MK Lightning News from Thursday, June 4th, 2026

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Citizens and organisations have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to be part of Milton Keynes’ bid to become UK City of Culture 2029.

Wolverton residents have been angered after Milton Keynes City Council sprayed the alleyways to destroy weeds.

VOLT Bikes, the new city-based electric bike manufacturer founded by brothers James and Lyle Metcalfe, has been named National Family Business of the Year

Vaping has officially overtaken smoking in the UK, with one in ten adults now vaping

MK Museum is teaming up with Wolverton & Greenleys Town Council for a Family Fun Day on Sunday (June 14).

This week is Carers Week 2026, and Citizens Advice Milton Keynes has been reflecting on a recent Royal Visit which helped shine a spotlight on the vital role unpaid carers play across the city.

Milton Keynes City Council will be carrying out roadworks on some sections in the following areas in the coming days.

City included in madrigal group’s UK tour.

Learning difficulties community in this month’s networking spotlight.

Race is on to find region’s best-loved species.

Royal visit remembered as Carers Week arrives.