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Local police team issue cold calling advice to Stone residents

Stone's local policing team have issued the following guide after reports of cold callers operating in the area.

• scam
• Staffordshire Police

Appeal rules Darlaston Inn to be demolished for new filling station

The demolition and redevelopment of the Darlaston Inn has been approved on appeal. The appeal decision reversed Stafford Borough Council's…

• Darlaston Inn
• planning
• Stafford Borough Council

Stone residents could tap into £10.5m home upgrade grants

Residents of Stone and its surrounding villages, who aren't connected to mains gas, are set to benefit from a significant…

• Staffordshire Councy Council
• Staffordshire Warmer Homes

Report to consider measures to curb anti-social behaviour in Stone and Stafford

Stone residents and business owners, as well as those across Stafford Borough, are being given a chance to make their…

• Stafford Borough Council

Deadline looms for Staffordshire Tourism & Good Food Awards

Stone businesses are encouraged to put themselves forward for the 2023-24 Enjoy Staffordshire Tourism & Good Food Awards with less…

• Enjoy Staffordshire Tourism and Good Food Awards

Stone residents to voice opinions on “adult entertainment” locations

Stone residents and businesses can now give their views on proposals to improve the regulation of potential lap dancing clubs…

• licencing
• Stafford Borough Council

Stone hotel’s uphill battle for defibrillator fund sees Snowdon success

Stone House Hotel staff braved Snowdon's heights to raise funds for a community defibrillator. Though they faced challenging weather, the…

• AEDdonate
• Stone House Hotel

July starts with A34 closures between Stone and Stafford

Contraflow removal and abnormal load movement spell multiple A34 closures this weekend

• a34
• abnormal load
• roadworks

How AMG Nursing & Care Services are bringing sunshine into Kieron’s life

AMG Nursing & Care Services in Stone rallies to raise funds for a life-changing wheelchair battery pack for Kieron, a…

• AMG Nursing

Stone carer goes under the shaver for cancer support cause

Stone carer Emma Bird prepares to shave her head and donate her hair for charity, aiming to raise funds for…

• Pink Sisters & Misters
• Shoemaker Place

Experience holistic harmony at The Ishta Centre’s Open Day

Nestled in the heart of our lovely town of Stone, The Ishta Centre opens its doors wide between 10 am…

• The Ishta Centre

Development plans for Meaford Power Station Approved

Plans to build on the former Meaford Power Station have been given the green light despite objections from councillors over…

• Meaford Business Park
• planning

The Stone Puppet Tree Jamboree coming to the town centre next month

The Stone Puppet Tree Jamboree will take place on Saturday 8th July in the Market Square, Stone from 10:30am to…

• David Leech
• The Staffordshire Puppet Tree

Family in Stone rallying for Charlie’s life-changing surgery

In the heart of Stone, there’s a family whose strength and love know no bounds. The Holmes family is tirelessly…

• Charlie Holmes

Stone resident Craig Stanway takes on 80 mile paddle board from Bahamas to Florida

When Stone resident Craig Stanway was asked to take part in a physically and mentally challenging event, travelling 80 miles…

Six-year-old Matilda to climb Pen-y-Ghent for AEDdonate

In a feat of determination and youthful spirit, 6-year-old Matilda O'Connor is taking on a grand challenge to help save…

• AEDdonate
• Matilda O'Connor