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Stone Heritage Centre construction to begin after contractor appointed
The former Stone Fire Station, which sits on the Crown Wharf site, is set to become the town's new heritage…
Author: Jon Cook
24th March 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!
Stafford Borough Independent councillors form new political party ahead of upcoming elections
Stafford Borough Independents is a new name that will appear across the Stafford Borough Council elections this year, as a…
Author: Jon Cook
23rd March 2023Canal-side shopping comes to Stone with RCTA’s Floating Market
Get ready to experience a unique shopping experience as Stone prepares to welcome the Roving Canal Traders Association's Floating Market…
Author: Jon Cook
22nd March 2023Stone Food & Drink Festival announce Drac Group as 2023 lead sponsor
Stone-based logistics firm Drac Group has been announced as the main sponsor of this year’s Stone Food & Drink Festival.
Author: Jon Cook
22nd March 2023Still time to bag a free road closure for your King Charles III Coronation street party
Residents and community groups in Stone should act fast as there are only a few days left to request a…
Author: Jon Cook
21st March 2023Stone resident’s lend me your ears – Poetry Competition launched for county’s annual celebration
Stone based poets of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in the Big Green Staffordshire Poetry Competition as…
Author: Jon Cook
21st March 2023New breakfast spot, Julie’s Kitchen, opens at The Lamb Inn
Julie Tighe and Claire Bourne are the partners behind the new business called Julie’s Kitchen, which has opened its doors…
Author: Jon Cook
21st March 2023Find out which traders are at this month’s Craft and Collectables Market
This Saturday, the 18th of March, will be the monthly Stone Craft and Collectables Market. We've got the scoop on…
Author: Jon Cook
16th March 2023Mayor meets the stars of 2023 Stone Gang Show
Stone mayor, Councillor Jonathan Powell, popped along to see how the rehearsals are going for this year's Stone and district…
Author: Jon Cook
14th March 2023New campaign aims to tell everyone all about what Stone has to offer
‘Our Beautiful Borough’ promotional campaign will showcase the range of independent and brand shops, restaurants, attractions and other businesses in…
Author: Jon Cook
11th March 2023Kibblestone Scout Camp hoping for their biggest ever Easter Egg Hunt
After two successful events in previous years, the scout camp at Kibblestone, just outside of Stone, will be opening its…
Author: Jon Cook11th March 2023Planning councillors to discuss Westbridge Park development
The plans for the redevelopment of Stone's Westbridge Park are being recommended for approval when they go before councillors next…
Author: Jon Cook
10th March 2023Stone artist, Emma Joustra, creates coronation jigsaw
To mark King Charles III’s coronation, Emma Joustra has worked with Stafford-based Great British Jigsaws to create a special jigsaw -…
Author: Jon Cook
8th March 2023Stone Master Marathoners donate running tops to children in Kenyan farming village
Stone Master Marathoners running club has donated brand new running tops to children in a Kenyan village near Mombasa.
Author: Jon Cook7th March 2023Local Artist helps bereavement charity to raise funds with Sip and Paint
Roselyn Snead, a local artist and art tutor, has teamed up with Stafford & District Bereavement & Loss Support Service…
Author: Jon Cook
7th March 2023A34 Closure on Saturday 4th March to allow for abnormal load
Once again, the A34 north of Stafford will close in both directions this Saturday morning, March 4, due to an abnormal load…
Author: Jon Cook
3rd March 2023
