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Stone green spaces retain Green Flags as borough marks 70 years of awards
Stonefield Park has retained its Green Flag for an eleventh time, while Stone Cemetery has secured its eighth award.
Author: Jon Cook
14th July, 2026
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Families invited to free summer craft activities at World of Wedgwood
Free family craft workshops, creative activities and interactive play are on offer throughout the summer holidays at the V&A Wedgwood…
Author: Jon Cook
13th July, 2026Stone Library invites children to Read to the Beat this summer
Children can join the free Read to the Beat Summer Reading Challenge at Stone Library, with novels, non-fiction, audiobooks and…
Author: Jon Cook
13th July, 2026Stone cyclists complete 205 mile ride for Andy’s Man Club
Stone cyclists have completed a 205 mile ride from Stoke to the Isle of Wight, raising more than £4,100 for…
Author: Jon Cook
10th July, 2026Abnormal load to travel from Stafford to Talke on Friday
An abnormal load will travel from Stafford to Talke Crossroads from 9am on Friday 17 July, with possible delays along…
Author: Jon Cook
10th July, 2026Sir Gavin steps up Stone free parking petition
Sir Gavin Williamson is urging residents to back a petition calling for two hours free parking at Crown Street and…
Author: Jon Cook
10th July, 2026Stone groups share town council grants as demand outstrips budget
Five Stone community organisations have shared £1,850 in town council grants after applications exceeded the available budget for the latest…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
10th July, 2026Stone town centre roadworks confirmed as signs warn of delays
Staffordshire County Council has confirmed roadworks in Stone town centre from 13 July, with signs warning drivers to expect delays.
Author: Jon Cook10th July, 2026Stone residents asked to have their say on borough PSPO changes
Stone residents can now comment on Stafford Borough PSPO changes, including loitering, busking and face covering proposals.
Author: Jon Cook
9th July, 2026Work to install new Burston footbridge to begin next week
Work to install the new Burston footbridge on Sandon and Burston Public Footpath 36 is due to begin on Monday…
Author: Jon Cook
9th July, 2026Daytime closure planned near Stone Post Office
A daytime closure is planned near Stone Post Office on Friday 10 July for traffic signal detection loop repairs.
Author: Jon Cook
8th July, 2026Stone town centre roadworks set to tackle busy junction potholes
Roadworks are set to begin in Stone town centre, with potholes around the Newcastle Street and Crown Street junction due…
Author: Jon Cook
8th July, 2026Gritters return to Staffordshire roads, but not because of snow
Gritters are returning to Stone roads this week, but not because of snow, as highways crews prepare for hot weather.
Author: Jon Cook8th July, 2026Free charity family music festival at The Bridge Inn this weekend
A free charity family music festival at The Bridge Inn, Stone, will raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK and Pebbles…
Author: Jon Cook
8th July, 2026Smartys marks 29 years of caring for children and families in Stone
Smartys Day Nursery Group is celebrating 29 years of childcare in Stone, recognising families, staff and early years support.
Author: Jon Cook
8th July, 2026Staffordshire Police rated inadequate for responding to the public
Staffordshire Police has been rated inadequate for responding to the public, with concerns over 101 call abandonment and priority response…
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter
7th July, 2026
