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New members welcome at Aston Guides
A local Girlguiding group in Aston is encouraging new members to come along and see what it is all about.…
Author: Jon Cook
5th March 2026
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World Day of Prayer service to be held at St Dominic’s Church in Stone
A global day of prayer with roots stretching back more than a century will be marked in Stone this week.…
Author: Jon Cook
5th March 2026A Handful of Songs 2026 – Celebrating 50 Years of Girlguiding Talent
Girlguiding members from across Stone and surrounding villages are preparing to raise the curtain on a spectacular milestone event: the…
Author: Jon Cook
5th March 2026Fairway Service Station reports fuel delivery issues
Drivers in Stone have been warned that Fairway Service Station has temporarily run out of fuel after scheduled deliveries failed…
Author: Jon Cook
5th March 2026Earlier closing time trialled at Stone arcade following antisocial behaviour concerns
A Stone shopping area entrance is set to be closed earlier each night in a bid to deter antisocial behaviour.…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
5th March 2026Doorstep rogue traders reported targeting Stone homeowners
Residents in Stone are being urged to stay alert after reports of rogue traders operating in the area. The warning…
Author: Jon Cook4th March 2026Holy Week and Easter services planned across Stone
From early morning worship to children’s crafts and the town’s Walk of Witness, churches across Stone have set out their…
Author: Jon Cook4th March 2026Stone families invited to shape future social media rules for under-16s
Stone parents and young people are invited to shape new national rules on social media for under-16s, with a consultation…
Author: Jon Cook2nd March 2026Eight bungalows proposed off Old Road in Barlaston
Plans have been submitted to build eight new bungalows on land off Old Road in Barlaston. The site sits just…
Author: Jon Cook
2nd March 2026Plans submitted for three Gypsy and Traveller pitches off Whitesytch Lane, Hilderstone
A planning application has been submitted to Stafford Borough Council seeking permission for three Gypsy and Traveller residential pitches on…
Author: Jon Cook
2nd March 2026Stone Carnival Week 2026 seeks sponsors and participants
Stone Carnival Week will return from Saturday 30 May to Sunday 7 June 2026, with organisers now inviting businesses and…
Author: Jon Cook
2nd March 2026Bronze Bae Beauty to hold open day in Stone this Sunday
A new beauty and tanning business in Stone is holding an open day this weekend. Bronze Bae Beauty, based at…
Author: Jon Cook28th February 2026Calls for deputy commissioner to resign after car left untaxed
Staffordshire’s deputy police, fire and crime commissioner has faced calls to step down after it emerged his car was untaxed…
Author: Jon Cook
26th February 2026James Du Pavey celebrates gold win at national Guild Awards 2026
A Stone estate agent has been recognised at a major national awards ceremony. James Du Pavey has won Gold at…
Author: Jon Cook
26th February 2026Trading Standards warn over illegal skin lightening products on sale in Staffordshire
Trading Standards officers in Staffordshire are urging residents to report the sale of illegal and potentially harmful skin lightening products,…
Author: Jon Cook
25th February 2026Letter to the Editor: A plea to protect Stone’s Blue Badge space
We have received the following letter from a reader, relating to parking in the dedicated disabled car park, near Cumberland…
Author: Jon Cook
24th February 2026
