Two new gritters named!

In December, we ran a competition to name Milton Keynes Council's two new gritters.

The two winning names, chosen by you, were Spready Mercury and Tyrannothawrus Rex.

The runners up were Saltry Sally, Spready Salted, Basil Salty, Alan Salturing, Spreadie The Eagle, Freezer May, Gritney Houston and Bar-NaCl Bill.

Keep an eye out for the gritters on the roads of MK over winter!

Local News

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Arrests made following drugs and firearms investigation in Milton Keynes
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550 volunteers wanted for eighth MK Marathon
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Record number of Redway Runners take part in MK Festival of Running
Local running club Redway Runners saw a record number of its members take part in the popular MK Festival of Running which attracts thousands of people to the city.
Bletchley housing on factory plan withdrawn
A planning application that would have meant the demolition of an historic Bletchley factory and the loss of current businesses occupying the site has been withdrawn.