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Stone retailers reminded over knife sales as Staffordshire campaign continues
Retailers in Stone and Staffordshire are being reminded of knife sale laws as Trading Standards and police support #DitchTheBlade.
Author: Jon Cook
18th May 2026
Staffordshire County Council
New traffic arrangements for Stafford Gate roadworks near M6 Junction 14
New traffic arrangements start near M6 Junction 14 from Monday as Stafford Gate roadworks continue at Creswell Grove.
Author: Jon Cook
15th May 2026Food businesses in Stone reminded over allergy rules
Food businesses in Stone and Staffordshire are being reminded of their legal responsibilities around allergen information and labelling.
Author: Jon Cook
11th May 2026Burston bridge update as June works move closer
Work on the long-awaited Burston footbridge is still being planned for June, with Staffordshire County Council saying ground conditions at…
Author: Jon Cook
7th May 2026Stone residents warned not to put gas canisters in bins
Stone residents are being warned not to put gas canisters in household, recycling or public bins because of explosion risks.
Author: Jon Cook
6th May 2026Stone drivers urged to respect road crews as Staffordshire repairs ramp up
Stone drivers are being urged to respect road crews as Staffordshire highways repairs ramp up across the county.
Author: Jon Cook29th April 2026Councillor hopes new A51 bus route could connect Stone and Rugeley
A proposed new bus service could link Stone and Rugeley via A51 villages including Sandon, Weston, Hixon and Great Haywood.
Author: Jon Cook
28th April 2026New county traffic plan aims to cut disruption on roads in Stone and Staffordshire
A new Staffordshire traffic plan aims to reduce roadwork disruption through better coordination, with potential knock on effects for roads…
Author: Jon Cook19th April 2026School upgrades planned at schools across the Stone area
Walton Priory, St Michael’s, Pirehill, Springfields, Tittensor, Barlaston and Fulford are included in Staffordshire’s £27m school upgrade programme.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter17th April 2026Stafford Borough councillors renew roads emergency call after fatal pothole crash
Stafford Borough councillors have renewed calls for action on road conditions after a fatal pothole crash in Stoke-on-Trent.
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter16th April 2026Stone families among Staffordshire parents offered first choice school places
Most families across Staffordshire have been offered their first choice of school for children starting Reception this September, according to…
Author: Jon Cook
16th April 2026Former Staffordshire County Council officer received £455,000 exit package
An unnamed former Staffordshire County Council officer received a £455,000 exit package, according to the authority’s 2024/25 accounts.
Author: Phil Corrigan, Local Democracy Reporter14th April 2026Flood strategy update has local relevance for Stone
Stone has already been identified in official flood risk evidence as an area at high risk of surface water flooding,…
Author: Jon Cook10th April 2026Stone residents invited to sign up for new community learning courses
Adults in Stone are being encouraged to take a look at a fresh programme of community learning courses now open…
Author: Jon Cook8th April 2026Confusion around Uttoxeter Road roadworks, here’s what we know
There is confusion around the planned roadworks on Uttoxeter Road near Little Stoke, with official paperwork and signs on the…
Author: Jon Cook
4th April 2026Martin Murray confirmed as Staffordshire leader amid calls for action over scandals
Decisions taken at Staffordshire County Council shape services used by people in Stone and across the borough, from roads and…
Author: Kerry Ashdown, Local Democracy Reporter
26th March 2026
