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Corporate Walking Football Tournament: “Footsteps to Freedom Cup” to Celebrate 50 Years of Life-Saving Work.

Senior agility team GB celebrate medal-winning performance at agility open world championships.

Milton Keynes and Central Bedfordshire will host the third stage of this year’s Lloyds Tour of Britain Men on Thursday 4 September.

Council maintained park officially recognised as one of the country’s best parks.

Milton Keynes’ schools, teachers, and education leaders were in the spotlight at the recent Milton Keynes Education Awards.

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on H9 Groveway in Milton Keynes.

A success for “Save the Post Office”

City councillors welcome local student for work experience.

Man suffering from smoke inhalation handed to ambulance staff.

City council applications mean new houses, workspace and jobs.

The 27th of July sees the return of Milton Keynes’ only drum festival.

Police forced to abandon security event to give chase.

Debut publication for Bletchley mum.

Self-taught camerawoman’s premiere UK exhibition.

More than half of local people now have the NHS App on their phone.

Families, friends and curious passersby are invited to fold their own paper doves and write messages of peace at free workshops, open to all.

Temp Post Office opens at Milton Keynes City Council offices to restore branch after serious fire.

A group of apprentices working in Formula One and studying at Milton Keynes College have been on a dream visit to Downing Street to celebrate 75 years of the sport.  

City included in £53 million drive to help find appropriate placements.

Weapons, drugs, cash and vehicles all seized in transport crackdown.

Portrait forms part of 200 year anniversary of the modern railway.

The Parks Trust are delighted to announce that, for the ninth year in a row, Milton Keynes’ parks have received a prestigious Green Flag Award!

Authorities join forces to stamp out fires and barbecues on Olney sports ground.

Nigeria-inspired installation will greet visitors and rail commuters.

Offensive weapon possession and battery among other allegations.

Urgent plea to people in the South East with rare B negative blood type to donate to ensure blood is there when needed.

Bio Detection dogs successfully detect Parkinson’s disease by odour, study finds.

Tragic death from measles prompts vaccination reminder to families.

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Series of events to raise awareness of illegal money lenders and offering support to residents.

Oakgrove Secondary School raised an incredible £1,500 for the RSPCA Milton Keynes & North Bucks.

Man suffering from smoke inhalation handed to ambulance staff.

Planters tipped over and emptied by pair.

MyMiltonKeynes launches City Centre Accessibility Guide and ​​​​​​​AccessAble grant for businesses.

Rider critical after collision with truck.

Parliamentarian calls for developers to ‘fix their flats’.

Olney’s famous Pancake Race immortalised in limited set.

Men sought following assault in Xscape.

Plans for temp Post Office at Milton Keynes City Council offices to restore branch after serious fire.

MK Labour backs campaign to improve parental leave rights.

Don’t spark a disaster: fire safety alert for city’s parks.

Waiting lists nationally down 260,000 since July last year

Local MP fears planners are “Missing the Point”.

Squad given tour around home of the codebreakers.

The cat that got the cream: make sure your moggy is protected this summer.

Dancers, parents, and friends of MK Dance Theatre auditions are now open.

Track is first of many in run up to new EP.

Three mile route planned for riders dressed in white.

Executives want to block demolition of iconic The Point building.

RSPCA dealt with over 1,000 incidents in a single day last year.

Ten-year-old Miami features in global advertisement.

The Formula 1 world was stunned today as Red Bull Racing announced it had parted ways with long-time Team Principal Christian Horner.

Officers have offender’s phone – and want to give it back.

Unique children’s charity to hold raffle for business community.

Proposal designed to prevent homelessness and emotional stress.

Urban crime and anti-social behaviour targeted in new campaign.

MK Fringe Festival, the city’s biennial arts event, is back this July!

Remember when comedy was good, solid, inoffensive fun? When you could go to a variety show and enjoy a couple of hours of great jokes, cheerful songs and slapstick mucking about on stage?

Ride MK Cycling Festival funds life-changing experiences for local children.

Temperatures back to 30 degrees and above from Friday.

Business case outlines benefits and value for money of waterway.

Legend Osbourne signs Stony Stratford illustrator’s painting.

Firefighters attend to lithium-ion battery blaze in workshop.

Away shirt has hidden letters in recognition of Bletchley Park.

Wanted man gets in a lather during city centre chase.

MP welcomes government plans for bereavement leave to be rolled out to parents who experience pregnancy loss before 24 weeks.

Let’s take pride in our city again: Conservatives Lead the Call to Clean Up MK.

Region is a ‘land of opportunity’ says First Citizen.

Small vehicle on fire this afternoon.

YMCA Milton Keynes is proud to announce the launch of a brand-new youth club.

Planning permission sought for proposed Universal resort.

Buckingham and Bletchley member reflects on first 12 months.

Community leader a guest panellist in Nigerian congress.

Trash well ablaze when appliances arrived.

Suspect followed woman along street.

Arvid Lindblad is set to run in Free Practice 1 at the British Grand Prix this weekend, and he is excited for the opportunity.

Welcome to Camphill MK's newsletter. As ever, they have been busy bees and can boast a whole host of activities. If you've missed the latest on social media, here's what they've been up to last month.

Traffic, security and safety among the Grand Prix guidance this weekend.

Thames Valley Police are investigating reports of a disturbance outside Denbigh School

Offender approached woman during the afternoon.

MP welcomes announcement of more ‘bobbies on the beat’.

Site will save local patients from 70-mile trips.

The RSPCA Milton Keynes & North Bucks branch plays a crucial role in helping both animals and people in our community

Revellers will ‘go back to the 60s’ in celebration.

Boy arrested following class-time incident.

Anti-social behaviour patrol leads officers to law breakers.

With school holidays looming on the horizon, there’s plenty happening across the city’s parks this summer to keep everyone entertained – come rain or shine!

Newly livered cars unveiled at business meeting.

Heatwave pet care myths: RSPCA pet experts debunk ten common misconceptions RSPCA sets record on ten common pet care confusions.

Moo-mentous turnout for Willen Hospice Midnight Moo walk!

10-year old who survived heart surgery, on brink of historic title victory.

City looks blooming in scheme to support biodiversity.

Dog detective charity hoping to sniff out new local support.

Bereaved kids fund calling for support from local businesses.

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.

Trev could not wait to return to Milton Keynes Theatre last night (22/04) to see the highly-anticipated War Horse and here is his full review...

Milton Keynes Breakers reached their third Playoff Final in as many years as they overcame Hemel Storm 85-86 in front of a sold out crowd in Hertfordshire.

Trev could not wait to return to Milton Keynes Theatre last night (15/04) to see the highly-anticipated Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake and here is his full review...

Milton Keynes Breakers progressed into the Semi-Finals of the NBL 1 Play-Offs with a gritty win over Loughborough Riders at Bletchley Leisure Centre.

Milton Keynes Breakers secured a fourth place finish in their debut NBL 1 campaign as they ran out 82-75 winners over Essex Rebels.

MK Breakers made it three wins in a row as they overcame Loughborough Riders 89-81 at Bletchley Leisure Centre on Wednesday evening.

Midweek Basketball returns to Bletchley Leisure Centre this Wednesday evening as MK Breakers host Lougborough Riders in what has potential to be the game of the season. Tip-Off is 7pm.

A shorthanded MK Breakers team picked up a crucial 92-85 win over the Bradford Dragons on Saturday evening.

Carly from the MKFM Team was invited along to The Comedy Cow for their Comedy Prime Cut. Here is her review...

Carly & Jo from the MKFM team were invited down to Tuk Tuk Thai in Fenny Stratford to enjoy a team lunch, here is their review...

Carly from the MKFM team was invited along to The Residence Bar & Kitchen in The Hub to preview their Royale Brunch. Here is her review...

Trev could not wait to return to Milton Keynes Theatre last night (18/03) to see the highly-anticipated Only Fools & Horses and here is his full review...

The MK Breakers came up short in the KitKing Trophy Final as the Reading Rockets completed a double overcoming the Breakers 97-75 in Surrey.

MK Breakers and Hemel Storm played out a game of the season contender as both sides went toe to toe for four quarters of high-level NBL 1 Basketball.

Basketball fans are in for a thrilling Saturday as both the Milton Keynes Breakers Women’s and Men’s teams hit the court at Bletchley Leisure Centre.

Milton Keynes Breakers picked up their fifth successive win this weekend and climbed to third in the NBL 1 Table in the process as they overcame Loughborough Riders 90-82.

Carly could not wait to return to Milton Keynes Theatre last night (18/02) to see the highly-anticipated Ghost Stories and here is her full review...

Milton Keynes Breakers overcame second placed Reading Rockets on Sunday evening with the Breakers running out 90-89 winners in one of the games of the season.

The National Theatre's smash-hit production Dear England to play Milton Keynes Theatre from 20th until 24th January 2026.

Carly could not wait to return to Milton Keynes Theatre last night (10/02) to see the highly-anticipated The Rocky Horror Show and here is her full review...

Award winning Tina Turner tribute act is coming to Milton Keynes with her best show ever.

Carly could not wait to return to Milton Keynes Theatre last night (28/01) to see the highly-anticipated Dear Evan Hansen and here is her full review...

Milton Keynes Breakers suffered mixed fortunes this weekend in two closely fought games against London Cavaliers and Derby Trailblazers respectively.

MK Breakers returned to Bletchley Leisure Centre as they faced off against Reading Rockets, it wasn’t to be a repeat of the 2024 National Cup Final, however, as the Rockets ran out 92-73 winners.

The sponsorship deal will provide new kits to all Junior National League teams and support off-court activities within the local community.

Milton Keynes Breakers make their home NBL Division 1 bow this weekend as they welcome Newcastle Knights to Bletchley Leisure Centre with tip-off scheduled for 5pm.

Nate Robinson poured in a career-high 43 points, including 9 3-pointers, to see the MK Breakers past the Bradford Dragons 78-123 on Saturday evening in Halifax.

Milton Keynes Breakers are back in NBL Division 1 action this weekend as they travel north to face Bradford Dragons.

The Milton Keynes Breakers are thrilled to announce that fan-favourite Chris Tawiah has re-signed with the club for the 2024-25 season.

Milton Keynes Breakers continue their KitKing Trophy exploits this weekend as they host Bradford Dragons in the Quarter-Finals at Bletchley Leisure Centre this Saturday for a 5pm Tip-Off.

Milton Keynes Breakers and Loughborough Riders played a Game of the Season contender on Saturday afternoon as the Breakers ran out 80-77 winners despite trailing by seven points with six minutes left to play.

Milton Keynes Dons have bolstered their squad ahead of the 2024-25 season with centre back Laurence Maguire.

Milton Keynes Dons have today announced former Stockport County midfielder Connor Lemonheigh-Evans as their first signing of the summer.

Thames Valley Police and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary are launching the rollout of new Taser devices.

The World Premiere of brand new musical A World Divided will open for one night only at Milton Keynes Theatre this month.

The January transfer window has slammed shut, and Milton Keynes Dons have seen nine total moves across the window.

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