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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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Latest Stone business news, including new shops, restaurants, openings, closures and high-street changes reported by Stone Gazette.
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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…
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.
Shaun Buckingham Opens HM01 Barber Studio in Stone
Award-winning barber Shaun Buckingham has opened HM01 Barber Studio, an appointment-only barbershop on Pirehill Lane in Stone after nearly a decade in…
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.
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.
Cavalli wins Best Restaurant of the Year at Curry Life Awards 2026
Cavalli, a Lichfield Street Indian restaurant in Stone, has won Best Restaurant of the Year at the Curry Life Awards 2026 following customer votes and…
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.
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.
The Early Years Academy Stone opens doors to community after refurbishment
The Early Years Academy in Meaford is inviting families and residents to an open day on 17th October to see its newly refurbished indoor and outdoor learning spaces.
Barlaston’s Got Talent seeks performers for first community talent show
Barlaston's Got Talent seeks performers for inaugural community talent show at Village Hall on 30 October. Entries close 18 October.
How digital activities are becoming part of Stone’s social life
Stone residents increasingly discover local events and activities online through social media, websites and event listings rather than traditional…
Stone Station to host community open day in November
Stone Station hosts a free community open day on 4 November from 10am–12pm, featuring partner organisations, activities, and refreshments.
Stone’s changing pub culture from darts to digital
Stone's pubs remain social hubs, but smartphones and streaming services are changing how locals spend their evenings alongside traditional darts and…
Alleyne’s Academy to hold sixth form open evening in October
Alleyne's Academy in Stone is holding a sixth form open evening on 1 October 2026 for Year 11 students and parents to explore A-level subjects and course…
Alleyne’s Academy announces December collection date for exam certificates
Alleyne's Academy in Stone will distribute exam certificates on 14 December 2026. Former GCSE, BTEC and A Level students can collect from noon to 4pm at…
New artisan market to be trialled on Stone High Street in October
Castle Artisan Events and Stone Town Council are launching a trial artisan market on Stone High Street on 17 October, featuring local makers, crafters,…
Co-op Lichfield Road store scheduled to open at end of October
Co-op's new Stone store on Lichfield Road is now scheduled to open at the end of October, with a bakery, food to go, and bike repair station planned.
Custom, tuned and American cars heading to Stone High Street for new event
Stone High Street hosts a free custom and American cars display on 26 September, 10am–2pm. Road closure in place from 7am–4.30pm.