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Stone residents who litter to be hit with increased fines under new proposals
Stafford Borough Council is set to dramatically increase fines for fly-tipping, littering, and graffiti, as part of a crackdown on…
Author: Jon Cook
16th January 2024
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!
On National Pothole Day Staffordshire County Council came to Stone
On what is National Pothole Day, Staffordshire County Council visited Stone to deliver the message that they are bringing forward…
Author: Jon Cook
15th January 2024Consultation deadline looms for 100+ housing plan for ABB site
Residents have just ten days to provide feedback on the plans to redevelop the former ABB/Hitachi building on Stone's Oulton…
Author: Jon Cook
14th January 2024CCTV captures early morning theft from a pickup in Stone
CCTV footage shared with A Little Bit of Stone reveals an opportunist theft from a pickup truck near the Three…
Author: Jon Cook
13th January 2024Two teenagers remanded into custody after robbery at Stone Railway Station
Police were fast to react, apprehending two out-of-town teenagers who robbed a 15-year-old Stone schoolboy as he was leaving Stone…
Author: Jon Cook
12th January 2024Stone activity providers wanted for Space 2024
Are you passionate about helping young people? The Staffordshire Space Programme 2024 invites Stone activity providers to apply for funding…
Author: Jon Cook
9th January 2024Christ Church Academy unable to re-open due to flood
Christ Church Academy has announced an unexpected closure on Monday, 8th January, due to boiler room flooding caused by extreme…
Author: Jon Cook
6th January 2024Stone prepares for the Mayor’s Charity Pig Race
Trot into 2024 with Stone Town Mayor and Mayoress, Councillor Jim and Councillor Mrs Lin Davies, as they host a…
Author: Jon Cook
6th January 2024Emergency 21 day Road Closure for A34 at Meaford
This morning, Staffordshire County Council has issued an emergency 21-day closure notice on the A34 between the Darlaston Roundabout and…
Author: Jon Cook
3rd January 2024Stone Pharmacies’ Festive Period Opening Hours
During the festive bank holidays, Stone residents will be able to access 3 of the local chemists, but within restricted…
Author: Jon Cook22nd December 2023Review: Jack and the Beanstalk – Pantomime at Stoke’s Regent Theatre
Discover the magic of Jack and the Beanstalk, the 2023 Panto, at Stoke's Regent Theatre. It is a show packed…
Author: Jon Cook
16th December 2023Make sure you check your Christmas bin day collections
Stone residents are being reminded to check when their recycling and waste will be collected over the Christmas period, with…
Author: Jon Cook12th December 2023Campaign highlights latest assistive technology gifts
People in Stone are finding out about a festive way to support the ‘Elf and Wellbeing’ of loved ones this…
Author: Jon Cook
8th December 20232023 Christmas Church Services – Churches Together in Stone
As the yuletide cheer spreads across Stone, Churches Together in Stone warmly invites you, your family, and friends to join…
Author: Jon Cook
1st December 2023Review: Family ALBOS visit to Jingle Ville at Lower Drayton Farm
Last weekend, we pulled out our Christmas jumpers and headed to Penkridge's Lower Drayton Farm as they kicked off their…
Author: Jon Cook
1st December 2023Kick-off your child’s potential with new ball game session at Stone’s Crossroads Youth Club
In an exciting development, Crossroads Youth Club is launching a special ball games session, led by Andy Osgathorpe, a retired…
Author: Jon Cook
28th November 2023
