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Local bereavement support charity honoured with national award
Stafford and District Bereavement and Loss Support Service has received the King’s Award for Voluntary Service for its work supporting…
Author: Jon Cook
17th November 2025
News
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Stone MP urges considerate use of fireworks after meeting national welfare groups
Stone MP backs calls for more considerate use of fireworks after attending a Westminster event on the impact on pets,…
Author: Jon Cook
17th November 2025Free parking confirmed for Stone on key December Saturdays
Shoppers heading into Stone in the run up to Christmas will have three full days of free parking across all…
Author: Jon Cook
13th November 2025Police commissioner role for Staffordshire to be scrapped under new plans
The role of Staffordshire’s elected police and crime commissioner is set to be scrapped, as part of government plans to…
Author: Jon Cook
13th November 2025New urgent treatment centre plans for Stafford’s County Hospital
Plans have come forward to create a new urgent treatment centre at Stafford’s County Hospital. If the application is approved…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
13th November 2025Stone (Staffs) and District u3a is celebrating
It’s been 20 years since Stone (Staffs) and District u3a was set up. It all started with an idea and…
Author: Jon Cook
12th November 2025Fence installed on Stone field after repeated unauthorised camps
Stafford Borough Council has fenced off the field opposite Christ Church Academy in Stone to stop caravans accessing the site…
Author: Jon Cook
12th November 2025Stone bakers urged to rise to the challenge of the Great British Bake Off
Stone’s home bakers are being invited to swap their kitchen counters for the famous white tent as applications are open…
Author: Jon Cook
11th November 2025New farm shop opens next to Downs Bank
A new farm shop has opened by Coffee n Cones at Downs Bank, offering local bread, pies, cakes, produce and…
Author: Jon Cook
10th November 2025Work underway to replace Star Lock gates in Stone
Work has started this week on the Trent and Mersey Canal in Stone, where engineers are busy replacing the bottom…
Author: Jon Cook
8th November 2025Tickets now on sale for Santa’s Grotto at Stone Christmas Market
Santa’s Grotto tickets for Stone Christmas Market on Sunday 23 November are now on sale from James Du Pavey, Fishtopia…
Author: Jon Cook
7th November 2025Thanks for Coming brings a new kind of night out to Stone
Thanks for Coming, a new basement cocktail bar beneath Austin and Roe, has opened in Stone offering calm, seated service…
Author: Jon Cook
7th November 2025Woman charged with theft after foot patrol stop in Stone
A 27-year-old woman has been charged with theft from a shop following proactive police patrols in Stone.
Author: Jon Cook
7th November 2025Stone in Bloom calls for residents to step up and keep the town looking blooming lovely!
The community group behind many of Stone’s floral displays is calling for new volunteers to help keep the town a…
Author: Jon Cook
7th November 2025Driver jailed after police pursuit through Stone town centre
A Newcastle man has been jailed after ramming a police car and driving the wrong way through Stone town centre.
Author: Jon Cook
6th November 2025Police warning after reports of cold callers in Stone
Police urge Stone residents to be vigilant after reports of cold callers offering roofing work and changing prices once agreed.
Author: Jon Cook
5th November 2025
