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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…
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.
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.
Stone bus changes from September include revised 102 journeys
D&G Bus services 102 and 102A will have revised timetables from 1 September, with new journeys serving Alleyne's Academy on schooldays. Routes 103 and…
Poste of Stone to host second meet the brewer night
Uttoxeter Brewery is visiting the Poste of Stone on 27 August for a meet the brewer evening, featuring real ales and brewery team Q&A.
Staffordshire Police recruiting Crime Review Officer in Stone
Staffordshire Police is hiring a Crime Review Officer in Stone at £14.55 per hour. The temporary full-time role involves reviewing historic case files…
Police are investigating several reports of purses being stolen from shoppers’ bags in Stone town centre.
Staffordshire Police are investigating reports of purses stolen from shoppers' bags in Stone town centre on 23 August. Police warn of distraction tactics…
Further development on Stone outskirts cited as fire service considers Pirehill HQ future
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service's Pirehill headquarters could be sold to fund a new facility elsewhere, as development around Stone threatens the…
Apprenticeships offer another route for Stone school leavers after GCSE results
Young people in Stone can explore apprenticeships combining paid work with training. Vacancies cover business, retail, childcare, and building materials…
Pro-Drive Recruitment drives into new Stone base
Recruitment firm Pro-Drive has relocated to Diamond Business Park in Stone, specialising in transport and logistics staffing across Staffordshire and the…
What you might not know about ALBOS as we celebrate 16 years
A Little Bit of Stone celebrates 16 years covering Stone news. The independent site has published 8,391 articles since 2010, filling a gap left by…
Thinking of getting a video doorbell in Stone? Here’s what to consider
Stone residents considering a video doorbell should weigh power options, storage costs, and footage access before buying. Key factors explained.
Disabled bus pass holders in Stone already get all day free travel
Disabled bus pass holders in Stone already enjoy all-day free travel within Staffordshire. From April 2027, this benefit will extend across England…
Police issue 16 warnings after A34 vehicle meets near Stone
Staffordshire Police has issued 16 warnings to vehicle owners following car meets on the A34 near Stone in July. Officers cite concerns over anti-social…
James Sutton to speak at first Ambition Men’s Day in Stone
Ambition hosts its first Men's Day on 29 August in Stone, featuring author James Sutton as keynote speaker. Fitness, health and wellness focus. Tickets…
Stone’s Common Plot brings residents together for solar eclipse
Local photographer Ian Knight captured images of the partial solar eclipse from Stone Common on 12 August, where residents gathered to share the viewing…
Work begins on new council that will take over services in Stone from 2028
Stone will join a new southern Staffordshire unitary authority from April 2028, replacing current district and county councils. Transition work begins now.
Alleyne’s Academy students celebrate A Level and BTEC results in Stone
Alleyne's Academy students in Stone have received their A Level and BTEC results, with many securing university places in medicine, engineering, and…