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Stone Farmers’ Market festive edition this Saturday and there’s also free parking

This Saturday, Stone residents and visitors can make the most of the festive Stone Farmers' Market and support the local…

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Stone Cats Protection shop appeals for donations and volunteers

Stone's Cats Protection charity shop is calling on people to consider a winter clear-out and donate to help a worthy…

• Stone Cats Protection
• Stone High Street

Town council earmarks £30k towards ANPR cameras to catch motorists driving down Stone High Street

Cameras could be installed at the top of Stone High Street to catch motorists who ignore a no-entry rule –…

• Stone Town Council

Train passengers from Stone reminded to plan festive journeys with care

Passengers travelling from Stone station this festive season are being advised by London Northwestern Railway to check their journeys in…

• London Northwestern Railway
• Stone railway station

Stone residents warned of gift card scams

Trading Standards Officers are asking Stone residents to be cautious of scammers posing as family and friends to obtain money…

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Specsavers supports Stone foodbank with community effort

Specsavers Stone has rallied the local community to support Stone Community Hub with donations of food and essential supplies. Throughout…

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• Stone Community Hub

Celebrating Our Supporters in 2024

As 2024 winds down, we are reflecting on the generosity and kindness of our readers. Your contributions—whether virtual coffees or Facebook…

Christmas bin collections: check revised dates for Stone residents

Stone residents are being reminded to check their recycling and waste collection days as changes will be in place over…

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• Stafford Borough Council

Councillors Back Aston Marina’s Move to On-Site Renewable Energy

Aston Marina will soon be able to generate its own electricity after plans to install hundreds of solar panels were…

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• plannning
• Stafford Borough Council

Stone Heritage Centre Seeks Historical Artefacts to Tell the Town’s Story

The Heritage Centre in Stone is set to bring the town's history to life, and Stone Town Council is calling…

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• Stone Town Council

Storm Darragh dashes Stone Farmers’ Market, but Sunday’s Christmas Market to go ahead

Forecasts of high winds, caused by Storm Darragh, leads to the cancellation of Stone Farmers' Market and Stone Town Council…

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Green light given for free Saturday Christmas parking for Stone and Stafford

Free parking in Stone and Stafford begins on Saturday, December 7th, after councillors gave it the green light.

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• Stafford Borough Council

Grab your tickets as AEDdonate hosts festive Christmas Jumper Night at Stone’s Lymestone Brewery

AEDdonate is gearing up to host a fantastic evening of festive cheer with its Christmas Jumper Night at Lymestone Brewery on Saturday, 7th…

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• Lymestone Brewery

Residents vow to fight plans for massive industrial development south of Stone

Residents and community leaders have vowed to fight plans to turn farmland south of Stone into a massive industrial development.

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• aston by stone
• aston by stone village hall
• planning
• Richborough Commercial
• Simon Bell
• Sir Gavin Williamson

Christmas 2024: Church Services in Stone

As Christmas approaches, the churches in Stone have announced their festive services. Here's a guide to the events across the…

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• church services

Controversial green belt EV charging hub and drive-through proposal refused

Stafford Borough Council has refused a proposal for an electric vehicle (EV) charging hub and drive-through restaurant on the outskirts…

• Meaford
• planning
• Stafford Borough Council