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The Designer Secret: Small Elements That Make a Home Look Expensive
When people walk into a home that looks expensive, it’s rarely because of one big, obvious feature. More often than…
Author: Jon Cook
29th April 2026
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 family want Matthew Lowe’s story heard after inquest
The family of a Stone man who died last year say they want his story to be heard to help…
Author: Jon Cook
28th April 2026Floating market returns to Stone in early May
The Roving Canal Traders Association is bringing its floating market back to Stone over the same weekend as the Stone…
Author: Jon Cook28th April 2026Councillor hopes new A51 bus route could connect Stone and Rugeley
A proposed new bus service could link Stone and Rugeley via A51 villages including Sandon, Weston, Hixon and Great Haywood.
Author: Jon Cook
28th April 2026Stone resident completes dream Spitfire flight
Stone resident Mike Halliday has completed a long held dream after taking to the skies in a World War Two…
Author: Jon Cook
28th April 2026Car seized in Stone after police stop on A34
Police seized a Nissan Micra after a stop on the A34 in Stone found licence, supervision and tyre issues.
Author: Jon Cook
27th April 2026Help keep A Little Bit of Stone full of local voices
Help keep A Little Bit of Stone full of local voices by sending in news, events, photos, letters and community…
Author: Jon Cook
26th April 2026Stone households reminded to check May bank holiday bin collections
Stone residents are being reminded to check revised bin collection dates over the May bank holiday week.
Author: Jon Cook26th April 2026Could Stone’s shopfronts benefit from a heritage refresh?
A nearby council scheme to improve shopfronts has raised an interesting question for Stone, what should our own High Street…
Author: Jon Cook
26th April 2026Springfields school festival seeks local performers
Springfields First School in Yarnfield is inviting local musicians, singers and bands to take part in its summer festival this…
Author: Jon Cook
24th April 2026Stone Scouts to join St George’s Day parade through town centre
Stone & District Scouts will take part in this year’s St George’s Day celebrations in Stone on Saturday 25 April…
Author: Jon Cook
24th April 2026Landlord sentenced after trying to illegally evict Stone mum
A landlord has been given a suspended prison sentence after trying to illegally evict a mother from a property in…
Author: Jon Cook23rd April 2026Stone households help Stafford Borough recycle 80 tonnes of food in first week
Stone households were among those helping Stafford Borough recycle more than 80 tonnes of food waste in the first week…
Author: Jon Cook
22nd April 2026Coroner’s office appeals for help tracing family of Stone man Alan Moss
The coroner’s office is appealing for help to trace the family of a Stone man who has died. Alan James…
Author: Jon Cook22nd April 2026Free behind the scenes museum store tour offers look at Staffordshire’s past
Free behind the scenes museum store tour in Stafford will give visitors a look at Staffordshire’s history on Friday 1…
Author: Jon Cook
21st April 2026Mobile NHS Health Check van to visit Stone at the end of April
A mobile NHS Health Check van is due to visit Stone Leisure Centre on two dates this spring, offering free…
Author: Jon Cook21st April 2026
