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Milton Keynes City Council have revealed they are working with Bucks-based organisation On the Decks to give local children and young people new opportunities to get creative through DJing and music production.

Northampton Town were beaten 1-0 at home by Rotherham United as their inconsistent start to the new season continued.

Former MK Dons coach Luke Williams has been dismissed from his position as manager of Peterborough United.

Luton Town slid to a second defeat in a row after an early goal saw Bradford City win 1-0 at Kenilworth Road.

Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident in Milton Keynes in which a teenager was threatened and then assaulted.

MK Dons played out their sixth draw in their opening seven games of the new season after a 0-0 stalemate at AFC Wimbledon.

Police are appealing for witnesses following reports of exposure and suspicious behaviour in the Tattenhoe area of Milton Keynes.

MK Dons’ home game against Bromley at Stadium MK has been postponed due to international call-ups.

Milton Keynes City Council is working with Bucks-based organisation On the Decks to give local children and young people new opportunities to get creative through DJing and music production.

Just under one month from now, Milton Keynes Tech Week will bring together business leaders, innovators, researchers, investors and local communities for more than 35 events taking place across the city from 12 to 16 October.

Three Milton Keynes public buildings are set to be connected to an innovative heat network thanks to £4.35m secured by Milton Keynes City Council through the Government's Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme.

Milton Keynes City Council is set to award £175,000 in grant funding to Citizens Advice Milton Keynes (CAMK), boosting a service that has already helped thousands of local people avoid homelessness.

Milton Keynes City Council is working with Bucks-based charity, The Getaway Foundation to give some of the city’s most vulnerable families a much-needed break. Since 2021, the charity has provided 104 free UK holidays to local families, paid for by generous donations from its supporters.

People caught fly tipping in Milton Keynes could now face fines of up to £1,000, after Milton Keynes City Council introduced tougher penalties targeting the worst offenders. 

As Milton Keynes continues to grow, Milton Keynes City Council has appointed Design South East to provide independent design reviews for major development proposals, helping ensure new schemes are well-designed, sustainable and fit for the future.

More than £1 million in crisis support was provided to Milton Keynes residents last year, helping thousands of people facing financial hardship access essentials such as food, heating, energy and household goods.

lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning produced a comprehensive 6-1 victory at Telford Ice Rink in an NIHL National fixture, Danny Weight among the scorers in a strong team display. The post Match Report: Telford Tigers 1-6 lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning – 20th September 2026 appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning edged Leeds Knights 2-1 at Planet Ice Milton Keynes, Sean Norris securing the win in overtime after James Griffin and Sam Dunn had exchanged first-period strikes. The post Match Report: Milton Keynes Lightning 2-1 Leeds Knights – 19th September 2026 appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

MK Lightning players and Head Coach Pete Russell have taken to the ice with Storm Juniors as part of a new weekly Development Session designed to bring the junior and senior programmes closer together. The initiative provides Storm’s junior players with additional ice time and, crucially, the opportunity to learn directly from players representing [...] The post MK LIGHTNING AND STORM JOIN FORCES TO DEVELOP THE NEXT GENERATION appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

lifestack MK Lightning are delighted to announce a brand-new jersey for the 2026/27 season, which will make its debut during the club’s first-ever Country Night. 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 Sheffield [...] The post lifestack MK Lightning Country Jerseys 2026/27 Season appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

Shoppers at Willen Hospice’s charity shops can now save money while helping to support vital hospice care, thanks to the launch of a new loyalty scheme.

The countdown is officially on! There is now just one year to go until IF: Milton Keynes International Festival 2027 returns, bringing ten days of spectacular performances, art, music and unforgettable experiences to the city.

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.

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.

Under-pressure German ‌Chancellor Friedrich Merz has described a state election result as a "disaster" but vowed to stay in office.

Iran has issued a warning after reportedly learning that the US is planning to resume military action – after also insisting the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until its conditions are met.

Specialist courts to deal with rape and sexual offences are to be introduced across England and Wales, the prime minister has said.

Health leaders have warned of a "sharp" decline in organ donations, with "urgent action" now required to help 8,700 people waiting for a transplant.

It's said that a cup of tea solves everything - but there are now warnings of supply shortages for our nation's much-beloved brew.

Earl Spencer has accused King Charles of gaslighting him and being "astonishingly provocative" in the latest escalation of his row with the royals.

Donald Trump says his proposed 76m (250ft) tall "triumphal arch" in Washington DC would be converted to become a "top-grade military complex" housing drones and snipers and storing ammunition.

Police have arrested Aleema Khan, the sister of Pakistan's jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan at her house in Lahore, according to a spokesperson from his political party.

Earl Spencer has accused King Charles of gaslighting him and being "astonishingly provocative" in the latest escalation of his row with the royals.

Specialist courts to deal with rape and sexual offences are to be introduced across England and Wales, the prime minister has said.

Health leaders have warned of a "sharp" decline in organ donations, with "urgent action" now required to help 8,700 people waiting for a transplant.

It's said that a cup of tea solves everything - but there are now warnings of supply shortages for our nation's much-beloved brew.

Police investigating the death of a woman whose remains were found following a wildfire have arrested a second man on suspicion of murder.

Three people have been taken to hospital after a stabbing near an LGBT bar.

The "utterly devastated" family of a 28-year-old man who was fatally stabbed in central London have called him a "loving partner and son".

Dozens of residents living near a Folkestone hotel hit by a fire have been evacuated due to concerns over the building's safety.

Alvaro Arbeloa has accused the referees of not wanting Manchester United to lose against Fulham because of the injustice Michael Carrick's side faced in the Manchester derby last weekend.

New England Test head coach Stephen Fleming has spoken of his desire to return the team to the top of the world rankings, adding that there is "work to be done" on the side's disciplinary issues that have dominated headlines this summer.

Gary Neville has urged Michael Carrick to stop defending Manchester United players after another troubling performance in their draw at Fulham.

Ed Sheeran has apologised to fans for the handling of a controversy which has threatened to engulf his tour.

British rapper Sway, who made history as the first unsigned artist to win a MOBO Award, has died aged 44.

The UK's "dismal record" in the Eurovision Song Contest is going to be investigated by MPs after years of poor results.

The stadium owner at the heart of the row over the removal of rapper Macklemore from Ed Sheeran's US tour says Sheeran asked him to match his own $2m (£1.5m) donation for "aid in the region".

Under-pressure German ‌Chancellor Friedrich Merz has described a state election result as a "disaster" but vowed to stay in office.

Iran has issued a warning after reportedly learning that the US is planning to resume military action – after also insisting the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until its conditions are met.

Police have arrested Aleema Khan, the sister of Pakistan's jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan at her house in Lahore, according to a spokesperson from his political party.

Ten lions were found dead in Tanzania's Ngorongoro wildlife reserve on Friday, with preliminary findings suggesting they may have been poisoned, the area's management authority said.

On the face of it, you could be fooled into thinking that nothing had changed.

Under-pressure German ‌Chancellor Friedrich Merz has described a state election result as a "disaster" but vowed to stay in office.

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis have claimed responsibility for missile and drone attacks targeting "sensitive" sites in Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh - hours after flames and smoke were seen near the city's main airport.

Earl Spencer has accused King Charles of gaslighting him and being "astonishingly provocative" in the latest escalation of his row with the royals.

It's said that a cup of tea solves everything - but there are now warnings of supply shortages for our nation's much-beloved brew.

Donald Trump wrote in ‌a social media post on Saturday that he is creating an "AI Force" to ‌oversee regulation of AI and will announce an AI "czar" in the near future.

Google says its Gemini AI hacked three other companies during a test of its cybersecurity capabilities – in the first known example of the system autonomously committing such an act.

A previously unknown species of wild cat has been identified in South America.

Specialist courts to deal with rape and sexual offences are to be introduced across England and Wales, the prime minister has said.

A national taskforce aimed at tackling misogyny across society has been launched by the government.

Sir Keir Starmer's departure means Sir Ed Davey, in post since early 2020, is now the longest-serving national party leader.

Michael Marra has been elected the new leader of Scottish Labour, calling it the "honour of my life".

Ex-Premier League player Andros Townsend has laughed off an incident that saw him run over by a pitch roller.

AI videos of fruit and vegetable characters unleashing gory violence are spreading extremist ideas and helping normalise graphic violence, researchers claim.

A flight in Canada has been cancelled after a child refused to sit down and fasten their seatbelt.

Two drivers of Mercedes-AMG cars have filed a class action lawsuit against the luxury car company after they allegedly suffered burn injuries from the AMG logo on their driver's seat.

The struggling publisher of the Daily Mirror is turning to the boardroom veteran who oversaw the recovery and sale of banknote printer De La Rue as the media group battles to revive its fortunes

The UK's biggest steel company is seeking fresh government funding amid delays to the transformation of its plant in Port Talbot - a request which threatens to cast a deeper shadow over Britain's crisis-hit manufacturing sector.

The government must publish a "credible" plan for the future of British Steel, MPs have warned.

The government's £500m fund to back a wave of promising AI companies is close to taking a stake in Potential Sciences, a drug discovery start-up.