MK Lightning News from Wednesday, March 25th, 2026

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The family of Gary Stanley who died in Milton Keynes on Saturday 28 February have released the following tribute to him.

The Wetland Arc stretches across the north of Milton Keynes and is made up of 355 hectaresof linear parkland, nature sites and floodplain meadows along the course of the River Great Ouse.

The British Hen Welfare Trust (BHWT) is holding an urgent rehoming event in Great Brickhill on Saturday.

A father and son have successfully completed a 75.1-mile charity walk, raising more than £4,000 for the Frank Bruno Foundation.

People voting in the upcoming local elections in May can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate, a free form of ID that can be used to vote at a polling station.

The Living Archive is celebrating the past, present and future of local Hip Hop, through the voices, moves and creativity of the people who shaped it.

The Community Fund provides bi-annual funding for voluntary and community groups that support the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Police and Crime Plan key priorities.

Hundreds of new city residents turned out in force at Saturday’s Together Alliance anti-racism march in London.

Last week we encouraged you to get out and show your support to new city ice hockey team, Milton Keynes Thunder.

Police have been tackling county drugs lines in Milton Keynes with a day of targeted activity to disrupt offenders and support victims.

Milton Keynes bus operator, Stagecoach East has introduced a major new online facility, allowing customers to get a discount by buying bundles of tickets at the same time on its app.