On Air
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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.
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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.
Podcasts
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Scribbo on Sunday: A maverick musical podcast
Scribbo on Sunday Series Final
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MKFM Local News Podcast
How can the community support Milton Keynes Hospital during busy periods?
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MKFM Local News Podcast
Milton Keynes Hospital waiting times 'longest I've ever seen', says CEO
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MKFM Local News Podcast
NHS strikes and increase in cancelled appointments in Milton Keynes
Local News
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RSPCA appeal to find owner of senior cat with one eye in Milton Keynes
The RSPCA is appealing to find the family of a senior cat in Milton Keynes
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Brand new wine bar opens in Milton Keynes
A brand new wine bar 'Veeno' has opened at The Hub in Milton Keynes.
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Milton Keynes named third best city for runners in UK
Milton Keynes has been named one of the best cities for intermediate and expert runners.
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Last chance to get early-bird tickets for Land of Lights in Milton Keynes
It’s your last chance to get tickets for Milton Keyne’s biggest lantern and light festival at early-bird prices.
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Milton Keynes Olympic gold medallist Greg Rutherford to appear on Dancing on Ice
An Olympic gold medallist from Milton Keynes has been named the fifth star to appear on Dancing on Ice 2024.
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Milton Keynes to receive bus funding from government
The City Council is set to receive over £650k for bus services from the government.
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Milton Keynes residents urged to support NHS staff as we head into busy winter period
As we get closer to winter, Milton Keynes University Hospital's CEO is asking patients, families, residents and staff to 'come together' to help everyone get the best help possible during the busy period.
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Electronic music festival to take over iconic Point building in Milton Keynes this winter
MK's most iconic building will be transformed into a two-day electric music festival location in aid of Willen Hospice.
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Milton Keynes University Hospital waiting times currently at longest CEO has 'ever seen'
Waiting times in the last two years have 'increased significantly', CEO Joe Harrison told MKFM.
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RSPCA issues appeal for information following report of dog being 'pinned to floor' in Milton Keynes
RSPCA officers have launched an appeal for information into an incident of aggression towards a dog in Bletchley, Milton Keynes.
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Gulliver’s Land helps raise thousands for Milton Keynes hospice
Families enjoyed a day of heartfelt fun at theme park resort Gulliver’s Land during a fund-raising event for Willen Hospice, which provides specialist end-of-life care for adults in Milton Keynes.
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Roadworks taking place across Milton Keynes from Monday
From 2 October 2023, MK City Council will be carrying out roadworks on some sections in the following areas.
Latest Travel
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Roadworks taking place across Milton Keynes from Monday
From 2 October 2023, MK City Council will be carrying out roadworks on some sections in the following areas.
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City Council launches campaign to save bus routes in Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes City Council is campaigning to save seven bus routes after operators said they would stop services if passenger numbers do not increase.
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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.
National News
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Halifax stabbings: Murder investigation launched after second man dies
A murder investigation has been launched after a second man died following a triple stabbing in Halifax.
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Bradley Lowery: Man pleads guilty to public order offence after mocking death of six-year-old football mascot
Dale Houghton, 31, has pleaded guilty to a public order offence after he mocked the death of football mascot Bradley Lowery at a match on Friday.
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Barcelona's Sagrada Familia nears completion as towers are crowned
More than 140 years since work began on Barcelona's famous Sagrada Familia (The Holy Family) the city is celebrating a milestone: the completion of four of its towers.
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Man 'devastated' after National Trust removes sapling near Sycamore Gap
The National Trust has removed a sapling planted near the felled Sycamore Gap tree - with the man who put it there saying he's devastated.
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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Nominations now open for Milton Keynes Business Achievement Awards 2024
Nominations are now open for the Milton Keynes Business Achievement Awards 2024 following an official launch party, which also marked the start of the 10th anniversary year for the coveted awards.
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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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The One Where They Had Brunch
Oh.My.God. Popworld are hosting a F.R.I.E.N.D.S themed bottomless brunch! Could you BE anymore excited?
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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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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.
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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.
Charity in MK
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Companies take part in Milton Keynes football tournament and raise over £10,000 for charity
Welcome Break’s Commercial Team raised over £10,000 last week for local and national charities.
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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.
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Joanna Lumley backs Milton Keynes parent's 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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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.
Thames Valley Police
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Missing 14-year-old boy from Milton Keynes believed to have travelled to Liverpool
Police are asking the public to help trace missing boy Dale.
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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.
MK City Council News
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City Council launches campaign to save bus routes in Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes City Council is campaigning to save seven bus routes after operators said they would stop services if passenger numbers do not increase.
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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.
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 winless in five after 1-0 Harrogate loss
Milton Keynes Dons are now without a win in five matches as they succumbed to a 1-0 home loss to Harrogate Town.
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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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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 suffer mixed fortunes in weekend double-header
MK Breakers enjoyed a mix weekend of results as they started their NBL Division 2 campaign in fashion on Saturday night, before facing off against old rivals Hemel Storm on the following evening.
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Milton Keynes business announces sponsorship of MK Breakers player
Facilities Management Solutions has launched a new partnership with the Milton Keynes Basketball Club, as they enter their second season.
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Milton Keynes Breakers in league and KitKing Trophy action this weekend
MK Breakers begin their NBL Division 2 campaign and return to KitKing Trophy action this weekend as they face Richmond Knights and Hemel Storm respectively.
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Milton Keynes Breakers advance to quarter finals of KitKing Trophy
After two games in as many days MK Breakers progressed out of their group and into the knockout stages of the KitKing Trophy, setting up a rematch with Hemel Storm, the only team to defeat them in the 2022/23 season.
News Extra
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Popworld Milton Keynes to host Bottomless Christmas this winter
Popworld will be hosting 'Bottomless Christmas' this winter, offering residents 3 hours of festive fun.
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Teaching Maya Angelou's Works: Life Lessons from Maya Angelou for College Students
Maya Angelou is one of students’ favourite topics in literary and history classes. Her life lessons are unforgettable, and we’ll discuss some of them in this article.
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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.
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...