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Police are appealing for witnesses after a taxi driver was robbed in the Oldbrook area of Milton Keynes.

MK Dons have signed midfielder Ryan Wintle, who will join the League One newcomers from Cardiff City.

MK Dons have begun their pre-season preparations ahead of the 2026/27 season by winning away at Maidenhead United.

Former MK Dons defender Laurence Maguire has completed a move to sign for League 2 newboys Rochdale.

Fire crews were summoned after incidents at two separate recycling units in Milton Keynes on Friday (10/07).

Luton Town have confirmed a pair of departures as striker Cauley Woodrow has joined Wycombe Wanderers while winger Ethon Archer will join Bromley on loan.

Water company Anglian Water has introduced a hosepipe ban across the region it covers, including Milton Keynes and Northampton.

Luton Town have announced the signing of Harrison Ashby on a season-long loan from Newcastle.

After just one month, Milton Keynes City Council is already making clear progress on commitments set out in its new Council Plan for 2026-27.

Milton Keynes City Council is deeply saddened by the death of Councillor Shanika Mahendran aged 28, after a short and sudden illness.

Milton Keynes City Council has seized hundreds of unsafe versions of a trending gel-filled toy, and is warning residents and retailers about counterfeit products, as the items pose risks due to harmful chemicals.

(Above) Councillor Peter Cannon joined staff and pupils for the regular breakfast club at Greenleys Junior School, which can continue offering free breakfast to pupils thanks to additional funding

Cllr Saleena Raja, Cabinet Member for Community and Partnerships and Cllr Ed Hume, Cabinet Member for Housing pictured with local PCSOs

Milton Keynes City Council is expanding its popular laundry service to support more residents, including those under 65 who have a care need.

Pictured left to right: Cllr Sam Crooks, Cabinet Member for Regulatory Service, Nadia Cheddi, Corporate Partnerships and Engagement Officer, Thames Valley Air Ambulance, Angela Abbott, Bereavement Services Manager, Milton Keynes City Council (MKCC) and James Hazlewood, Bereavement Services Deputy Manager, MKCC.

Momentum is building behind Milton Keynes’ bid to be the UK’s 2029 City of Culture with businesses and community organisations stepping forward to back the bid.

The lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to announce the return of forward Mack Stewart for the 2026/27 NIHL National Division season. The 22-year-old Belfast-born winger heads back to Planet Ice Milton Keynes after a season in the EIHL with Coventry Blaze, where he featured in 53 games, recording 2 goals and 4 assists [...] The post Stewart returns to spark Lightning for 2026/27 season appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to announce the return of Warrior Hockey UK as the club's Official Equipment Partner for the 2026/27 season, continuing a successful partnership for a fourth consecutive year. Warrior Hockey UK will once again provide the Lightning squad with industry-leading equipment throughout the season, helping ensure the team is [...] The post Warrior Hockey UK Returns as Equipment Partner for a Fourth Season appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

lifestack MK Lightning are delighted to announce the return of AIB Group as the club's Official Community Partner and Platinum Sponsor for the 2026/27 season, continuing one of the club's most valued partnerships on and off the ice. Based in Milton Keynes, AIB Group is a leading provider of security, systems and training services, [...] The post AIB Group Returns as Official Community Partner and Platinum Sponsor for 2026/27 appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to announce the return of forward Carter Hamill for the 2026/27 NIHL National Division season. The 21-year-old Belfast-born forward arrives back at Planet Ice Milton Keynes following an outstanding 2025/26 campaign, one that saw him operate at two levels of the game and thrive at both. With the [...] The post Hamill Time Again: Lightning Strike Twice as Carter Returns to MK appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

An eight-year-old entrepreneur has been recognised for her outstanding fundraising efforts after helping Franklins Solicitors' annual £50 Challenge raise more than £50,000 for charities across Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes.

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How Milton Keynes’ nature nurtures young minds

MyMiltonKeynes is set to bring a burst of colour and creativity to Milton Keynes city centre this summer with the launch of Elmer’s Art Parade, a free, family-friendly sculpture trail inspired by the beloved children’s character Elmer the Patchwork Elephant.

A landmark 17th century chapel in Stony Stratford, formerly home to Calcutta Brasserie, has been acquired by new ownership and is set to undergo a striking transformation to create the Chapel Chophouse & Bar.

A cross-party group of MPs has told prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham he should allow councils to increase council tax by as much as they want.

British troops dropped Afghan prisoners from a forklift "for fun", and a soldier who raised concerns about the killing of three farmers in a raid by special forces was called a "Taliban-loving apologist", an inquiry has heard.

A fifth British national has been identified as a victim of a wildfire in southern Spain in which killed more than a dozen people.

The persistent disadvantage gap in schools will be an "early challenge" for the next prime minister, researchers are warning.

World-leading medical research in the UK is not yet delivering better health outcomes for enough people in the country, according to a new report.

Police have launched a murder investigation after the bodies of three people were found in a family home in Ballymena, Co Antrim. 

A former Spanish prime minister has come under fire for saying France's World Cup team had "no French players".

Senators have demanded the US military urgently reveals the findings of its probe into a deadly missile strike on an Iranian school.

A cross-party group of MPs has told prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham he should allow councils to increase council tax by as much as they want.

British troops dropped Afghan prisoners from a forklift "for fun", and a soldier who raised concerns about the killing of three farmers in a raid by special forces was called a "Taliban-loving apologist", an inquiry has heard.

The persistent disadvantage gap in schools will be an "early challenge" for the next prime minister, researchers are warning.

World-leading medical research in the UK is not yet delivering better health outcomes for enough people in the country, according to a new report.

A fifth British national has been identified as a victim of a wildfire in southern Spain in which killed more than a dozen people.

Twelve people have been arrested over an alleged "extreme right-wing terrorism" threat to an Islamic event in Suffolk.

A prisoner inside Wandsworth jail helped Daniel Khalife get money while he was on the run after escaping from prison under a food delivery truck, a court has heard.

Police have launched a murder investigation after the bodies of three people were found in a family home in Ballymena, Co Antrim. 

Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa for a fee in the region of £36m.

England suffered a 270-run defeat to India in the first women's Test match to be played at Lord's - here's how the players rated...

Rory McIlroy has been grouped alongside Xander Schauffele and Matt Fitzpatrick for the first two rounds of The 154th Open, with Scottie Scheffler on the opposite side of the draw at Royal Birkdale.

Passionate, driven, uncompromising. Those are terms that can be equally applied to both Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham.

Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders star Sam Neill has died aged 78.

Ed Sheeran has inspired a new £12.5m government initiative to bring music education into libraries across England.

Potential theatre strikes across London's West End this summer have been averted after union members reached a proposed agreement with The Society of London Theatre (SOLT).

Twelve US states have sued to block Paramount from acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery in a $110bn deal.

A former Spanish prime minister has come under fire for saying France's World Cup team had "no French players".

Senators have demanded the US military urgently reveals the findings of its probe into a deadly missile strike on an Iranian school.

A fifth British national has been identified as a victim of a wildfire in southern Spain in which killed more than a dozen people.

A wildfire of "exceptional scale" has broken out in a forest near Paris, as the country battles it third heatwave of the summer.

The UK financial system is at increased risk from artificial intelligence (AI), the Bank of England has said.

There has been a marked increase in global energy prices amid fears of a prolonged resumption to hostilities between the US and Iran.

A fifth British national has been identified as a victim of a wildfire in southern Spain in which killed more than a dozen people.

More than 2,700 people in England and Wales died from heat-related causes during May and June's record hot spells, experts estimate.

World-leading medical research in the UK is not yet delivering better health outcomes for enough people in the country, according to a new report.

More than 2,700 people in England and Wales died from heat-related causes during May and June's record hot spells, experts estimate.

Day will briefly turn into night for parts of Europe next month as the continent experiences its first solar eclipse in nearly three decades.

The number of Britons in their 50s who take part in bowel cancer screening remains critically low, the NHS has warned.

A cross-party group of MPs has told prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham he should allow councils to increase council tax by as much as they want.

The persistent disadvantage gap in schools will be an "early challenge" for the next prime minister, researchers are warning.

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An Australian man has broken the world record for the loudest-ever shout.

Japanese authorities have captured a bear following a multi-day search that saw nearly 100 schools close.

A viral buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its blond tuft has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government intervention.

The Gloucestershire cheese rolling contest's most successful ever competitor has been beaten by a German YouTuber. 

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Twelve US states have sued to block Paramount from acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery in a $110bn deal.

A rival bid for budget airline easyJet has been accepted by the company, beating a previous offer that had only been approved by the carrier on Monday.

For only the third time in its history, the British electricity system operator has warned of tight supplies in the summer months.