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Weather warnings in place for Stone as temperatures set to plummet

Stone residents are being reminded to stay warm and well, look out for vulnerable neighbours, and take care when outside,…

• Staffordshire County Council
• weather

Police appeal for information after mult-vehicle arson incident in Stone

 Staffordshire Police are appealing for information following a suspected arson attack in the early hours of Saturday, 28th December 2024,…

• Staffordshire Police
• Udall Grange

New Lichfield Road Co-op store granted alcohol licence

Alcohol sales at a town’s new convenience store will be allowed until 10pm every day, councillors have decided. The new…

• Co-op
• Lichfield Road
• planning

Licensing sub-committee to consider Lichfield Road Co-op’s alcohol application

A new Co-op food store is set to open in Stone – but proposals to sell alcohol until 10pm each…

• Lichfield Road
• planning
• Stafford Borough Council

Plans to treat contaminated water at landfill site near Stone

Plans to treat contaminated water at a Staffordshire landfill site are set to be approved. Biffa Waste Services wants to…

• Biffa
• planning
• Swynnerton

A Little Bit of Stone to lose almost 10,000 followers overnight

As we start 2025, I wanted to announce that A Little Bit of Stone is leaving X, the platform formerly…

• Twitter
• X

A Little Bit of Stone’s Highs and Lows of 2024 and what the future holds

As we look back over the past 12 months at A Little Bit of Stone, I wanted to share some…

• ALBOS
• Year Review

Stone Pilates studio shares five surprising things Pilates can help you with

You probably already know that Pilates is great for improving your posture, flexibility and core-strength, but this incredible exercise regime…

• Prior Physio and Pilates

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…

• stone farmers market

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…

• trading standards

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…

• Specsavers
• 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…

• bins
• Stafford Borough Council