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Free blood pressure checks in community pharmacies helps prevent strokes
This Stroke Prevention Day (Thursday 30 January), Stone residents who are 40+ are urged to get a free NHS blood pressure…
Author: Jon Cook
30th January 2025
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A Successful Start for A Little Bit of Co-Working at The Butchers Block
The first trial session of A Little Bit of Co-Working at The Butchers Block was a fantastic success. Around 35…
Author: Jon Cook
29th January 2025Plans revealed for solar farm near Eccleshall
A new solar farm could be built on land at Cotes Heath – and the plans have met with mixed…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
28th January 2025Stone MP signs Holocaust Educational Trust Book of Commitment
Stone's MP, Sir Gavin Williamson, has signed the Holocaust Educational Trust Book of Commitment and in doing so, has pledged…
Author: Jon Cook
27th January 2025Stone schools parking warning: police urge care to ensure children’s safety
A Staffordshire Smart Alert has been issued about reports of parking issues around school drop-off and pick-up times.
Author: Jon Cook
27th January 2025Stone’s Christ Church First School maintains good standards
The Stone school’s nurturing nature and warm welcome – which includes a school dog – has been commended by Ofsted…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
24th January 2025Alleyne’s Academy and Stone Old Alleynians issue exciting update
Earlier this month, we published a story about the plans to redevelop the now decommissioned Alleyne's pool into a club…
Author: Jon Cook
24th January 2025Stone’s AMRICC leads innovation in ceramics with degree apprenticeships
A world-leading research centre based in Stone is offering apprenticeships to people looking for a future in ceramics. The Advanced…
Author: Dr Marc Hudson
23rd January 2025Chuckle Productions celebrates 15 years of making a difference with first-ever Fundraising Ball!
2025 marks a significant milestone for Chuckle Productions, a Stone-based Community Interest Company, as it celebrates 15 years of working…
Author: Jon Cook
22nd January 2025Staffordshire Police cut domestic abuse response times
Staffordshire Police have slashed the time it takes to respond to non-emergency domestic incidents – after previously leaving victims waiting…
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter
22nd January 2025New council pothole reporting system for Stone residents
The way Stone residents report potholes and other highway issues in Stone and across Staffordshire has been completely revamped.
Author: Jon Cook
20th January 2025Marathon peal at St. Michael’s Church
This Friday, January 24th, the church bells of St Michaels Church will ring in a peal, a non-stop sequence of…
Author: Jon Cook
18th January 2025Stone residents can gain new skills in 2025
Stone residents aged 19 and over who are looking to gain new skills, improve their confidence or explore passions are…
Author: Jon Cook17th January 2025Council and traders in Stone prepare for a year of events
The new year may have only just begun, but residents and visitors to Stone can already start adding a host…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter15th January 2025Walking and well-being: Blaze Trails in the national spotlight
A parent-and-baby walking group in Staffordshire has gained significant attention after being featured on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour on New Year’s…
Author: Jon Cook
15th January 2025Local Farmer Joins Borderway UK Dairy Expo 2025 Judging Panel
Representing the next generation of UK dairy industry stars, Harrison & Hetherington are delighted to announce a brilliant panel of…
Author: Jon Cook
15th January 2025
