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Sir Gavin Williamson MP visits Alleyne’s Academy
A group of sixth form students at Alleyne’s Academy welcomed their local MP into school last week. Sir Gavin Williamson…
Author: Jon Cook
17th February 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!
Online pledge form launched for Railway Inn community pub campaign
Supporters of the bid to reopen the Railway Inn now have a new way to back the project. Campaign organisers…
Author: Jon Cook
17th February 2026John Macmillan named new chairman of Stafford Rangers
Northern Premier League club Stafford Rangers have announced the appointment of John Macmillan as their new chairman. Football fans in…
Author: Jon Cook
17th February 2026Lichfield Road closed this week for phone mast replacement
If you’ve noticed barriers on Lichfield Road today, it’s down to work on the phone mast along that stretch. The…
Author: Jon Cook
16th February 2026Planning application submitted for education centre at former Stone bar
A full planning application has now been submitted to change the use of 1 to 3 Radford Street in Stone…
Author: Jon Cook
11th February 2026Sisters from Stone raise funds for defibrillator at local Scout hut
Two sisters from Stone are taking on a fundraising challenge to help bring a defibrillator to their Scout hut, with…
Author: Jon Cook
10th February 2026How A Little Bit of Stone supports local businesses in 2026
If you ask someone in Stone for a recommendation, chances are the conversation will end up online. A café to…
Author: Jon Cook
6th February 2026Big screen favourites return to Crown Wharf Theatre this weekend
Stone cinema fans have a reason to head out this weekend as there's a run of much loved films showing…
Author: Jon Cook
5th February 2026Network Rail responds after doctored road closure sign spotted near Norton Bridge
Network Rail has confirmed that a road closure sign on the Eccleshall Road near Norton Bridge had been tampered with,…
Author: Jon Cook
5th February 2026Health professionals raise concerns over rise in young people becoming unwell after vaping
Local health professionals are reporting a growing number of young people becoming unwell after using vapes, including products believed to…
Author: Jon Cook4th February 2026SEND assessment backlog cleared by Staffordshire County Council
Staffordshire County Council says it has cleared its backlog of Educational Psychology assessments for children and young people with Education,…
Author: Jon Cook
4th February 2026Regulator finds breaches in fundraising by Stoke Air Ambulance charity
A charity that has previously fundraised in Stone has been told to remove misleading claims after a regulatory investigation into…
Author: Jon Cook4th February 2026Volunteer recruitment evening planned for Stone Food and Drink Festival
As preparations are underway for this year’s Stone Food and Drink Festival, the organisers are once again looking for local…
Author: Jon Cook3rd February 2026From Stone studio to the high seas for Rooftop dancer
A former student from Rooftop Studios is set to take to the stage on board one of the world’s largest…
Author: Jon Cook
3rd February 2026Abnormal load expected on the A34 through Stone on Saturday morning
Drivers using the A34 on Saturday 7 February 2026 are being advised to expect potential disruption due to an abnormal…
Author: Jon Cook
3rd February 2026Investigative road works to begin ahead of major Stone ring road scheme
Preparation work ahead of a major road maintenance scheme in Stone town centre is due to begin next week, with…
Author: Jon Cook3rd February 2026
