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Small Business Saturday lets highlight Stone’s independents
Small Business Saturday returns this weekend and lands on a busy day for the town. It takes place on Saturday…
Author: Jon Cook
3rd December 2025
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New defibrillator installed at Stone House Hotel after community fundraising effort
Staff gathered outside the hotel to mark the moment, and celebrate the project crossing the finish line. The device is…
Author: Jon Cook
3rd December 2025Witness appeal after hit and run on Mount Road
A driver is appealing for witnesses after a collision on Mount Road earlier today. The other vehicle, described as a…
Author: Jon Cook
3rd December 2025Reform administration criticised by Conservatives after fall in pothole repairs
Pothole repairs across Staffordshire have fallen since the spring elections, prompting fresh criticism from Conservative figures who say the new…
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter
3rd December 2025November brings a record month for us on Facebook
November became our busiest month on Facebook since we started A Little Bit of Stone, with more people watching, reading…
Author: Jon Cook
2nd December 2025Police step up presence after “mess” found at Westbridge Park play area
Local officers on foot patrol discovered a significant amount of mess left across the play area at Westbridge Park on…
Author: Jon Cook2nd December 2025Fire service confirms plan to replace four engines across Staffordshire
Four new fire engines are set to join Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service after the county’s commissioner agreed spending for…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
2nd December 2025First free parking day arrives this weekend for final 2025 Stone Farmers Market
The first of three free parking Saturdays is almost here for anyone heading into Stone during the run up to…
Author: Jon Cook
2nd December 2025Two males detained after break in at Stone Scout Hut
Police detained two males in Stone on Sunday 30 November after officers were called to a report of a break…
Author: Jon Cook
2nd December 2025Rock n Roll Reindeer returns as local duo hope for another burst of radio play
Stone musician Rich Leese is giving his festive track another push this December, one year after Rock n Roll Reindeer…
Author: Jon Cook
2nd December 2025Car seized on the A34 in Stone after driver found to have no licence
A vehicle was seized on the A34 in Stone this afternoon after police found the driver had no licence.
Author: Jon Cook29th November 2025Fly tipping in Cotwalton prompts warning after two residents fined
A pile of black bags and household waste left on a track in Cotwalton has prompted a fresh warning about…
Author: Jon Cook
28th November 2025Rooftop dancers raise £1,364 for Children in Need
A fortnight of lively fundraising at Rooftop Studios has raised an amazing £1,364 for BBC Children in Need.
Author: Jon Cook
28th November 2025Will a new police AI pilot reduce the long 101 waits faced by Stone callers
Could AI support help Stone residents get faster answers on the 101 line. Senior officers say the pilot will handle…
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter
27th November 2025Christmas fair at Autumn House returns next month
Autumn House Nursing Home on Stafford Road will host its annual Christmas fair on Saturday 6 December. The event runs…
Author: Jon Cook27th November 2025Stone’s Poppy Appeal raises more than thirty four thousand pounds
Stone’s Poppy Appeal has raised £34,482.61 this year following strong community support.
Author: Jon Cook26th November 2025
