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See Pirehill First School in action at November open day
Pirehill First School hosts an open day on Thursday 13th November with bookable short tours. Meet staff, see refurbished classrooms…
Author: Jon Cook
6th October 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.
£250k green funding package opens doors for Stone businesses
Independent businesses in Stone could soon benefit from a new package of grants aimed at helping them cut costs and…
Author: Jon Cook
1st October 2025Nelson & Jervis: Lessons in Leadership
Crown Wharf Theatre in Stone will welcome Admiral Sir Trevor Soar KCB OBE DL on Thursday 9th October 2025 at 7:30…
Author: Jon Cook
1st October 2025Council tax and business rate arrears worth £45k written off in Stafford Borough
Stafford Borough Council has written off more than £45,000 in unpaid council tax and business rates after debts were deemed…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter30th September 2025New cash machine now up and running at Stone Post Office
Stone town centre once again has a cash machine on the High Street, as the Post Office has completed its…
Author: Jon Cook
25th September 2025Stone running club invite you to their 10-mile autumn Flying Fox run
Flying Fox 10 returns on Sunday 2nd November from Standon near Stone. A friendly, scenic 10-mile road race for all…
Author: Jon Cook
25th September 2025Stone residents set to benefit from new stalking support
New support is being put in place for stalking victims across Staffordshire, with services like New Era available to residents…
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter23rd September 2025Road closure planned on Uttoxeter Road in Stone
Part of Uttoxeter Road in Stone will be closed at the start of October to allow works by Severn Trent…
Author: Jon Cook
23rd September 2025Former cocktail bar to be transformed into education centre for SEN and home ed students
Former Roos Cocktail Bar in Stone set to become an SEN and home education exam centre, providing classrooms, life skills…
Author: Jon Cook
21st September 2025Police seize drugs after Stone canal boat bust
Police have seized drugs and detained two men following a warrant carried out on a canal boat in Stone this…
Author: Jon Cook19th September 2025Inn Ringers seek a new home in Stone area
A local handbell team is appealing for help to find a permanent practice base in Stone or nearby, ahead of…
Author: Jon Cook
17th September 2025Walkers to get temporary Burston bridge this year with new one planned for 2026
A damaged footbridge is set to be replaced with a brand-new structure - but it won't be until 2026. The…
Author: Jon Cook
17th September 2025Almost £800,000 recovered after Stone business targeted in fraud
Specialist officers have recovered almost £800,000 in proceeds of crime after a Stone appliance business was defrauded in a scam…
Author: Jon Cook
17th September 2025Family forced to leave unsafe Stone home as landlord fined
A senior councillor has sounded a warning to rogue landlords after a woman was fined for a catalogue of offences…
Author: Jon Cook
17th September 2025Vegan Market returns to Stone High Street this Saturday
Stone Vegan Market is back on Stone High Street this Saturday from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm with plant-based street…
Author: Jon Cook16th September 2025Stone man jailed for 17 years for sexual offences
Stone man Shane Davis, 36, jailed for 17 years after being found guilty of multiple sexual offences at Stoke-on-Trent Crown…
Author: Jon Cook
16th September 2025
