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Overnight closure, roads reopening and restrictions in place as Pets at Home roundabout project progresses
Stone residents are being warned about a full closure on the A34 from 8pm on Friday the 25th of August,…
Author: Jon Cook
24th August 2023
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!
Stone Labour Party announces General Election candidate selection process
The Stone Labour Party has officially announced the commencement of its General Election candidate selection process. With the closing date…
Author: Jon Cook
22nd August 2023A season of discovery at Stone Library
This autumn, Stone Library is set to become a hub of cultural enrichment and historical exploration. From treasure displays to…
Author: Jon Cook
22nd August 2023Hits for Six Music Festival is ready to rock Stone SP Cricket Club this bank holiday weekend
The Hits for Six Music Festival promises a day filled with fantastic music, scrumptious food, and unforgettable memories. Gather your…
Author: Jon Cook
21st August 2023Unlucky for some, but not for us, ALBOS celebrates 13 years of local news
In 2010, A Little Bit of Stone published its first stories as it looked to fill a gap in local…
Author: Jon Cook
18th August 2023Smartys School Club overjoyed with ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating
In a recent Ofsted inspection, Smartys Little Willows Pre-School & Smartys School Club, situated within Pirehill First School in Walton,…
Author: Jon Cook
15th August 2023Stone Town Council issue updated statement on Stone by the Sea event cancellation
Stone Town Council have issued an updated statement on the cancellation of the popular Stone by the Sea, which was…
Author: Jon Cook
14th August 2023Four-day full road closure on Eccleshall Road as roadworks progress to final stage
The £1 million highways scheme for Stone's Walton Roundabout and Eccleshall Road moves on to the next phase with an…
Author: Jon Cook
10th August 2023Stone Conservative candidate Sir Gavin Williamson to talk to Lloyds about proposed bank closure
Sir Gavin Williamson, who will be the Conservative candidate in the next General Election, has expressed concern at plans to…
Author: Jon Cook
10th August 2023Stone residents urged to have their say on new political map for county council
People in Stone are being invited to have their say on proposals for new boundaries for council divisions in the…
Author: Jon Cook
8th August 2023Brass Band Concert at Stonefield Park
Following last year’s successful event, Stone Town Council are repeating the Brass Band concert at Stonefield Park, to be held…
Author: Jon Cook
8th August 2023Bloom Stone transitions to Blame Frida – a new chapter for the popular High Street bar
There's been a shift in Stone's vibrant nightlife scene as the popular high street bar and restaurant Bloom has blossomed…
Author: Jon Cook
31st July 2023County Council lodge planning application for High Street advertising and information screens
Staffordshire County Council has announced plans to install two illuminated digital information and advertisement totems on the town's High Street,…
Author: Jon Cook
31st July 2023Lichfield Road resurfacing, kerbing and drainage work to add to Stone driver’s woes
Five weeks of roadworks, which will see temporary lights and several days of full closure, get underway on Stone's Lichfield…
Author: Jon Cook
31st July 2023Sir Gavin Williamson voices opposition to HS2’s handling of Property Seizures
Sir Gavin Williamson has voiced his opposition to the compulsory seizure of properties by the high-speed rail project, HS2, and…
Author: Jon Cook
31st July 2023Clover Cafe is announcement as they look for someone to take over the business
Stone High Street's Clover Cafe has issued an announcement today that they're looking for someone to take on their business…
Author: Jon Cook
30th July 2023
