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Luton Town striker Jerry Yates has left the club after signing on loan for Championship strugglers Sheffield Wednesday.

MK Dons have confirmed the departure of defender Nathan Thompson after his contract was cancelled by mutual consent.

Willen Hospice have announced they will be partnering with MK Dons to offer free tickets for their Valentine’s Day match in support of the hospice’s work.

Milton Keynes College Group has received recognition as one of the most inclusive workplace in the country.

Fire crews were required after a fire was reported in an industrial container in Milton Keynes.

Forestry England has announced a new attraction at Salcey Forest on the outskirts of Milton Keynes with the new Room on the Broom Trail, which launched this month.

Paul Warne declared himself content to see MK Dons’ battling abilities in a 1-0 win over Bristol Rovers at Stadium MK.

The operators of the EastWestRail project have announced plans to build a new depot to house its trains on the outskirts of Bletchley.

Above: Judy (left) who has been volunteering with the library service for 16 years, alongside Library Volunteer Co-ordinator, Rebekah (right)

Today (23 January) marks a major milestone for Milton Keynes: exactly one year until the city is 60 years old, having been officially designated as a New Town on 23 January 1967.

Milton Keynes City Council is planning to expand the city’s 1,400 specialist school places by a further 200, with the infrastructure paid for using money from developers as the city grows.

Milton Keynes City Council’s local elections will take place on Thursday 7 May, and every single council seat will be contested under brand-new ward boundaries.

Milton Keynes City Council is strengthening how it works with tenants and leaseholders, giving residents more opportunities to help shape the future of housing services across the city.

Cabinet Member for Sport and Leisure, Cllr Mick Legg and Warren Higgins, Director of Growth, Serco

Milton Keynes City Council has been ranked in the top 10% of local authorities for providing free food and accessible activities to families in need during school holidays. 

Milton Keynes City Council outreach workers have been helping people who have been sleeping rough on city streets.

Milton Keynes Development Partnership (MKDP) has selected ATG Entertainment (ATG) as its preferred partner to operate a brand-new, multi-purpose events venue in the heart of Milton Keynes.

Pickles Pet Pantry’s Cani-Run Club, a dog fit qualified club is celebrating its first birthday this month, marking a year of remarkable growth, community connection, and life-changing impact for both dogs and their owners.

Families facing financial hardship across Milton Keynes, Northampton and surrounding areas have received a major boost this Christmas thanks to the success of the Pallets of Hope campaign, led by Franklins Solicitors.

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At Xscape Milton Keynes until 11 January 2026

Sir Richard Branson told Jeffrey Epstein he would love to see him again "as long as you bring your harem" in emails newly-released from the Epstein files.

Two explosions have been reported in Iran as the regime denied a ‌military leader was targeted, amid heightened tension in the region.

Northern Ireland should hold a referendum on whether it should become part of a united Ireland by 2030, the country's first minister has said.

At least 30 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes on Saturday, according to hospitals in Gaza.

You could catch a glimpse of the so-called Snow Moon tomorrow as it lights the night sky.

Parts of Ukraine and Moldova suffered power cuts on Saturday after high-voltage power lines failed while both countries were affected by sub-zero temperatures.

The search operation for a seven-year-old girl who was swept out to sea in Morocco has been "hindered" by a storm, an MP has said.

Joggers at a weekend parkrun were greeted with a royal surprise as they ran round Sandringham - some moral support from the King.

Sir Richard Branson told Jeffrey Epstein he would love to see him again "as long as you bring your harem" in emails newly-released from the Epstein files.

More than three million pages related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been released, the US Department of Justice has announced. 

The moment you make your first AI music track can feel quite magical, especially if you are as profoundly unmusical as me.

These latest pictures released from the Epstein files are both puzzling and embarrassing.

Northern Ireland should hold a referendum on whether it should become part of a united Ireland by 2030, the country's first minister has said.

British activist Peter Tatchell has been arrested at a pro-Palestinian march in central London for carrying a placard reading "Globalise the intifada", according to his foundation.

Joggers at a weekend parkrun were greeted with a royal surprise as they ran round Sandringham - some moral support from the King.

The search operation for a seven-year-old girl who was swept out to sea in Morocco has been "hindered" by a storm, an MP has said.

Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time of the Barcelona shakedown as Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull all topped 100 laps on a final productive day of long-running for F1 teams in Spain.

Luke Littler narrowly avoided a first-round exit at the Winmau World Masters after surviving a match dart in a dramatic victory over Mike De Decker in Milton Keynes.

England white-ball captain Harry Brook has backtracked on his initial comments about his clash with a nightclub bouncer in New Zealand, with Jacob Bethell and Josh Tongue reportedly now being investigated over their involvement.

Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank did not fear losing his job after this month's home defeat against West Ham.

Catherine O'Hara, the Emmy-winning actress who starred as Kevin's mother in Home Alone and the eccentric Moira Rose in Schitt's Creek, has died.

"Purposeful storytelling" is how Melania Trump herself describes what audiences will find in her cinematic debut.

The Queen was among a list of well-known faces who paid their respects to Dame Jilly Cooper at a memorial in London on Friday.

Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson said none of the healthcare workers who checked her twin babies realised they had a rare genetic condition which means they may never walk - and it was only thanks to her mum that they were diagnosed.

Two explosions have been reported in Iran as the regime denied a ‌military leader was targeted, amid heightened tension in the region.

Catherine O'Hara, the Emmy-winning actress who starred as Kevin's mother in Home Alone and the eccentric Moira Rose in Schitt's Creek, has died.

Hundreds of protesters have gathered in Milan, Italy, to protest against the deployment of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) staff at the upcoming Winter Olympics.

Northern Ireland should hold a referendum on whether it should become part of a united Ireland by 2030, the country's first minister has said.

Keir Starmer describes himself as a "British pragmatist" who takes a "common sense" approach. When it comes to global affairs, and domestic ones too, he isn't one to grandstand, he'd rather try to get things done.

Catherine O'Hara, the Emmy-winning actress who starred as Kevin's mother in Home Alone and the eccentric Moira Rose in Schitt's Creek, has died.

NASA is poised to send astronauts around the moon and back for the first time in more than 50 years.

The moment you make your first AI music track can feel quite magical, especially if you are as profoundly unmusical as me.

The moment you make your first AI music track can feel quite magical, especially if you are as profoundly unmusical as me.

You could catch a glimpse of the so-called Snow Moon tomorrow as it lights the night sky.

NASA is poised to send astronauts around the moon and back for the first time in more than 50 years.

Eleanor Dalley didn't think she'd live to see 50 after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2019.

Keir Starmer describes himself as a "British pragmatist" who takes a "common sense" approach. When it comes to global affairs, and domestic ones too, he isn't one to grandstand, he'd rather try to get things done.

Northern Ireland should hold a referendum on whether it should become part of a united Ireland by 2030, the country's first minister has said.

Jeffrey Epstein wired thousands of pounds after Lord Peter Mandelson's husband asked him to pay for his osteopathy course fees, according to emails included in newly released Epstein files.

China has lifted restrictions on some British MPs and peers and will now allow all parliamentarians to visit the country, Sir Keir Starmer has said.

American climber Alex Honnold ascended one of the world's tallest buildings on Sunday without a rope or protective equipment. 

A Fabergé pendant has been recovered - after police spent six days closely monitoring the man accused of swallowing it.

A raccoon has gotten as drunk as a skunk.

It's a debate that's torn families apart for years - with selection boxes thrown in rage, and stony silences around the dinner table.

Don't get too upset, but 'rage bait' has been named by Oxford University Press as this year's Word of the Year, beating other online terms.

Thames Water is edging closer to a multibillion pound rescue deal with its lenders that would keep the ailing utility out of temporary public ownership.

The founder of Mumsnet is in talks with private equity investors about selling a stake in the online community for parents she set up more than a quarter of a century ago.

Donald Trump has revealed his pick to become the world's most powerful central banker, declaring Kevin Warsh "may be the best" ever.

Donald Trump has endorsed a spending deal negotiated by US Senate Republicans and Democrats that would stave off a government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security.