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A crash course on the ins and outs of local law
If you’ve recently moved to the UK, you may already be researching the local laws and specific regulations that will make your stay as hassle-free as possible.
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London Fashion Week Takeaway
Fashion has always been more than just clothes to wear.
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How water temperature can impact your experience of coffee
While we don’t often think of it this way, water is the main ingredient in a cup of coffee. For example, when we drink an espresso, it is approximately 90% water, whilst a filter coffee is as much as 98%.
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How BMW alloys enhance safety for BMW owners on UK roads
In the UK, safety on the roads is of the utmost importance, and one often overlooked aspect is a car’s wheels — especially for BMW owners.
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How to Extend the Life of Your Car Battery in Belfast (Especially During Winter)
Driving around Belfast in winter means keeping a closer eye on your vehicle and one of the most often overlooked yet essential components is the battery
Local Business
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Milton Keynes skin expert Samantha Amey releases ‘Your Skin Bible’ to bring trusted skin advice
A respected local skin specialist and businesswoman, Samantha Amey, has released her new book Your Skin Bible, a guide designed to make expert skin knowledge accessible, friendly, and reassuring for people of all ages.
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The Shenanigan Society celebrates epic growth, community impact and friendship
The Shenanigan Society, a vibrant and joyful women’s social group founded by local community-builder Jo Wareham, is celebrating extraordinary growth and impact just nine months after launching.
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MKFM welcomes Herb Whisperer to our business club
HerbWhisperer is a medical herbal practice run by Suzann Elsahen, based in Milton Keynes, with another branch in Southampton. Suzann offers 1:1 consultations and longer health programmes for things like sleep, digestion, hormones, mood, stress, energy and skin.
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MKFM welcomes Ride High to our business club
Ride High is a registered charity based in Loughton, Milton Keynes, supporting children across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire.
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MKFM welcomes Family Law Group to our business club
Family Law Group are dedicated specialists focused exclusively on Family Law matters, providing strategic, thoughtful and compassionate representation to families and individuals going through some of life’s most challenging transitions.
Local News
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Tell us your story
MKFM always wants to hear your stories about your city.
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Milton Keynes roadworks to avoid next week
Potholes and general road repairs, with diversions across the city.
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Swan rescued from Milton Keynes lake
Fire crews come to aid of feathered friend.
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Milton Keynes police appeal again for information over missing man
Search widens for James, missing for three days.
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Milton Keynes MP backs two-child benefits scrapping
Thousands of families set to be helped by action to end the plan.
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Council supports Milton Keynes rough sleepers
Help available as temperatures plummet.
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Milton Keynes charity’s new clearance store coming
Everything costs £5 or less in warehouse concept.
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Are Milton Keynes residents’ health kicks set to fail?
Don’t make these New Year resolution mistakes, says expert.
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Hundreds arrested in drink drive operation including Milton Keynes
Joint constabularies’ annual campaign targeted known hotspots.
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Call renewed to find missing Milton Keynes man
Police ‘swarm’ streets in bid to find James.
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Milton Keynes MPs lobby for Bletchley station entrance
Campaign ramped up over site’s new access.
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Milton Keynes residents are urged to support older relatives and neighbours during the cold spell
Age UK is urging everyone to take care so they don't become a victim of the intense cold, and with worsening weather forecast, older people are at particular risk this week.
MK Dons News
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MK Dons earn goalless draw against Newport County
Milton Keynes Dons earned a 0-0 draw against Newport County in new manager Paul Warne's first match in charge of the team.
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MK Dons pick up vital three points in 1-0 win over Walsall
Milton Keynes Dons picked up their second win of the 2024-25 season, defeating Walsall Town 1-0 at Stadium MK.
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MK Dons land Kane Thompson-Sommers on Deadline Day
Milton Keynes Dons have completed the signing of midfielder Kane Thompson-Sommers from National League side Halifax Town for an undisclosed fee.
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Time for MK Dons to get season on track
It's been a difficult start to the 2024-25 season for Milton Keynes Dons, who desperately need to get their season on track this weekend.
MK Breakers Basketball Club News
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Milton Keynes Breakers women off to a great start in 2026
After the long Christmas break, the MK women got straight back to work when they travelled to the Pendleton Sports Centre to play the North Herts Knights.
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Milton Keynes Breakers start new year with win over Storm
Having ended 2025 with three consecutive wins, MK Breakers Men’s team were looking to carry that form into the New Year as they travelled to Hemel Hempstead Leisure Centre for a meeting with Hemel Storm.
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Milton Keynes Breakers blow Trailblazers away
MK Breakers Men’s team were looking to end the year with another win on Saturday evening, playing their final game of 2025 as they welcomed Derby Trailblazers to Bletchley Leisure Centre.
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MK Breakers in search of double playoff glory
Milton Keynes Breakers will be taking over Manchester this weekend, as both our senior teams head north looking to make history in two Playoff Finals at the National Basketball Performance Centre.
Latest Travel
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Travel - Contact Us
MKFM is always on the ball for local travel
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Travel News (LIVE MAP)
MKFM provides a comprehensive local travel news service for Milton Keynes both on air and here on our website. Use our interactive map to see the latest incidents in our area.
MK Jobs
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Camphill MK
Local charity, Camphill MK, supporting adults with learning disabilities, is recruiting.
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Stadium MK
Stadium MK currently have a wide range of jobs available to join their varied teams. Find out more information about the roles and how to apply here...
Technology in MK with BizTech
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Why is marketing essential for tech companies?
The tech landscape is constantly evolving and expanding, and growth is a recurring challenge for businesses in this sector.
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Five ways technology can help small businesses grow
Can you imagine life without technology? It is everywhere – in homes, public places, and offices.
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What is blockchain technology and how can it benefit businesses
Of the many technological advances of the past few decades, Blockchain technology is one of the few that have the most potential to revolutionise businesses across all industries.
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What is Google Bard - The latest AI chatbot that is the talk of the town
Next-generation AI chatbots have dominated the tech scene in the past few years. And for good reason.
MK Lightning News
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Czech forward Tomas Kana makes MK Lightning return
The Smith Recycling Milton Keynes Lightning have today announced that Czech forward Tomas Kana will return to the club next season.
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Lewis Clifford comments on MK Lightning recruitment ahead of 2020/21 season
Lewis Clifford, head coach of the Smith Recycling Milton Keynes Lightning, provided comment on recruitment for the team's new season.
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Defenceman Lewis Christie returns for eleventh season with MK Lightning
The Smith Recycling Milton Keynes Lightning have today announced that defenceman Lewis Christie will be back for another season with the club.
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Defenceman Ed Knaggs makes MK Lightning return
The Smith Recycling Milton Keynes Lightning have today announced that defenceman Ed Knaggs has joined them ahead of the 2020/21 season.
National News
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More than 500 killed in Iran, rights group says, as Trump and US military weighing 'strong options'
The number of people killed in anti-government protests across Iran has risen dramatically to more than 500, according to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency.
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Woman shot dead in head as body bags show emerging picture of Iranian crackdown
The extent of the state's crackdown on Iranian protesters is beginning to emerge, despite the internet shutdown.
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Frightening ordeal as Sky News team forced into cars and camera seized - with dissent in China rising dramatically
In an industrial corner of the city of Shenzhen, there was a sense the system was bracing.
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Victims of Bolton crash which killed three teenagers named locally
Four people, including three teenagers, who died in a crash between a taxi and a car in Greater Manchester have been named locally.
Showbiz
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Grateful Dead singer and guitarist Bob Weir has died
Bob Weir, guitarist, singer and founding member of the Grateful Dead, has died at the age of 78.
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Most anticipated video games coming out in 2026
Grand Theft Auto VI is unquestionably the single most anticipated video game of 2026.
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Gabby Logan pays tribute to her father, Welsh football legend Terry Yorath
Gabby Logan has paid tribute to her father, former Leeds United and Wales midfielder Terry Yorath, who died at the age of 75 following a short illness.
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Funeral held for French movie and style icon Brigitte Bardot
Brigitte Bardot's funeral has been held with a private service in Saint-Tropez.
Sport
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Man Utd next manager: Club to accelerate appointment after meetings with Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Manchester United are expected to accelerate the process of appointing a new interim head coach, with further detailed talks planned before a final decision is made between Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
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Man Utd will play just 40 games this season so what is left to play for after FA Cup exit to Brighton?
No manager, no trophy hopes, no noise. The final whistle against Brighton was met with a few boos, then stunned silence. Just where do Manchester United go from here?
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Conor Bradley injury: Liverpool defender to miss rest of season with significant knee injury sustained at Arsenal
Liverpool defender Conor Bradley will miss the rest of the season with a significant knee injury sustained in Thursday's goalless draw at Arsenal.
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NFL Playoffs: New England Patriots beat Los Angeles Chargers 16-3 as Drake Maye claims first post-season victory
Drake Maye threw a touchdown pass to Hunter Henry in the fourth quarter as the New England Patriots defense roughed up Justin Herbert in a 16-3 AFC Wild Card playoff victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Strange News
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Stolen Fabergé pendant passed to police - quite literally
A Fabergé pendant has been recovered - after police spent six days closely monitoring the man accused of swallowing it.
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'Drop and cover' earthquake alert turns out to be false alarm
An earthquake alert preparing people to "drop, cover, hold on" buzzed on phones in the US on Thursday - but turned out to be completely false.
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Spirit animal: Raccoon gets drunk as a skunk in a booze store - and sleeps off hangover in the toilet
A raccoon has gotten as drunk as a skunk.
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Is Die Hard a Christmas film? The public have spoken - and you might not like the result
It's a debate that's torn families apart for years - with selection boxes thrown in rage, and stony silences around the dinner table.
Videos
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Trump administration threatens criminal charges against Fed chair
Financial markets have taken fright amid a resumption of the row over US central bank independence between its chair and the Trump administration.
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Reviving Venezuela's oil industry may be harder than Trump thinks - and this is why
Oil sits at the heart of Donald Trump's Venezuelan gamble. Within a day of the US operation which ousted President Nicolas Maduro, Trump made his top priority clear: reviving the country's oil industry.
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Asylum hotel migrant evictions set to begin in the spring
Evictions of migrants living in asylum hotels are set to start in the spring, Sky News understands.
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Victims of Bolton crash which killed three teenagers named locally
Four people, including three teenagers, who died in a crash between a taxi and a car in Greater Manchester have been named locally.
Business
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Trump administration threatens criminal charges against Fed chair
Financial markets have taken fright amid a resumption of the row over US central bank independence between its chair and the Trump administration.
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Under-fire WH Smith holds Court in search for next chair
WH Smith, the London-listed travel retail group, is drawing up plans to identify a new chairman amid a battle to restore investors' faith in the company.
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The hidden parking fine loopholes every driver should know about | Money newsletter
Sky News has a free Money newsletter, bringing the kind of content you enjoy in the Money blog directly to your inbox - and more than 130,000 readers have already subscribed.
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Why Pride organisers face 'the most serious financial challenge in movement's history'
The company behind London's Pride parade recorded a £120,726 loss in 2024, latest accounts show.
Technology
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Conservatives pledge to ban social media for under-16s
The Conservatives have said they would ban social media for children under the age of 16.
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JD Vance agrees sexualised AI deepfakes 'entirely unacceptable,' Lammy says
David Lammy has said that US vice president JD Vance agrees that sexualised AI-generated deepfakes - such as those made using Elon Musk's Grok - are "entirely unacceptable".
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NASA mega-rocket for moon mission could launch in weeks
The NASA rocket that will fly astronauts around the moon for the first time since 1972 could be rolled out to its launchpad at Kennedy Space Centre in Florida within days.
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Elon Musk says backlash to AI chatbot deepfake images is 'excuse for censorship'
The UK government "wants any excuse for censorship", Elon Musk has said, amid a growing backlash over deepfake sexual images produced by his social media site X's artificial intelligence tool.
MKFM Reviews
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MKFM Review: Jack & the Beanstalk, Stantonbury Theatre
Our volunteer Rachael could not wait to go to Stantonbury Theatre to see the Jack & the Beanstalk with her children and here is her full review...
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MKFM Review: Mary Poppins, Milton Keynes Theatre
Eden could not wait to return to Milton Keynes Theatre last night (31/10) to see the highly-anticipated Mary Poppins and here is her full review...
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MKFM Review: The Bodyguard The Musical, Milton Keynes Theatre
Carly could not wait to return to Milton Keynes Theatre last night (21/10) to see the highly-anticipated The Bodyguard The Musical and here is her full review...
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MKFM Review: Murder on the Orient Express, Milton Keynes Theatre
This classic story is just the ticket! Make tracks to MK and go see it.
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Tell us your storyMKFM always wants to hear your stories about your city.
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Milton Keynes roadworks to avoid next weekPotholes and general road repairs, with diversions across the city.
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Swan rescued from Milton Keynes lakeFire crews come to aid of feathered friend.
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Milton Keynes police appeal again for information over missing manSearch widens for James, missing for three days.
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Milton Keynes MP backs two-child benefits scrappingThousands of families set to be helped by action to end the plan.
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Council supports Milton Keynes rough sleepersHelp available as temperatures plummet.
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Milton Keynes charity’s new clearance store comingEverything costs £5 or less in warehouse concept.
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Are Milton Keynes residents’ health kicks set to fail?Don’t make these New Year resolution mistakes, says expert.
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Hundreds arrested in drink drive operation including Milton KeynesJoint constabularies’ annual campaign targeted known hotspots.
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Call renewed to find missing Milton Keynes manPolice ‘swarm’ streets in bid to find James.
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Milton Keynes MPs lobby for Bletchley station entranceCampaign ramped up over site’s new access.
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Milton Keynes residents are urged to support older relatives and neighbours during the cold spellAge UK is urging everyone to take care so they don't become a victim of the intense cold, and with worsening weather forecast, older people are at particular risk this week.
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