Councillors question whether Staffordshire libraries can mark Black History Month, Pride and Holocaust Memorial Day under a proposed new displays policy.

Stone's new FoodCoop store will no longer open on 29 October as planned. The retailer has confirmed a postponement, with no revised opening date yet.

Staffordshire Chamber Orchestra brings An Italian Evening to Trinity Church in Stafford on 28 November, with tickets £10 and free entry for eligible children and students.

Stone Royal British Legion volunteer Dave Babb is calling for new members and Poppy Appeal helpers, reminding residents that anyone can join.

A Stone resident is launching a new ADHD and neurodiversity coaching business, offering a limited number of free sessions to local people ahead of qualifying as a coach in January. Steve Lewis is the founder of My Kinda Mind, a coaching service supporting children, teenagers and adults. Although ADHD and neurodiversity are key areas of […]

Oulton Indoor Bowling Club is looking for new members, with twice weekly sessions taking place at Oulton Village Hall. The club welcomes people of all abilities who would like to try indoor bowling, meet new people and enjoy some gentle exercise. Sessions take place every week at Oulton Village Hall at the following times: The […]

Stone Station will hold a community open day on 4 November, with residents invited to suggest local ideas for a new station mural.

Stone MP Sir Gavin Williamson has presented a petition with more than 1,800 signatures calling for two hours of free parking in the town.

Little Stoke Cricket Club is inviting women and girls of all ages to try cricket with a free beginner-friendly taster session this November.

Stone Carnival has presented £7,000 to four local organisations, including Katharine House Hospice, the Green Bus and Stone Old Alleynians.

Interest-free loans from £5,000 to £100,000 are available to eligible Stone businesses looking to invest in equipment, premises and productivity.

Stone residents can meet their local police team on the High Street on Thursday 22 October, between 11am and 1pm, to discuss local concerns.

Stone first schools are invited to join a bee friendly award scheme, with Stafford Borough Council funding up to 10 places across the borough.

A 508-tonne abnormal load measuring 96 metres long is due to travel along the A34 past Stone on Saturday 24 October.

Residents raised concerns over flooding and local services at a Stone meeting about three planning applications proposing up to 870 homes.

Pete Tong brings Ibiza Classics to Cannock Chase Forest on 24 June 2027. Find out who's supporting and when tickets go on sale.

Local children’s author Sally Munslow will be visiting Stone Library for two story time sessions, giving young readers the chance to hear her debut book and purchase signed copies. Sally will be reading Adventure Down the Plughole on Saturday 7 November and Saturday 5 December 2026, with both sessions starting at 10.30am. Published by Austin […]

Rooftop Studios in Stone has launched new Junior and Senior Musical Theatre Packages, offering four weekly classes from £79 per month.

A Star Go, previously known as Star Private Hire, has reopened on Church Street in Stone under new management.

FoodCoop has confirmed its new Lichfield Road store in Stone will open at 7am on Thursday 29 October, with a Golden Ticket giveaway from 9am.

Two open events take place around Stone on Saturday 17 October at The Early Years Academy Stone and Oulton C.E. First School.

Salt House has availability for exclusive corporate Christmas parties, awards nights, AGMs and other business events this festive season.

Stone’s 2026 Christmas lights switch on will take place on Thursday 19 November, with entertainment from 5pm.

Stone’s new artisan market arrives on the High Street this Saturday, with makers, food traders, artists and independent businesses taking part.

Stone will come together for its Remembrance Sunday parade and service on 8 November, followed by Armistice Day commemorations on 11 November.

Staffordshire councillors will scrutinise a new policy governing displays, events and activities in county managed libraries.

Police are appealing for information after an e-scooter rider was reported heading towards oncoming traffic in Stone town centre.

A man has been arrested after police responded to reports of more than 50 vehicles gathering for a car meet on the A34 near Stone.

Stone has the four cheapest petrol prices in our 12 mile search, while diesel briefly passed £2 a litre at one local forecourt.

Award winning barber Shaun Buckingham has opened HM01 Barber Studio, an appointment only studio inside Mason’s Boutique on Pirehill Lane in Stone.

Free NHS Health Checks, symptom advice and health information will be available at Stone Community Hub on Tuesday 20 October.

Annie brings big songs, plenty of laughs and lots of heart to the Regent Theatre in Stoke on Trent, with Claire Sweeney leading the cast.

Staffordshire councillors have approved mandatory changes to planning decision rules despite continuing concerns about local democratic oversight.

New Stone business Textile Takeback is offering cash for unwanted clothes, footwear and textiles from its base on Whitebridge Estate.

Barlaston writer and illustrator Sarah Dixon has launched a Kickstarter to publish Pocket Mum, inspired by difficult nursery goodbyes.

Members of 1st Oulton Baden Powell Scouts helped clear overgrown headstones at St Michael and St Wulfad’s Church in Stone.

Stone could be considered for a trial camera enforcement scheme after a councillor’s ANPR motion was branded “premature” by the county highways chief.

Police seized a car in Stone after officers said it had no valid insurance and two unroadworthy tyres.

Staffordshire County Council’s leader says he will seek to recover costs if the paused local government reorganisation is ultimately scrapped.

Stone Community Hub’s carers’ support group meets on 27 October, with this month’s session focusing on mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Lidl has submitted a full planning application for its proposed Stone supermarket near Aston Roundabout, including a new A51 access and 126 spaces.

Pirehill First School and St Dominic’s Catholic Primary School will hold open events in Stone on 15 and 17 October.

Complete Plumbing & Tiling has celebrated 20 years in business as owner Leigh Dancer pursues a childhood ambition to learn to fly.

Stone Indian fine dining restaurant Cavalli has won Best Restaurant of the Year at the national Curry Life Awards 2026.

Stone residents are being warned about fake Winter Fuel Payment texts, emails and calls designed to steal personal and banking information.

Businesses and registered charities can apply for stalls at Stone’s Christmas Lights Switch On, with applications closing on 23 October.

Tittensor First School PTFA is hosting a Christmas wreath making workshop at Bear Stone on Thursday 3 December, with tickets priced at £50.

Stone Master Marathoners will hold an open Let’s Lift the Curfew run in Stone on Monday 26 October, meeting at Little Stoke Cricket Club at 6pm.

Stone Services at Darlaston has held onto the cheapest standard petrol price in A Little Bit of Stone’s 12 mile fuel search, despite increasing its price by 1p during the past week. At the end of Wednesday 7 October, standard E10 petrol at Darlaston was 168.9p a litre. Three other Stone forecourts, Morrisons, Fairway Esso […]

Parking charges at Stone railway station are set to start in early November, with proposed daily rates of £5.90 peak and £4 off peak.