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Oulton Abbey Care Home to host summer fayre
Oulton Abbey Care Home will host a summer fayre on Saturday 11 July 2026, with stalls, raffle, tombola, ice creams…
Author: Jon Cook
29th June 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!
Burston footbridge installation could begin in July after works plan changed
Work to install the new Burston footbridge could begin in July after Staffordshire County Council amended its construction plans.
Author: Jon Cook
29th June 2026Free July events bring art, archaeology and stories to Stone Heritage Centre
Stone Heritage Centre has a series of free events lined up in July, with art, archaeology and children’s storytelling all…
Author: Jon Cook
28th June 2026Stone children can access free summer activity sessions through HAF scheme
Free HAF summer activity places are available in Stone, with Playtivity STEAM Club running sessions at Frank Jordan Community Centre.
Author: Jon Cook
26th June 2026Nine men arrested in Stone business burglary investigation
Nine men have been arrested on suspicion of theft offences as part of an investigation into a business burglary in…
Author: Jon Cook
25th June 2026Further appeal after man left with fractured skull in Stone assault
Police have issued a further appeal after a man suffered a fractured skull and a bleed on the brain in…
Author: Jon Cook
25th June 2026Lidl launches consultation on new Stone store near Aston Roundabout
Lidl has launched a consultation on plans for a new Stone store near Aston Roundabout, with feedback open until 10…
Author: Jon Cook
24th June 2026Crown Wharf Theatre offers cool cinema screenings during hot weather
Crown Wharf Theatre is inviting people to escape the heat this week with three cinema screenings in its air conditioned…
Author: Jon Cook
24th June 2026Historic Staffordshire Yeomanry archive to be protected at county history centre
A Staffordshire Yeomanry archive is being transferred to the Staffordshire History Centre to protect records, photos, letters and diaries.
Author: Jon Cook
24th June 2026The Home Upgrades That Add Value in the Midlands
Find out which home upgrades actually add value to a Staffordshire property, from kitchens to bathrooms, with practical advice for…
Author: Jon Cook
24th June 2026Landmarc raises Armed Forces Day flag at Swynnerton Training Camp
Landmarc and DIO have raised the Armed Forces Day flag at Swynnerton Training Camp to mark Armed Forces Week 2026.
Author: Jon Cook
23rd June 2026Stone and District Scouts coffee morning takes place at The Pump House this Sunday
Stone and District Scouts are holding a coffee morning at The Pump House in Westbridge Park on Sunday 28 June.
Author: Jon Cook
23rd June 2026AEDdonate bike sale returns to Stone this Sunday
AEDdonate’s refurbished bike sale returns to Stone on Sunday 28 June, with adult and children’s bikes available.
Author: Jon Cook
23rd June 2026Stone depot among bases for extra pothole repair crews
Extra pothole repair crews will be based at Stone and other Staffordshire depots as the county council tackles road defects…
Author: Jon Cook22nd June 2026Warning over heat and open water risks as Stone faces extreme temperatures
People in Stone are being urged to take care in the heat, with warnings over open water, wildfire risks and…
Author: Jon Cook22nd June 2026The Grand National journeys starting next door to Stone
The Grand National is the UK’s biggest horse race, held each April just an hour up the motorway in Aintree.…
Author: Jon Cook22nd June 2026
