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Stone station volunteers receive silver at the Community Rail Awards
Stone’s dedicated station volunteers have been recognised at the prestigious Community Rail Awards 2025, receiving a Silver ‘It’s Your Station’…
Author: Jon Cook
17th March 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!
Free road closures to support 80th anniversary street parties in Stone
Residents and organisations in Stone can apply to close their streets for free to mark the 80th anniversary of the…
Author: Jon Cook
17th March 2025Stone’s Spring Clean – Volunteers Needed
Local residents are invited to take part in a one-off Spring Clean on Sunday, 23rd March, to help tidy up…
Author: Jon Cook
16th March 2025A new-look festival packed with food, drink & family fun!
Taking place on Westbridge Park on the 9, 10 & 11 May this year’s Stone Food & Drink Festival, sponsored…
Author: Jon Cook
14th March 2025New mortgage offer from The Hanley aims to help renters in Stone get on the property ladder
Hanley Economic Building Society offers renters in Stone a no-deposit mortgage, helping them move from renting to homeownership with proof…
Author: Jon Cook
14th March 2025Tributes paid after fatal crash near Stone
A man in his 20s has tragically died following a single-vehicle collision in Norton Bridge, near Stone.
Author: Jon Cook
13th March 2025Park bench installed at Westbridge Park in memory of Stone councillors
A pair of community stalwarts who worked to preserve green space in Stone during their lifetimes have been honoured with…
Author: Jon Cook
12th March 2025Blame Frida to unveil Stone’s first dedicated games room
Blame Frida, one of Stone’s most vibrant venues, is about to introduce an exciting new addition as it prepares to…
Author: Jon Cook
12th March 2025County council secures £4.5m to boost electric vehicle chargers
Stone drivers hopeful for better access to electric vehicle charging as Staffordshire secures £4.5m funding to install new charge points.
Author: Jon Cook11th March 2025Police patrols step up in Stone to tackle anti-social behaviour
A mix of plain-clothed and uniformed officers took to the streets of Stone on Saturday 8th March as part of efforts to…
Author: Jon Cook
9th March 2025Stone traders group celebrates community wins and future plans
Stone Is Where The Heart Is – Traders Group is celebrating a successful year packed with community events, improvements and…
Author: Jon Cook
7th March 2025Police investigate assault on teenage girl at Westbridge Park
Police are appealing for information after a 15-year-old girl was assaulted by a group of young people at Westbridge Park…
Author: Jon Cook
7th March 2025AEDdonate set to open second charity shop in Stone at former Chocbox site
A new chapter is about to begin for the former Chocbox shop on Stone High Street, as AEDdonate prepares to…
Author: Jon Cook
6th March 2025Day of Reflection to mark five years since the COVID-19 pandemic
Marking five years since the pandemic, Stone Town Council invites residents to reflect and remember at a dedicated area in…
Author: Jon Cook5th March 2025Fuel & Flavour revs up for family fun on the canal side
A community car and bike meet with tasty treats is heading to Stone at the end of the month, as…
Author: Jon Cook
5th March 2025Local clinical psychologist takes on London Landmarks Half Marathon for Nacoa
Local Clinical Psychologist and Christchurch Academy Parent Governor Dr Carly Pointon is set to run the London Landmarks Half Marathon…
Author: Jon Cook
5th March 2025
