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£50 million boost for Staffordshire Highways over the next three years
An extra £50 million will be invested in maintaining and improving Staffordshire’s highways over the next three years, alongside a…
Author: Jon Cook
21st March 2024
News
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24-Hour licensing application submitted for Morrisons petrol station
Stone's Morrisons petrol station is seeking a 24-hour premise licence, with alcohol sales until midnight and late-night refreshment provision.
Author: Jon Cook
20th March 2024Councillors call for better transport links in Staffordshire
Community leaders in Stafford Borough have called for better public transport to help Stone and other Staffordshire residents access attractions…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
20th March 2024Grants available for Stone organisations that benefit the community
A share of a £25,000 pot is up for grabs to organisations doing great work to benefit communities within Stone…
Author: Jon Cook
18th March 2024Stafford Borough abuzz with new bee-friendly initiative
Stafford Borough is buzzing at the prospect of becoming a Bee Friendly Borough with a new initiative launching in Stafford.
Author: Jon Cook
13th March 2024James Du Pavey partners with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
Stone-based James Du Pavey Estate Agency has pledged its support for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity throughout 2024.
Author: Jon Cook
13th March 2024Stone Councillors tackle Crown Meadow rubbish
Last weekend, Stone Town Councillors Robert Townsend, Jason Meters, Tom Kelt, Ian Fordham, and Philip Leason donned their wellies and…
Author: Jon Cook
7th March 2024Stone Festival & Carnival pauses in 2024 to prepare for a spectacular return
In an unprecedented move, the Stone Festival & Carnival team has announced a break for the main festivities in 2024…
Author: Jon Cook
3rd March 2024Stone’s Aston Marina launches public consultation for new hotel
Mutli-award-winning Aston Marina is inviting residents to attend a public consultation later this month to hear about their proposal for…
Author: Jon Cook
1st March 2024Walton young heroes gear up for half Ironman Challenge
This April, 46 pupils from Walton Priory Middle School are diving deep into a Half Ironman challenge to raise funds…
Author: Jon Cook
29th February 2024Chuckle Productions hunts for new Chuckle Hub location as it continues to expand
Chuckle Productions, who currently operate out of a unit on Stone Business Park, have put out an appeal on social…
Author: Jon Cook
28th February 2024Shire horse trots to Stone Farmers’ Market to promote show
Shoppers at Stone and Stafford Farmers’ Markets in March will get to meet magnificent Shire horses who are helping spread…
Author: Jon Cook
27th February 2024Staffordshire secures £285 million pound transport funding
Stone residents will be pleased to hear that Staffordshire is set to receive more than £285m in transport funding with…
Author: Jonathan Sutton, Local Democracy Reporter
26th February 2024Stone residents left confused as road closure signs imply they’ll be locked out for 2 weeks
Residents of Stone's Aston Lodge have been left baffled as signs erected on the estate's loop road warn of a…
Author: Jon Cook
21st February 2024Police Commissioner sees complaint increase as chance for Staffordshire force improvement
There has been an increase in complaints made to Staffordshire Police for the second year in a row, it has…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
20th February 2024Stone Town Council propose market square planters and benches as new budgets set
Stone residents in Band D properties are set to pay £61 per year to the town council, as less than…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter19th February 2024
