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Full planning application submitted for Lidl store near Aston Roundabout
Lidl has submitted a full planning application for its proposed Stone supermarket near Aston Roundabout, including a new A51 access…
Author: Jon Cook
12th October, 2026
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Two Stone schools to welcome families at October open events
Pirehill First School and St Dominic’s Catholic Primary School will hold open events in Stone on 15 and 17 October.
Author: Jon Cook
9th October, 2026Stone residents urged to stay alert to Winter Fuel Payment scam messages
Stone residents are being warned about fake Winter Fuel Payment texts, emails and calls designed to steal personal and banking…
Author: Jon Cook
8th October, 2026Stall applications open for Stone Christmas Lights Switch On
Businesses and registered charities can apply for stalls at Stone’s Christmas Lights Switch On, with applications closing on 23 October.
Author: Jon Cook
8th October, 2026Christmas wreath making workshop to support Tittensor First School
Tittensor First School PTFA is hosting a Christmas wreath making workshop at Bear Stone on Thursday 3 December, with tickets…
Author: Jon Cook
8th October, 2026Darlaston keeps cheapest petrol in our 12 mile search as premium fuel tracking begins
Stone Services at Darlaston has held onto the cheapest standard petrol price in A Little Bit of Stone’s 12 mile…
Author: Jon Cook
8th October, 2026Stone station parking charges set to start in early November
Parking charges at Stone railway station are set to start in early November, with proposed daily rates of £5.90 peak…
Author: Jon Cook8th October, 2026St Dominic’s earns two Exceptional grades in latest Ofsted inspection
St Dominic’s Catholic Primary School in Stone has received two Exceptional grades in its latest Ofsted inspection under the new…
Author: Jon Cook
7th October, 2026New defibrillator installed at Downs Banks as fundraising continues
A public access defibrillator has been installed at Coffee n’ Cones at Downs Banks, with £460 still being sought towards…
Author: Jon Cook
6th October, 2026Pinder’s Circus coming to Westbridge Park for five days
Pinder’s Circus is heading to Westbridge Park in Stone for five days of performances this week. The circus will be…
Author: Jon Cook5th October, 2026Psychic medium Rachel to appear at Stone SP Cricket Club
Psychic medium Rachel will appear at Stone SP Cricket Club on Monday 26 October. Tickets cost £20 and the event…
Author: Jon Cook
5th October, 2026Staffordshire’s gritting fleet prepares for winter with 11 new vehicles
Staffordshire County Council’s 37 gritters have begun winter preparations, with 11 new vehicles joining fleets in Cannock and Lichfield.
Author: Jon Cook
5th October, 2026Plans submitted for 22 homes on Green Belt land in Yarnfield
Plans have been submitted for 22 homes off Yarnfield Lane in Yarnfield, with residents raising concerns about traffic, flooding and…
Author: Jon Cook
5th October, 2026County council urged to tackle vehicles using Stone High Street illegally
Staffordshire County Council will be asked to make Stone High Street a priority for ANPR enforcement and set out a…
Author: Jon Cook5th October, 2026Free stop smoking support available to Stone residents this Stoptober
Stone residents can get free stop smoking support this Stoptober, including nicotine replacement products, vapes, medication and adviser support.
Author: Jon Cook3rd October, 2026Dispersal order in place across Stone town centre this weekend
A dispersal order is in place across Stone town centre until 4pm on Sunday as Staffordshire Police responds to anti…
Author: Jon Cook2nd October, 2026
