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Barlaston illustrator launches children’s book inspired by nursery goodbyes
Barlaston writer and illustrator Sarah Dixon has launched a Kickstarter to publish Pocket Mum, inspired by difficult nursery goodbyes.
Author: Jon Cook
13th October, 2026
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Oulton Scouts help clear overgrown headstones at Stone churchyard
Members of 1st Oulton Baden Powell Scouts helped clear overgrown headstones at St Michael and St Wulfad’s Church in Stone.
Author: Jon Cook
12th October, 2026Car seized in Stone after police find no valid insurance and two unroadworthy tyres
Police seized a car in Stone after officers said it had no valid insurance and two unroadworthy tyres.
Author: Jon Cook
12th October, 2026Carers’ support group to focus on mental health and emotional wellbeing
Stone Community Hub’s carers’ support group meets on 27 October, with this month’s session focusing on mental health and emotional…
Author: Jon Cook
12th October, 2026Full planning application submitted for Lidl store near Aston Roundabout
Lidl has submitted a full planning application for its proposed Stone supermarket near Aston Roundabout, including a new A51 access…
Author: Jon Cook
12th October, 2026Two Stone schools to welcome families at October open events
Pirehill First School and St Dominic’s Catholic Primary School will hold open events in Stone on 15 and 17 October.
Author: Jon Cook
9th October, 2026Stone residents urged to stay alert to Winter Fuel Payment scam messages
Stone residents are being warned about fake Winter Fuel Payment texts, emails and calls designed to steal personal and banking…
Author: Jon Cook
8th October, 2026Stall applications open for Stone Christmas Lights Switch On
Businesses and registered charities can apply for stalls at Stone’s Christmas Lights Switch On, with applications closing on 23 October.
Author: Jon Cook
8th October, 2026Christmas wreath making workshop to support Tittensor First School
Tittensor First School PTFA is hosting a Christmas wreath making workshop at Bear Stone on Thursday 3 December, with tickets…
Author: Jon Cook
8th October, 2026Darlaston keeps cheapest petrol in our 12 mile search as premium fuel tracking begins
Stone Services at Darlaston has held onto the cheapest standard petrol price in A Little Bit of Stone’s 12 mile…
Author: Jon Cook
8th October, 2026Stone station parking charges set to start in early November
Parking charges at Stone railway station are set to start in early November, with proposed daily rates of £5.90 peak…
Author: Jon Cook8th October, 2026St Dominic’s earns two Exceptional grades in latest Ofsted inspection
St Dominic’s Catholic Primary School in Stone has received two Exceptional grades in its latest Ofsted inspection under the new…
Author: Jon Cook
7th October, 2026New defibrillator installed at Downs Banks as fundraising continues
A public access defibrillator has been installed at Coffee n’ Cones at Downs Banks, with £460 still being sought towards…
Author: Jon Cook
6th October, 2026Pinder’s Circus coming to Westbridge Park for five days
Pinder’s Circus is heading to Westbridge Park in Stone for five days of performances this week. The circus will be…
Author: Jon Cook5th October, 2026Psychic medium Rachel to appear at Stone SP Cricket Club
Psychic medium Rachel will appear at Stone SP Cricket Club on Monday 26 October. Tickets cost £20 and the event…
Author: Jon Cook
5th October, 2026Staffordshire’s gritting fleet prepares for winter with 11 new vehicles
Staffordshire County Council’s 37 gritters have begun winter preparations, with 11 new vehicles joining fleets in Cannock and Lichfield.
Author: Jon Cook5th October, 2026
