News Extra from Saturday, January 31st, 2026

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Willen Hospice is set to open a new shop in Oxley Park this Thursday  – giving residents in south-west Milton Keynes a new way to support local hospice care while shopping sustainably.

Matthew Barber, Police & Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley, and Jason Hogg, Chief Constable, have opened the first round of this year’s Community Fund.

The number of appointments available at general practices in Milton Keynes continued to rise in the three months to November 2025, according to new data published by NHS England.

Police in Milton Keynes are looking to speak to the person in this image.

Business will soon be blooming once more at the former Willis Flowers premises in Stony Stratford, but it won't be petals and stems attracting shoppers in the future.

As the UK heads deeper into 2026, cities are racing to position themselves as centres of innovation, entrepreneurship and high-growth industries, and Milton Keynes is most definitely a rising star!

Milton Keynes City Council will be carrying out roadworks across the new city in the week ahead, with a busy schedule planned.

The charity Diabetes UK is providing support and advice for people in the Muslim community who live with diabetes to help them stay healthy during Ramadan.

Families looking for a relaxed half term day out are invited to discover Stowe House, where history, creativity and hands-on fun come together in a welcoming setting for all ages.

Amateur-dramatic collective, Paulerspury Players will brighten this month with their panto perfection.

The ultimate celebration of street food, community and charity is set to cook up a storm again this summer!