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Mobile NHS Health Check van to visit Stone at the end of April
A mobile NHS Health Check van is due to visit Stone Leisure Centre on two dates this spring, offering free…
Author: Jon Cook
21st April 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!
Epic music lineup for the 21st Stone Food & Drink Festival this May…
The countdown is on to one of Staffordshire’s best-loved annual events as the Stone Food & Drink Festival 2026 returns…
Author: Jon Cook
21st April 2026Police appeal after man and woman assaulted in Stone
Staffordshire Police are appealing for information after a man and woman were assaulted near a play area on Stafford Road…
Author: Jon Cook
21st April 2026Young performers to stage The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time in Stone
Young performers from Staffordshire will stage The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at Crown Wharf Theatre in…
Author: Jon Cook
20th April 2026New county traffic plan aims to cut disruption on roads in Stone and Staffordshire
A new Staffordshire traffic plan aims to reduce roadwork disruption through better coordination, with potential knock on effects for roads…
Author: Jon Cook
19th April 2026Police appeal after attempted burglary and car theft in Barlaston
Staffordshire Police are appealing for information after two residential properties were targeted in Barlaston in the early hours of Sunday…
Author: Jon Cook
19th April 2026Walton Priory pupils and staff take on 100 miles in May fundraiser
Walton Priory Middle School pupils and staff in Stone are taking on 100 miles in May to raise funds for…
Author: Jon Cook
17th April 2026Stone u3a to host talk on Philip Astley and the history of the circus
Stone and District u3a will host a public talk at Christchurch Centre on Friday 22 May exploring Philip Astley and…
Author: Jon Cook
16th April 2026Burston bridge work now being planned from June
A fresh update has been issued on the long running Burston bridge closure, with Staffordshire County Council now saying work…
Author: Jon Cook
16th April 2026Stone families among Staffordshire parents offered first choice school places
Most families across Staffordshire have been offered their first choice of school for children starting Reception this September, according to…
Author: Jon Cook
16th April 2026New monthly family session to launch in Stone
A new monthly session for families is set to launch in Stone later this week. Third Space Families will be…
Author: Jon Cook
15th April 2026Little Seeds in Stone to relaunch as Little Seeds by Jake Lowndes
Little Seeds in Stone, which is listed in the Michelin Guide, has announced that it will relaunch as Little Seeds…
Author: Jon Cook
15th April 2026Up to 95 homes proposed for land off Uttoxeter Road in Stone
Plans have been submitted for up to 95 homes on farmland off Uttoxeter Road on the southern edge of Stone.…
Author: Jon Cook
15th April 2026Burglary gang jailed after £1 million crime spree that included Stone
Stone was among the Staffordshire locations targeted by an Albanian burglary gang now jailed after a £1 million crime spree…
Author: Jon Cook
14th April 2026Stone’s St George’s Day event to bring knights and parade back to town
Stone Town Council is set to mark St George’s Day with a free family event in the town centre on…
Author: Jon Cook14th April 2026Not had your food waste caddy in Stone yet, here’s what to do
Food waste collections are now under way in Stone and across Stafford Borough, but some households may still be waiting…
Author: Jon Cook
13th April 2026
