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Beat the Autumn blues with unforgettable events at Aston Marina
As the seasons shift and the nights draw in, evenings by the water at Stone’s Aston Marina take on a special kind…
Author: Jon Cook
31st August 2025
News
Get the latest local news about Stone and the surrounding villages. A Little Bit of Stone is dedicated to bringing you the latest news stories that impact all our lives.
James Du Pavey issue Summer housing market update
“The UK housing market is showing renewed resilience, bouncing back after the pre-April stamp duty rush. House prices have risen…
Author: Jon Cook
29th August 2025Dreaming of a cosy Christmas in a traditional country house setting?
This festive season, step into the warmth and charm of the Stone House, where roaring fires, elegant décor and the scent of…
Author: Jon Cook
28th August 2025Pam Ayres to headline Sandon Literature Festival at Sandon Hall
Pam Ayres headlines Sandon Literature Festival at Sandon Hall on 18th–19th October 2025 with bestselling authors and local voices.
Author: Jon Cook
27th August 2025Police appeal after car driven wrong way through Stone High Street
Staffordshire Police are appealing for two people who witnessed a car being driven the wrong way along Stone High Street…
Author: Jon Cook
27th August 2025Alleyne’s granted permission to sub-let former swimming pool site to football club
Plans to create new facilities for a Stone football club have moved forward after Alleyne’s Academy was given the green light…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
26th August 2025New 101 bus timetable could affect your commute in and out of Stone
From the start of September, the timetable for the 101 service between Hanley and Stafford is changing, and the updates…
Author: Jon Cook
26th August 2025Alleyne’s Academy students celebrate success on results day
Students at Alleyne’s Academy are celebrating outstanding A-Level and Applied General results, with many securing places at top universities, degree…
Author: Jon Cook
14th August 2025Public consultation leads to planning bid for Cotes Heath solar farm
Plans have been submitted for a 24-hectare solar farm near Cotes Heath, set to generate power for over 7,000 homes…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
11th August 2025Age Concern Stone seeks new volunteers to support local older residents
Age Concern Stone is seeking volunteers to help support older residents. Just one morning a week could make a real…
Author: Jon Cook8th August 2025Two weeks of A34 overnight closures between Stone and Stafford as the Pets at Home roundabout is resurfaced again
Overnight closures on the A34 north of Stafford begin Monday 11th August for resurfacing works at the Pets at Home…
Author: Jon Cook
4th August 2025Police seek footage after electric bike incident in Stone
Police are appealing for CCTV or doorbell footage after two people on high-powered electric bikes caused concern on Old Road…
Author: Jon Cook4th August 2025Temporary road closure on Lichfield Road for utility works
Drivers are being advised of a planned road closure at the far end of Lichfield Road in Stone next weekend…
Author: Jon Cook
3rd August 2025Electric vehicle cash at risk as council pauses plans
Staffordshire’s £4.5 million electric vehicle (EV) charging scheme is under review, prompting concern that the county could lose out on…
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter31st July 2025Man arrested in Stone on suspicion of drug supply offences
A 39-year-old man has been arrested in Stone this morning, Thursday 31st July 2025, on suspicion of drug supply offences…
Author: Jon Cook31st July 2025More local drop-ins with Stone police confirmed for Sunday 31st August
Following on from the upcoming community sessions planned for 2nd August, local police officers have confirmed a second date of…
Author: Jon Cook
31st July 2025
