Jon Cook

The humble jacket potato has enjoyed a nationwide comeback in recent years, helped along by viral social media vendors and a growing number of dedicated spud businesses. On Friday, Stone gets one of its own.

Characters from across 1,000 years of Sandon’s past will gather at All Saints’ Church on Saturday 1 August for a free day of reenactments, music and family activities.

Warriors at Westbridge brings Viking battles, crafts, a procession and free family activities to Stone on Saturday 25 July.

A section of Uttoxeter Road has closed for highway repair and maintenance work, affecting residents on Aston Lodge and drivers travelling through the area.

A newly formed Stone grassroots football team is hoping a local business will help its young players take to the pitch in their first club kit.

Lee Walker Butchers is celebrating 50 years in Stone, with the family business thanking customers and offering a £50 voucher giveaway.

Stone residents without driveways are invited to have their say on proposed EV charging gullies before the survey closes on 9 August.

Footy Fairy Tales, a theatre show aimed at children aged four to 11, will be performed at the library at 10.30am on Wednesday 19 August.

Reggae classics played from original vinyl will take over The Wren in Stone during a free evening of music on Saturday 1 August.

Yarnfield Park near Stone has received ECOsmart Gold accreditation for its environmental and social practices.