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New Stone to Rugeley bus service sees encouraging start to year long trial
The new 151 bus between Stone and Rugeley has recorded encouraging passenger numbers during the first weeks of its year…
Author: Jon Cook
29th September, 2026
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Stafford birthing unit to close permanently after NHS decision
The midwife led birthing unit at County Hospital in Stafford is to close permanently following a decision by NHS bosses.
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter
28th September, 2026Elvis and friends charity night coming to The Borehole in Stone
Elvis and friends will perform at The Borehole in Stone on 10th October, with a charity music night in aid…
Author: Jon Cook
28th September, 2026Barlaston’s Got Talent seeks performers for first community talent show
Performers of all ages are being sought for the first Barlaston’s Got Talent, taking place at Barlaston Village Hall on…
Author: Jon Cook
28th September, 2026Stone dog owners reminded that an attack is not needed for prosecution
Staffordshire Police reminds dog owners that a bite is not needed for prosecution, with local dog control rules also in…
Author: Jon Cook27th September, 2026Electrical fault in loft caused fire affecting three homes in Stone
An electrical fault in a loft caused Sunday's fire on Chestnut Grove in Stone, which spread to three homes. Firefighters…
Author: Jon Cook
25th September, 2026Fulford Primary School pupils praised for kindness and community spirit in Ofsted report
Fulford Primary School pupils have been praised for their kindness, community involvement and personal development in a new Ofsted report.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
24th September, 2026Alleyne’s Academy to hold sixth form open evening in October
Alleyne’s Academy in Stone will hold its sixth form open evening on Thursday 1 October 2026, giving Year 11 students…
Author: Jon Cook
24th September, 2026Springfields School in Yarnfield to hold open morning for prospective families
Springfields Pre-school and First School in Yarnfield is inviting families to an open morning on Saturday 3rd October, offering parents…
Author: Jon Cook
24th September, 2026Stone Station to host community open day in November
Stone Station will welcome visitors for a community open day on Wednesday 4 November, offering residents the chance to learn…
Author: Jon Cook
24th September, 2026Alleyne’s Academy announces December collection date for exam certificates
Former students of Alleyne’s Academy in Stone will be able to collect their exam certificates from Monday 14 December 2026,…
Author: Jon Cook
24th September, 2026What our first week of fuel tracking reveals about filling up in Stone
Petrol and diesel prices across Stone’s five forecourts, what changed from 17–23 September and how a 55-litre fill compares with…
Author: Jon Cook24th September, 2026New artisan market to be trialled on Stone High Street in October
A new artisan market is coming to Stone High Street on 17 October, with organisers hoping the trial event could…
Author: Jon Cook23rd September, 2026AEDdonate pair plan 20-mile walk to check 50 defibrillators around Stone
Jamie Richards and Joe Dean will walk 20 miles around Stone on 16 October, checking 50 defibrillator sites and raising…
Author: Jon Cook
22nd September, 2026Co-op Lichfield Road store scheduled to open at end of October
Co-op says its new Lichfield Road store in Stone is now scheduled to open at the end of October, with…
Author: Jon Cook
22nd September, 2026Man handed £500 penalty after woman reports fly-tipping near Hilderstone
A man from Cheadle has received a £500 penalty after a woman spotted him dumping a vacuum cleaner and saws…
Author: Jon Cook
22nd September, 2026
