Local News from Monday, April 20th, 2026

A 20-year-old man and a 58-year-old man, both from Milton Keynes, have been arrested on suspicion of kidnap and wounding with intent.

In January, a Tree of Hope was planted in the new city, part of a nationwide initiative to honour the legacy of the iconic Sycamore Gap tree and create a lasting symbol of hope for future generations.

Hundreds of children celebrated National Banana Day with fresh fruit donations from SHP Group.

Woburn Safari Park has shared the sad news that two lionesses have been peacefully put to sleep.

Stalking is a pattern of fixated, obsessive, unwanted and repeated behaviour (FOUR) that makes another person feel frightened, intimidated or unsafe.

A Milton Keynes man will be completing the London Marathon for Spinal Injuries Association six years after a spinal cord injury that left him paralysed.

An Olney-based charity is expanding its support services with the launch of a new fully funded holiday caravan, offering free breaks to families affected by cancer and neonatal care.

MK Lit Fest returns with an exciting and wide-ranging spring festival celebrating everything bookish or wordy, with a wealth of author events, writing workshops and fabulous children’s sessions.

Newport Pagnell Young Farmers will host this year’s Buckinghamshire Young Farmers Country Show at Hill Farm in Haversham, in May.

Professionals working with people with Parkinson’s in Milton Keynes are invited to attend a free education event later this week.

An improvement project at St Mary’s Wavendon C of E Primary School has helped refresh the school’s outdoor play area, thanks to a collaboration between Bakers Developments and Browns Tree Solutions.

Strictly Come Dancing favourites Amy Dowden MBE and Carlos Gu  will visit Milton Keynes with their show, Reborn this June. 

The UK’s largest triathlon organiser is bringing the endurance event to the new city in September.