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Gritting routes face first review in 10 years, what needs to change in Stone?
Staffordshire County Council is reviewing winter gritting routes for the first time in a decade to reflect how communities use roads. No changes to…
Today in Stone — 8 September
Today in Stone: Class A drugs recovered during police warrant in Yarnfield, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
New Stone to Rugeley bus draws passengers on first Saturday
The new Chaserider 151 bus service between Stone and Rugeley started on 1 September as a year-long trial. The route drew 15 passengers to Stone on its…
Stone estate agent reports one of its busiest Augusts as property sales rise
Stone estate agent James Du Pavey reports 140 sales agreed in August—27% higher than last year—as home supply reaches 12-year high.
Plans to replace Staffordshire councils paused by Government after legal advice
Government pauses plans to replace Staffordshire's ten councils with two new authorities. May 2027 elections will use existing boundaries. Stone affected.
Today in Stone — 7 September
Today in Stone: More than a dozen objections lodged against 70 home Green Belt plan north of Stone, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
LCT Homewares to move to Stone High Street this autumn
Independent furniture and homewares business LCT Homewares plans to open on Stone High Street in October, moving from Whitebridge Industrial Estate.
Police ask for information after nuisance bike reports in Stone
Staffordshire Police is appealing for information about off-road bikes and illegal electric bikes in Stone. Report antisocial behaviour on 101.
Marlborough Road housing plan cut to 120 homes as councillors raise concerns
Taylor Wimpey's Marlborough Road housing application reduced from 140 to 120 homes following council officer concerns. Residents can comment until 11…
Today in Stone — 4 September
Today in Stone: Luxury Staffordshire stay up for grabs in Stand With James fundraiser, plus 2 more local stories with links to the full coverage.
Today in Stone — 3 September
Today in Stone: Man arrested after car crashes into wall near Cherryfields, plus 2 more local stories with links to the full coverage.
How Stone businesses can reduce their risk from cyber attacks
43% of UK businesses faced cyber attacks in the past year. Stone businesses using online ordering, payments and email invoicing need to know the risks…
Labour in Vain gets new owner as work begins on Yarnfield pub reopening
Parish councillor David Beeston has bought Yarnfield's Labour in Vain pub. Refurbishment is underway ahead of finding a tenant to run the venue, which…
Lidl takes next planning step for proposed Stone store
Lidl has submitted environmental screening documents for its proposed supermarket at Forge Farm, Stafford Road, Stone. The store would include 2,184 sq m…
Today in Stone — 30 August
Today in Stone: Free flu vaccinations to be offered to Stone pupils from September, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
A free evening of pool and informal conversation is being held at Granvilles in Stone next week.
Granvilles in Stone is hosting a free evening of pool and informal conversation. All skill levels welcome, with free tea and coffee available.
Today in Stone — 28 August
Today in Stone: Stone venues tested as police check Ask for Angela awareness, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
Six weeks of overnight road closures to begin across Stone
Stone town centre roads including Crown Street and Station Road face overnight closures from 7 September for six weeks of resurfacing work, 8pm to 6am…
Police believe second purse may have been taken at Stone Marks and Spencer
Police are investigating a purse theft at Marks and Spencer in Stone on 23 August and believe a second purse may have been taken at the same time.
Bin collections changing in Stone over August bank holiday
Bin collections in Stone will be delayed by one day from 31 August to 4 September due to the bank holiday. All collections shift to the following day.