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Plans for up to 72 homes on edge of Barlaston rejected
Plans to build more than 70 new homes on land on the edge of Barlaston have been rejected by councillors.…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
2nd October, 2026
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Full trader line up announced for Stone Farmers’ Market this Saturday
Stone Farmers’ Market returns on Saturday 3 October, with 50 traders and organisations announced across Stone High Street.
Author: Jon Cook
1st October, 20261st Stone Scouts looking for new members
1st Stone Scouts is looking for new members to join its Wednesday evening Scout section at Westbridge Park.
Author: Jon Cook
1st October, 2026Stone M&S colleague marks more than 25 years with retailer
Stone M&S shift lead Carl Nutt is marking more than 25 years with the retailer, a career which also led…
Author: Jon Cook
1st October, 2026Stone’s Lola Taylor named Staffordshire Young Poet Laureate
Stone’s Lola Taylor has been named Staffordshire’s 11th Young Poet Laureate and will encourage young people to write and perform…
Author: Jon Cook1st October, 2026New vape duty could mean higher prices for Stone customers
New UK vaping rules are now in force, including a £2.20 duty on every 10ml of vape liquid, with further…
Author: Jon Cook
1st October, 2026Police appeal after nine-year-old boy taken to hospital after collision in Yarnfield
Police are appealing for information after a nine-year-old boy was taken to hospital following a collision on Yarnfield Lane in…
Author: Jon Cook
1st October, 2026Stone now has the cheapest petrol in our 12 mile fuel search
Stone ended the week with the cheapest current petrol in our 12 mile fuel search, after Darlaston cut unleaded to…
Author: Jon Cook1st October, 2026Disqualified drug driver sentenced after dangerous police pursuit through Stone
A disqualified drug driver who fled police and drove the wrong way around Walton roundabout in Stone has received a…
Author: Jon Cook
30th September, 2026Hypnotist David Bolton to perform at George & Dragon in Meaford
Hypnotist David Bolton will perform at the George & Dragon in Meaford on Friday 23 October, with tickets costing £20…
Author: Jon Cook30th September, 2026Fire commissioner defends review of Staffordshire Fire HQ near Stone
Ben Adams has defended a review which could lead to the sale of Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Pirehill headquarters…
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter
29th September, 2026New Stone to Rugeley bus service sees encouraging start to year long trial
The new 151 bus between Stone and Rugeley has recorded encouraging passenger numbers during the first weeks of its year…
Author: Jon Cook
29th September, 2026Stafford birthing unit to close permanently after NHS decision
The midwife led birthing unit at County Hospital in Stafford is to close permanently following a decision by NHS bosses.
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter
28th September, 2026Elvis and friends charity night coming to The Borehole in Stone
Elvis and friends will perform at The Borehole in Stone on 10th October, with a charity music night in aid…
Author: Jon Cook
28th September, 2026Barlaston’s Got Talent seeks performers for first community talent show
Performers of all ages are being sought for the first Barlaston’s Got Talent, taking place at Barlaston Village Hall on…
Author: Jon Cook28th September, 2026Stone dog owners reminded that an attack is not needed for prosecution
Staffordshire Police reminds dog owners that a bite is not needed for prosecution, with local dog control rules also in…
Author: Jon Cook27th September, 2026
