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Pupils settle back into Pirehill after summer break
As school children across Stone settle back in after the summer break, Pirehill First School shared an update about their…
Author: Jon Cook
17th September 2024
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Ten nights of full closure on the A34 between Stone and Stafford
Just when we thought it was completed, surfacing works on the A34 Stone Road between the Redhill roundabout and the…
Author: Jon Cook
17th September 2024Government proposed mandatory housing target sparks questions
The controlling group at Stafford Borough Council has once again come under fire for delays in bringing the latest Local…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
13th September 2024Stafford Borough councillors declare roads emergency
Staffordshire is facing a “roads emergency” because of the “worryingly poor state of repair” of the county’s highways, Stafford councillors…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
13th September 2024Stone Library has a full programme of historic events for children and adults this Autumn
As part of the Staffordshire Libraries History Festival, Stone Library has some great, exciting and FREE events taking place with…
Author: Jon Cook13th September 2024Stone Opticians’ Spin the wheel challenge funds new wheels for local charity
Staff at Specsavers Stone are raising money for Stone Community First Responders with their back-to-school spin the wheel challenge.
Author: Jon Cook13th September 2024Stone Sunday Series wheels in Transport Festival
This Sunday, the 15th of September, Stone High Street will be transformed into a Transport Festival with over 30 exciting…
Author: Jon Cook12th September 2024Fundraiser launched for Abbey House Dental nurse’s daughter
Staff at Stone's Abbey House Dental team have launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for the daughter of one…
Author: Jon Cook
11th September 2024Council complaints on the up
Complaints about lighting, highways maintenance, waste, and transport services have risen at Staffordshire County Council, alongside an increase in queries…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter11th September 2024Care Home Residents’ Food Donation Drive for Stone Food Bank
In a heartwarming display of community spirit, residents of Shoemaker Place care home, along with their families and dedicated staff,…
Author: Jon Cook
11th September 2024Sir Gavin Williamson calls for improved access at train stations for disabled people
Sir Gavin asked the Leader of the House of Commons, Rt Hon Lucy Powell MP, to schedule a debate addressing…
Author: Jon Cook
10th September 2024Council strives to create a zero-waste county
Bra banks, bike recycling, musical instrument reuse and community-driven initiatives are just a few of the activities propelling Staffordshire towards…
Author: Jon Cook
10th September 2024Local libraries see surge in health and wellbeing e-books
Staffordshire County Council’s library service has revealed its most popular self-help e-books, having seen a surge in recent years.
Author: Jon Cook
10th September 2024Lloyds takes final spot in Stone’s Community Banking Hub following branch closure
Lloyds Bank, the last remaining bank in Stone, will permanently close its branch doors on Tuesday, the 17th of September.…
Author: Jon Cook6th September 2024New Stone MP getting stuck in on local issues
Whilst Parliament was on its summer recess, Sir Gavin Williamson has been busy across the constituency, meeting local groups and…
Author: Jon Cook5th September 2024Stone-based Furry Friends part of holiday success
Thousands of children and young people have enjoyed a range of exciting activities this summer as part of Staffordshire’s Holiday…
Author: Jon Cook5th September 2024
