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For one night only the Dreamboys come to Popworld!
Fancy a hot Friday night out? Join the Dreamboys at Popworld Milton Keynes with an amazing drag host on Friday 4th October from 7-10pm.
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Indoor climbing centre in Milton Keynes offers ultimate party venue this autumn
An indoor climbing centre in Milton Keynes are providing a fun-filled, stress-free parties for up to 20 guests this autumn, with over 25 climbing walls.
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UK’s most unusual exhibitions head to Milton Keynes
One of the UK’s most unusual exhibitions heads to Milton Keynes for the first time next month.
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Independent business to hold after-school club in Milton Keynes
An independent business in Milton Keynes has created an after-school club for children who want to develop their climbing skills in a positive and fun environment.
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Could your telecommunications business benefit from iNREACH?
iNREACH is the leading Milton Keynes based telecommunications company. They offer business solutions for industry leaders in IT, Comms and Print.
MKFM Reviews
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MKFM Review: Sukhothai - Thai Massage and Spa
Lia from MKFM Drive was invited to the new spa and massage centre in the historic town of Fenny Stratford, Bletchley, and here is her full review...
Local News
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Star casting announced for CHICAGO tour ahead of Milton Keynes opening night
The star casting for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the multi-awarding winning CHICAGO has been announced, including stars from Strictly Come Dancing and Coronation Street named in the list of cast opening at Milton Keynes Theatre from 12 October.
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Milton Keynes residents recycling more than ever before
Milton Keynes' ‘red and blue bin’ recycling has risen more than a third since the City Council rolled out wheelie bins to 119,000 households, putting MK in the top 25% of all English councils for recycling.
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Keith Emmett & Sons announce cancellation of this year’s Firework Spectacular in Milton Keynes
Keith Emmett & Sons, founder of the Milton Keynes Fireworks, have sadly announced the cancellation of this year’s annual Firework Spectacular due to insufficient funds.
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Biggest gaming market in Buckinghamshire heads to Milton Keynes this weekend
The largest gaming market in Buckinghamshire is coming to Milton Keynes this weekend, offering a haven for video game enthusiasts.
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Milton Keynes Breakers open preseason with a win
The Milton Keynes Breakers kick-started their preparations for the NBL Division 1 season with a 71-57 win over Essex Rebels.
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Arrests made at Milton Keynes Coachway on suspicion of immigration offences
Eleven individuals have been arrested on suspicion of immigration offences after being discovered in a vehicle at Milton Keynes Coachway.
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Olney Community Fridge prevents 1.3 tonnes of food waste in August
The Olney Community Fridge has reached a new milestone, processing its largest monthly amount of food so far, with 1.3 tonnes passing through in August.
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Capybaras welcome four adorable pups to Woburn Safari Park
Capybaras, Graham and Natalia, welcomed their first litter of four healthy little capybara pups at Woburn Safari Park last week.
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Drivers involved in unauthorised car meet in Milton Keynes set to face court
Drivers who participated in an unauthorised car meet in Milton Keynes are set to face legal consequences, with potential fines, driving disqualifications, and criminal records on the line.
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CCTV images released following serious injury road traffic collision in Milton Keynes
Thames Valley Police has released images of an individual officers would like to speak to following a serious injury road traffic collision in Milton Keynes.
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MK Dons Family Fun Day promises excitement ahead of Doncaster Rovers match
MK Dons’ Family Fun Day is back at Stadium MK for the new season, and it’s set to be an event no family should miss.
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Man jailed following burglary conviction in Milton Keynes
Man jailed for over two years following burglary conviction in Milton Keynes
Thames Valley Police
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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'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 pick up vital three points in 1-0 win over Walsall
Milton Keynes Dons picked up their second win of the 2024-25 season, defeating Walsall Town 1-0 at Stadium MK.
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MK Dons land Kane Thompson-Sommers on Deadline Day
Milton Keynes Dons have completed the signing of midfielder Kane Thompson-Sommers from National League side Halifax Town for an undisclosed fee.
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Time for MK Dons to get season on track
It's been a difficult start to the 2024-25 season for Milton Keynes Dons, who desperately need to get their season on track this weekend.
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MK Dons land League Two promotion winner Laurence Maguire
Milton Keynes Dons have bolstered their squad ahead of the 2024-25 season with centre back Laurence Maguire.
MK Breakers Basketball Club News
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Milton Keynes Breakers host Teeside Lions in playoff quarter-final
MK Breakers homecoming having lifted the NBL Division 2 South title takes place this Saturday as they host Teesside Lions as the NBL Division 2 Play-Offs begin.
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Milton Keynes Breakers crowned NBL Division 2 Champions
Milton Keynes Breakers secured promotion into NBL Division 1 on Saturday afternoon as Jordan Spencer secured victory in the final 8-seconds to secure a 104-96 win over Team Solent Kestrels.
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Milton Keynes Breakers travel to Solent for league decider this Saturday
MK Breakers face arguably the biggest game of their short history this Saturday as they make the journey to the south coast to face Team Solent Kestrels in their final regular season game.
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Milton Keynes Breakers defeat Westminster 125-76
The Breakers continued their impressive run of form overcoming Westminster Warriors 125-76 in an entertaining clash at Bletchley Leisure Centre.
Latest Travel
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Upcoming roadworks taking place in Milton Keynes this week
Roadworks will be carried out in Milton Keynes this week from September 9. To provide a safe working environment for staff, some temporary road closures and diversions may be necessary.
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Upcoming roadworks taking place in Milton Keynes this week
Roadworks will be carried out in Milton Keynes this week from September 2. To provide a safe working environment for staff, some temporary road closures and diversions may be necessary.
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Upcoming roadworks taking place in Milton Keynes this week
Roadworks will be carried out in Milton Keynes this week from August 27. To provide a safe working environment for staff, some temporary road closures and diversions may be necessary.
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Delays between Milton Keynes Central Station and Rugby expected
Delays between Milton Keynes Central Station and Rugby are expected until 4:45pm.
MK Jobs
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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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iNREACH Group
iNREACH is your one-stop business partner for all technology solutions in IT, Telecoms, and Managed Print in Milton Keynes, and across the UK.
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MK Act
MK Act are currently recruiting a Finance Manager, Family Support Worker, and Independent Domestic Violence Advocate. Find out more information about the roles and how to apply here...
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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...
Technology in MK with BizTech
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Biztech Tech Talk - Critical Thinking: what is it and why should we care about it?
You may have heard of ‘critical thinking.’ But you may not know what it means exactly.
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The best technology to help businesses scale up
In this digital age, technology is crucial for businesses to grow and expand.
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How can I use technology to grow my business?
Successfully establishing a new business is commendable. However, it is only half the battle won. What comes next is equally challenging and crucial.
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Top 5 technology trends for small and medium businesses
In this ever-evolving digital landscape, small and medium businesses face numerous challenges when using technology.
MK Lightning News
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MK Lightning ready to kick off 20th anniversary season this weekend
The All In Black Milton Keynes Lightning are set to kick off their 20th anniversary season this weekend when the League & Cup competition begins
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MK Lightning roster set for the new season
The Milton Keynes Lightning have set their final roster ahead of the 2022/23 NIHL National season.
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Tim Wallace returns as MK Lightning player-coach next season
The All In Black Milton Keynes Lightning have announced that Tim Wallace will return to the team next season, in a multitude of roles both on and off the ice.
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Surprise coaching shake-up for MK Lightning
The All In Black Milton Keynes Lightning have announced a surprise coaching shake-up ahead of the 2022/23 season.
MK City Council News
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Waste collections in Milton Keynes to continue as normal on Bank Holiday Monday
Milton Keynes Council is reminding residents that waste collections will continue as normal during the Bank Holiday weekend.
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Businesses encouraged to express interest in e-cargo bike rental scheme in Milton Keynes
MK Council is encouraging businesses to express their interest in a new eCargo bike rental scheme and help achieve the city’s carbon reduction ambitions.
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£2.4m awarded to support new MK university
Milton Keynes has been awarded more than £2.4m to create an innovation hub at the city’s proposed university MK:U.
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Milton Keynes Council gets gold award for its Armed Forces support
Milton Keynes Council’s support of the Armed Forces has been awarded gold status in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
National News
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Chief prisons inspector warns of 'revolving door' as around 1,750 inmates are set for early release
The chief inspector of prisons for England and Wales has warned that today's early release of around 1,750 offenders is going to be "risky".
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Israeli strikes in Khan Younis tent camp kill at least 40 and injure 60, Palestinian news agency says
Israeli strikes have killed at least 40 people and wounded 60 others in a tent camp for displaced Palestinians in southern Gaza, Palestinian news agency WAFA has said, citing medical officials.
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James Earl Jones, voice of Star Wars villain Darth Vader and Mufasa in The Lion King, dies aged 93
Acting great James Earl Jones, who voiced Star Wars villain Darth Vader and Mufasa in The Lion King, has died at the age of 93.
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MPs to vote on cutting winter fuel payment for pensioners
MPs will vote later on a controversial plan by the new government to remove the winter fuel payment from the majority of pensioners.
Showbiz
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James Earl Jones, voice of Star Wars villain Darth Vader and Mufasa in The Lion King, dies aged 93
Acting great James Earl Jones, who voiced Star Wars villain Darth Vader and Mufasa in The Lion King, has died at the age of 93.
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Oasis and Ticketmaster should refund fans who paid inflated ticket prices, says consumer group Which?
Oasis and Ticketmaster should refund fans who were charged over-inflated prices for tickets, the consumer group Which? has said.
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Selena Gomez says pregnancy and giving birth could risk her life - as she explains why she can't carry children for first time
Selena Gomez has said she cannot carry her own children due to health issues.
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X Factor finalist Ben Thapa dies aged 42, former band G4 confirms in tribute
"Hugely talented" X Factor runner-up Ben Thapa has died aged 42, according to his former band G4.
Destination MK
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Les Miserables comes to Milton Keynes Theatre
See you at the Barricade... The World's favourite musical LES MISERABLES comes to Milton Keynes Theatre
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Destination Milton Keynes and McDonald’s help Keep Up the Clean Up on #LoveMK Day
The seventh annual #LoveMK Day is being held this year on Thursday 2nd May.
Sport
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England vs Sri Lanka: Captain Ollie Pope rejects complacency accusations after damning defeat in third Test
Captain Ollie Pope has denied England's eight-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka in the third and final Test was due to complacency.
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England vs Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka's ton secures historic third-Test win and denies hosts clean sweep
Sri Lanka beat England in Tests for the first time in 10 years as an eight-wicket victory denied the hosts a clean sweep.
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England player ratings as Ollie Pope's side fall short in third Sri Lanka Test but win series 2-1
How we rated England's players out of 10 in the eight-wicket loss against Sri Lanka in the third Test at the Kia Oval...
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Is Jamie Smith's rescue act in vain for England with unbeaten Test summer under threat from fighting Sri Lanka?
Falling from 20-1 to 82-7, to say England were floundering in the second innings of the third Test against Sri Lanka is an understatement.
Strange News
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Airbus Beluga lands at London's Heathrow Airport
An unusually-shaped plane has landed at London's Heathrow Airport to deliver spare parts.
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Victor Adeboyejo: Bolton Wanderers striker injured after 'hefty sneeze'
A "hefty sneeze" has caused a professional footballer to sustain a "nasty back injury".
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Watch: This is how a mushroom wearing a robot body dances
Scientists have discovered a new way of controlling robots by using mycelium - the fungal network attached to the roots of mushrooms.
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Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro declares Christmas to begin in October
Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro has declared Christmas will start three months early in the country, in a move which some have suggested was made to further his own political goals.
Videos
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Watch: This is how a mushroom wearing a robot body dances
Scientists have discovered a new way of controlling robots by using mycelium - the fungal network attached to the roots of mushrooms.
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James Earl Jones, voice of Star Wars villain Darth Vader and Mufasa in The Lion King, dies aged 93
Acting great James Earl Jones, who voiced Star Wars villain Darth Vader and Mufasa in The Lion King, has died at the age of 93.
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Princess Kate has finished chemotherapy and says she is 'focused on staying cancer free'
The Princess of Wales has said her focus is to "stay cancer free" after finishing chemotherapy treatment.
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Typhoon Yagi: At least 59 killed in Vietnam
At least 59 people have died in Vietnam after the most powerful typhoon to hit the southeast Asian country in decades made landfall.
Business
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State pension to rise by more than £400 a year in April - double some winter fuel payments
The state pension is due to rise by 4% in April, giving an extra £460 a year to recipients.
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Oasis and Ticketmaster should refund fans who paid inflated ticket prices, says consumer group Which?
Oasis and Ticketmaster should refund fans who were charged over-inflated prices for tickets, the consumer group Which? has said.
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Post Office scandal appeals process 'unacceptable', Horizon victim says
A victim of the Post Office Horizon scandal has told Sky News that plans for a new appeals process are "unacceptable" on several fronts.
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Chatbot start-up SplxAI lands $2m amid growing cybersecurity threat
A start-up which helps companies protect against cyberattacks targeting their AI chatbots has raised millions of dollars to fund its expansion.
Technology
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The way people get their news is changing, Ofcom report shows
The main way people get their news has changed, according to a new survey by Ofcom.
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Apple to launch new tech at its biggest event of the year - but will it be enough to make you part with your cash?
Apple is launching its latest iPhone in what is billed to be its biggest release of the year.
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Elon Musk on track to be the first trillionaire by 2027, according to report
Elon Musk is on track to become the world's first trillionaire by 2027, according to a new global wealth report.
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Two astronauts left behind on ISS as troubled Boeing Starliner capsule lands on Earth empty
Boeing's Starliner capsule, which has been plagued with problems, has returned to Earth, leaving two astronauts behind on the International Space Station (ISS).
News Extra
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MKFM Review: Hairspray The Musical at Milton Keynes Theatre
Maggie, along with her sister and mum, went to see Hairspray The Musical last night (02/09), and here is her review...
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Why not visit the magical mile-long lantern festival in Milton Keynes for Valentine's?
If you're looking for something different to do for Valentine's, this could be the perfect place! Land of Lights at Gulliver’s Resort has been illuminating the skies of the city and is open until 26th February 2023.
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You can still enrol on to adult learning courses at Milton Keynes College
Have you been looking to expand your knowledge or start a new career this year? Milton Keynes College has a wide range of adult courses available, including some fully funded online courses.
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What deals are there across Milton Keynes this week?
Each week, MKFM will bring you the latest deals and offers for residents to enjoy across the city.
Local Music
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Mid Week Music dates confirmed for February at The Italian Sul Lago
The Italian Sul Lago restaurant has confirmed the new Mid Week Music dates for February with a wonderful array of talented singers and musicians.
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Milton Keynes indie band to celebrate new EP launch at MK Sports Bar & Lounge
Celebrate Bluewall's debut EP 'Double Denim' with guest performances at MK Sports Bar & Lounge this Friday the 12th of August.
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New Milton Keynes rock band to headline first show at MK Sports Bar & Lounge
Box Monster Promotions presents new local rock band The Bronze, they are inviting you to their EP release show on the 26th of August 2022.
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Introducing Debris, a female led four-piece band from Milton Keynes
Debris, a very promising and strong female teenage-led band in Milton Keynes releases new debut EP 'Mona Lisa', alongside an acoustic rendition of EP's leading single 'Portrait'.
Sponsored Stories
Local News
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Star casting announced for CHICAGO tour ahead of Milton Keynes opening night
The star casting for the 2024/2025 UK and Ireland tour of the multi-awarding winning CHICAGO has been announced, including stars from Strictly Come Dancing and Coronation Street named in the list of cast opening at Milton Keynes Theatre from 12 October.
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Milton Keynes residents recycling more than ever before
Milton Keynes' ‘red and blue bin’ recycling has risen more than a third since the City Council rolled out wheelie bins to 119,000 households, putting MK in the top 25% of all English councils for recycling.
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Keith Emmett & Sons announce cancellation of this year’s Firework Spectacular in Milton Keynes
Keith Emmett & Sons, founder of the Milton Keynes Fireworks, have sadly announced the cancellation of this year’s annual Firework Spectacular due to insufficient funds.
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Biggest gaming market in Buckinghamshire heads to Milton Keynes this weekend
The largest gaming market in Buckinghamshire is coming to Milton Keynes this weekend, offering a haven for video game enthusiasts.
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Milton Keynes Breakers open preseason with a win
The Milton Keynes Breakers kick-started their preparations for the NBL Division 1 season with a 71-57 win over Essex Rebels.
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Arrests made at Milton Keynes Coachway on suspicion of immigration offences
Eleven individuals have been arrested on suspicion of immigration offences after being discovered in a vehicle at Milton Keynes Coachway.
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Olney Community Fridge prevents 1.3 tonnes of food waste in August
The Olney Community Fridge has reached a new milestone, processing its largest monthly amount of food so far, with 1.3 tonnes passing through in August.
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Capybaras welcome four adorable pups to Woburn Safari Park
Capybaras, Graham and Natalia, welcomed their first litter of four healthy little capybara pups at Woburn Safari Park last week.
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Drivers involved in unauthorised car meet in Milton Keynes set to face court
Drivers who participated in an unauthorised car meet in Milton Keynes are set to face legal consequences, with potential fines, driving disqualifications, and criminal records on the line.
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CCTV images released following serious injury road traffic collision in Milton Keynes
Thames Valley Police has released images of an individual officers would like to speak to following a serious injury road traffic collision in Milton Keynes.
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MK Dons Family Fun Day promises excitement ahead of Doncaster Rovers match
MK Dons’ Family Fun Day is back at Stadium MK for the new season, and it’s set to be an event no family should miss.
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Man jailed following burglary conviction in Milton Keynes
Man jailed for over two years following burglary conviction in Milton Keynes
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