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Why Do Stone’s Older Homes Cost More to Insure?
Discover why older homes in Stone cost more to insure. Learn how construction type, flat roofs, and foundations affect your…
Author: Jon Cook
17th July 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!
New barber shop to open in Stone with free haircuts on launch day
Goodfellaz Barbers will open on Radford Street in Stone on 1 September, offering free haircuts on its opening day.
Author: Jon Cook
16th July 2026Stone tourism businesses invited to enter 2027 county awards
Stone tourism and hospitality businesses are being encouraged to enter the 2027 Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Tourism Awards before 6 September.
Author: Jon Cook
16th July 2026Government confirms Stone will stay with Stafford Borough neighbours in major council shake up
Stone will become part of a new south Staffordshire unitary council after the government confirmed plans to replace the current…
Author: Jon Cook
16th July 2026Pirehill First School seeks two new volunteer governors
Pirehill First School in Stone is looking for two volunteer governors to help shape the school's future. Applications close on…
Author: Jon Cook
16th July 2026King’s Award formally presented to local bereavement charity
Stafford & District Bereavement & Loss Support Service has formally received the King's Award for Voluntary Service at a special…
Author: Jon Cook
15th July 2026Pizza, Prosecco and line dancing night to raise money for Dougie Mac
A charity evening combining pizza, Prosecco and line dancing is coming to Stone later this year, with all proceeds going…
Author: Jon Cook
14th July 2026Stone pupils help crown Staffordshire’s favourite teen book
Teenagers from Stone were among thousands of young readers across Staffordshire who helped choose this year's Staffordshire Young Teen Fiction…
Author: Jon Cook
14th July 2026Could your spare room earn you £213 a week while helping a young person?
Stone and Staffordshire residents with a spare room could receive £213.09 a week by becoming a Supported Lodgings host.
Author: Jon Cook
14th July 2026Stone green spaces retain Green Flags as borough marks 70 years of awards
Stonefield Park has retained its Green Flag for an eleventh time, while Stone Cemetery has secured its eighth award.
Author: Jon Cook
14th July 2026Families invited to free summer craft activities at World of Wedgwood
Free family craft workshops, creative activities and interactive play are on offer throughout the summer holidays at the V&A Wedgwood…
Author: Jon Cook
13th July 2026Stone Library invites children to Read to the Beat this summer
Children can join the free Read to the Beat Summer Reading Challenge at Stone Library, with novels, non-fiction, audiobooks and…
Author: Jon Cook
13th July 2026Cult Comedy Classic Coming to the Crown Wharf Theatre
From the creative mind of Spike Milligan, and immortalised by The Two Ronnies, the award-winning theatre company Hambledon Productions is…
Author: Jon Cook
13th July 2026Stone cyclists complete 205 mile ride for Andy’s Man Club
Stone cyclists have completed a 205 mile ride from Stoke to the Isle of Wight, raising more than £4,100 for…
Author: Jon Cook
10th July 2026Abnormal load to travel from Stafford to Talke on Friday
An abnormal load will travel from Stafford to Talke Crossroads from 9am on Friday 17 July, with possible delays along…
Author: Jon Cook
10th July 2026Sir Gavin steps up Stone free parking petition
Sir Gavin Williamson is urging residents to back a petition calling for two hours free parking at Crown Street and…
Author: Jon Cook
10th July 2026
