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Technology in MK with BizTech
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What is Google Bard - The latest AI chatbot that is the talk of the town
Next-generation AI chatbots have dominated the tech scene in the past few years. And for good reason.
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The pros and cons of TikTok for businesses
It’s no secret that video content has taken over the internet.
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Innovate UK KTN offers up to £20 million funding and tailored business support
Calling all UK-registered, innovative small and micro tech businesses! Last chance to enter your project into Innovate UK KTN’s competition.
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The Metaverse
This requires no introduction. There have probably been more column inches on this piece of tech than any other.
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Drones
Drones are nothing new. But they are in the list of tech to look out for in 2023 because a tipping point is approaching fast.
Local News
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NatWest confirm plans to close Stony Stratford branch
NatWest customers have today been told that a branch in Milton Keynes will be closing down.
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Milton Keynes man jailed after attack on woman in hotel
A Milton Keynes man who attacked a woman in a Northamptonshire hotel before assaulting police when he was arrested has been jailed for over three years.
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Missing Milton Keynes boy located 'safe and well'
Police say a boy missing from Milton Keynes has been found.
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Golf Centre greenkeeper from Milton Keynes chosen for support team at The Open Championship
A greenkeeper from Milton Keynes has been invited to be part of the greenkeeping support team at one of golf’s most famous tournaments.
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Appeal for witnesses following road traffic collision in Milton Keynes
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage following a road traffic collision in Milton Keynes.
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'Equity of access to opportunities for every child in Milton Keynes,' IFtL Chief Executive sets out ambitions to 2025
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the heart of Inspiring Futures through Learning (IFtL) multi-academy trust’s newly-published vision for education across Milton Keynes and Corby.
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Multi-journey bus ticket prices to change for people across Milton Keynes
Arriva has announced that there will be changes to the price of Arriva multi-journey ticket from Saturday 1st April.
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HomeGround Cafe reopens in Central Milton Keynes with brand new menu
HomeGround Café, on the YMCA campus in Central Milton Keynes, has reopened.
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Founder of Milton Keynes charity given royal honour for services to bereaved children and families
On Wednesday 8th March, Harry’s Rainbow founder & CEO, Odette, was invested by Princess Royal at Windsor Castle.
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'New era' of electric vehicle charging launches at Stadium MK with Allego’s first UK ultra-fast hub
A brand new 'state-of-the-art' EV-charging hub has opened at Stadium MK.
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MK Breakers close out regular season with comfortable win
The MK Breakers’ completed their regular season campaign on Saturday when they faced off against the UEA Panthers in a game that saw the Breakers deliver a signature, dominant display, winning 67-121 on the road.
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Thames Valley Police boss welcomes plan to help tackle anti-social behaviour
Police boss Matthew Barber has welcomed the Government’s plan to help tackle anti-social behaviour.
Thames Valley Police
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Missing Milton Keynes boy located 'safe and well'
Police say a boy missing from Milton Keynes has been found.
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Thames Valley Police boss welcomes plan to help tackle anti-social behaviour
Police boss Matthew Barber has welcomed the Government’s plan to help tackle anti-social behaviour.
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UPDATED: Police issue appeal for missing person in Milton Keynes
UPDATED MISSING PERSONS APPEAL
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Residents join officers in Milton Keynes to discuss Race Action Plan
Residents join local police officers to discuss Thames Valley Police force's Race Action Plan draft.
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 claim three points in 1-0 victory over Morecambe
Milton Keynes Dons climbed to 19th in League One after claiming a 1-0 home victory over Morecambe, giving them three wins in a row.
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MK Dons survival hunt finally gaining momentum
Milton Keynes Dons continue to chase League One survival and recent results finally have the team building some momentum.
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Support the MK Dons Women in the County Cup Final this Sunday
Charlie Bill’s team prepare to face Abingdon United in the Women’s Berks & Bucks FA Senior County Cup Final on Sunday 19 March.
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Marshall’s Father of Loud Day coming to Stadium MK in April
MK Dons will be staging its annual tribute to Jim Marshall when Mark Jackson’s side take on Portsmouth at Stadium MK.
MK Breakers Basketball Club News
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MK Breakers close out regular season with comfortable win
The MK Breakers’ completed their regular season campaign on Saturday when they faced off against the UEA Panthers in a game that saw the Breakers deliver a signature, dominant display, winning 67-121 on the road.
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MK Breakers dominant in final home game of the regular season
The MK Breakers put on a scintillating display of basketball at their last home game of the NBL 3 East regular season.
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MK Breakers reach cup quarter finals
In what has become the normal for this special side, the Breakers were victorious twice in two days to stay undefeated in league play, improving to 7-0 against the Northampton Mavericks, as well as a stunning victory against NBL 1’s Newcastle University to reach the Quarter-finals of the National cu
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MK Breakers cruise past reigning champs in blowout win
MK Breakers’ perfect start to the season was extended on Saturday evening when they comfortably handled reigning NBL D3 East Champions Anglia Ruskin in a 65-point blowout victory.
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MK Breakers crush Titans to stay undefeated
It was another winning night in Bletchley this weekend as the MK Breakers put on a monumental display against local rivals Northamptonshire Titans.
Latest Travel
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Roadworks taking place across Milton Keynes
Here is a list of roadworks that Milton Keynes City Council will be carrying out across the city over the next few weeks.
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Road closed due to collision in Milton Keynes
A busy Milton Keynes road has closed due to a 'serious crash'.
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Emergency road closure in Milton Keynes due to incident
An emergency road closure has been put in place in Milton Keynes due to a road traffic incident.
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Milton Keynes passengers urged to only use trains if "absolutely necessary" as strikes take place over Christmas
Rail users in Milton Keynes are set to face more disruption over the festive period as further strike action is announced.
MK Jobs
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Central and Northwest London NHS Foundation Trust
CNWL NHS Trust are currently recruiting for a wide variety of jobs in Milton Keynes. Find out more about the roles, how to apply, and their Mental Health Recruitment Open Day on the 19th April 2023 here...
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The Parks Trust
The Parks Trust are currently recruiting a PR and Marketing Manager. Find out more information about the role and how to apply here...
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InReach Group
InReach Group is currently recruiting for a 2nd Line Support Engineer. Find out more information about the role and how to apply here...
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Advance Property
Advance Property are currently looking for a Property Agent.
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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City Council announces new help for homeowners in Milton Keynes
The City Council has confirmed it will be helping homeowners who are struggling with mortgage interest by launching a pioneering new scheme this year.
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Homes across Milton Keynes to receive energy efficiency upgrades
Milton Keynes City Council has secured up to £23million worth of funding to deliver a scheme of energy efficiency upgrades to council properties.
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Milton Keynes to host European Smart City Robotics competition
Milton Keynes will host the popular European Smart City Robotics competition for a second time later this year.
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Milton Keynes City Council funds free activities for children and young people this Easter
A programme of FREE activity sessions and food during the Easter school holidays is being organised by MK City Council to help families with children in receipt of benefit-related free school meals.
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New Milton Keynes City Council partnership will provide 'boost' to city’s tech sector
Milton Keynes City Council has announced it is collaborating with local partners on a new initiative to boost the city’s position as a leader in the technology sector.
National News
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'Poised to act' - Environment campaigners could take government to court if it fails to meet carbon emissions targets
Environmental campaigners have warned they could once again take the government to court over its "lacklustre" climate policy.
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£21bn of taxpayer money lost in fraud by government since pandemic began, says spending watchdog
Tens of billions of pounds have been lost to fraud since the start of the COVID pandemic, according to the National Audit Office (NAO), with little chance of the majority being reclaimed.
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King pledges to 'strengthen connections' between UK and Germany in state banquet speech
The King pledged to "strengthen the connections" between the UK and Germany at a state banquet in Berlin.
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Three quarters of shop-bought bread is as salty per slice as packet of crisps, according to research
Three quarters of pre-packaged loaves of supermarket bread contain as much salt or more per slice than a packet of ready salted crisps, a survey has found.
Showbiz
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BAFTA Games Awards: God Of War Ragnarok leads the way as UK rolls out red carpet for best releases of the year
Film awards season may have been and gone, but BAFTA is rolling out the red carpet once again this week.
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Paul O'Grady, TV star and comedian, dies 'unexpectedly'
TV star and comedian Paul O'Grady has died at the age of 67, his husband Andre Portasio has said.
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Paul O'Grady death: 'You went places nobody had gone before' - Elton John and Queen Consort lead tributes
Elton John and the Queen Consort have led tributes after the death of TV star Paul O'Grady.
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Paul O'Grady: Little known facts from a rubber gloves raid to trying his hand as a mortician
Paul O'Grady was known for his drag queen persona Lily Savage, his TV presence, his campaigning and his love of animals.
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Sabrina star Melissa Joan Hart helped children fleeing Nashville school shooting
Actor Melissa Joan Hart helped children running away from the shooter who killed six people at a Nashville school.
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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Spain and Rodri complain after Euro 2024 qualifiers defeat: Scotland style is rubbish and grass is too long
Spain captain Rodri criticised Scotland's "rubbish" approach to football after his team were on the end of a Hampden defeat in the Euro 2024 qualifiers.
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Fabio Paratici: Tottenham 'urgently seeking further clarification' from FIFA over ban
Tottenham are urgently seeking clarification from FIFA over the decision to hand managing director of football Fabio Paratici a worldwide ban from football.
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Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua is 'biggest heavyweight fight in the world', says Top Rank president Todd DuBoef
Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua is the "biggest heavyweight match in the world", according to Top Rank president Todd DuBoef, who believes the fight could finally happen this year.
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Julian Nagelsmann: Tottenham make contact with former Bayern Munich head coach over Spurs vacancy - Sky Germany
Tottenham have made contact with Julian Nagelsmann over their managerial vacancy, according to Sky Germany.
Strange News
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Osprey seen soaking up the sun in Barbados after flying more than 4,000 miles from Renfrewshire in Scotland
An osprey has been spotted soaking up the sun after flying thousands of miles from Scotland to Barbados.
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Woman sues National Lottery operator over claim she won £1m
A woman is embroiled in a High Court battle over whether National Lottery operator, Camelot, owes her £10 or £1m.
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Woolly mammoth meatball - would you eat one?
A meatball has been made from the recreated flesh of the long-extinct woolly mammoth as part of a project to demonstrate the potential of growing flesh from cells.
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Bristol triplets set Guinness World Records for most premature birth and lightest combined weight
Triplets born at just 22 weeks and five days have been awarded two Guinness World Records.
Videos
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US and South Korea staging biggest military drills for years as North ramps up tensions
On the southeast coast of South Korea its military is rehearsing.
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The sun is 'waking up' - here's why and what you need to know
A large hole capable of generating solar winds north of a million miles per hour has appeared on the surface of the sun for the second time in a week.
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New Royal Mail strike dates loom if last ditch talks on pay and change fail
The union representing Royal Mail's frontline staff is on the verge on announcing new strike dates, Sky News understands, should a final push to end their long-running dispute fail.
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Paul O'Grady, TV star and comedian, dies 'unexpectedly'
TV star and comedian Paul O'Grady has died at the age of 67, his husband Andre Portasio has said.
Business
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New Royal Mail strike dates loom if last ditch talks on pay and change fail
The union representing Royal Mail's frontline staff is on the verge on announcing new strike dates, Sky News understands, should a final push to end their long-running dispute fail.
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Adidas withdraws opposition to Black Lives Matter three stripe design
Adidas has withdrawn its opposition to a three-line Black Lives Matter (BLM) trademark.
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Bank of England identifies vulnerabilities due to rising interest rates but banking sector 'resilient'
Britain's banking sector is resilient to rising interest rates, the Bank of England has said.
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Ryanair flights could become up to 15% more expensive, Michael O'Leary says
The chief executive of Ryanair has said journeys on the airline will become more expensive for consumers.
Technology
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Oysters reintroduction project in Scottish Highlands set to transform area's biodiversity, researchers say
The reintroduction of millions of previously extinct oysters to part of the Scottish Highlands is set to transform the area into a bastion of biodiversity, researchers have said.
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BAFTA Games Awards: God Of War Ragnarok leads the way as UK rolls out red carpet for best releases of the year
Film awards season may have been and gone, but BAFTA is rolling out the red carpet once again this week.
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News Extra
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Deal or No Deal returning to TV screens with applications to be a contestant now open
Deal or No Deal is set to return to our TV screens - and applications for the series are now open.
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First-time buyer’s 10 step guide to purchasing a residential property
Whether you are a first-time buyer or have bought a property in the past, Woodfines' step-by-step guide is here to assist you along the way to your property purchase.
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Milton Keynes beauty salon named finalist in official English Make-Up Awards 2023
A Milton Keynes-based beauty salon has been nominated as a finalist in the Official English Make-Up Awards 2023
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Local residents invited to open day at Hair Host's new salon in Milton Keynes
Enjoy a glass of fizz, nibbles, a free 30-minute consultation, take home a goody bag, and gain an insight into the newly opened salon with experienced hair specialists on Thursday 23rd March at Hair Host in The Hub.
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'.
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Brewhouse & Kitchen introduces new Thursday night live events
Brewhouse & Kitchen has hosted a successful couple of Thursday night lives with music from Alex Preston and the Jukebox Band, see the below for more upcoming dates.
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Local News
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NatWest confirm plans to close Stony Stratford branch
NatWest customers have today been told that a branch in Milton Keynes will be closing down.
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Milton Keynes man jailed after attack on woman in hotel
A Milton Keynes man who attacked a woman in a Northamptonshire hotel before assaulting police when he was arrested has been jailed for over three years.
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Missing Milton Keynes boy located 'safe and well'
Police say a boy missing from Milton Keynes has been found.
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Golf Centre greenkeeper from Milton Keynes chosen for support team at The Open Championship
A greenkeeper from Milton Keynes has been invited to be part of the greenkeeping support team at one of golf’s most famous tournaments.
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Appeal for witnesses following road traffic collision in Milton Keynes
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage following a road traffic collision in Milton Keynes.
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'Equity of access to opportunities for every child in Milton Keynes,' IFtL Chief Executive sets out ambitions to 2025
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the heart of Inspiring Futures through Learning (IFtL) multi-academy trust’s newly-published vision for education across Milton Keynes and Corby.
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Multi-journey bus ticket prices to change for people across Milton Keynes
Arriva has announced that there will be changes to the price of Arriva multi-journey ticket from Saturday 1st April.
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HomeGround Cafe reopens in Central Milton Keynes with brand new menu
HomeGround Café, on the YMCA campus in Central Milton Keynes, has reopened.
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Founder of Milton Keynes charity given royal honour for services to bereaved children and families
On Wednesday 8th March, Harry’s Rainbow founder & CEO, Odette, was invested by Princess Royal at Windsor Castle.
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'New era' of electric vehicle charging launches at Stadium MK with Allego’s first UK ultra-fast hub
A brand new 'state-of-the-art' EV-charging hub has opened at Stadium MK.
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MK Breakers close out regular season with comfortable win
The MK Breakers’ completed their regular season campaign on Saturday when they faced off against the UEA Panthers in a game that saw the Breakers deliver a signature, dominant display, winning 67-121 on the road.
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Thames Valley Police boss welcomes plan to help tackle anti-social behaviour
Police boss Matthew Barber has welcomed the Government’s plan to help tackle anti-social behaviour.
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