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Thu 27 Sep Quaker Awareness Week -Open Day & Exhibition)Quakers in Stone are having an open day in the Railway Station Community Centre on Thursday 27 September from 2pm to 9pm.More Details
Sat 03 Jun FARMERS' MARKETAnd still it gets bigger!More Details
Tue 09 May £10m work to start£10 million pound work to start in barlaston.More Details
Thu 04 May Antony Worrall ThomsonPopular TV celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson has agreed to open this year’s Stone Food and Drink Festival on Thursday 5th October. More Details
Thu 04 May Restore our rail serviceCouncillors have agreed they will fight on to restore Stone Station to its former gloryMore Details
Thu 04 May Pensioner slams rubbish collectionHouseholders on a Stone street are so fed up with their recycling not be collected they are dumping it with their landfill waste.More Details
Tue 02 May Whitebridge Residents Action GroupGood news for the WRAG as they have now had a timetable for the Landscaping / completion of the works. More Details
Tue 07 Mar CHURNET VALLEY RAILWAY (1992) PLCCeremony marks rebirth of steam age at ConsallMore Details
Mon 06 Mar Public Could be Banned from Council MeetingsA recent decision by Stone town council to make certain decisions by sub-comittee, from which the public are banned, may be illegal.More Details
Tue 14 Feb Stone Staffordshire In For Council Tax HikeStone Residents are being asked to pay an extra £39,000 throughout the coming year. More Details
Wed 04 Jan Murder Shocks TownThe Murder of a local artist in a quite cul-de-sac has left the town in shock.More Details
Wed 04 Jan Stone StationGood news on the horizon for commuters as talks are underway with Virgin Trains.More Details
Wed 04 Jan Life saving helpAmbulance chiefs have offered to train residents on a Stone estate as first responders due to level crossing delay.More Details
Wed 02 Nov Dominoes in safe handsStone Dominoes FC has new Management TeamMore Details
Sun 24 Apr Alleyne's High School win Stafford Young Enterprise Award!A Young Enterprise company from Alleyne's High School in Stone won the award for best company at the Stafford Area Y.E. Board Presentations last night. The company also won awards for the best Trade Stand and company presentation.More Details
Fri 24 Sep WORLDS BIGGEST COFFEE MORNINGTAKE PART IN MACMILLANS WORLD BIGGEST COFFEE MORNINGMore Details
Fri 19 Mar Westover Housing PlansPlanners get the go ahead for 20 more homes in Stone.More Details
Fri 19 Mar Walton RoundaboutCanal lock features in landscape scheme.More Details
Fri 19 Mar Dyslexics' EventDyslexic youngsters in Stone have been invited to showcase their creativityMore Details
Wed 03 Mar LOTTERY GRANT60th Anniversary of D Day More Details
Sun 15 Feb County Council apology for tragffic calming delaysTraffic calming sceme to be given priority after delayMore Details
Thu 12 Feb Pirehill Lane cycle lanesThe recently painted cycle lanes in Pirehill Lane, Stone are dangerous and should be removed immediately, according to Town Councillor Richard Stevens. More Details
Sun 04 Jan More Proposed Housing in StoneMore proposed housing in Stone - Walton residents now have grievances.More Details
Mon 10 Nov Civic AnnouncementsList of the Mayors appointments for the following 4 weeksMore Details
Fri 07 Nov PSV Stone FootballStone Dominoes Confirmed as the Home ground for PSV Stone.More Details
Thu 06 Nov Stone FlasherPolice urge residents of stone to call police.More Details
Thu 06 Nov Police appeal for witnessesPolice appeal for witnesses of Post Office Robbery.More Details
Fri 24 Oct Stone look towards Italy for TwinBagnacavallo has been mentioned in a propsed bid to create the towns first ever twin townMore Details
Fri 24 Oct Thieves steal man's winningsDelight turned to horror as a Stone man was mugged returning to his car with his £7000 winnings.More Details
Fri 24 Oct Yesterday Once MoreFollowing last year's 60's show Stone Little Theatre has moved on a decade for its follow-up autumn production of ‘Yesterday Once More’.More Details
Fri 24 Oct Stone Library RenovationRenovation work at Stone’s library will not cost as much as previously thought and will be completed in less time, the town council was told last week.More Details
Fri 24 Oct Hopes for hotelPlans to knock down an old hospital building near Stone to make way for houses has been turned down by the borough council's planning committee following a site visit last week.More Details
Thu 14 Aug Riverbank re-profiling on Stone MeadowsOver the next two weeks work will begin on reshaping the riverbank at Stone Meadows in an effort to improve and encourage wildlife habitation.More Details
Thu 07 Aug Westover Plans Thrown OutFollowing a site visit last friday the commitee of councillors have rejected the application.More Details
Fri 01 Aug Vandals Attack GardenA Stone pensioner has hit out at police for taking almost three days to respond after his house was ransacked by vandals.More Details
Fri 01 Aug Litter Task ForceAs the litter problems seems to escalate in the town, stone town council have proposed setting up a ‘litter task force’ – comprising of representatives of local bodies with an interest in combating litter problems.More Details
Fri 01 Aug Youth Service Looks to The FutureStaffordshire Youth Service are galvanising their excellent efforts in youth work provision and looking to the future.More Details
Fri 01 Aug Future of Library DecidedWork on revamping Stone Library is due to start in November this year. Read the full report here. More Details
Fri 01 Aug Stone Receives Development Grant£500,000 has been allocated to the town to initiate a job creation programme.More Details
Fri 01 Aug Westover Development PlansLast week members of Stafford Borough Council’s development control committee voted on plans to build 49 homes at Westover, opting instead for a site visit.More Details
Fri 28 Mar Gang ShowStone Scouts Gang Show, a mix of music, drama, dance and comedyMore Details
Wed 19 Mar Stone Welcomes New FloristStone High street has a new florist opening on the 19th March Crazy Daisies More Details
Wed 19 Mar Two People Hurt In AccidentTwo people were taken to hospital after a pile of wood fell on them at Whitebridge Industrial Estate.More Details
Wed 19 Mar Toys donated to fire-hit nurseryKam Ghatoray of Kams Toy shop kindly donated toys to Jolly Tots Nursery after fire.More Details
Wed 19 Mar Yesterdays Charity Shop OpensYesterdays opens in the high street dupporting your local hospice.More Details
Wed 19 Mar Into Stone Sponsors Local Football TeamInto Stone is always looking for new ways to help the community.More Details
Wed 19 Mar Man Flashes At WomanPolice are trying to track down a flasher in the Stone areaMore Details
Wed 12 Feb A Reunion of Pupils at Alleynes from Fifty Years AgoMore Details
Mon 13 Jan Stone Old Alleynians FCStone Old Alleynians FC would like to make it known that they have moved their venue to Springbank Park Yarnfield. More Details
Mon 23 Sep STONE LIBRARY SURVEY RESULTThe Stone Library “Have Your Say” campaign, organised by Stone Liberal Democrats, has been a massive success. With almost 400 responses received to date, it has been revealed that almost 80% of those who have replied want to keep the lending library in the existing premises or in the town centre.More Details
Thu 12 Sep New Library Opening HoursDetails of the new opening times for Stone Library.More Details
Sun 08 Sep Arsonists active in Stone !!!Police believe that a spate of fires in Stone are the actions of one group of people.More Details
Sun 08 Sep Library Services - Stone Liberal democrats declare survey aStone Liberal Democrats delighted with the number of responses recieved from their Library services survey, declare it a success.More Details
Sun 08 Sep Stone's Silver BloomStone take silver in Britain in Bloom contest.More Details
Mon 19 Aug Stone library service future - Part ?????????Stone Lib Dems join in the debate on the library service's future.More Details
Wed 14 Aug Young vandals make Robert's life a misery !!!Young vandals choose an "easy" target and take their taunts too far. More Details
Wed 14 Aug Stone man missing from June !!!A stone man en route from Stone to Alicante in Spain has disappeared.More Details
Wed 07 Aug OFFAL - It's BLOODY DISGUSTING !!!Yet another offal spill in town - affects weekend trade.More Details
Tue 30 Jul £250 Reward - Who are the church vandals?Stone police offer £250 reward to break the wall of silence around St Michael's church vandals.More Details
Tue 30 Jul Stone library proposals - Stone MP adds his voice.Stone MP Bill Cash has entered into the libray services debate.More Details
Tue 30 Jul Alleyne's technology status bid in jeopardy.Alleyne's High school's funding crisis may mean delaying applying for technology status.More Details
Sun 21 Jul Stone traders fear substantial rent increase.High Street traders fear that rumoured hikes in rent will force some closures.More Details
Sun 21 Jul Gigarette gang strike again !!!Third business in two weeks raide for cigarettes.More Details
Wed 17 Jul 13 Year old schoolboy assaulted by three youthsA 13 year old schoolboy was victim of an unprovoked assault in Stone.More Details
Mon 08 Jul Lease extended on free car parkWharf Road car park to remain free.More Details
Mon 01 Jul Cancelled train service affects Alleynes Travel PlansAround 20 Stone Alleynes school pupils who live in Barlaston and used the Central Trains 3.48pm Stafford to Stoke service between Stone and Barlaston, have just found out that the service has been ditched. More Details
Mon 01 Jul Stone car parking charges to be introduced soon.A Stone councillor declared that all hurdles to the introduction of car parking charges in the town car parks had now been overcome.More Details
Mon 01 Jul Staff threatened in restaurant robbery.Thieves threaten staff and make off with the takings.More Details
Mon 01 Jul Truants beware !!!Police and school staff combine forces to reduce truancy levels.More Details
Mon 01 Jul Stone restaurateur's death was suicide.Coroner returns a verdict of suicide after hearing into the death of Stone restaurateur.More Details
Mon 01 Jul Vandalism Costs rise at Stone parish church.Costs of repairs due to acts of vandalism is continuing to cause concern at St Michaels.More Details
Wed 26 Jun Stone youth's death recorded as accidentalTragic death of Stone student overseas was deemed accidental death by County Coroner.More Details
Wed 26 Jun Stone snippetsSnippets of the week.More Details
Fri 21 Jun England Come Home EarlyEngland's World Cup dream ended in heartbreak as Sven Goran Eriksson's men lost 2-1 to Brazil in a quarter-final that failed to live up to the pre-match hype.More Details
Sat 15 Jun Police and traders efforts - combating shop crimeStone police combined with town traders and technology are getting results against store crime.More Details
Fri 14 Jun Traffic calming proposals for main routes in Stone.More traffic calming measures proposed for all main routes in Stone.More Details
Tue 11 Jun Lib Dems voice anger at Library consultationThe library proposal story is fast becoming a "Bestseller" as the Lib Dems brand the public consultation a sham.More Details
Tue 11 Jun Stone snippetsSnippets of the week.More Details
Mon 10 Jun Wet and miserable situation for Stone pensioner.Water leak in pensioner's home is making her ill and her life a misery.More Details
Wed 05 Jun Library move - On the cards?Library move - recommended !More Details
Sun 26 May Stone SnippetsSnippets of The Week.More Details
Wed 15 May NEW MAYOR ELECTEDResults are in from last nights election. The new Town Mayor is John Wakefield. His deputy will be Harry Brunt.
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Tue 14 May Police NoticePolice raise awareness to garage and shed thefts.More Details
Mon 13 May Stone in BloomStone in Bloom - Contractors error raises cause for concern. More Details
Sun 12 May Road Chaos at crossing - But No Safer !!!Upgrade work at Aston rail crossing - will cause road closure.More Details
Mon 06 May Alleyne's sports pitch bid - needs a LOTTO moneyAlleyne's puts in a bid for lottery funding for an all weather sports pitch.More Details
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Mon 29 Apr Alleyne's seeking Technology School StatusStaff and governors at Alleyne's aiming for Technology School StatusMore Details
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Sun 28 Apr No Softly Softly approach to library Proposals !!!Stone resident's allegations infuriate councillors.More Details
Sun 28 Apr Cash challenges Borough over Stone's youth unemploymentBill Cash, MP accuses Borough councillors of failing Stone's young unemployed.More Details
Sun 28 Apr Tributes to the Queen, to Stone - in Jubilee YearStone selected to take part in BBC's Music Live for the Queen's Jubilee.More Details
Wed 24 Apr Delice de France - Stone DelightDelice de France investment plans to benefit Stone.More Details
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Sun 14 Apr Locals caught in boy racers speed trap !!!Police act on Oulton Road residents fears over car speedsters with surprising results!!!More Details
Sun 14 Apr Library plans still rankling local peopleLocal people are still unhappy with the proposals put forward for Stone Library ServicesMore Details
Sun 14 Apr Lloyds TSB Branch closure - denied.Rumous of the closure of the LloydsTSB Branch in Stone High Street has been denied.More Details
Sun 14 Apr Consideration for Disabled Drivers Parking Places Please !!!Able-bodied drivers are illegally parking in the Stafford Street Car Park for Disabled Drivers.More Details
Tue 09 Apr Mayor's date with the BBC - The Weakest LinkStone Town Mayor on the small screen cut throat quiz showMore Details
Sun 07 Apr Councillors act to keep Trent Road Free From DevelopmentCouncillors take action to try and prevent Trent Road being considered for future housing development.More Details
Sun 07 Apr Library Plans - Rationale Spelled OutThe rationale behind the plans for Stone's Library Services revealed at Public Meeting.More Details
Sun 07 Apr J D Wetherspoons - The Poste of StoneJ D Wetherspoon's new pub The Poste of Stone opens Monday 8 AprilMore Details
Sun 07 Apr Stone SnippetsRecent snippets from in and around StoneMore Details
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Sun 31 Mar Celebrations over Trent Road development decisionPlanning applications by Redrow Homes to build on the Trent Road are rejected.More Details
Sun 31 Mar Feelings run high and force a re-think over Library plansPlans to move the Library to Station Road has met with vocal opposition by library users and options are being considered.More Details
Sat 16 Mar Stone Restaurateur found hangedItalian restaurateur found hangedMore Details
Sat 16 Mar Uncertain future for workers at Fairey Industrial CeramicsAcquisition of Fairey's parent company by Rolls Royce threatens to end the Stone plant's operation.More Details
Sat 16 Mar Townspeople have their say on Trent Road development applicaTownspeople have their say on the Trent Road building application.More Details
Sun 03 Mar Stone Railway Station overhaulStone Railway Station - Refurbishment is back on track.More Details
Sat 02 Mar Police want parents cooperationPolice want parental support to combat teenagers anti-social behaviour in town.More Details
Mon 18 Feb Wildlife hedges its bets on hedgerowsThe Stone Group of Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is hosting a talk entitled Hedgerows, by Dr Peter Thomas on Friday 22 February, commencing 7-30 pm at the Frank Jordan Centre, Lichfield Street, Stone. More Details
Fri 15 Feb Katherine House Stone Support GroupKatherine House has received a boost of funds of £608 after their appeal for foreign coins. The appeal was launched before christmas and since then coins have been flooding in. 
Fri 15 Feb Appeal by Lord Francis StaffordLord Francis Stafford who owns the sports ground in Yarnfield has appealed against a decision to refuse permission for the portable changing rooms at the ground. The appeal will be heard by a government inspector at the Civic Centre in April.More Details
Fri 15 Feb Local Business Park Targeted£10,000 of computer equipment was stolen from Cold Meece Business Park near Yarnfield between 6pm on Friday (8th) and 8.30am on Monday. Anyone with any information should call Stone Police 01785 812401 
Fri 01 Feb On the run for cat charityStone Vet Richard Bramley is set to run the London Marathon in April to raise money for the Cats Protection Charity.More Details
Mon 28 Jan Alcohol in Westbridge ParkCllr Dave Smithwick told the town council's planning and resources committee last week that introducing blanket ban on alcohol in the park was not the answer to the problem of Underage drinking.More Details
Mon 28 Jan Complaints about smellTown councillors are to write to MP Bill Cash to seek support to try to stop lorries loaded with offal driving through the centre of Stone or at least have them properly sealed.More Details
Mon 21 Jan Trevor Baylis Talks To Stone StudentsFour top speakers, including Trevor Baylis, the inventor of the clock-work radio are visiting St. Dominics Priory School as part of the student's business studies A levels.More Details
Mon 14 Jan Mobility Scheme SetbackMobility Scheme may be refused due to a recommendation from The Highways Authority that the site is unsuitable for pavement cars due to the narrow footpaths.More Details
Mon 14 Jan Phone mast's potential riskParish councillors have expressed concerns over plans to upgrade a mobile phone mast on the Mount Road Industrial Estate.More Details
Mon 14 Jan Stone FM support local businessesStone FM made a supporting gesture to local businesses during their recent period on air during November and December.More Details
Fri 11 Jan Civic chiefs look at new library sitesA combined library and centre for services provided by the borough council could be introduced following discussions with the county and town councils.More Details
Wed 02 Jan 1901 censusThe 1901 census for England and Wales is now available on-line at Stone Library. The microcfiche records for Stone and Eccleshall are also available at the library.More Details
Tue 18 Dec Russian VisitCombating "glue sniffing" in the former Soviet UnionMore Details
Wed 12 Dec Late Night ShoppingStone shoppers were plunged into darkness on Thursday as they went about there late night shopping. Bar 40 had no lights but the drinks were still flowing so no one seemed to mind. In true Stone spirit the band played on pictured above.More Details
Mon 03 Dec Alleyne’s in the NewsAlleyne’s was highlighted in a Government report as having made consistent increases in grades over the last four years - one of the best in the country. More Details
Thu 29 Nov Renew your books by e-mailStone Library can now be contacted by e-mail for the renewal of books or for the answering of enquiries. The address is stone.library @staffordshire.gov.uk 
Mon 12 Nov Stone Marks Remembrance DayPeople of Stone turned out in large numbers to honour those that have given their lives for their country. A huge crowd observed the 2 minutes silence, which marks the beginning of the armistice on November 11 1918. 
Wed 07 Nov Parking Charges ScrappedPlans to charge for SBC car parks ScrappedMore Details
Thu 25 Oct Charity Trek in HimalayasCharity Trek in HimalayasMore Details
Fri 12 Oct Katherine Hospice Clothing AppealKatharine House Hospice Charity Shop in Stone is in desperate need of more donated itemsMore Details
Fri 12 Oct High Standards at High SchoolA Stone first school has been praised by Ofsted inspectors for high academic standards, the caring attitude of the staff and the high quality of teaching and learning.More Details
Thu 11 Oct Stone Scoops Best Business Park PrizeThe winners of Stafford's best kept business park collected their awards on Friday and for the second year running Stone Business Park came out on top.More Details
Sat 15 Sep Residents fight to save Trent Road.The fight to save Trent Road and the conservation area has snowballed in Stone after campaigners collected over 1000 signatures for their petition. Click Here to Air Your ViewsMore Details
Sat 15 Sep Stone Parking Charges IncreaseCar parking charges are set to be introduced in Stone for the first time. The idea is to improve the situation for shoppers.
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Fri 07 Sep Anger Over Tatoo ParlourPlans for a tattoo parlour to open in Oulton Road look set for the green light, despite neighbour's objections. More Details
Fri 07 Sep Historic Pub Renovation PlanPlans to rebuild a Grade II listed pub were due to be considered by councillors at a meeting on Wednesday. More Details
Fri 07 Sep School Holidays Extended For Lucky Few450 lucky pupils at Christchurch Middle School have had an extra week added onto the end of their summer holidays. More Details
Fri 07 Sep Meaford Pub RefurbishedRegulars at the George and Dragon at Meaford have been treated to a £21,000 refurbishment of their favourite pub. More Details
Tue 28 Aug Trent Road Land May Be DevelopedAngry Stone residents and environmentalists say it will be a "very real! tragedy" if land off Trent Road is used for development. Redrow Homes have lodged plans with the borough council to build 34 homes on field land which is crossed by a channel of the River Trent near theA34. But residents in nearby Newcastle Road and councillors are determined to stop the development, which also proposes the closure of Trent Road. More Details
Fri 24 Aug Sterling ServiceCashiers, Jan Wilkinson and Margaret MacBryde of Barclays Bank, Stone proudly display their certificate from the British Legion. Margaret said "Every year we take the Poppy Appeal boxes and count up their collections. We have done it for over twenty years. The British Legion presented us with the award in recognition of that. We are all proud to receive it"

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Thu 23 Aug Mayor backs McDonaldsTown Mayor Dave Smithwick has come out in support of a McDonald's fast food outlet in Stone despite opposition from people in the town. Teenager Kelly Bond has raised a petition of 400 names in favour of the restaurant. Cllr Farnham is concerned that a McDonalds would detract from the charm of the High Street.

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Tue 14 Aug Scouts BonanzaFormer Mayor, Diana Osborne hands over a cheque for £150 to Stone District scouts. Representing Stone District were Matthew Taylor and Anna Langton. Tony Brookes said the money is most welcome and will probably be used to purchase equipment for the Scouts and for training leaders. The Mayor's charities raised over £1,000 in her year of office for local organisations.
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Mon 06 Aug Shock Speed Results83.5% of all traffic on Longton Road Stone travels in excess of the speed limit – and that’s official!
Stone Liberal Democrat spokesperson, Richard Stevens, received the results of a survey last week from the County Council’s Development Services Department. He said “ The results are frightening and confirm residents worst fears.”

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Mon 30 Jul Poet's HonourStone's unofficial Poet Laureate, Les Bishop was honoured in recognition of his poetry and contribution in Granville's at a small ceremony on Monday. Deputy Mayor Sarah Williams spoke of Mr Bishop's years in the town and said that Stone was a richer place for having him here. Mr Bishop said he was delighted to receive a Town Plate, even more so since Stone means so much to him.
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Sun 29 Jul Staffs beat CumberlandSteve Dean, Staffordshire Team Captain and Steven Knox, Cumberland Team Captain at the start of the three day match on Sunday. The Minor Counties match was played at Lichfield Road Cricket Ground.
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Fri 27 Jul Burma Star MemorialVeterans attended a memorial service and dedication on the 50th anniversary of the Burma Star. In a solemn ceremony a commemorative plaque was unveiled next to a tree planted in memory of those who fought in the conflict.
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Thu 26 Jul Council Welcomes Three Crowns RebuildStone Town Council were unanimous in their approval of the plans to rebuild the Three Crowns pub which burnt down months ago. The Councillors were especially happy that much of the roofing will be of thatch, thus retaining the pub's country charm 
Thu 26 Jul Council to Fund Xmas LightsIn a change of mind the Council has decided to pay for Xmas lights and features again this year. Quotes are being prepared by MEB for a number of options, and Walton is included in these. Traders were previously being asked to pay for features by their shops but have been reticent in coming forward. Cllr Smithwick said "traders are lagging behind" in their unwillingness. 
Thu 26 Jul Jubilee BeaconStone will be lighting a beacon in a chain of beacons across the country to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee next year. there are no plans as yet for any other celebrations. But following the success of this year's Festival there are hopes of Town festivities in 2002 
Thu 26 Jul Vandalism TalksSeveral Councillors met with Inspector Hallam, Stone Police to discuss the recent spate of vandalism in the walton area, especially after adverse comments in the press that the Police were not tackling the problem. Youths have been congregating by the underpass, intimidating passers-by, pulling coping stones off walls, and throwing cones and safety fencing into the river. Councillors are calling for common-sense reasoning to tackle the problem and are looking to arrange quarterly meetings with the Police and Walton traders.More Details
Thu 26 Jul Town Supports CricketStafford Borough Council and Stone Town Council are jointly sponsoring the Three Day Minor Counties Cricket match this weekend, when Staffordshire play Cumberland. Hopefully this will put Stone on the map for visiting International teams to play exhibition matches against a Minor Counties Team. In the past Stone has hosted matches with teams from Australia, Pakistan and South Africa. Hopes are high that either the Indian or Sri Lankan team will visit next year. 
Tue 24 Jul Canal Competition WinnerK. Preston, of Aston Lodge Park. Stone is the lucky winner of a short break at the Canal Cruising Company, Stone. The Company held an open day on Sunday, 22 July giving people the opportunity to see a working boatyard. Canal Cruising repairs and hires out narrowboats and the dry docks date back 200 years.  
Sun 22 Jul Charter CelebrationsCrown Meadow came alive to the sound of lance on shield when knights on horseback entertained crowds of people. Beforehand children took part in a falconry display with birds from Fosters wildlife sanctuary.
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Sat 21 Jul Town CarnivalSaturday saw the streets of Stone thronged with people. Pipers led the procession through the High Street to St Michaels and St Wulfads. It was a full day of festivities with live music in the evening and a fantastic firework display from the church roof.
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Thu 19 Jul Masons £10,000 for Re-SolvOn Thursday night St Michaels Masonic Lodge opened its doors to the public for the first time in over 100 years. The event was marked also by the presentation of a cheque for £10,000 from the Grand Lodge Charity by John Bedson, Deputy Provincial Grand Master for Staffordshire to Warren Hawksley, Director of Re-Solv. Mr Hawksely thanked the Order, saying, "This generous donation will fund the Re-Solv helpline for six months"
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Wed 18 Jul Festival BoulesCoche D'Or staged this year's Festival boules competition at their piste on the cricket ground, Lichfield Road. Teams of two fought played a knockout competition to find an eventual winner.
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Mon 16 Jul Splashing FunDean Buckley, aged 15 from Stone negotiates the water in this year's festival steeplechase. All ages took part in the race followed by a dog derby over the same course.
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Sun 15 Jul Women in WaterWinners of the Ladies section of the Festival raft race, Women in Tights in a time of 1 hour and 15 minutes. The race started at Barlaston and finished at Westbridge Park.
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Sun 15 Jul Festival Raft Race25 teams took part in this year's raft which was won by Stone Young Farmers in just over 40 minutes. Competitors were greeted with cheers, flour, eggs and water pistols as they made their way from Barlaston to Westbridge Park. Click for larger pic 
Sun 15 Jul Bugling for StoneStone Scouts and Guide Band entertained crowds at Westbridge Park. The Band was celebrating its recent win at the Milton Keynes Band Competition where it came first in its category on 1st July.More Details
Sun 15 Jul Dreieich VisitBurgermeister Berthold Olschewsky with Borough Mayor, Doug Davis and Stone Town Mayor, David Smithwick saw the start and finish of the Festival Raft Race before a Civic lunch in Stafford and his flight home today.
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Sun 15 Jul Winning DuckStone Lions Club Chairman, John Hodges holds aloft the winning duck in this year's duck race. In a tense battle for first place 1,000 ducks jostled for position. It was neck and neck at the turn and a dash to the finishing line. Stone Lions are raising money for local causes, the annual duck race is just one of its many activities.
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Sat 14 Jul Guides Have FunStone Division Guides went to Beaudeert for a fun paked session of activities and competitionsMore Details
Fri 13 Jul St.Michaels Green AwardsSt Michaels First School leads the way in environmental issues. The Stone School scooped awards aplenty at the presentations on Thursday evening including 'Stone in Bloom School Competition Winners". In addition to this the School has also achieved its Green Flag Award. Town Mayor, David Smithwick was on hand to unfurl the Flag in front of pupils staff and parents.

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Fri 13 Jul Simon Strides OutSimon Cheadle, aged 18 stopped off in Stone on his 960 mile walk from Lands End to John O Groats. The teenager is raising money for the Dyslexia Institute which has helped him in the past. Simon recently completed A Levels at Stafford Grammar School before starting his walk. He was met in Stone by the Mayor, David Smithwick.
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Thu 12 Jul The Plot OpensThe chains and locks finally came off the gates to the Plot yesterday evening after months of closure due to Foot and Mouth restrictions. Dog owners are being asked not to take dogs into fields containing livestock. The Footpaths Officer said that all footpaths around Stone are being opened as the threat of the Disease recedes. 
Tue 10 Jul Art in SchoolEmily Jones age 17 from Eccleshall, shows part of her work at the Alleynes Annual Art Exhibition. Emily created and assemblage of wood and metal inspired by objects she collected. This A level Student is just one of a number of Alleynes pupils exhibiting all this week from 10.00am to 8.00pm at Alleynes High School, Stone , entry is free. 
Tue 03 Jul Water Aware3rd Stone Brownies received their Water Safety Awards from instructor Duncan Carey. The Award from the Royal Lifesaving Society is given for understanding safety aspects of open water. Mr Carey, instructor said "All the girls demonstrated a real understanding of the possible dangers of water. The RLS is keen that youngsters be aware so that they can enjoy water safely."More Details
Tue 03 Jul Burma Star BloomsContractors put the finishing touches to the Burma Star flower display in Stonefield Park. The display will form part of the 50th anniversary commemoration of the conflict. Up to 20,000 plants will go into the Burma Star display. 
Tue 03 Jul History in a BottleStephanie Wood and Joanne Garner of 1st Walton Brownies found out more than most about Earl St Vincent. Aiming for their Local History Badge, the Brownie Troop learned about the Seafarer, his exploits, and his triumphs. The bottle is one of a number of gifts presented to Earl St Vincent by the Portuguese Government in thanks for his efforts at Cape Vincent. The bottle of fine Madeira was given to the Earl in 1797 and remained until found in the cellars in Meaford Hall. 
Mon 02 Jul Alleynes ImprovementsAlleynes swmming pool is to receive £100,000 to pay for refurbishments. Swimmers can expect new lockers in the changing rooms, retiling and reseating in the pool area. Work is due to start in late July. 
Wed 27 Jun Wetherspoons to pay up?As plans for the conversion of the old post office progress, Councillors called for Wetherspoons to contribute in some way to the infrastructure of the town. Cllr Farnham reiterated remarks about parking problems in an already congested town. Cllr Brunt called for a Section 106 to be imposed on Wetherspoons which would force them to make a financial contribution which the Council could use to relieve some parking problems. 
Wed 27 Jun Walton at riskCllr John Wakefield has called for the Council to be proactive, and for a strategy of co-ordinating resources to curtail vandalism and loutish behaviour in Walton. The Council is to invite local businesses, shopkeepers and the Police in a first round of consultations to identify problems and seek solutions. 
Wed 27 Jun Options for Town LibraryA surveyor is being brought in to evaluate four locations for the Town Library. These include the building currently housing the Council offices, the Frank Jordan Centre, the existing library and the Wharf development. The options might mean splitting library services over two sites. 
Wed 27 Jun Longton Road Too Fast?Councillors described the A520 Longton Road as dangerous and a risk to people wishing to cross the road. Local residents have complained that traffic travels in excess of the 30mph speed limit. Cllr Smithwick said "Lorries coming into town are doing 50mph and there is a risk that they will take lives". The Council is asking the Police and County Council for action to reduce traffic speed. 
Mon 25 Jun Civic SundayStone Town Mayor laid a wreath at the War memorial in Granville Square yesterday on Civic Sunday. Stone Town Band led the procession from Stonefield Park to St Michaels and St Wulfads Parish Church for a special service. 
Mon 25 Jun Downsbanks reopensAfter months of closure due to the foot and mouth epidemic the National Trust has opened the Downsbanks to walkers. The Trust has taken the opportunity to make repairs to the entrance and driveway to the car park. 
Mon 25 Jun Signal 1 in StoneIt is Stone Week on Signal One! Signal Radio is out and about between 10.00am and 2.00pm every day this week being sociable, taking requests and having fun. Mid morning Signal presenter Dave Johnson (centre) with promtions girl, Emma Bowd and engineer, Steve Ball. 
Mon 25 Jun StoneFM goes LiveStuart Haycock presents the afternoon drive show on day one of StoneFM radio. The station beams out to the town and beyond for the next month. Station manager, Martin Shaw said, "StoneFM is competing with Signal Radio, why else would they be in town!" 
Fri 15 Jun Aimee cooks up a winnerThirteen year old Aimee Harrison scooped young chef of the year in a Rotary Club competition for Staffordshire and Shropshire secondary schools. The St Dominics pupil came first in her age group by preparing a meal of tray-baked salmon, anchovies and olives in under 45 minutes and for less than £5. Aimee said "I really enjoyed part in the competition because I like cooking both at hoome and at school." She won a limited edition piece of Wedgwood and a family ticket to Alton Towers. 
Fri 15 Jun Going DirectLocal employment agency Direct Recruitment is expanding fast. From its main office in Stone, Direct Recruitment has now opened another office in Telford. Manager, Karen Seiles said, "We are building on our succes in Stone. We are now able to offer employers and job seekers greater choice and flexibilty". The Stone based company has a database of potential employees and offers manual, driving, office and executive jobs. 
Fri 08 Jun Bill Cash Wins StoneBill Cash (Conservative) of Bridgnorth, Shropshire retained his Stone seat with a majority of 6,036 (3%).
Election results
Cash (Con) 22,395(49%)
Palfreyman(Lab) 16,359(35%)
McKeown(Lib Dem) 6,888(15%)
At 66% the turnout in the constituency was greater than the National Average (57%)
 
Fri 08 Jun Wakefield County Council WinJohn Wakefield stays in place on the County Council representing Stone Urban Council.
Urban Election results
Wakefield (Lab) 3755
Jones (Con) 2719
Stevens (LibDem) 1153
Rural Election Results
Parry (Con) 3047
Hulse (Lab) 1682
Russell (LibDem) 1649
 
Fri 08 Jun In the PictureBarry Oakley, Committee Member of oulton Watercolour Society points out the finer aspects of his painting. The exhibition this weekend at Oulton Village Hall had over 120 paintings by 40 of the society artists. Meeting every Thursday the Society prides itself on having artists of all standards in its ranks. 
Fri 08 Jun Elspeth stays awareElspeth Larkin, Homeopath will be on hand during Homeopathy Awareness Week, aimed at raising awareness of Homeopathy. Elspeth gives a free talk at the ISHTA Centre at 7.30pm on 20th June and will be answering questions at Boots on 15th June from 11.30 till 2.00pm so that people can learn more about Homeopathy for home use.