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Greenfield and Green Belt are not the same thing
Two phrases often appear in housing debates, greenfield and Green Belt. They sound similar, and they are sometimes used as…
Author: Jon Cook
1st July, 2026
News
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Stone and Staffordshire organisations urged to protect themselves from ransomware
Businesses, charities and organisations in Stone and across Staffordshire are being urged to protect themselves from ransomware attacks, after new…
Author: Jon Cook
1st July, 2026Afternoon tea fundraiser for Breast Cancer Now to be held at Stone Cricket Club
A Breast Cancer Now afternoon tea in support of Jem will be held at Stone Cricket Club on Friday 21…
Author: Jon Cook
1st July, 2026Police invite residents to chat over a coffee in Stone
Residents will have another opportunity to meet local police officers over a coffee when the latest Cuppa with a Copper…
Author: Jon Cook
1st July, 2026Stafford Borough Council complaints more than treble amid planning delays
Complaints made to Stafford Borough Council have more than trebled in a year, with most relating to the authority’s development…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
1st July, 2026Can infrastructure be made to come before new homes in Stone?
Can infrastructure come before new homes in Stone? We explain phasing, Section 106 agreements, planning conditions and who is responsible…
Author: Jon Cook
1st July, 2026Free school uniform items available at Salvation Army charity shop in Stone
Free school uniform items are available while stocks last at the Salvation Army charity shop in Stone.
Author: Jon Cook29th June, 2026Oulton 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, 2026Burston 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, 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, 2026
