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Community meet-up calls for action on Aston to Burston bridge repairs
Campaigners calling for the reinstatement of the Aston to Burston Trail footbridge have welcomed news that Staffordshire County Council has…
Author: Jon Cook
28th March 2025
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Drivers brace for delays as Lichfield Road closure begins this April
From Monday 7th April 2025, drivers in Stone will face four weeks of road closures on Lichfield Road as part…
Author: Jon Cook
27th March 2025A new chapter begins as Alleyne’s Academy reinstates its school library
Alleyne’s Academy is reinstating its school library and is calling on the Stone community to help stock it. Over 650…
Author: Jon Cook
26th March 2025Gummy’s back with a splash as Dennis Abbott releases his second children’s book
After making his debut as a children’s author in 2023, Dennis Abbott has returned with another helping of underwater adventures…
Author: Jon Cook
26th March 2025Stone Gang Show needs your help to raise the curtain this April
The team behind the much-loved Stone Gang Show is calling on the community to lend a hand as preparations begin…
Author: Jon Cook
25th March 2025Swords at the ready for Saint George’s Day in Stone
Knights will take over Stone once more as the town celebrates Saint George’s Day with a free, family-friendly event on…
Author: Jon Cook
25th March 2025Stonefield Park to feature special floral display honouring VE and VJ Day milestones
Stonefield Park, a hidden gem in the north of the town, will be part of a borough-wide tribute marking 80…
Author: Jon Cook
25th March 2025Outcry grows over plans to build on Downing Gardens green space
Plans to build three new houses on green space between Downing Gardens and Friars Avenue have prompted strong objections from…
Author: Jon Cook
24th March 2025Help us find the kind-hearted couple who came to the rescue in Stone
A local couple came to the rescue on Saturday afternoon when a visit to Stone’s recycling centre took an unexpected…
Author: Jon Cook
23rd March 2025Learn how to save a life with Biker Down workshops returning in 2025
Free life-saving motorcycle safety sessions are back for another year, with riders in Stone and across Staffordshire encouraged to get…
Author: Jon Cook
22nd March 2025Stone residents urged to nominate their fostering stars
People in Stone and across Staffordshire are being encouraged to recognise the incredible work of foster carers, special guardians, and supported lodgings…
Author: Jon Cook19th March 2025New police base opens at Stone Fire Station as part of closer emergency service collaboration
Stone is one of five locations in Staffordshire to have a new police base installed at its fire station, as…
Author: Jon Cook
18th March 2025Ambulance handover delays in Stoke and Staffordshire ‘unacceptable,’ says UHNM chief
Ambulance crews in Staffordshire faced delays totalling more than 1,800 hours in a single week while handing over patients to…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter18th March 2025Paul Evans a shining light in the community retires
After seven years of dedicated service, Paul Evans is retiring from his role at Stone Co-op Funeralcare. Over the years,…
Author: Jon Cook
17th March 2025Man admits drink driving after being stopped in Stone
A 29-year-old man from Stone has pleaded guilty to drink driving after police stopped his vehicle in the town last…
Author: Jon Cook
17th March 2025Stone station volunteers receive silver at the Community Rail Awards
Stone’s dedicated station volunteers have been recognised at the prestigious Community Rail Awards 2025, receiving a Silver ‘It’s Your Station’…
Author: Jon Cook17th March 2025
