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Walton roundabout improvements to start on A34 near Stone next week.
Exploratory works are due to start on Walton Roundabout, and its feeder roads, on Monday, the 16th January. These works…
Author: Jon Cook
11th January 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!
We take a look back at our most popular articles of 2022
As we prepare to say goodbye to 2022, we look back at the top ten most-read articles that we've published…
Author: Jon Cook
31st December 2022Stone’s Ambition Private Fitness Studio launch free community 28-day weight loss challenge
Currently expanding into bigger premises, Stone's Ambition Private Fitness Studio on the Whitebridge Estate is launching a free complete online…
Author: Jon Cook
30th December 2022Stone opticians steps in to help Santa and appeals for gifts
The festive spirit is alive and well at Stone's Specsavers as they step in to help provide Father Christmas with…
Author: Jon Cook
14th December 2022Overnight Stone A34 closures for HS2 works
Surveying work for HS2 will lead to a number of overnight closures of the A34 in Stone as the construction…
Author: Jon Cook
12th December 2022Westbridge Park build to get underway with Ground Control appointment
Ground Control, an award-winning construction firm that recently completed the Children’s Garden at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, will be…
Author: Jon Cook
12th December 2022Shell’s new fuel station and shop open on Walton Roundabout
After six months of redevelopment, the new Shell fuel station - including Little Waitrose - opened on Friday, the 9th…
Author: Jon Cook
11th December 2022Review: Peter Pan – Pantomime at Stoke’s Regent Theatre
On opening night, we excitedly settled into our seats and were looking forward to seeing our first Christmas performance of…
Author: Jon Cook
10th December 2022Crown Wharf Theatre and Scout Building BIG beneficiaries from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Stone's Crown Wharf Theatre is to receive almost half-a-million pounds, enough to finish off the new community theatre, as well…
Author: Jon Cook9th December 2022All welcome to the Civic Carol Service at St. Michael’s Church
Residents and visitors to Stone are invited to partake in the Stone Town Council Civic Carol Service being held on…
Author: Jon Cook
8th December 2022Stone Town Councillors call out “serious flaws” in Stafford Borough’s Local Plan
Stone Town Council cites the lack of doctors, dentists, roads and schools in response to Stafford Borough's Local Plan for…
Author: Jon Cook8th December 2022Churches Together in Stone, Christmas service details released
Many thanks to Churches Together in Stone for sharing the list of the church services in and around Stone this…
Author: Jon Cook6th December 2022Police appeal for information following Fillybrooks burglary
Staffordshire Police are appealing for information and video from anyone who may have witnessed a burglary on the Fillybrooks in…
Author: Jon Cook
6th December 2022Find out where to stay warm in Stone this winter as Stafford Borough release details of warm spaces
Stone Community Hub and Rising Brook Church at the Crossing are among 25 village halls, community centres, and churches that…
Author: Jon Cook5th December 2022AED Donate host charity Christmas Jumper Party Night
Life-saving Stone-based charity AED Donate is hosting a Christmas Jumper Party Night at Lymestone Brewery on Saturday 17th December and…
Author: Jon Cook
5th December 2022Consultation kicks off to ensure van-using residents can access recycling centre
Staffordshire County Council is planning on issuing householders with free permits to distinguish between them and traders pretending to be…
Author: Jon Cook
5th December 2022
