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Stone u3a to host talk on Philip Astley and the history of the circus
Stone and District u3a will host a public talk at Christchurch Centre on Friday 22 May exploring Philip Astley and…
Author: Jon Cook
16th April 2026
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Stafford Borough councillors renew roads emergency call after fatal pothole crash
Stafford Borough councillors have renewed calls for action on road conditions after a fatal pothole crash in Stoke-on-Trent.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
16th April 2026Burston bridge work now being planned from June
A fresh update has been issued on the long running Burston bridge closure, with Staffordshire County Council now saying work…
Author: Jon Cook
16th April 2026Stone families among Staffordshire parents offered first choice school places
Most families across Staffordshire have been offered their first choice of school for children starting Reception this September, according to…
Author: Jon Cook
16th April 2026Staffordshire Police misses special constable target despite neighbourhood officer boost
Staffordshire Police has failed to meet its special constable recruitment target, despite taking on more than 50 neighbourhood officers. The…
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter15th April 2026New monthly family session to launch in Stone
A new monthly session for families is set to launch in Stone later this week. Third Space Families will be…
Author: Jon Cook15th April 2026Up to 95 homes proposed for land off Uttoxeter Road in Stone
Plans have been submitted for up to 95 homes on farmland off Uttoxeter Road on the southern edge of Stone.…
Author: Jon Cook
15th April 2026Ben Adams warns police merger shake-up could mean end of Staffordshire Police
Ben Adams has warned government plans to merge police forces could mean the end of Staffordshire Police and weaken local…
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter
14th April 2026Burglary gang jailed after £1 million crime spree that included Stone
Stone was among the Staffordshire locations targeted by an Albanian burglary gang now jailed after a £1 million crime spree…
Author: Jon Cook
14th April 2026Stone’s St George’s Day event to bring knights and parade back to town
Stone Town Council is set to mark St George’s Day with a free family event in the town centre on…
Author: Jon Cook14th April 2026Not had your food waste caddy in Stone yet, here’s what to do
Food waste collections are now under way in Stone and across Stafford Borough, but some households may still be waiting…
Author: Jon Cook
13th April 2026Warwick’s Funfairs to return to Westbridge Park this week
A travelling funfair is set to return to Stone this week, bringing four days of rides, stalls and games to…
Author: Jon Cook
13th April 2026Should Stone Library follow Stafford and offer self access in the evenings?
People using Stafford Library can now get through the doors outside normal staffed hours, after evening self access was added…
Author: Jon Cook
13th April 2026Deputy commissioner steps down from road safety role after car tax issue
Staffordshire’s deputy police, fire and crime commissioner has stepped down as chair of the county’s Safer Roads Partnership following the…
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter
13th April 2026Food waste collections begin from tomorrow in Stone, here’s what can go in the new caddies
Stone households will begin seeing their new food waste caddies collected from tomorrow, as the new weekly service starts to…
Author: Jon Cook12th April 2026Police appeal after motorcycle theft in Stone
Staffordshire Police are appealing for information after a motorcycle was stolen in Stone in the early hours of Friday morning.…
Author: Jon Cook11th April 2026
