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Warning over heat and open water risks as Stone faces extreme temperatures
People in Stone are being urged to take care in the heat, with warnings over open water, wildfire risks and…
Author: Jon Cook
22nd June 2026
Trent and Mersey Canal
Police seize drugs after Stone canal boat bust
Police have seized drugs and detained two men following a warrant carried out on a canal boat in Stone this…
Author: Jon Cook
19th September 2025Stone forged milestones return to life along the canal
Mile markers cast in Stone in 1819 by Rangeley & Dixon have been restored along the Trent & Mersey Canal,…
Author: Jon Cook
17th June 2025Staying safe around Stone’s waters in warm weather
With the sunshine out and temperatures rising, the River Trent and Trent and Mersey Canal might look like the perfect…
Author: Jon Cook
1st May 2025Stone to welcome back floating market this May Bank Holiday
Saling into town this May Bank Holiday is the Roving Canal Traders Association’s Floating Market.
Author: Jon Cook
13th May 2024Canal-side shopping comes to Stone with RCTA’s Floating Market
Get ready to experience a unique shopping experience as Stone prepares to welcome the Roving Canal Traders Association's Floating Market…
Author: Jon Cook
22nd March 2023Why not Staycation this summer & explore Staffordshire?
With the summer holidays well underway, families are being encouraged to staycation in Staffordshire, and explore the magnificent canal network. Waterways…
Author: Lauren Walker
14th August 2018Fourth generation at Canal Cruising Company
It's the oldest hire boat operator in the UK and now the fourth generation of the Wyatt family have started working…
Author: Jamie Summerfield
8th February 2016Look out for historic narrowboats in Stone this weekend
You may have noticed lots of interesting narrowboats appearing this week on the canal towpath in Stone above Lime Kiln Lock…
Author: Jamie Summerfield
17th October 2015Photos: Lunchtime for heron on the canal in Stone
Huge thanks to Gary Sharman for these fantastic photos of a heron popping out for its lunch on the canal…
Author: Jamie Summerfield
17th August 2015Woman, 76, suffers head injury in canal fall
A 76-year-old woman suffered a serious head injury after falling into the canal in Stone this morning while operating a…
Author: Jon Cook
8th July 2015Volunteer lock keepers needed in Stone
The charity that looks after Staffordshire’s canals is searching for a new generation in Stone to take on perhaps the…
Author: Jamie Summerfield
12th January 2015Six-week road closure for collapsed culvert work
The stretch of Mount Road by the Trent and Mersey Canal in Stone will be closed to traffic for six…
Author: Jamie Summerfield
8th November 2014Repairs for historic canal bridge at last
A historic canal bridge in Stone that has been hit by vehicles numerous times over the last few years will…
Author: Jamie Summerfield
20th August 2014Lally’s family in memorial bench battle
The family of Kieran 'Lally' McColl have urged local people to sign a petition to help persuade the Canal and…
Author: Jamie Summerfield3rd July 2014Over 100 fish found dead in canal
An investigation is under way after more than 100 fish were found dead in the Trent and Mersey Canal in…
Author: Jamie Summerfield
12th June 2014
