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Since 2010, A Little Bit of Stone has grown into Stone's most-read news organisation. With tens of thousands of followers…
Author: Jon Cook
1st April 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.
Stone springs into British Summer Time with sunshine to match
The clocks have leapt ahead, British Summer Time has officially landed, and it seems the weather’s coming out to play…
Author: Jon Cook
30th March 2025Calls grow for ANPR cameras on Stone High Street
A Stone community leader has called on Staffordshire County Council to install cameras to catch motorists flouting a High Street…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
29th March 2025Plans for 500 new homes and school on farmland west of Stone
A major housing proposal for the western edge of Stone has returned to the table as Bloor Homes submits early…
Author: Jon Cook
28th March 2025Stone to get High Street cash machine as Post Office applies for planning
A new cash machine could soon be arriving in Stone, as the town’s post office applies for planning permission to…
Author: Jon Cook
28th March 2025Community 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 2025Drivers 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 Cook27th 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 Cook26th 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 2025
