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Network Rail responds after doctored road closure sign spotted near Norton Bridge
Network Rail has confirmed that a road closure sign on the Eccleshall Road near Norton Bridge had been tampered with,…
Author: Jon Cook
5th February, 2026
Eccleshall Road
Eccleshall Road bridge closure to continue until February
The closure of the B5026 near Norton Bridge is expected to remain in place until Friday 13 February, according to…
Author: Jon Cook
16th January, 2026Planning application lands for 240 new homes on the edge of Stone
As expected, plans have been submitted by Richborough Estate for a 240-home development for land south of Eccleshall Road. We…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
4th September, 2025New homes proposed off Eccleshall Road as Richborough Estates opens public consultation
A new housing development of up to 240 homes has been proposed for land off Eccleshall Road in Stone, and…
Author: Jon Cook
3rd May, 2025Tributes paid after fatal crash near Stone
A man in his 20s has tragically died following a single-vehicle collision in Norton Bridge, near Stone.
Author: Jon Cook
13th March, 2025Connect with your soul at Wild Soul Connection in Stone
Earlier this month we caught up with Katy McBride who opened Wild Soul Connection on Eccleshall Road in May. We…
Author: Jon Cook
22nd August, 2019Closure of M6 bridge delayed until September
The closure of a main road across the M6 near Stone will be delayed until September following talks by the…
Author: Jamie Summerfield
8th June, 201615-mile diversion into Stone for Cold Norton residents
UPDATE: 8TH JUNE The closure of the M6 bridge has been delayed until September. Full story HERE Residents of…
Author: Jamie Summerfield
6th June, 2016M6 bridge to be closed for five months
UPDATE: 8TH JUNE The closure of the M6 bridge has been delayed until September. Full story HERE Work on…
Author: Jamie Summerfield3rd June, 2016Claire’s thank you for Walton bus shelter
Stone resident Claire Scott was understandably becoming frustrated at the lack of a bus shelter along the Eccleshall Road at…
Author: Andy MacDonald
7th May, 2016Big extension for Shires Vets in Stone
Shires Veterinary Practice in Stone is having a major expansion and refurbishment of its popular Eccleshall Road surgery. Work will…
Author: Jamie Summerfield
1st August, 2014Plan for Walton housing resubmitted
Taylor Wimpey is resubmitting a planning application for up to 92 homes on farmland off Eccleshall Road in Walton -…
Author: Jamie Summerfield
31st July, 201425-year-old dies in Eccleshall Road crash
A 25-year-old woman from Walton died in a road accident near the M6 in Stone. Julie Faye Johnson, of Churchill…
Author: Jack Taylor
3rd December, 2013New road surface wilts in the heat
The newly-laid road surface on Eccleshall Road in Stone has not been able to stand up to the sweltering heat.…
Author: Jamie Summerfield26th May, 2012
