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Ask Milton Keynes University Hospital's CEO on MKFM
MKFM is giving you the opportunity to ask Professor Joe Harrison, CEO of Milton Keynes Hospital, the questions that are important to you.
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MKFM Secret Sound
Someone in Milton Keynes is guaranteed to win £1000 cash on the MK Secret Sound, thanks to Skyline Taxis!
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Ask the Leader of MK City Council on MKFM
MKFM is giving you the chance to ask Cllr Pete Marland, leader of Milton Keynes Council, the questions that matter to you.
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MK Mental Health Hour returns to MKFM
On the first Sunday of every month at 7pm, MKFM alongside Arthur Ellis: Mental Health Support will discuss a variety of topics as well as expert practical advice for listeners.
Podcasts
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MKFM Podcasts
Johanna Brewer, Senior Associate Solicitor at Family Law Group
Financial settlements and pensions
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MKFM Podcasts
Jane Horridge, Project Manager on the organising team for Milton Keynes Business Achievement Awards
MKBAA returns to Marshall Arena at Stadium MK in March 2024
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MKFM Podcasts
Antony Antunes, who plays Tiger Hind/Cook/Father Martin in Life of Pi at MK Theatre
Life of Pi comes to Milton Keynes Theatre 19th - 23rd September.
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MKFM Podcasts
Will Macintyre, F4 British Championship title contender
Young driver sponsored by Milton Keynes business shortlisted for major Aston Martin Autosport Award
Local News
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Milton Keynes-based university wins £2.72m EU research funding hopes to manage extremist views
An international team of academics led by The Open University has won £2.72m research funding, to help people manage the development of extremist views at home and abroad in the run up to major political events.
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Milton Keynes residents could help decide future of Brunel Shopping Centre
Residents in Milton Keynes could have the chance to help decide the future of two major sites in Bletchley.
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Milton Keynes theme park celebrates grandparents with free entry weekend
Young at heart grandparents are invited to a special weekend at Gulliver's Land with free entry available for Grandma and Grandad.
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Joanna Lumley backs Milton Keynes parents' urgent plea to raise £154k for Archie's life-saving treatment
Archie's family only have a few weeks left to fundraise for specialist treatment.
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List of roadworks taking place across Milton Keynes from today
From 25 September 2023 MK City Council will be carrying out roadworks on some sections in the following areas.
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Two Milton Keynes villages share top honours in Best Kept Village awards
Two Milton Keynes villages have won the top award for Best Kept Village in Buckinghamshire.
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Man arrested after police find over 200 cannabis plants in Milton Keynes property
Officers have made an arrest after 4 large rooms full of cannabis were found in a Milton Keynes property.
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Milton Keynes Theatre welcomes Calendar Girls The Musical to the stage this October
Celebrate 20 years since the release of the beloved film adaptation with Calendar Girls the Musical, which comes to Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 17 – Sat 21 Oct 2023!
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The Safety Centre Hazard Alley in Milton Keynes offering family tours this October half term
Tours will take place on Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th October.
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Milton Keynes Theatre welcomes The Crown Jewels to the stage this October
The Crown Jewels is a riotous new comedy based on the most unbelievable royal caper in British history. Don’t miss it when it comes to Milton Keynes Theatre in October!
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Fundraising dinner marks achievements of Milton Keynes-based national charity's prodigious chief executive
An evening of celebration marked the retirement of Sue Farrington Smith MBE, chief executive and co-founder of the Shenley Wood-based charity Brain Tumour Research.
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Inspirational nurse who covers Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes shortlisted for national award
Local nurse Blenda Correya has been shortlisted for an award at the prestigious Nursing Times Workforce Summit and Awards 2023 after colleagues nominated her for her inspirational work.
Latest Travel
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List of roadworks taking place across Milton Keynes from today
From 25 September 2023 MK City Council will be carrying out roadworks on some sections in the following areas.
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Diversions to be in place as world's first ever AI Safety Summit comes to Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes City Council says it has been working with Thames Valley Police to prepare for the world’s first major AI Safety Summit, which is being held at Bletchley Park on 1st and 2nd November.
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Leader of Milton Keynes City Council and MP in debate over plans for year long road closure
The Leader of Milton Keynes City Council has responded to a petition launched by the MP for Milton Keynes urging them to 'rethink' plans for a year-long road closure.
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Roadworks taking place across Milton Keynes next week
From 18 September 2023, Milton Keynes City Council will be carrying out roadworks on some sections in the following areas.
National News
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Russell Brand: Metropolitan Police investigating sexual offence claims in London and elsewhere
A number of sexual offence claims relating to London and elsewhere in the UK have been made against Russell Brand.
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Russell Brand accuses government of bypassing judicial process to censor him on social media
Russell Brand has accused the government of trying to "bypass" the judicial system after his YouTube channel was demonetised in the wake of sexual abuse allegations against him.
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Liberal Democrat conference: Sir Ed Davey hints at post-election deal with Labour
Sir Ed Davey has hinted his party would be prepared to do a post-election deal with Labour to prevent the Conservatives from forming a government.
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Number of appointments rescheduled after NHS strike action passes one million, new figures show
The number of acute inpatient and outpatient appointments rescheduled as a result of strike action by junior doctors and consultants has now exceeded one million, according to new figures.
Win with MKFM
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Win a party at Tenpin Milton Keynes
MKFM has teamed up with the brand new Tenpin in Milton Keynes to give you chance to win the ultimate party of your choice!
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Win with MKFM on Facebook
You'll know all about our fantastic on air competitions by now, but do you know we also regularly give away great stuff on our Facebook page?
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Win exclusive prizes on MKFM's new mobile app
MKFM has launched a brand new mobile app with your chance to win some exclusive prizes.
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Win £1000 cash on The MK Secret Sound
Someone in Milton Keynes is guaranteed to win £1000 cash when the MK Secret Sound returns to MKFM on Monday 22nd May, thanks to Skyline Taxis!
MKFM Featured
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MKFM's Meet of MK
Fancy joining MKFM's next monthly networking event? Find out how you can book tickets that includes nibbles and welcome drink here...
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Theme of Milton Keynes Business Achievement Awards 2024 revealed
It comes as the awards prepares for its 10th anniversary celebration.
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Huge Christmas parties to return to Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes
Vivid Experience, one of the UK’s leading Christmas party designers, has teamed up with Stadium MK for the second year, to launch an incredible range of Christmas Parties at Marshall Arena this December.
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Keith Emmett and Sons announce there will be no firework display in Milton Keynes this year
The event is set to be cancelled this year due to rising costs and no headline sponsor.
Events in MK
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MacIntyre Memory Café
The MacIntyre Memory Café offers a fun, welcoming and relaxing environment for people to take part in social activities, make new friends while enjoying a hot drink and cake.
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It’s the return of Bletchley Park’s much-loved fabulous 1940s Weekend!
Step back in time once again when Bletchley Park’s much-loved 1940s Weekend returns on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 September 2023.
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Milton Keynes theme park to host summer finale with a bang
Gulliver’s Land is hosting a Summer Sparks Spectacular this September to mark the end of the school holidays and a special fireworks display will make sure that the event goes off with a bang!
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The City of Codes & Light Festival returns to Milton Keynes this October
Organised by Milton Keynes Islamic Arts and Culture (MKIAC), prepare for a FREE four-day festival of innovation, art, science, and technology bringing together creative and inspirational workshops, educational symposiums and unforgettable performances.
Milton Keynes Theatre
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The Crown Jewels
This is the royal event of the year and it comes to Milton Keynes Theatre this October. The Crown Jewels is a riotous new comedy based on the most unbelievable royal caper in British history.
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Calendar Girls The Musical
A brand new production of the award winning Calendar Girls The Musical featuring a re-imagined book and new music comes to Milton Keynes Theatre from 17th - 21st October.
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2:22 A Ghost Story
The new stage phenomenon that has taken the West End by storm now comes to Milton Keynes Theatre from 3rd October 2023.
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Noises Off
Michael Frayn’s celebrated play serves up a riotous double bill, a play within a play coming to Milton Keynes Theatre 21st - 25th November.
Charity in MK
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Willen Hospice to hold after-school party at Milton Keynes theme park this week
Local charity, Willen Hospice, is getting ready to take over Milton Keynes’ Gulliver’s Land Theme Park Resorts on Thursday (14 September) from 2 – 7pm!
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Man to walk from Milton Keynes to Great Ormond Street to fundraise for 10 year-old's new wheelchair bike
A local man is set to walk over 50 miles to fundraise for a brand new wheelchair tandem bike for Bella-Skye, a 10-year-old girl born with periventricular leukomalacia.
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Milton Keynes schoolgirl raises money for local charity through passion for football
A football-loving Milton Keynes infant school pupil has been raising money for a local charity.
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Milton Keynes to come together in world record attempt lining up 10km of cans for MK Food Bank
MK Food Bank will be attempting to smash the current World Record for the longest line of cans of food.
Thames Valley Police
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Police 'increasingly concerned' for missing Milton Keynes boy not seen since Monday
Thames Valley Police is appealing for the public’s help in tracing a boy who has been reported missing from Milton Keynes.
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Wife pays emotional tribute to 'best friend' following fatal A421 crash
The wife of Jason Wallis, who died following a road traffic collision on the A421 at Tingewick on 9 September, has today (18/9) released a tribute to him.
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CCTV images released after cash, jewellery and cameras stolen from house in Milton Keynes
Thames Valley Police is releasing CCTV images following a burglary in Westcroft earlier this year.
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Young people in Milton Keynes invited to rap, speak or write about knife crime
As part of Milton Keynes' Month of Action Against Violence, Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber has launched a rap and spoken word competition, ‘The Knife Sentence’.
MK City Council News
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Win for Milton Keynes Liberal Democrats following Newport Pagnell South by-election
Voters living in Newport Pagnell South took to the polls yesterday (21/9) to vote for their new councillor.
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Leader of Milton Keynes City Council and MP in debate over plans for year long road closure
The Leader of Milton Keynes City Council has responded to a petition launched by the MP for Milton Keynes urging them to 'rethink' plans for a year-long road closure.
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Milton Keynes City Council extends Women into Work programme following success
Milton Keynes City Council has announced that it’s investing more money into supporting women who lost their jobs due to the pandemic back into work.
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Milton Keynes City Council objects to government plans for new asylum hotel in Newport Pagnell
MK Labour has raised objections to a plan by the government for a new asylum hotel next to the M1 services in Newport Pagnell.
MK Jobs
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Facilities Management Solutions
Facilities Management Solutions are currently recruiting a Business Development Executive. Find out more information about the role and how to apply here...
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Stadium MK
Stadium MK currently have a wide range of jobs available to join their varied teams. Find out more information about the roles and how to apply here...
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McDonald's
McDonald's currently have a wide range of jobs available to join their varied teams. Find out more information about the roles and how to apply here...
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Skyline Taxis
Want to earn over £1,250 per week? Drive with Skyline...
MK Health
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Milton Keynes surgeries to have digital phonelines by March 2024
GP surgeries have been signing up in principle to transition from analogue to digital telephone by next March.
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Milton Keynes Hospital unveils brand new Veteran Aware plaque
The plaque follows the news that the Trust has received Armed Forces Veterans Aware accreditation.
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Extra support planned for local people leaving Milton Keynes University Hospital
Milton Keynes City Council is working with Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) and local health partners to further improve people’s experience as they return home after a stay in hospital.
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Children in Milton Keynes offered free flu vaccinations through schools
Parents in Milton Keynes are being urged to get their children vaccinated against seasonal flu.
Technology in MK with BizTech
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Local Milton Keynes tech company develops interactive 3D AR maps for transport for Wales
Local MK tech business, Briteyellow, recently worked with Transport for Wales to create augmented reality (AR) maps for their major stations using their indoor wayfinding technology – BriteWay.
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The benefits of wearable tech for modern businesses
Wearable technology has been around for almost a decade. But it is only now that it is being used and recognised for driving innovation and growth in modern businesses.
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Milton Keynes ranked the most competitive city in the UK for businesses
It’s official! Milton Keynes has topped the UK Competitive Index for 2023 as the most competitive city in the UK for businesses.
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World’s first commercial driverless rent-a-car service launches in Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes is all set to welcome the world’s first commercial driverless “Robot” rent-a-car service!
MK's Finest
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MKFM Review: Greek Grill Cafe's vegetarian breakfast
Jodie Erica visits Greek Grill Cafe to try their delicious looking vegetarian breakfast, here is her full review...
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MKFM Review: Five Akhi's deliver to MKFM for a team lunch
The MKFM team had food from Five Akhi's delivered to their studio to enjoy a team lunch, here is their review...
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MKFM Review: Layaly Zaman
Jodie Erica visits Layaly Zaman restaurant and shisha bar to try a variety of their dishes and shisha, here is her full review...
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MKFM Review: Olé Tapas Bar in Milton Keynes
Charlotte from the MKFM news team was invited down to try the tapas at Olé Tapas Bar in Wolverton, here is how it went...
MK Dons News
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MK Dons lose 2-1 against Stockport County at home
Milton Keynes Dons suffered a 2-1 defeat to Stockport County at Stadium MK.
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MK Dons claim a point in top-of-the-table clash with Notts County
Milton Keynes Dons claimed a point against fellow promotion favourites Notts County at Stadium MK.
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MK Dons to face Notts County in top of the league clash at Stadium MK this Saturday
MK Dons will face Notts County at Stadium MK this Saturday in a first-versus-second clash.
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Graham Alexander wants to create an atmosphere, reward fan loyalty with MK Dons
Milton Keynes Dons head coach Graham Alexander has spoken of his desire to create an atmosphere within his squad and reward fan loyalty at Stadium MK this season.
MK Breakers Basketball Club News
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Milton Keynes Breakers open KitKing Trophy with win
The MK Breakers started their KitKing Trophy exploits with a 93-72 win over NBL Division 1 side Nottingham Hoods.
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MK Breakers begin pre-season campaign this weekend
MK Breakers will begin their pre-season campaign on Sunday against London Elite at Bletchley Leisure Centre.
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Milton Keynes Breakers complete perfect debut season with playoff final win
The MK Breakers completed a perfect debut season in the Senior National Basketball League, demolishing the UEL London Lions 113-67 in the NBL Division 3 Playoff Final.
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NBL Division 3 East Coach and Player of the year win for Milton Keynes Breakers
MK Breakers Head Coach, Billy Beddow-Patel and Captain Jordan Spencer have been named the NBL Division 3 East Coach and Player of the year respectively for the 2022-23 season.
News Extra
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Milton Keynes Secondary School to host Open Evening this Thursday
Stantonbury School is inviting prospective students and parents to its Open Evening this Thursday.
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Optimizing Your Trading Strategy: The Impact of Emotional Intelligence
In the world of trading, developing a successful strategy is essential for long-term success. However, many traders fail to realize the crucial role that emotional intelligence plays in optimizing their trading strategy.
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Finding Your Perfect Match: Tips to Choose the Right Bitcoin Wallet
In an era where Bitcoin rules the global financial game, securing your digital treasure trove is less about pirate chests and more about finding the right Bitcoin wallet.
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Global Crypto Policies: The Shifting Paradigm of Digital Currency Regulation
In recent years, the world has witnessed a significant rise in the popularity and adoption of cryptocurrencies.
Local Business
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MKFM Business Club
Check out our MKFM Business Club members here! Please email sales@mkfm.com to find out further information on how your local business could benefit from the MKFM Business Club.
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MKFM Principal Partners
MKFM Principal Partners help to support the work MKFM does within the local community. View their local business profiles here...
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MKFM Business Directory
Add your local business for FREE to our MKFM Business Directory. You can find information about local businesses across our city - from restaurants to plumbers and from marketing companies to dentists.
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Advertise on MKFM
Looking to advertise your business in Milton Keynes? MKFM have various options in addition to being on the radio...