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Save Aston Green Fields launches a Facebook page.
A local action group has launched a new Facebook page to rally support and share information about protecting local greenbelt…
Author: Jon Cook
6th February 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.
Woman dies at Stone Railway Station following medical emergency
A woman has sadly passed away following a medical emergency at Stone Railway Station on the morning of 5th February…
Author: Jon Cook
5th February 2025County Councillors raise concerns about funding for SEND support as authority faces £55m overspend
The support system for children with special educational needs and disabilities needs to be overhauled nationally, a senior Staffordshire councillor…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
5th February 2025Workers in adult care sector to get the support they need for lifelong career and to raise standards
A new platform to help care workers in Stone, and across the county, to access high quality training 24/7 has…
Author: Jon Cook
4th February 2025Alert issued after rural thefts in Stone and local area
Staffordshire Police have issued an alert and photos of a van involved in rural thefts in Stone, Yarnfield, Aston and…
Author: Jon Cook
2nd February 2025Discover dramatherapy at The Ishta Centre with Joni Wilkinson
A unique opportunity to explore the benefits of dramatherapy is coming to Stone, as HCPC and BADth registered dramatherapist Joni Wilkinson hosts…
Author: Jon Cook
30th January 2025Thinking of leaving teaching? A new support network launches in Stone
Thinking of leaving teaching? Join Sarah & Claire at Mishka’s in Stone for monthly career support, coaching & real talk…
Author: Jon Cook
30th January 2025Free 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 2025A 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 Reporter28th 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 2025
