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Milton Keynes City Council have begun construction on a new reuse and recycling centre in Wolverton.

Milton Keynes City Council has appointed SUEZ as the new operator of the Milton Keynes Waste Recovery Park (MKWRP).

Police have launched a murder investigation following a death in Milton Keynes yesterday (24/5) evening.

MK Dons will take on Notts County next season in League 1 after the Magpies beat Salford City 3-0 in the League 2 play-off final at Wembley.

Red Bull picked up both their first points finish and first double points finish of 2026 at the Canadian Grand Prix.

MK Dons will be taking on Stockport County next season after they lost to Bolton Wanderers in the League One play-off final.

Former MK Dons star Callum Brittain played the full match as Middlesbrough were beaten by Hull City in the Championship play-off final.

Red Bull had a minor points finish in the sprint race at the Canadian Grand Prix as Max Verstappen finished 7th while teammate Isack Hadjar failed to score points.

Construction began yesterday (26 May 2026) on a new reuse and recycling centre in Wolverton that will make it easier for residents to recycle when it opens this year.  

A day of colour, creativity and celebration will fill Milton Keynes city centre next month as the popular free Midsummer Festival returns with an exciting programme for all ages.

Milton Keynes City Council has appointed SUEZ as the new operator of the Milton Keynes Waste Recovery Park (MKWRP), which processes the city’s household rubbish and turns waste that can’t be recycled into sustainable energy. 

The Mayor of Milton Keynes for 2026-27 is Councillor Paul Trendall, who was officially appointed at Milton Keynes City Council’s Annual Meeting on 20 May. 

Cllr Jane Carr is the new Leader of Milton Keynes City Council after her appointment was approved by councillors at yesterday’s Annual General Meeting.

One year ago, Milton Keynes City Council, in partnership with Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire Councils, launched a new, easier way for people who live or work in the area to access free, personalised support to quit smoking and achieve a healthy weight.

Milton Keynes City Council has received a positive judgement in its first ever inspection under the Government’s tough new social housing consumer standards, the TI&A Standard (Transparency, Influence and Accountability) introduced in 2024.

It’s Foster Care Fortnight (11 – 24 May) and Milton Keynes City Council is answering the most common questions it gets from local people about fostering, to debunk some myths.

Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to announce the return of hometown goaltender Jordan Hedley for the 2026/27 season. A product of the Milton Keynes junior system, Hedley stays with Lightning after another impressive campaign in net during the 2025/26 NIHL National season. The 29-year-old appeared in 41 league games for the Lightning, recording 24 [...] The post Homegrown Hero Returns: Jordan Hedley Back Between the Pipes for Milton Keynes Lightning in 2026/27 appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to announce the return of forward Cameron Hamill for the 2026/27 NIHL season. Cam returns to MK after spending the past two seasons continuing his development with valuable ice time with Bristol Pitbulls in the NIHL. During his time away, the young forward gained important experience and continued to grow [...] The post Its Hamill Time: Cam is back for Milton Keynes Lightning appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

On Tuesday 12th May, MK Lightning's very own Ed Knaggs #25 and player sponsor James Tye (Cadet Forces Medal Mounting) attended a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace. James has volunteered with the Royal Air Force Air Cadets for the past 22 years, dedicating his time to training young people in aviation studies, military [...] The post Lightning Strikes the Palace appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

The Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to announce the signing of Canadian forward Bradey Johnson for the 2026/27 season. The 26-year-old centre will arrive in Milton Keynes following a strong season in Sweden with Tranås AIF in HockeyEttan, where he recorded 19 points (9 goals, 10 assists) in 30 games. Prior to his move [...] The post Lightning Land Canadian Forward Bradey Johnson for 2026/27 appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

Leighton Buzzard Market will be supporting Great Big Green Week which runs from 6th - 14th June , the UK’s largest celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature.

The Parks Trust has launched an exciting opportunity for artists, calling for submissions to create a brand-new wooden sculpture in Linford Wood. This new commission marks the beginning of a reimagined sculpture trail that will evolve over the coming years.

Results are in from the Milton Keynes City Council elections following one of the biggest local votes the city has seen in decades.

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.

At least nine people have died after getting into difficulty in open water during the record-breaking UK heatwave this week. 

Crystal Palace have won won the UEFA Conference League to claim a first European trophy in the club's history.

Students received "misleading" advice from the government about loans to pay for their university education, the chair of a top parliamentary committee has told Sky News.

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been accused by two women of sexually abusing them when they were children, his trial has heard.

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

Matthew Perry's personal assistant, who bought ketamine for the Friends star and injected the dose that killed him, has been jailed for three years and five months.

The woman who was shot dead outside a city centre bar in Sheffield in the early hours of Bank Holiday Monday has been named as Shanice Brookes.

At least nine people have died after getting into difficulty in open water during the record-breaking UK heatwave this week. 

Crystal Palace have won won the UEFA Conference League to claim a first European trophy in the club's history.

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been accused by two women of sexually abusing them when they were children, his trial has heard.

The woman who was shot dead outside a city centre bar in Sheffield in the early hours of Bank Holiday Monday has been named as Shanice Brookes.

Students received "misleading" advice from the government about loans to pay for their university education, the chair of a top parliamentary committee has told Sky News.

A yellow weather warning has been issued for thunderstorms in parts of south-west England and much of Wales, the Met Office said.

Resident doctors will strike for four days in June, the British Medical Association (BMA) has announced.

A construction worker accused of acting as the co-ordinator of an arson plot targeting the prime minister has told a court that he was drinking at a pub during the attacks.

Mikel Arteta has been named the Premier League Manager of the Season.

Manchester City are continuing talks with Enzo Maresca this week about succeeding Pep Guardiola.

Kasper Schmeichel has announced his retirement at the age of 39.

Jacob Bethell is expected to be fit to play in England's first Test match of the summer against New Zealand, starting on June 4, after the all-rounder sustained a left ring finger injury while playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League.

Matthew Perry's personal assistant, who bought ketamine for the Friends star and injected the dose that killed him, has been jailed for three years and five months.

Jazz musician Sonny Rollins, known as the "saxophone colossus", has died aged 95.

Kylie Minogue surprised a fan by joining him for a "magical" singalong at the London premiere of her new Netflix docuseries earlier this week.

TV presenter Judith Chalmers - best known for hosting Wish You Were Here...? - has died, her family has said.

A former member of the notorious Baader-Meinhof gang has been jailed for a string of armed robberies after decades on the run.

Authorities say there is no hope of finding any survivors after a chemical tank imploded in the US.

Police have searched the Madrid headquarters of Spain's ruling Socialist Party over a potential illegal payments scheme.

The eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) "faces a catastrophic collision of disease and conflict" as the Ebola outbreak continues, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has said.

At least nine people have died after getting into difficulty in open water during the record-breaking UK heatwave this week. 

Matthew Perry's personal assistant, who bought ketamine for the Friends star and injected the dose that killed him, has been jailed for three years and five months.

Students received "misleading" advice from the government about loans to pay for their university education, the chair of a top parliamentary committee has told Sky News.

When we talk about the value of the video games industry in the UK, it's usually in terms of money. 

It's not every day the organisation you investigated over a year ago emails you to announce it is back to its old ways. 

Pope Leo has called for robust regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in a sweeping manifesto on safeguarding humankind.

When we talk about the value of the video games industry in the UK, it's usually in terms of money. 

China has launched the Shenzhou 23 rocket into space carrying three astronauts, in a mission that will take Beijing closer to its ambition for a moon landing in 2030.

Students received "misleading" advice from the government about loans to pay for their university education, the chair of a top parliamentary committee has told Sky News.

A group of MPs has written to the chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) demanding a probe into Reform UK regarding allegations of Islamophobia.

Nicola Sturgeon has defended her reported decision to give "no comment" answers while being interviewed by police following her arrest.

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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. 

Police say a driver made an "own goal" by dangerously driving with an unsecured football net on top of their car.

A robot has become so good at playing table tennis that at times it defeated elite human players, in what has been hailed as "a longstanding milestone for AI".

Monkeys in Gibraltar have learned to eat soil to settle their stomachs from all the junk food they consume, research suggests.

There is alarm over growing household energy debts as we learn the price cap is going up 13% this summer, with the potential for further hikes ahead.

A scorching bank holiday, and more sweltering weather forecast this week, has likely got many Britons thinking of investing in a new fan. 

Police have warned that time is running out for the victims of the Horizon Post Office scandal to receive justice, unless millions of pounds are funnelled into the criminal investigation.