Stone voters are set for borough and town council elections in May 2027 after the Government paused its Staffordshire council reorganisation plans.

The Stone District Annual Ploughing Match will take place at Model Farm in Hanchurch on Sunday 20 September. The fundraising event, organised through the Stone District of the Staffordshire & Birmingham Agricultural Society, will include ploughing, hedgelaying and flail hedge cutting classes. Ploughing and hedgelaying are due to begin at 9am, with flail hedge cutting […]

Families can catch a film at Crown Wharf Theatre for just £1 for under 16s this Sunday, with two cinema screenings taking place in Stone. Disney Pixar’s Up will be shown at 2.30pm on Sunday 13 September, with all under 16 tickets priced at £1. The film is rated U, making the afternoon screening the […]

Direct trains between Stone and Birmingham will return in December 2026, before the service is extended to Manchester Airport in May 2027.

Stone residents can access free suicide prevention training and apply to join Staffordshire's new Orange Button scheme.

Stoke City Women are preparing for their annual Foundation fixture against Hull City Ladies on Sunday, 13 September, with the club promoting the match at the bet365 Stadium.  The FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division meeting follows Stoke’s 9-0 WNL Cup win over Blackburn Rovers, a victory which surely would have given fans the […]

Stone men’s support group Man Time has announced it is now a registered charity, with plans to expand its groups, activities and reach.

Men aged 45 and over who fancy getting back into football are being invited to join a friendly weekly group in Stone. Stone Old Alleynians is looking for more local players to join a group which has been playing together for more than 10 years. There is no league or competitive fixture programme, with games […]

Fuel and Flavour returns to Stone Boatyard on 19 September with scooters, bikes and classic cars raising money for Stone Alzheimer’s Club.

Two men charged with murdering Stone man Jamie Evans have been remanded in custody as police confirm a fourth arrest in the investigation.

Staffordshire’s gritting routes face their first review in 10 years. Which roads and locations around Stone do residents think should be prioritised?

Two men have been charged with murder following the death of 20 year old Jamie Evans from Stone and are due in court on Tuesday.

Historic aerial images dating back to the 1920s will show how Stone and Staffordshire have changed at a Stone Heritage Centre talk in October.

Stone estate agent James Du Pavey says it agreed 140 property sales during August, 27% more than in the same month last year.

The new 151 Rugeley to Stone bus brought a group of Saturday visitors into Stone during its first week in operation.

Government has paused plans to replace Staffordshire councils with new unitary authorities while it reviews local government reorganisation.

Tributes have been paid to Jamie Evans, 20, from Stone, as Staffordshire Police continues a murder investigation into his death.

Stone families can read Ava Saves Up free for seven days as a local dad looks to bring his children's money programme to schools in the town.

A free prostate cancer awareness evening in Stone will offer talks, Q&A and support following a separate PSA testing event in Stoke.

A Stone based railway club is preparing to welcome model railway enthusiasts and families to its annual exhibition later this month. Stafford Railway Circle will hold its 2026 Model Railway Exhibition at Bingley Hall, Staffordshire County Showground, on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September. The club describes the annual show as the country’s largest independent […]

Police say Class A drugs were recovered during a warrant in Yarnfield, with one suspect arrested and later released under investigation.

LCT Homewares is moving from Whitebridge to Stone High Street, taking over the former Artisan Boutique and Kitchen premises this autumn.

The summer holidays may be over and children across Stone may be back at school, but that does not mean all the summer fun has to disappear with them.

Staffordshire Police are asking for information after reports of nuisance off road and electric bikes in Stone High Street and nearby.

Taylor Wimpey has cut its Marlborough Road proposal from 140 to 120 homes, with Stone councillors again raising concerns over roads and services.

Stone Crossroads returns on 14 September and is appealing for adults who can spare two hours on Mondays to help keep its youth sessions running.

More than a dozen residents have objected to plans for up to 70 homes on Green Belt land between Stone and Meaford.

Discover the most common financial mistakes UK lottery winners make, from endless spending to bad investments, and learn how to protect a sudden windfall.

Practical cyber security steps for Stone businesses, including phishing awareness, multi factor authentication, payment checks and reliable backups.

The Labour in Vain in Yarnfield is set to reopen after being bought by village resident David Beeston, with refurbishment work now under way.

Lidl has taken another step towards its proposed Stone supermarket, with an environmental screening request submitted for the Forge Farm site.

Stone families are being encouraged to walk, cycle or scoot to school where possible as the new school year gets under way.

Six free local history events are coming to Stone Library for the 2026 Staffordshire History Festival across September and October.

A luxury Staffordshire break for up to eight people is being raffled to raise funds for Stone man James Tyne following his cancer diagnosis.

A 38 year old Stone man has been arrested after a car crashed into a wall on the A34 near Cherryfields on 31 August.

A free Man Time Pool Night offering pool, conversation and free refreshments is being held at Granvilles in Stone on Wednesday 2 September.

Stone shoppers are being warned about counterfeit electricals, toys, sunglasses and cosmetics ahead of the bank holiday weekend.

Stone parents are being urged to complete school flu vaccine consent forms and check children's routine vaccinations ahead of the new school year.

A six week programme of overnight resurfacing will affect roads across Stone from 7 September, with full closures between 8pm and 6am.

Staffordshire Police have issued a more detailed appeal after a purse was stolen from a shopper at Marks and Spencer in Stone.

Bin collections in Stone and Stafford Borough will take place one day later following the August bank holiday. Check the revised dates.

Andrew Mynors, Hayley Coles and SCC's structures and rights of way team who worked on Burston Bridge

The Poste of Stone is hosting another meet the brewer evening this week, with Uttoxeter Brewery visiting the Stone town centre Wetherspoons. The event takes place on Thursday 27 August 2026 from 7pm. It follows the earlier meet the brewer evening held with Lymestone Brewery in May, continuing the pub’s series of brewery events. Visitors […]

Bus services 102, 103 and 104 change in Stone from 1 September, alongside the launch of the new 151 service to Rugeley.

Staffordshire Police is recruiting a temporary Crime Review Officer to work from Lindum House in Stone, paying £14.55 per hour.

After the 3-1 loss to Southampton, some Stoke City fans are already at panic stations for the 2026/27 season.

Stone venues were among 26 tested by Staffordshire Police on their awareness of the Ask for Angela safeguarding scheme.

An exciting line up of live music has been announced for the first Oktoberfest Stone, which takes over Westbridge Park on Saturday 3 October.

Police are investigating several reports of purses being stolen from shoppers’ bags in Stone town centre and have issued crime prevention advice.

Further development around Stone could influence the future of Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Pirehill headquarters.