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Luton Town have announced the appointment of William Lancefield as the club’s new Head of Recruitment.

The Milton Keynes-born football star Antonee Robinson has been named in the United States’ squad for the upcoming World Cup.

Residents and visitors have been invited by Milton Keynes City Council for the unveiling of a new public artwork in the Oakgrove area in the city.

A child sex offender who committed offences in Milton Keynes has been jailed.

An Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation has cleared the use of lethal force by a Thames Valley Police (TVP) firearms officer after an incident outside Milton Keynes Central train station.

The Parks Trust of Milton Keynes have asked for local people to look after the city’s parks while enjoying the summer sunshine.

Luton Town will visit Barnet as part of their schedule for pre-season ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.

Milton Keynes City Council have begun construction on a new reuse and recycling centre in Wolverton.

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.

Residents and visitors are invited to gather along the River Ouzel in Oakgrove on 4 June, from 5–7pm, to celebrate the opening of Nobody Lives by the Grid, a major new public artwork by Ivan Morison, developed with long-term collaborator Heather Peak and commissioned by Milton Keynes City Council in partnership with The Parks Trust.

Construction began yesterday (26 May 2026) on a new reuse and recycling centre in Wolverton that will make it easier for residents to recycle when it opens this year.  

A day of colour, creativity and celebration will fill Milton Keynes city centre next month as the popular free Midsummer Festival returns with an exciting programme for all ages.

Milton Keynes City Council has appointed SUEZ as the new operator of the Milton Keynes Waste Recovery Park (MKWRP), which processes the city’s household rubbish and turns waste that can’t be recycled into sustainable energy. 

The Mayor of Milton Keynes for 2026-27 is Councillor Paul Trendall, who was officially appointed at Milton Keynes City Council’s Annual Meeting on 20 May. 

Cllr Jane Carr is the new Leader of Milton Keynes City Council after her appointment was approved by councillors at yesterday’s Annual General Meeting.

One year ago, Milton Keynes City Council, in partnership with Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire Councils, launched a new, easier way for people who live or work in the area to access free, personalised support to quit smoking and achieve a healthy weight.

The lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to announce the return of fan favourite Liam “Disco” Stewart for the 2026/27 NIHL season. business and one clear goal in mind,  helping bring silverware back to the club. Liam first joined the Lightning midway through the 2019/20 season and quickly established himself as a cornerstone of [...] The post DISCO FEVER RETURNS TO MK: LIAM STEWART BACK TO LIGHT UP THE LIGHTNING FOR 2026/27 appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

Milton Keynes Lightning is delighted to announce lifestack as our Official Title Sponsor for the 2026/27 season. From the opening face-off, the team will take to the ice as the lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning. lifestack is an operator-led consultancy founded by Claire Alvis and Steven Bianchi, working with owners of small and medium-sized businesses [...] The post lifestack Announced as Title Sponsor of Milton Keynes Lightning for the 2026/27 Season appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to announce the return of defenceman Edward Knaggs for the 2026/27 season, as the experienced blueliner prepares to make his comeback after an injury-disrupted campaign last season. A product of the Milton Keynes hockey pathway, Knaggs has become a familiar and dependable figure in Lightning colours, earning a reputation [...] The post Back Stronger: Edward Knaggs Returns for 2026/27 appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to announce the return of hometown goaltender Jordan Hedley for the 2026/27 season. A product of the Milton Keynes junior system, Hedley stays with Lightning after another impressive campaign in net during the 2025/26 NIHL National season. The 29-year-old appeared in 41 league games for the Lightning, recording 24 [...] The post Homegrown Hero Returns: Jordan Hedley Back Between the Pipes for Milton Keynes Lightning in 2026/27 appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

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.

The Parks Trust has launched an exciting opportunity for artists, calling for submissions to create a brand-new wooden sculpture in Linford Wood. This new commission marks the beginning of a reimagined sculpture trail that will evolve over the coming years.

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.

It's only a couple of months or so since I was last in Cuba, and conditions then were pretty dire: power cuts, large queues for bread and fuel, state-run grocery stores virtually empty, mounting piles of rubbish on street corners, and few foreign visitors.

Rugby league legend John Kear has died "suddenly", a day after commentating on the Challenge Cup final.

A 13-year-old girl has died after being rescued from a river, as the number of deaths in open water in the UK over the last eight days reached 17, following a record-breaking May heatwave. 

Arne Slot said goodbye to Anfield in an open letter after being dismissed as Liverpool head coach - as Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola is set to enter talks with the club.

A new pill helped to double the survival time for patients with an advanced and aggressive form of pancreatic cancer when compared to chemotherapy, a trial has found.

There has been a sharp decline in the use of vapes in the UK a year on from the government ban on single-use devices - but campaigners have warned that millions are still being binned.

Two more children's sand kits have been removed from sale after testing found they contained asbestos.

A 13-year-old girl has died after being rescued from a river, as the number of deaths in open water in the UK over the last eight days reached 17, following a record-breaking May heatwave. 

Rugby league legend John Kear has died "suddenly", a day after commentating on the Challenge Cup final.

A new pill helped to double the survival time for patients with an advanced and aggressive form of pancreatic cancer when compared to chemotherapy, a trial has found.

Arne Slot said goodbye to Anfield in an open letter after being dismissed as Liverpool head coach - as Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola is set to enter talks with the club.

Two more children's sand kits have been removed from sale after testing found they contained asbestos.

There has been a sharp decline in the use of vapes in the UK a year on from the government ban on single-use devices - but campaigners have warned that millions are still being binned.

A police officer has been seriously injured after being hit by a stolen PSNI car.

Thomas Tuchel says he and his England players have "full belief" they are capable of winning the World Cup.

James Milner has announced his retirement from football at the age of 40.

Arne Slot's position as Liverpool head coach was untenable. The decision-makers at Anfield took a little longer than the supporters to realise that, but in the end it became clear that they could not risk disrupting next season with an autumn sacking.

Arne Slot has said the connection he shares with Liverpool and the club's fans "goes beyond football".

A Kanye West concert in Italy has been cancelled over public order and security concerns.

Donald Trump is considering cancelling a series of concerts after a number of artists pulled out - and holding a political-style rally instead.

The Oscar-winning editor of the original Star Wars films, Marcia Lucas, has died aged 80.

President Donald Trump has lashed out after a judge ordered the removal of his name from the Kennedy Center.

It's only a couple of months or so since I was last in Cuba, and conditions then were pretty dire: power cuts, large queues for bread and fuel, state-run grocery stores virtually empty, mounting piles of rubbish on street corners, and few foreign visitors.

Israeli forces have captured a strategically important fortress from the Crusades, marking the country's deepest incursion into Lebanon in more than a quarter of a century.

Five people have recovered from a rare type of Ebola virus, the head of the World Health Organisation said - as suspected cases were investigated in Brazil and Italy.

Scores of people have been killed following a blast at a building in northeastern Myanmar.

There is not even a deal on the table but there is little surprise in the City that easyJet has become the latest big UK name to face takeover interest.

A Blue Origin rocket has exploded in a fireball during a late-night launchpad test - shaking nearby homes.

Thousands of people in Kent have been warned that disruption to their tap water supply is likely to continue over the weekend.

Allies of Andy Burnham will form a new "council" of cross-party figures to discuss working together to stop a Reform UK government.

An injection that eradicated entire tumours in patients with otherwise treatment-resistant cancers in a trial has been praised for its "striking" benefits.

A meteor travelling at 75,000mph caused a double boom that shook buildings in Massachusetts and Rhode Island in the US on Saturday afternoon.

A blood test designed to detect multiple cancers could offer "genuine hope" for people with some types of the disease, experts say.

A Blue Origin rocket has exploded in a fireball during a late-night launchpad test - shaking nearby homes.

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Unmanned undersea vehicles will be developed under the AUKUS defence pact, US secretary of defence Pete Hegseth said.

Allies of Andy Burnham will form a new "council" of cross-party figures to discuss working together to stop a Reform UK government.

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. 

There is not even a deal on the table but there is little surprise in the City that easyJet has become the latest big UK name to face takeover interest.

Two more children's sand kits have been removed from sale after testing found they contained asbestos.

A former chief executive of Marks and Spencer has been appointed by the government to get more than one million young people not in education, employment or training (NEETs) into work.