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A little bit of a mistake
Since 2010, A Little Bit of Stone has grown into Stone's most-read news organisation. With tens of thousands of followers…
Author: Jon Cook
1st April 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!
Kinisi is keeping Stone moving with personalised massage therapy
Whether you're chasing a personal best or simply looking to ease tight muscles after a long day, Kinisi offers a hands-on approach…
Author: Jon Cook
31st March 2025Stone’s Throw Pottery – A new teaching pottery studio opening for adults of all abilities
Stone's Throw Pottery is opening in the heart of Stone later this spring. Offering taster classes, weekly classes and memberships,…
Author: Jon Cook
31st March 2025Stone springs into British Summer Time with sunshine to match
The clocks have leapt ahead, British Summer Time has officially landed, and it seems the weather’s coming out to play…
Author: Jon Cook
30th March 2025A recipe for success as local businesses rally behind Stone Food and Drink Festival
Stone’s biggest foodie weekend is back from 9th to 11th May 2025, and as it celebrates 20 years of bringing…
Author: Jon Cook
28th March 2025Plans for 500 new homes and school on farmland west of Stone
A major housing proposal for the western edge of Stone has returned to the table as Bloor Homes submits early…
Author: Jon Cook
28th March 2025Stone to get High Street cash machine as Post Office applies for planning
A new cash machine could soon be arriving in Stone, as the town’s post office applies for planning permission to…
Author: Jon Cook
28th March 2025Stonegate Wealth Management recognised as one of the UK’s top advice firms
A local financial firm based in the heart of Stone has been named one of the best in the country.…
Author: Jon Cook
28th March 2025Community meet-up calls for action on Aston to Burston bridge repairs
Campaigners calling for the reinstatement of the Aston to Burston Trail footbridge have welcomed news that Staffordshire County Council has…
Author: Jon Cook
28th March 2025Sound investment as Stone business helps Granville’s turn up the volume
Stone’s dB Audio Solutions upgrades the sound system at Granvilles, proving once again that local businesses supporting each other hits…
Author: Jon Cook
28th March 2025Polling cards drop through letterboxes in Stone as election countdown begins
Polling cards are now landing on doormats across Stone as preparations continue for the Staffordshire County Council elections on Thursday…
Author: Jon Cook27th March 2025Stone dancer Natalia to perform with the English Youth Ballet in April
10-year-old Natalia Ankers, who attends RAD ballet classes at Stone’s Rooftop Studios, has been selected to perform with the English…
Author: Jon Cook
27th March 2025Drivers brace for delays as Lichfield Road closure begins this April
From Monday 7th April 2025, drivers in Stone will face four weeks of road closures on Lichfield Road as part…
Author: Jon Cook27th March 2025A new chapter begins as Alleyne’s Academy reinstates its school library
Alleyne’s Academy is reinstating its school library and is calling on the Stone community to help stock it. Over 650…
Author: Jon Cook26th March 2025Stone Builders Merchants cement their place in town
Born out of lockdown disruption, Stone Builders Merchants has grown from a small materials outlet to a thriving hub on…
Author: Jon Cook26th March 2025Gummy’s back with a splash as Dennis Abbott releases his second children’s book
After making his debut as a children’s author in 2023, Dennis Abbott has returned with another helping of underwater adventures…
Author: Jon Cook
26th March 2025
