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Luton Town have announced the signing of defender George Johnston, who joins the club from Bolton Wanderers.

Red Bull picked up a podium for a second race in a row as Isack Hadjar finished third at the Monaco Grand Prix.

Milton Keynes City Council are inviting residents to come together, connect with their neighbours and find out more about local services at a series of community events taking place across the city this year.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury collision in villages on the outskirts of Milton Keynes.

Rock band Kaiser Chiefs have been announced as headliners of a festival in Luton to celebrate 150 years since the town was incorporated as a borough.

MK Dons have announced the signing of defender Charlie Goode as their first summer signing, with the 30-year-old joining from Stevenage.

Former MK Dons striker Rhys Healey has left Huddersfield Town after player and club mutually agreed to terminate his contract.

Northampton Town have confirmed the departure of goalkeeper Lee Burge, who leaves after four years at Sixfields.

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Milton Keynes City Council is inviting residents to come together, connect with their neighbours and find out more about local services at a series of community events taking place across the city this year.

A drop-in event created by the City Council will bring together local specialist organisations with residents who provide regular care for a friend or family member.

A series of summer events are taking place across Milton Keynes to help protect residents from illegal money lenders and make it easier for people to access advice and support in their local communities.

Milton Keynes City Council is inviting primary school children across the city to take part in a creative new competition aimed at improving road safety outside school gates. 

Milton Keynes City Council last week unveiled a bold new investment prospectus at UKREiiF, setting out an ambitious vision to attract investment and support sustainable, well planned growth in one of the UK’s fastest-growing cities.

lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to confirm the renewal of Smith Group as the club's Official Ice Partner and Platinum Sponsor for the 2026/27 season. Comprising Smith Construction Group Ltd, Smith Recycling (MK) Ltd and Smith Aggregates, Smith Group remains one of the club's longest-standing and most valued partners. Having supported the Lightning [...] The post Smith Group Continues as Official Ice Partner and Platinum Sponsor for 2026/27 appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

The lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to announce the signing of defenceman Kell Beattie ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 22-year-old Belfast-born blue-liner joins the Lightning following a strong development spell within the NIHL with the Solway Sharks, alongside previous experience within the Belfast Giants system. Beattie has continued to establish himself as [...] The post Beattie Bolsters Lightning Defence for 2026/27 Season Push appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning is proud to announce the renewal of 123 Internet as sponsors of the team, continuing as the club's Official Creative Partner for the 2026/27 season. The renewed partnership marks another exciting chapter in the long-standing relationship between the Milton Keynes-based digital marketing agency and one of the city’s most recognised [...] The post 123 Internet Renews Sponsorship as Official Creative Partner of Milton Keynes Lightning for the 2026/27 Season for the Eighth Year! appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to announce the signing of defenceman Archie Hazeldine for the 2026/27 season. The 21-year-old Nottingham native joins the Lightning following a season with Coventry Blaze in the Elite Ice Hockey League, where he continued to establish himself as one of the brightest young British defensive prospects in the game. [...] The post Young GB Talent Hazeldine Commits to Lightning appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

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.

Students Celebrate National Finals Place Following Inspirational Award Win at Midsummer Place Supported Programme

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.

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.

The UK could yet unveil all – or parts – of a long-delayed investment plan for defence by Friday, but a disagreement on funding is still unresolved, it is understood.

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Prince William has told the tech industry that homelessness rarely happens without warning - and technology could help to solve the issue.

More than 1,000 devices have been lost or stolen from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) since 2024, at a potential cost of more than £1.6m. 

Thousands of men with prostate cancer will be offered a more targeted radiotherapy by the NHS which requires just five doses.

Age campaigners are urging people to stop using phrases such as "over the hill" and "stuck in their ways", saying they help "entrench ageism" in society.

Temperatures could hit 30C again over the coming weekend, just two weeks after a record-breaking heatwave, the Met Office said.

The UK could yet unveil all – or parts – of a long-delayed investment plan for defence by Friday, but a disagreement on funding is still unresolved, it is understood.

More than 1,000 devices have been lost or stolen from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) since 2024, at a potential cost of more than £1.6m. 

Thousands of men with prostate cancer will be offered a more targeted radiotherapy by the NHS which requires just five doses.

Age campaigners are urging people to stop using phrases such as "over the hill" and "stuck in their ways", saying they help "entrench ageism" in society.

A man has been left with significant injuries, including the loss of one eye, while his alleged attacker has been charged over the stabbing in Belfast.

Temperatures could hit 30C again over the coming weekend, just two weeks after a record-breaking heatwave, the Met Office said.

A man who grabbed a young woman's hair on the train and said "can I kiss you" is the first to be sentenced under new sex-based harassment laws.

Before Thomas Tuchel's first game in charge of England, back in March 2025, he said he felt the team had been too full of "fear" to go and win Euro 2024. He said his mission was to try to remove that trepidation. 

Serena Williams made a winning start to her competitive tennis comeback in the doubles event at Queen’s, claiming her first professional victory in nearly four years.

Roy Keane revealed he had a "lovely chat" with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes after a recent disagreement over the Premier League assist record.

Manchester United are continuing to look for opportunities to expand, strengthen and balance their squad with at least one more midfielder and potentially another forward arriving at Old Trafford this summer.

A singer-songwriter who worked with Dua Lipa, Britney Spears and Zendaya has died aged 35 after he was stabbed in east London.

Former Channel 4 News presenter Jon Snow has revealed his Alzheimer's disease diagnosis.

Anthony Head, the British actor best known for his roles in Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso, has died at the age of 72.

Kanya King, the founder of the MOBO Awards, has died aged 57 after "a courageous and characteristically determined battle with colon cancer", the MOBO Organisation said.

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

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A pro-European party has won Armenia's election, despite what watchdogs called blatant "interference" and "pressure" by Russia.

Three Americans and an Italian have been named as the crew members for NASA's next mission in the Artemis moon programme.

The UK could yet unveil all – or parts – of a long-delayed investment plan for defence by Friday, but a disagreement on funding is still unresolved, it is understood.

Prince William has told the tech industry that homelessness rarely happens without warning - and technology could help to solve the issue.

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

Prince William has told the tech industry that homelessness rarely happens without warning - and technology could help to solve the issue.

Thousands of men with prostate cancer will be offered a more targeted radiotherapy by the NHS which requires just five doses.

Three Americans and an Italian have been named as the crew members for NASA's next mission in the Artemis moon programme.

The government is piloting the use of artificial intelligence in the crown court, with a raft of new technology projects aiming to deliver improvements across the justice system and tackle the court backlog.

The UK could yet unveil all – or parts – of a long-delayed investment plan for defence by Friday, but a disagreement on funding is still unresolved, it is understood.

More than 1,000 devices have been lost or stolen from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) since 2024, at a potential cost of more than £1.6m. 

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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. 

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

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

The City regulator is seeking an injunction against the former star fund manager Neil Woodford, claiming he is breaking the terms of a ban related to the collapse of his flagship fund in 2019.

Welsh Water has become the latest major utility firm to face financial sanctions over wastewater failings, with a £44.7m "enforcement package" proposed by the industry regulator.

FIFA has confirmed a website glitch has left dozens of fans getting free tickets for the World Cup 2026.