First School shared an update about their…
Author: Jon Cook
17th September 2024Tackling growth – Sir Gavin applauds Stone Rugby Club’s plans
Sir Gavin Williamson visited Stone Rugby Club to meet with young players and discuss the Club’s expansion. Sir Gavin was…
Author: Jon Cook
17th September 2024
