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The CTSI College of Fellows' Brian Stone exemplifies the best of TS, says Giles Speid
Posted 23 June 2025 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Opinion|Inside Trading Standards|National
OPINION: Behind the scenes, dedicated individuals help shape the profession. This profile celebrates Brian Stone's long service to the College of Fellows and the quiet influence of those who keep vital institutions running.
We all watch movies and whilst we can often name the main actors, there are also supporting actors who are critical to the success of any film. The Shawshank Redemption had Morgan Freeman; Ghost had Whoopie Goldberg; and Paul Giamatti elevates just about anything he appears in. Brian Stone may also fit that bill. Most of us in Trading Standards know who he is, but perhaps not everyone knows the...
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