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Luton Town winger Millenic Alli has left the club to join Championship outfit Charlton Athletic.

Northampton Town continued their preparations for the upcoming season with a 2-0 loss to Championship side Birmingham City.

Fire crews were summoned after a collision involving two cars and a building in Newport Pagnell.

MK Dons’ pre-season preparations continued with a split-friendly set-up, as they saw one side beaten by Arsenal and another beaten by Wealdstone.

Arriva have announced a series of revisions to local bus services in the Milton Keynes area starting next month.

With just one week to go, Reggae Land returns to Milton Keynes National Bowl for its sixth and biggest edition to date and, for the first time in its history, across three full days.

Striker Sam Nombe has returned to MK Dons after signing for the League One club from Rotherham United.

Police in Milton Keynes are appealing for witnesses after a 12-year-old was assaulted in Bletchley.

Milton Keynes City Council and Bradwell Parish Council are set to make a major upgrade to the Fiveways play area in Heelands, with £188,000 to be invested for local children and families.

Above: Lai Shan Chow, nominated for the Peer Support Champion Award, collecting her certificate from the mayor alongside more than 40 learners and their families at the City Council’s Learner Awards

More than 100 council tenants have moved into new homes as Milton Keynes City Council begins work to prepare former REEMA Blocks for future redevelopment.

Milton Keynes City Council is set to approve a refreshed Fly Tipping Action Plan later this month, building on the success of its first plan under which fly tipping incidents fell by nearly 27% since 2021.

Two dedicated youth representatives are set to champion the views and experiences of their peers across Milton Keynes after being elected as the city’s new Youth Mayor and Deputy Youth Mayor.

Milton Keynes City Council has appointed a new team of Councillor Champions who will help promote and advocate for key groups and priorities across the city.

lifestack MK Lightning fans are in for a jam-packed opening weekend this season, with two action-filled days planned, including a chance to meet the team, watch two home games, and skate alongside the players. This season we're welcoming the Rostock Piranhas to Milton Keynes for two home games. The Piranhas play in Germany's Oberliga, [...] The post lifestack MK Lightning Gear Up for Opening Weekend Double-Header appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

We've launched a new podcast 🎧 "Lightning Talks" The team at MKLTV has been hard at work over the off season, going behind the scenes with lifestack MK Lightning. Episode 1: Dicko talks to Pete Russell - Head coach about coming back to MK, and the beginning of the roster. Episode 2: Aaron talks [...] The post The Lightning Talks Podcast has Launched appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

lifestack MK Lightning are delighted to announce the return of Boss Plant Sales Ltd as a Jersey Sponsor for the 2026/27 season, marking a fourth consecutive year of partnership with the club. A valued supporter of the Lightning, Boss Plant Sales Ltd will once again see its branding proudly displayed on the official playing [...] The post Boss Plant Sales Ltd Return as Jersey Sponsor for the 2026/27 Season appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

MK Lightning are delighted to announce the return of Synology as the Official Sponsor of the Home Penalty Box for the 2026/27 season, continuing the partnership into its second year. As a global leader in data management and protection, Synology is trusted by millions of homes and businesses worldwide for its innovative technology solutions. [...] The post Synology Returns as Official Home Penalty Box Sponsor for the 2026/27 Season appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

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.

If you're looking for the perfect family day out this summer, Willen Lake has plenty to keep everyone entertained, whether you're after high-energy adventure or simply want to relax by the water.

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.

In the ornate baroque surroundings of the Mariinskii Palace in central Kyiv, Volodymyr Zelenskyy handed out honours to military medics and civilian health workers to mark their contribution to the nation's war effort.

Two witnesses have identified their own relative as a new suspect in the murder of Lin Russell and her six-year-old daughter in Kent 30 years ago.

Both terminals at Gatwick Airport are suffering a severe water outage, with passengers being given bottled water.

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murdering a teenager who died from multiple stab wounds after "disorder" at a park in Luton.

Four people, including a baby girl, have died after a car crashed into trees in Derby, police have said.

Tadej Pogacar has won a record-equalling fifth Tour de France title after the final stage ended in Paris.

Eduardo Saverin, one of the co-founders of Facebook, is among the billionaires who have been approached to join the consortium plotting to acquire a stake in Liverpool Football Club.

Anthony Joshua has won his comeback bout against Kristian Prenga with a second-round knockout.

Two witnesses have identified their own relative as a new suspect in the murder of Lin Russell and her six-year-old daughter in Kent 30 years ago.

Four people, including a baby girl, have died after a car crashed into trees in Derby, police have said.

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murdering a teenager who died from multiple stab wounds after "disorder" at a park in Luton.

Both terminals at Gatwick Airport are suffering a severe water outage, with passengers being given bottled water.

Residents are "upset, angry and frustrated" over evacuation orders in a Highlands village and smoke from a nearby wildfire that has been called "apocalyptic".

The UK is set for its fourth heatwave next week - and it may not be the last of the summer.

Anthony Joshua has won his comeback bout against Kristian Prenga with a second-round knockout.

The younger brother of missing Madeleine McCann has competed for Scotland in the final of the men's 400 metres freestyle at the Commonwealth Games.

Australia's Lucas Herbert followed an impressive showing at last week's Open at Royal Birkdale with a record-setting victory at the LIV Golf UK event in Staffordshire.

Jerry Kelly won the ISPS HANDA Senior Open at Gleneagles by two shots as he claimed a third PGA Tour Champions major of his career.

Andoni Iraola kicked off his Liverpool reign with a 4-2 win against Sunderland in Nashville on Saturday - so what did we learn in the new Reds head coach's first outing in charge?

Singer Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to affray over a confrontation at a London nightclub in which a man was hit over the head with a bottle.

Sir Salman Rushdie has testified at the terrorism trial of the man convicted of trying to kill him. 

Former River City star Iain Robertson has been jailed for nine years for raping a woman and assaulting two others.

Donald Trump must turn over financial records sought by the BBC as part of his $10bn (£7.5bn) defamation case against the broadcaster, a US judge has ruled.

In the ornate baroque surroundings of the Mariinskii Palace in central Kyiv, Volodymyr Zelenskyy handed out honours to military medics and civilian health workers to mark their contribution to the nation's war effort.

Tadej Pogacar has won a record-equalling fifth Tour de France title after the final stage ended in Paris.

Anthony Joshua has won his comeback bout against Kristian Prenga with a second-round knockout.

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has recorded more than 3,000 confirmed cases of Ebola, as it continues to battle the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease in history.

OpenAI has revealed some of its models went rogue and hacked into another artificial intelligence company in an "unprecedented cyber incident".

Andy Burnham has made a third policy announcement to help bring down costs - after dropping hints there would be more to come.

The Trump administration has imposed new tariffs of at least 10% on imports from 60 countries over claims they failed to prevent forced labour. 

Sperm whales can hang vertically in the water while sleeping by releasing gas bubbles that regulate their buoyancy, scientists found.

Sperm whales can hang vertically in the water while sleeping by releasing gas bubbles that regulate their buoyancy, scientists found.

Around 20,000 people were evacuated from towns and holiday resorts in southwestern France as a wildfire raged near the popular tourist coastal town of Lege Cap-Ferret. 

Weight loss drugs such as Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy are linked to an increased risk of hair loss, according to researchers.

OpenAI has revealed some of its models went rogue and hacked into another artificial intelligence company in an "unprecedented cyber incident".

In the ornate baroque surroundings of the Mariinskii Palace in central Kyiv, Volodymyr Zelenskyy handed out honours to military medics and civilian health workers to mark their contribution to the nation's war effort.

The government has asked prison staff to make them aware of any "stability issues" that may develop inside jails after delays to prisoners' early release dates, Sky News understands. 

Andy Burnham needs to "build bridges" with the Starmerite minister he sacked during his reshuffle, Baroness Harriet Harman has told the Electoral Dysfunction podcast.

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A monkey found abandoned in a laundry bag on a London bus has had a happy ending after being rehomed to a sanctuary.

A newly discovered species of monkey with distinctive orange lips has been discovered deep in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton has become the most expensive dinosaur fossil sold at auction after an unidentified buyer paid more than $50m (£37.3m) for it.

An Australian man has broken the world record for the loudest-ever shout.

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

Eduardo Saverin, one of the co-founders of Facebook, is among the billionaires who have been approached to join the consortium plotting to acquire a stake in Liverpool Football Club.

English football's biggest clubs are preparing to vote next week on a landmark 10-year deal to provide in the region of £1.5bn in extra funding to their lower league counterparts as they target a binding agreement within weeks.

The Trump administration has imposed new tariffs of at least 10% on imports from 60 countries over claims they failed to prevent forced labour. 

The pack of suitors interested in taking over Harvey Nichols, one of Britain's best-known department store chains, have been asked to commit up to £60m of investment to fund its transformation.