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Unlucky for some, but not for us, ALBOS celebrates 13 years of local news
In 2010, A Little Bit of Stone published its first stories as it looked to fill a gap in local…
Author: Jon Cook
18th August 2023
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.
Smartys School Club overjoyed with ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating
In a recent Ofsted inspection, Smartys Little Willows Pre-School & Smartys School Club, situated within Pirehill First School in Walton,…
Author: Jon Cook
15th August 2023Stone Town Council issue updated statement on Stone by the Sea event cancellation
Stone Town Council have issued an updated statement on the cancellation of the popular Stone by the Sea, which was…
Author: Jon Cook
14th August 2023Four-day full road closure on Eccleshall Road as roadworks progress to final stage
The £1 million highways scheme for Stone's Walton Roundabout and Eccleshall Road moves on to the next phase with an…
Author: Jon Cook
10th August 2023Stone’s digital bus timetable screen plans ‘stupid’
A council’s bid to install bus time information screens in a Stone town centre’s pedestrian area has been branded “stupid”…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
9th August 2023Stone parking ticket machines to be replaced, but don’t worry, they’ll still accept coins
Parking ticket machines that only accept coins will be replaced with more modern payment options whilst still allowing coins as…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
8th August 2023Brass Band Concert at Stonefield Park
Following last year’s successful event, Stone Town Council are repeating the Brass Band concert at Stonefield Park, to be held…
Author: Jon Cook
8th August 2023£40,000 funding bid for Stone’s new heritage centre
Work to create a new centre celebrating Stone’s heritage is almost finished – and a bid for extra cash is…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
3rd August 2023Stone Town Council awards grants to local community groups
Five community groups in Stone will receive a cash boost after town councillors approved grants totalling almost £2,500.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
3rd August 2023County Council lodge planning application for High Street advertising and information screens
Staffordshire County Council has announced plans to install two illuminated digital information and advertisement totems on the town's High Street,…
Author: Jon Cook31st July 2023Lichfield Road resurfacing, kerbing and drainage work to add to Stone driver’s woes
Five weeks of roadworks, which will see temporary lights and several days of full closure, get underway on Stone's Lichfield…
Author: Jon Cook
31st July 2023Sir Gavin Williamson voices opposition to HS2’s handling of Property Seizures
Sir Gavin Williamson has voiced his opposition to the compulsory seizure of properties by the high-speed rail project, HS2, and…
Author: Jon Cook
31st July 2023Westbridge Park Re-development Update
New drone footage shows work progressing on the Westbridge Park re-development with Stafford Borough Council targetting a November 2023 completion.
Author: Jon Cook
25th July 2023Stone Guide leader Beth Beardmore heads to South Korea for World Scout Jamboree
Beth Beardmore, a Guide leader from Stone, will head to South Korea this summer to represent the UK and be…
Author: Jon Cook
21st July 2023Stone Library has lots of activites for youngsters over the summer holidays
Join the hunt for hidden creatures, craft magic with a local illustrator, and conquer the Summer Reading Challenge at Stone…
Author: Jon Cook
21st July 2023Stone’s Lloyds Bank branch to close with the town to receive a community banking hub
Stone's last remaining bank, a Lloyds Bank branch on High Street, is set to close its doors come the 10th…
Author: Jon Cook
20th July 2023
