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Local News

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  Wetherspoons apply for permission to open new pub in Newport Pagnell

  Wetherspoons have submitted a planning application to Milton Keynes Council to open a new pub in Newport Pagnell.

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  One week until Ride for Willen Cycling Sportive

  There is still time to sign up for the Ride for Willen Cycling Sportive in aid of Willen Hospice, taking place at Cranfield University on Sunday 1st September.

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  Book your September staycation and support local charity, Henry Allen Trust

  Thanks to Bletchley car garage, Anglos, you can bid for a luxury Tree House Escape Experience for September and raise money for The Henry Allen Trust.

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  Slug & Lettuce swings its doors open in Milton Keynes

  Slug & Lettuce brings a dose of glitz and glamour to The Hub with a number of activities taking place throughout August to celebrate the doors opening.

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  Free DofE places for young people with SEND

  Buckinghamshire young peoples’ charity Action4Youth is providing free expedition places for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) to enable them to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award.

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  Take to the skies and support your local Hospice

  A skydive is the ultimate Bucket-List challenge and Willen Hospice is giving local people the chance to tick it off, while supporting a fantastic cause.

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  Mayor of MK to host basic life support course for Cancer Centre Appeal

  Milton Keynes Mayor Cllr Sam Crooks is stepping outside his comfort zone this month, to help raise funds for Milton Keynes Hospital Charity’s Cancer Centre Appeal.

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  World-first study reveals dogs are able to detect lung infections

  Medical Detection dogs, based in Milton Keynes, are able to detect ultra-low concentrations of Pseudomonas, the commonest cause of lung infection in the life-limiting inherited disease, cystic fibrosis.