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MK Dons made it back-to-back wins for the first time this season as they registered a 4-1 win over Bromley at Stadium MK.

An exhibition celebrating the life and work of Laurence Stephen Lowry has opened at Milton Keynes Gallery.

Businesses across Central Milton Keynes have voted overwhelmingly in favour of renewing MyMiltonKeynes Business Improvement District (BID) for a third, five-year term.

Milton Keynes City Council has stepped up efforts to protect residents by tackling rogue traders, supporting scam victims, carrying out underage sales operations and taking action against businesses that put public health at risk.

Red Bull picked up a further podium finish as Max Verstappen finished in third place at the United States Grand Prix in Texas.

Northampton Town were the winners at Sixfields as they beat Colchester United 2-0 to make it two wins in three outings.

Callum Marshall scored a stoppage-time winner as Luton Town were 2-1 winners over Leicester City at Kenilworth Road.

A late strike from Sam Nombe saw MK Dons beat Stevenage at the SPORTa Arena.

Milton Keynes City Council has stepped up efforts to protect residents by tackling rogue traders, supporting scam victims, carrying out underage sales operations and taking action against businesses that put public health at risk.

Milton Keynes has been shortlisted to be UK City of Culture 2029 alongside Blackpool, Sheffield and Wrexham.

Milton Keynes City Council has been shortlisted for two national housing awards in recognition of its work building new council homes and making wider improvements at The Lakes Estate in Bletchley.

During National Adoption Week (19 - 25 October), our dedicated local adoption team are trying to find ‘forever families’ for 10 MK children aged between 12 months and six years.

Community groups, charities, business organisations and parish or town councils are being encouraged to put on public events, funded by Milton Keynes City Council, to boost activity on local high streets.

Pictured: Councillor Peter Cannon visits the large allotment plot in New Bradwell managed by council colleagues and young people

Organisations from across Milton Keynes have come together as a new Milton Keynes City Climate Partnership, designed to strengthen climate and sustainability action across the city.

Swindon Wildcats 5-4 - Milton Keynes Lightning (SO): MKL led 4-2 in the second period, but Swindon drew level and Caden Villegas settled the shootout. The post Match Report: Swindon Wildcats 5-4 – Milton Keynes Lightning (SO) | 25 October 2026 appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

Milton Keynes Lightning beat Bristol Pitbulls 12-1 at Planet Ice Milton Keynes, with Carter Hamill’s second-period hat-trick at the heart of a five-goal middle period. The post Match Report: Milton Keynes Lightning 12-1 – Bristol Pitbulls | 24 October 2026 appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

A huge thank you to everyone who Own & Loaned a jersey or won one in our online and match night raffles during our 2026 Country Night! DJ Bertie delivered a brilliant soundtrack to the evening. You can listen to a selection of his pre-game tunes here, although the other 900 hours he worked [...] The post Country Jersey Presentations 26/27 appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

lifestack MK Lightning are delighted to announce the Remembrance Jersey for this season. The special jersey has been designed in partnership with Rhino and the MK Lightning Supporters Club (MKLSC) and will be worn by the team when they face the Swindon Wildcats on Saturday 7th November.  Match Tickets are on sale now - [...] The post lifestack MK Lightning Remembrance Jerseys 2026/27 Season appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

A 24-hour pickleball festival is taking place in Milton Keynes this weekend, bringing together players of all abilities to raise money and awareness for MK Food Bank.

Horizon Radio CEO Chris Gregg is swapping his warm bed for a sleeping bag this November as he takes part in the Milton Keynes CEO Sleepout, raising money for local homelessness charity UnityMK.

Families in Milton Keynes can enjoy some spooky fun this Halloween as Midsummer Place brings back its popular Big Trick or Treat event, with free activities, sweet treats and prizes to be won.

Residents in parts of Milton Keynes are experiencing problems with their water supply today (Friday 23 October), with reports of very low water pressure and discoloured tap water.

Argentina has said Flavio Bolsonaro entered the country before boarding a private flight to Ecuador on Tuesday after losing Brazil's presidential election.

A senior US Air Force officer was flown out of the UK before he could be questioned over allegations that he possessed child sexual abuse images, it has emerged.

The UK is set for a period of calmer weather after three people died during storms over the weekend - but "dense" fog could cause further disruption.

The directors recruited to steer Poundland through its emergency sale process less than two weeks ago are on the brink of resigning, heightening the risk that one of Britain's biggest discount retailers will collapse within days, risking thousands of job losses.

A woman has died in the sea off the Isle of Wight, while the search for a man swept into the sea in Scotland by large waves has been suspended.

A senior US Air Force officer was flown out of the UK before he could be questioned over allegations that he possessed child sexual abuse images, it has emerged.

The UK is set for a period of calmer weather after three people died during storms over the weekend - but "dense" fog could cause further disruption.

The directors recruited to steer Poundland through its emergency sale process less than two weeks ago are on the brink of resigning, heightening the risk that one of Britain's biggest discount retailers will collapse within days, risking thousands of job losses.

The removal of mummified Egyptian remains from display at two Glasgow museums has sparked a lively debate - is it "woke madness" or the decent and "ethical" thing to do?

A woman has died in the sea off the Isle of Wight, while the search for a man swept into the sea in Scotland by large waves has been suspended.

Mikel Arteta has explained his reaction to Max Dowman as the 16-year-old went down the tunnel after being sent off in Arsenal's shock Carabao Cup exit to Fleetwood Town.

Michael Carrick has been given a stay of execution by Manchester United after the club considered making a fourth managerial change in four years following their defeat by Bournemouth.

Two-time World Darts Champion Luke Littler is only 19 - but there are already two other teenage superstars hot on his heels and relishing a chance to beat him.

Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies has admitted there has been attention from "a lot of teams" about his outfit's power unit performance.

Meghan Markle has said she "can't wait" to join as a host for the upcoming series of Junior MasterChef Australia.

Nicki Minaj said Donald Trump "has given us a future to look forward to" as she joined the US president on stage at a rally in Michigan.

They looked like a modern-day Morecambe and Wise. But at least they weren't sharing a bed like the famous comic duo.

Actor Tom Skerritt, best known for roles in Top Gun and Alien, has died at the age of 93.

Argentina has said Flavio Bolsonaro entered the country before boarding a private flight to Ecuador on Tuesday after losing Brazil's presidential election.

French footballer Kylian Mbappe has apologised for an "ill-judged" remark about Mao Zedong after being dropped by Chinese brands.

At least 62 people have been killed after an attack in northeastern Nigeria, the country's emergency agency said.

The number of Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has surpassed 10,000, government data showed, as fears that the epidemic could spread to more African countries grow.

Argentina has said Flavio Bolsonaro entered the country before boarding a private flight to Ecuador on Tuesday after losing Brazil's presidential election.

French footballer Kylian Mbappe has apologised for an "ill-judged" remark about Mao Zedong after being dropped by Chinese brands.

Andy Burnham says that an "honest discussion" is needed about readopting the EU's free movement rules.

Nicki Minaj said Donald Trump "has given us a future to look forward to" as she joined the US president on stage at a rally in Michigan.

Owners of Apple's first foldable iPhone have reported problems with the device's screen - just days after the product went on sale. 

Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic, the company behind the popular Claude chatbot, has filed papers to sell shares to the public for the first time.

The UK has pledged to spend £600m to defend the public against threats to health and security from artificial intelligence.

The Starlink satellite system is back to operating at the speed Ukraine needs after slowing down for more than a week, damaging Kyiv's ability to defend itself from Russian attacks, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

Labour MPs are urging the Treasury to forgive billions of pounds of legacy debt owed by councils to support Andy Burnham's pledge for a post-war housebuilding boom.

Andy Burnham says that an "honest discussion" is needed about readopting the EU's free movement rules.

Andy Burnham has announced £285m to fund local communities, declaring mayors shouldn't have to go "cap in hand to Westminster".

The UK has pledged to spend £600m to defend the public against threats to health and security from artificial intelligence.

The directors recruited to steer Poundland through its emergency sale process less than two weeks ago are on the brink of resigning, heightening the risk that one of Britain's biggest discount retailers will collapse within days, risking thousands of job losses.

Virgin Atlantic Airways has reacted furiously after Heathrow Airport decided to force its joint venture partner to relocate to another terminal - a move it warned would risk driving fares up for passengers.

Another of the UK's biggest banks has posted billions in profits in part thanks to higher interest rates.

Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic, the company behind the popular Claude chatbot, has filed papers to sell shares to the public for the first time.