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Britain in a ‘colder phase’ say weather experts.

More than 350 children from Busy Bees Nurseries in Milton Keynes are taking part.

Milton Keynes City Council has brought 150 people into safe accommodation in the last year and has space for more.

Officers act after driver reported for no licence.

The radio station took home a silver at the London awards ceremony

Ambulance service brings in new dispatch and patient record programmes.

Now is your chance to be immortalized in Milton Keynes-based gritting history...

The annual fundraiser has taken place - as the first frost of the year took hold and temperatures hit minus two degrees.

Forward Collins gets Player of the Month.

Vehicle found by officers in 12 hour bust.

Outlook email, Teams and other apps are down. Microsoft is working on a solution and said in a statment that there are no indications that the outage was caused by a cyber-attack.

A motorist has criticised MK City Council for issuing parking charges in an area he says they have admitted has insufficient markings.

A lady from the new city has delivered a scent-sational new fragrance.

A mother of three from the city has had her life turned upside down by a devastating inflamatory condition.

The tributes have come from Ezekiel's brother and sister.

Lib Dem Cllrs want to put safety rules in place in parks and play areas before dangerous behaviour puts people at risk.

National Stress Awareness Day highlights the impact of stress on wellbeing, and encourages practical actions that reduce pressure in daily life.

The much-loved charity is the subject of a beautiful new book - perfect for stocking fillers this festive season!

The garden was also the regional winner for the Midlands & East region, following a nationwide public vote.

The team behind the global phenomenon The Play That Goes Wrong is heading back to the new city.

City residents are being urged to take simple steps now to protect their health and prepare for winter.

The City Council has approved around £900,000 in funding.

The Bletchley-based business has been fined more than £33,000.

Officers have been carrying out Project Servator deployments across the city today.

It looks like the wanted one might have committed the purr-fect crime!

Are you an unpaid carer?

Elves, giant candy canes, gingerbread characters, festive workshops and more will take over the city centre.

People in need in the city will benefit from more warm spaces, community cafés, social groups, practical advice and emergency financial support.

The two entrepreneurs set up the precision manufacturing business in the new city in a little over three weeks.

Many older people rely on gas fires or older heating systems and may not realise they aren’t as safe as they should be.

Police have made the arrests as part of an ongoing investigation into an incident last Wednesday.

An impressive 122 jobs have been secured in just one year.

Officers from MK's Harm Reduction Unit and Neighbourhood Policing Team attended Ousedale's Olney Campus.

Aaron Collins’ four-goal display against Doncaster Rovers at Stadium MK has been revealed as the winner of October’s Goal Hero of the Month award.

Cranfield researchers are developing a new way to produce ovotransferrin, a valuable protein found in chicken eggs

Dr Jasmine Hazel Shadrack addressed a conference at the University of the Sorbonne in Paris.

People in Milton Keynes are being given the chance to show adults in hospital that they are in our thoughts at Christmas.

Investing in Volunteers (IiV) is the UK quality standard for organisations that work with helpers.

The Stacey Bushes-based business took the gong at a leading industry awards.

A class from the UK's first parkour gym has reached nearly 2.5 million views and almost 150,000 shares on social media.

The shopping centre backs Retail Trust’s Let’s Respect Retail campaign ahead of the busy Christmas shopping season.

The 51-year-old used his fame and celebrity status to pursue advances with women as "a calculated sexual predator", prosecutors said.

The 'Super Choir' of 350 singers surprised Londoners with Children in Need flashmobs.

On Friday (Nov 6), officers from the South Neighbourhood Policing Team  secured a full Closure Order.

Last week's relaunch follows a £270,00 investment.

Residents across Milton Keynes are set to benefit from almost £202,000 of investment.

EduKate Entrepreneurs has partnered with Gulliver's Land to deliver a real-world entrepreneurship project.

Ben Willshire is making big strides.

A duo of yarn bombers has commemorated the work of the World War Two Codebreakers of Bletchley Park.

Police presence in the area has increased following the incident.

The man responsible then fled into bushes.

Councillors to decide on new election initiatives.

Heritage charity the focus of business community meeting.

Course introduction will protect country’s heritage.

Lifestyle marque’s big launch at Midsummer Place.

Lib Dems want stronger standards over cabs and drivers.

Animal organisation issues advice ahead of Bonfire Night.

Two accused over Midsummer Boulevard episode.

Art, Culture and Business Exhibition concludes in Middleton Hall.

Here’s the latest news from Camphill MK & Northants from October.

Poppy displays installed across city as mark of respect.

Police have) renewed an appeal for witnesses following the death of 26-year-old Ezekiel Williams in Milton Keynes.

Rock fans have a reason to celebrate with the announcement that the metal fest is heading back to the new city.

The news follows pressure from Councillor Johnny Luk.

The City Council has helped 31 schools deliver projects for families facing financial pressures.

A new Christmas pop-up shop has been opened by Willen Hospice in Newport Pagnell High Street.

Two crews from West Ashland, along with an officer attended last night's incident.

The couple found themselves at the centre of a bomb scare while aboard a flight from Ireland to Rome this morning.

 The boost will give even more people access to safe accommodation.

A new NHS-funded Crisis Text Support Service has launched across the East of England, including MK.

Preparations are well underway for the popular Christmas celebrations at Gulliver’s Land, with an array of special packages to entertain all the family.

Police received multiple reports regarding a male acting in an anti-social manner across the city.

Tom Rosenthal and Adrian Scarborough will lead the cast.

The growing community is bringing people together for an evening of real conversations, shared experiences, and new connections.

The work will better protect homes from flooding in the future.

Fireworks and bonfires are an iconic part of the celebration, but every year there are injuries that could be avoided.

Flame-grilled Latin American dishes are a thing of the past at the premises.

This week is Occupational Therapy Week, and the City Council is shining a spotlight on the work of its Occupational Therapy teams.

Cllrs are reminding people that someone can look like they’re coping while struggling in private.

A man seriously injured in an assault in the early hours of Sunday morning tragically died in hospital on Monday.

'Drug-related activity, rough sleeping, and general ASB,' are impacting the community.

Stagecoach is offering free travel for serving military, cadets, and veterans.

Tickets are now on sale, but you'll have to wait until 2028 for a performance.

An Aquatics Manager who supports teams at leisure facilities in the new city, has been shortlisted in the Aquatics Tutor of the Year.

The England Women’s six-a-side team took Bronze in their first appearance at the GB Minifootball Union competition.

Regulators have rated the company as requiring improvement for the fifth consecutive year.

Everyone experiences stress at times, but how we respond to it can make a big difference to our wellbeing.

Police in the new city are asking residents to report any large gatherings involving underage drinking that are taking place at residential properties.

Casting has been announced for the upcoming UK tour of Pretty Woman: The Musical, which returns to MK Theatre next April.

Tesco has announced a new store for a Milton Keynes estate.

Shuttleworth has seen a record increase in air show visitors this year.

A new report has ranked neighbourhoods across the new city by year-on-year changes in property prices.

A wonderful mix of vintage treasures, collectables, handmade creations and unusual gifts will be for sale.

The founder of fitness and wellness brand Studio 281 is in the Scale Up category of the 2026 Tide everywoman Entrepreneur Awards.

MK Dads Club is partnering with MK Mental Health and Securitas for this month's event.

Collins' incredible four-goal-haul against Doncaster puts him four clear of Joe Taylor & Kyle Wootton.

A Glow Walk at Gulliver’s Resort’s dazzling Land of Lights will raise funds towards this year’s Children in Need appeal.

Police have issued a precautionary message to parents and carers in the new city.

Milton Keynes’ much-loved winter attraction, Willen On Ice, returns later this month.

Getting prepared for Christmas can feel overwhelming can't it?

When Tomasz Sibiga began looking for a club to further his son's training here in the new city, he was left feeling a little despondent.

Police Neighbourhood Teams and Licensing supported MKCC Trading Standards for the operation.

The Mayor of Milton Keynes, Councillor Paul Trendall, is seeking nominations for the Milton Keynes Mayors’ Awards 2027, celebrating the outstanding individuals and groups whose dedication, generosity and achievements help make our city a better place for all.

A torchlit procession, ethereal harmonies and ancient stories are promised.

Have you started your Crimbo shopping yet?

Police are appealing for witnesses, mobile phone footage and information following a serious assault in the city in the early hours of this morning.

Missing teenager has links to the city.

Christmas travel affected as New Street closes for repairs.

Generosity shown at Meet of MK business meeting.

Stay safe advice for trick-or-treat night.

City council backs new routes to cost cutting.

Fashion store shuts after 170 years trading.

Fans asked to take part in remembrance service before game.

Plans for how MK makes the most of growth over the next 25 years have moved into the next stage of independent examination.

MK Liberal Democrats have welcomed the Government’s decision to drop plans to abolish Healthwatch.

Lisa Spearman spoke with MKFM's Wes and Ros unpack yesterday’s Budget.

A Milton Keynes creative business is celebrating a successful first year after helping more than 100 local people learn how to sew.

Yummy bakers Chouxly Scrumptious are behind next month's event.

The Milton Keynes Support Group for Parkinson's UK wants your help.

Official data published by the Department for Education has confirmed that children in the new city are among the best prepared for school in the country.

Halloween is upon us on Saturday, and an MK horror movie collective are inviting you to join them to celebrate.

The city's MPs have welcomed the Government’s announcement of the tax rebate.

The fire occured yesterday evening at The Crooked Billet.

The man alighted the train at Bletchley station.

The cash injection will complete major road improvements, ensuring infrastructure keeps pace as the city grows.

John Healey has today delivered the first budget of Andy Burnham's premiership.

Milton Keynes has the 7th best food hygiene ratings out of England’s 30 largest cities.

Councillor Kerrie Bradburn joined residents and members of the project team to mark the opening of the space.

The offences took place in the new city between 2 March and 11 June 2026.

Expect laughter. Expect wit. Expect Wilde.

HK Hair & Wellness is offering two flexible, part-time positions in a sector where an estimated 69% of hairdressers are self-employed.

Detectives in the Milton Keynes team have issued new guidance.

Stephen Daldry’s multi award-winning National Theatre production of JB Priestley’s classic returns to Milton Keynes Theatre in February 2028. 

Churches across the city are being called to come together for an evening of worship, praise and prayer.

The Smashers want your support - are you up for the challenge?

A series of new heritage interpretation boards help to uncover the history of a medieval village in Milton Keynes’ parkland.

Families are in for a fang-tasticly spook-tacular day at the Big Trick or Treat.

Zadie Ward has been named a regional finalist in two categories.

The independent, family-run physiotherapy practice is expanding its services with the opening of its fourth clinic next week.

Now that the clocks have gone back, the Police and Crime Commissioner is advising us to take simple steps to protect our homes.

An MK based charity has been selected by Audible to participate in its new global Imagine Louder initiative. 

A dazzling fireworks display will light up the skies at Gulliver’s Land next week.

Young people were invited to discover outer space last week with Milton Keynes Islamic Arts & Culture (MKIAC).

Businesses across CMK have voted in favour of renewing MyMiltonKeynes Business Improvement District (BID) for a third, five-year term.

The Council has been tackling rogue traders, supporting scam victims and carrying out underage sales operations.

The funding boost supports groups tackling crime and improving community safety.

More than 50 brightly coloured cyclists, mostly women, used their pedal power to raise awareness last week.

New job opportunities have been announced with the imminent arrival of fragrance and body care brand Bath & Body Works.

Milton Keynes Labour won cross-party support in calling for fairer access to NHS fertility treatment at a Full Council meeting last week.

An MK opticians and audiologists has announced a two-year sponsorship of Tattenhoe Football Club Under 9 Yellows.

Cranfield University listed in education awards.

The multi award-winning musical Chicago is heading back to Milton Keynes Theatre in 2027.

Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical comes to the new city next September.