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Today in Stone — 24 October
Today in Stone: Stone Carnival presents £7,000 to four local organisations, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
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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.
Stone MP Presents 1,800-Signature Parking Petition to Stafford Council
Sir Gavin Williamson has handed over a petition signed by more than 1,800 people calling for two hours of free parking at Crown Street and Christchurch…
Stone Royal British Legion seeks members and volunteers for Poppy Appeal
Stone Royal British Legion is recruiting members and volunteers ahead of its annual Poppy Appeal. Membership costs £24 annually and is open to civilians…
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.
Stone Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day 2026
Stone Town Council invites residents to Remembrance Sunday on 8 November and Armistice Day on 11 November 2026. Details of parades, services and…
Stone Businesses: Interest-Free Loans Up to £100,000 Available
Stone businesses can apply for interest-free loans of £5,000–£100,000 through Scale Up Staffordshire to fund equipment, premises improvements and…
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.
Stone Primary Schools Invited to Bee Friendly Award Scheme
Stafford Borough Council is funding 10 primary school places on the Bumblebee Conservation Trust's Bee Friendly Schools Award. Stone area schools can…
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.
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.
Today in Stone — 20 October
Today in Stone: Two open events for families around Stone this Saturday, plus 1 more local story with links to the full coverage.
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.
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.
Today in Stone — 17 October
Today in Stone: Barlaston illustrator launches children’s book inspired by nursery goodbyes, plus 5 more local stories with links to the full coverage.
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.
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.
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.
Stone Remembrance Sunday 8 November: Parade, Service Times
Stone's Remembrance Sunday takes place 8 November with a High Street parade at 10.30am, wreath laying at 10.45am, and two minutes' silence at 11am at…
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.