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Plans submitted for up to 70 homes on Green Belt land north of Stone

Plans for up to 70 homes, including 35 affordable properties, have been submitted for Green Belt land between the A34…

• a34
• planning
• Stafford Borough Council
• whitebridge estate

Stone parents look to local tutors ahead of September

Stone parents looking ahead to September can find local maths, English and science tutors through the A Little Bit of…

• education
• tutor

Local councils could fund extra grit bins under new winter policy

Local councils around Stone could pay for additional grit bins under Staffordshire County Council’s proposed new winter roads policy.

• Grit Bins
• Staffordshire County Council

Man Time launches 10,000 beer mat campaign to get Stone men talking

Man Time is distributing 10,000 beer mats across Stone and nearby venues to encourage conversations about men’s mental health and…

• Man Time

Live music and funfair set for Stone Summer Street Party

Stone Summer Street Party returns on Saturday 15 August with free live music, tribute acts, a funfair and food in…

• Stone Town Council
• Summer Street Party

Stone-based AEDdonate reaches 10,000 locations across the UK

Stone-based AEDdonate has supported 10,000 UK locations with defibrillators, education and guidance for cardiac emergencies.

• AEDdonate

Free bike security marking event to be held in Stone

Free bike security marking will be available outside Stone Leisure Centre on Wednesday 5 August, with no appointment needed.

• Bicycle Security
• Staffordshire Police
• Stone Leisure Centre
• Westbridge Park

Aston by Stone Village Hall opens refurbished courtyard

Aston by Stone Village Hall has opened its refurbished courtyard following improvements supported by The National Lottery Community Fund.

• aston by stone village hall

Railway Inn community share offer opens as campaign passes £100,000 milestone

The Railway Inn at Norton Bridge has launched its community share offer, allowing supporters to invest as the campaign passes…

• Railway Inn

Children’s book treasure hunt to launch across Stone

More than 150 children’s books will be hidden around Stone, beginning at Westbridge Park, as part of a new summer…

Free family fundraiser for Jem at Stone Cricket Club

A free family fundraiser for Jem and Breast Cancer Now will take place at Stone Cricket Club on Friday 21…

• Breast Cancer Now
• Stone Cricket Club

Little Stars Nursery to create new baby suite

Little Stars Nursery in Stone is creating a new baby suite for up to 15 children, with an official opening…

• Little Stars
• Smartys Day Nursery

New technical courses could link Stone pupils with local employers

Stone pupils could gain more technical learning from Year 10 under Government plans welcomed by Staffordshire County Council leader Martin…

• education
• Staffordshire County Council

New Stone to Rugeley bus service will replace service A from September

A new hourly 151 bus service will link Stone and Rugeley from September, replacing service A between Stone town centre…

• Aston Lodge
• bus
• Service 151
• Service A
• Staffordshire County Council

Crown Meadow in Bloom: Progress Highlights and Summer Expectations

Stone Town Council shares an update on Crown Meadow, including wetland restoration, wildlife, footpath works and Himalayan balsam control.

• crown meadow
• Stone Town Council

Weekly bike night to begin at The Bridge Inn

A new weekly motorcycle bike night begins at The Bridge Inn in Stone on Thursday 30 July, running from 5pm…

• Biker Night
• Staffordshire Motorcycle Riders
• The Bridge