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Little Stoke Cricket Club: Free Taster Sessions for Women and Girls
Little Stoke Cricket Club is offering free taster sessions in November for women and girls of all ages, with no cricket experience needed.
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Stone MP Presents 1,800-Signature Parking Petition to Stafford Council
Stone MP Sir Gavin Williamson has presented a petition to Stafford Borough Council calling for two hours of free parking at Crown Street and Christchurch Way car parks. The petition has more than 1,800 signatures and was handed over at the Civic Centre in Stafford on 22 October 2026.
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Stone Royal British Legion seeks members and volunteers for Poppy Appeal
Stone's Royal British Legion branch is seeking new members and volunteers as it prepares to launch its annual Poppy Appeal. The branch wants to dispel a common misconception that membership is only available to serving military personnel or veterans.
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Stone Station Open Day 4 November – Mural Ideas Invited
Stone Station hosts a free community open day on 4 November to gather ideas for a new mural and showcase recent improvements.
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Stone Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day 2026
Stone Town Council has invited members of the public to join town councillors and ex-service organisations for Remembrance Sunday on 8 November 2026 and Armistice Day on 11 November 2026.
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Stone Businesses: Interest-Free Loans Up to £100,000 Available
Businesses in Stone and the surrounding area can apply for interest-free loans of between £5,000 and £100,000 to fund new equipment, premises improvements and other capital investments.
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Police Officers Meet Residents on Stone High Street Thursday
Stone residents can speak with local police on Stone High Street on 22 October, 11am–1pm, to discuss crime prevention and neighbourhood concerns.
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Stone Primary Schools Invited to Bee Friendly Award Scheme
Primary schools in Stone and surrounding villages are being invited to join a scheme helping children learn about bumblebees and create spaces where pollinators can thrive.
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508-tonne abnormal load to pass Stone on A34 Saturday
A 96-metre abnormal load from GE Stafford will travel along the A34 past Stone on Saturday, with expected traffic delays at junctions and roundabouts.
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Stone residents raise flooding concerns over 870-home plans
Three planning applications for up to 870 homes in Stone have sparked resident concerns over flooding, drainage and pressure on local amenities.
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Families explore refurbished Stone nursery at community open day
Animal encounters, food tasting and Forest School activities marked the Early Years Academy’s open day in Meaford.
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Rooftop Studios Stone: New Musical Theatre Packages from £79/month
Rooftop Studios in Stone has launched two new musical theatre packages offering four weekly classes at reduced rates after Stage Academy classes filled up.
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Business
A Star Go taxi service reopens on Church Street, Stone
A Star Go taxi service has reopened on Church Street under new management, covering Stone and surrounding areas including Stafford and Eccleshall.
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FoodCoop Opens Lichfield Road Store in Stone This Month
FoodCoop's new Lichfield Road store in Stone opens this month with Golden Ticket giveaway, in-store bakery, food to go, and bike repair station.
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Stone Remembrance Sunday 8 November: Parade, Service Times
Stone will hold its Remembrance Sunday commemorations on Sunday 8 November, with a traditional parade through the town centre followed by wreath laying and a service of remembrance at the war memorial in Granville Square.
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Crime & safety
Police Appeal After E-Scooter Rider Heads Towards Traffic in Stone
Staffordshire Police are seeking a man who rode an e-scooter at speed towards oncoming traffic on Newcastle Road and Crown Street in Stone on 14 October.
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Stone Petrol Prices Fall to 167.7p, Diesel Briefly Tops £2
Morrisons and Fairway Esso offer cheapest petrol in Stone at 167.7p on 14 October. Diesel price movements varied sharply across local forecourts.
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Business
Shaun Buckingham Opens HM01 Barber Studio in Stone
Award-winning barber Shaun Buckingham has opened HM01 Barber Studio in Stone following nearly ten years working in Stafford. The appointment-only studio opened in October at Mason's Boutique, 56 Pirehill Lane.
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Stone Christmas Lights Switch On: 19 November 2026
Stone's Christmas lights switch on Thursday 19 November 2026. Entertainment starts at 5pm, lights on at 7pm, with funfair rides and stalls.
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Textile Takeback Opens on Whitebridge Estate
Textile Takeback has opened on Whitebridge Way, accepting unwanted clothing and footwear for cash. Collections available. Free school uniforms offered.
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Oulton Scouts Clear Overgrown Headstones at Stone Churchyard
Members of 1st Oulton Baden Powell Scouts have cleared overgrown headstones at Stone churchyard in a practical conservation project. A total of 23 leaders, young people and parents took part in the work on 12th October 2026.
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Crime & safety
Stone High Street Camera Enforcement Delayed by County Council
Staffordshire County Council has delayed a decision on automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) camera enforcement for Stone High Street, despite a motion calling for urgent action at the full County Council meeting on 8 October.
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Car Seized in Stone Over No Insurance and Unroadworthy Tyres
Staffordshire Police seized a car in Stone on 8 October after finding no valid insurance and two tyres below legal tread depth.
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Two Stone Schools Hold October Open Days for Families
Pirehill First School opens 15 October; St Dominic's Catholic Primary on 17 October. Book visits in advance to meet staff and explore classrooms.
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Stone M&S colleague marks more than 25 years with retailer
Carl Nutt has celebrated more than 25 years working at M&S, including at the Stone Westbridge Park store where he is now a shift lead.
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1st Stone Scouts looking for new members
1st Stone Scouts is recruiting new members aged 10-14 for Wednesday evening meetings at Westbridge Park. No previous experience needed.
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Christmas Wreath Workshop at Bear Stone — 3 December
Tittensor First School PTFA hosts a Christmas wreath-making workshop on 3 December at Bear Stone. Tickets £50, includes Prosecco and mince pie.
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Psychic medium Rachel to appear at Stone SP Cricket Club
Psychic medium Rachel, owner of Angel Attic in Stafford, will appear at Stone SP Cricket Club on 26 October at 7pm. Tickets £20 for over 18s.
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Crown Wharf Theatre brings its box office to Stone Farmers’ Market
Crown Wharf Theatre sets up box office at Stone Farmers' Market on 3 October.
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Stone Railway Station Parking Charges Start Early November
90 per day peak, £4 off-peak, Monday to Saturday.
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Volunteers wanted to help uncover and record Stone churchyard headstones
Stone churchyard volunteers are uncovering flat headstones laid around the perimeter years ago. Next session is Saturday 19 September from 10.30am.
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Hanchurch to host Stone District annual ploughing match
Stone District ploughing match at Model Farm, Hanchurch on 9–10 September.
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