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Local News
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Man and woman left with injuries after two-car collision on Milton Keynes road
A man and a woman were left injured after a two-car collision on a Milton Keynes road yesterday.
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Three flood warnings in force across Milton Keynes today with flooding of property possible
The Environment Agency have issued three flood warnings across Milton Keynes today.
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Latest Milton Keynes weather forecast as light dusting of snow seen across the city
Parts of Milton Keynes have seen a light dusting of snow this morning as a weather warning remains in place for the city.
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Two more coronavirus vaccination centres open in Milton Keynes today
Two more GP surgeries in Milton Keynes have started offering coronavirus vaccinations from today.
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Brand new wellbeing service launches to support health and social care staff in Milton Keynes
A new Keeping Well Service has been launched to support health and care workers in Milton Keynes and beyond.
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351 new coronavirus cases and 10 hospital deaths announced in Milton Keynes today
There were 351 new coronavirus cases and 10 hospital deaths announced in Milton Keynes today, according to the latest data.
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Green bid to limit housing growth dismissed as 'cloud cuckoo land'
A Green party bid to put a lower limit on housing growth ambitions in Milton Keynes was dismissed as “cloud cuckoo land”.
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Mass vaccination centre in Milton Keynes will be able to deliver '2,000 vaccinations a day'
Council Leader Peter Marland has said a mass vaccination centre in Milton Keynes would be able to deliver '2,000 vaccinations a day'.
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Police seize illegal items and make thirteen arrests following 'targeted patrols' in Milton Keynes estates
Thames Valley Police has seized several items and made thirteen arrests following 'targeted patrols' in local housing estates.
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Man released by fire crews after late night collision on M1 in Milton Keynes yesterday
A man had to be released by fire crews last night following a collision on the M1 in Milton Keynes.
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Tories call for probe as winter waste crisis hits Milton Keynes
Conservatives have called for a probe into whether a decision to launch a wheelie bin trial contributed to a developing crisis in waste collection in the city.
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When and how much snow will hit Milton Keynes tomorrow as ANOTHER weather warning issued
The Met Office have issued another yellow weather warning for snow in Milton Keynes for tomorrow.
MK Dons News
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MK Dons closing in on permanent deal for Warren O'Hora
Milton Keynes Dons boss Russell Martin today confirmed that the club is getting closer to agreeing a permanent deal for defender Warren O'Hora.
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MK Dons sign young Chelsea striker Charlie Brown
Milton Keynes Dons have today announced the permanent signing of young Chelsea striker Charlie Brown.
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MK Dons sign Manchester United youngster Ethan Laird on loan
Milton Keynes Dons have today announced the loan signing of Manchester United youngster Ethan Laird.
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Baily Cargill leaves MK Dons for Forest Green Rovers
Milton Keynes Dons have today announced that defender Baily Cargill has left the club to join Forest Green Rovers on a permanent deal.
Latest Travel
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Travel News (LIVE MAP)
MKFM provides a comprehensive local travel news service for Milton Keynes both on air and here on our website. Use our interactive map to see the latest incidents in our area.
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Do not ignore 'closed road' signs, say Milton Keynes Council as flooding hits the borough
Drivers have been advised to not ignore 'closed road' signs that have been placed across Milton Keynes.
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Residents warned as ten weeks of roadworks planned for busy route in Milton Keynes
Residents are being warned that a busy Milton Keynes road is set to have roadworks and temporary traffic lights in place for at least ten weeks.
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Newport Pagnell to be 'better linked' with the rest Milton Keynes thanks to new redway
Newport Pagnell will be 'better linked' with the rest of Milton Keynes once upgrades are done to turn Tongwell Lane into a redway.
MK Jobs
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Precious Homes Ltd
There are currently 7 jobs available at Precious Homes Ltd on MK Jobs here...
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Aldi Stores
There are currently 33 jobs available at Aldi Stores on MK Jobs here...
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Army
There are currently 45 jobs available at Army on MK Jobs here...
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Papa John’s
Papa John’s are delivering more pizza’s than ever before and are looking for additional delivery drivers in Milton Keynes...
MK Lightning News
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Result secondary despite MK Lightning's loss to Swindon at home in Streaming Series
The All In Black Milton Keynes Lightning suffered at 5-4 home loss to the Swindon Wildcats in their second game of the Streaming Series.
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MK Lightning bring in defenceman Zach Sullivan for Streaming Series
The All In Black Milton Keynes Lightning have today announced that Zach Sullivan will join them for their Streaming Series, which kicked off last weekend.
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Four in, four out for MK Lightning ahead of upcoming Streaming Series
The All In Black Milton Keynes Lightning have made a number of changes to their roster for the upcoming Streaming Series, which is set to begin next week.
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MK Lightning reveal new Streaming Series jersey
The All In Black Milton Keynes Lightning have today unveiled a brand new jersey ahead of the team's participation in the NIHL's Streaming Series.
MK Council News
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VOTE NOW - Sacks or bins for Milton Keynes?
Milton Keynes Council are looking for your thoughts on waste and recycling as part of a consultation with residents. Would you prefer sacks or wheeled bins?
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Food and garden waste collections in Milton Keynes will be suspended due to staff shortages caused by covid
It has been announced that food and garden waste collections across Milton Keynes will be suspended from Thursday (14/1) onwards due to staff shortages caused by covid.
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Milton Keynes Council to invest almost £1m in new green spaces in the Lakes Estate
MK Council is investing almost £1m to improve public spaces, including play areas and cycling routes in the Lakes Estate as part of the city’s biggest and greenest regeneration proposals.
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15 questions Milton Keynes Council want you to answer on crime and community safety
Milton Keynes Council and the Safer MK partnership is asking local people for input on what MK’s crime and community safety priorities should be.
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Schools in Milton Keynes to receive 'extra funding' for free school meals during lockdown
Schools are to receive 'extra funding' for the free school meals programme during the third lockdown, the Education Secretary has said.
National News
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COVID-19: Town's rapid coronavirus testing centres close as snow sweeps across parts of England
All three rapid COVID testing centres in Luton have been shut because of snow in the area, the council has said, while other parts of England have also woken up to snowfall.
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COVID-19: Every UK adult could be vaccinated by mid-July - if these figures are anything to go by
For a few hours this week, we were given an insight into the closely-guarded secret at the centre of the UK's vaccination programme.
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COVID-19: All UK travel corridors will close from Monday amid 'extraordinary' pressure on the NHS
All travel corridors will close from Monday, forcing everyone arriving in the UK to self-isolate.
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COVID-19: 'Patients are younger and sicker than in the first wave'
David Parrott is just 19 years old and he sits in isolation wearing an oxygen mask that help his COVID-ravaged lungs to breathe.
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 eyeing wickets as Sri Lanka dig in LIVE!
Over-by-over commentary and in-play clips from the first Test, at Galle. Watch live on Sky Sports Cricket and Main Event.
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Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Running style' stopped Manchester United signing Jordan Henderson
Sir Alex Ferguson says he wanted to buy Jordan Henderson while in charge at Old Trafford, but was advised against it by the club's medical staff on the basis of the midfielder's running style.
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Dillian Whyte wary of Alexander Povetkin's game-plan and vows to exact vicious form of revenge
Dillian Whyte knows that Alexander Povetkin's 'nice guy' act softened his spite, but is ready to exact a vicious form of revenge after the Russian inflicted more world title torment.
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Justin Thomas dumped by sponsors Ralph Lauren after homophobic slur
Justin Thomas has had his sponsorship deal with Ralph Lauren terminated as a result of his audible use of a homophobic slur last weekend.
Showbiz
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Stardust: Johnny Flynn on cancel culture and playing David Bowie in new biopic
It's not easy taking on the role of an iconic celebrity beloved by millions, and it's a job made even harder when that celebrity's estate hasn't given you their blessing.
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Dr Dre 'safe and looking good' after hospital stay, says Ice T
Rapper and producer Dr Dre has returned home after a stay in hospital with a reported brain aneurysm.
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Dustin Diamond: Saved By The Bell star diagnosed with cancer
Saved By The Bell star Dustin Diamond has been diagnosed with cancer and is receiving treatment in hospital, his team have confirmed.
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Grime artist Solo 45 has sentence increased to 30 years for raping and imprisoning women
A grime artist who was serving 24 years in jail for imprisoning and repeatedly raping four women has had his sentence increased by six years.
Strange News
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Australia to kill US racing pigeon which survived 8,000-mile trip across Pacific
A racing pigeon that survived an 8,000-mile (13,000km) journey across the Pacific Ocean from the US to Australia, is to be put to death over fears it may be carrying disease.
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Brexit: Driver's 'illegal' ham sandwiches seized at Dutch border under EU rules
A driver travelling from the UK had his ham sandwiches confiscated by Dutch border guards, who said they were now prohibited under post-Brexit rules.
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Naked fugitive rescued from tree by fishermen
Two fishermen have rescued a naked fugitive who they found sitting on a tree branch in Australian crocodile habitat.
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Policeman pays for family's Christmas dinner instead of charging them for shoplifting
A US police officer called to charge two women for shoplifting instead paid for them to have Christmas dinner with their children.
Videos
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Australia to kill US racing pigeon which survived 8,000-mile trip across Pacific
A racing pigeon that survived an 8,000-mile (13,000km) journey across the Pacific Ocean from the US to Australia, is to be put to death over fears it may be carrying disease.
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Donald Trump banned from YouTube over concerns of 'ongoing potential for violence'
Donald Trump has been banned from uploading videos on YouTube "in light of concerns about the ongoing potential for violence", the platform said.
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COVID-19: All UK travel corridors will close from Monday amid 'extraordinary' pressure on the NHS
All travel corridors will close from Monday, forcing everyone arriving in the UK to self-isolate.
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US Capitol riots: Police break silence on 'brutal, medieval style combat'
Police involved in protecting the Capitol building last week have spoken for the first time describing what happened as "brutal, medieval style combat".
Business
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WhatsApp delays launch of business feature after privacy backlash
WhatsApp is delaying the rollout of new business features following a user backlash over the company's data sharing practices.
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Barclays weigh £3bn float of online retailer Very Group
The proprietors of The Daily Telegraph have begun exploring plans for a £3bn-plus flotation of Very Group, their booming online retail operation.
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COVID-19: Supreme Court backs small firms over business interruption insurance claims
Small firms are cheering a Supreme Court ruling that forces insurers to pay out on disputed coronavirus business interruption claims worth at least £1.2bn.
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COVID-19: Economy returned to reverse gear in November as lockdowns choked fightback
The UK economy returned to a reverse gear in November as tightened coronavirus restrictions took their toll on the fightback from the steepest recession on record, according to official figures.
Technology
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WhatsApp delays launch of business feature after privacy backlash
WhatsApp is delaying the rollout of new business features following a user backlash over the company's data sharing practices.
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COVID-19: Every UK adult could be vaccinated by mid-July - if these figures are anything to go by
For a few hours this week, we were given an insight into the closely-guarded secret at the centre of the UK's vaccination programme.
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News Extra
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WhatsApp is updating its privacy rules - here's what you need to know
As a pop-up alert on WhatsApp is informing users, the app is updating its privacy rules and requires new users to accept an updated terms and conditions - but what does this actually mean?
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Tesco, Cow & Gate, Aptamil, Pedigree and more issue food recalls this week
A number of food recalls have been issued in the past week including for products from Tesco, Cow & Gate, Aptamil and more.
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WheelPower release 10 NEW Inclusive Workouts for Young Disabled People during Lockdown
WheelPower, the national charity for wheelchair sport, is delighted to announce the forthcoming release of 10 new online workouts, aimed specifically at primary and secondary aged disabled children. We hope that these videos will assist parents and teachers with the provision of PE during Lockdown 3.0, and provide new and exciting opportunities for disabled children to stay fit and healthy during this challenging period.
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What are Brexit’s implications for business sustainability?
Finally, a post-Brexit agreement on trade and other issues has been agreed on.
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Local News
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Man and woman left with injuries after two-car collision on Milton Keynes road
A man and a woman were left injured after a two-car collision on a Milton Keynes road yesterday.
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Three flood warnings in force across Milton Keynes today with flooding of property possible
The Environment Agency have issued three flood warnings across Milton Keynes today.
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Latest Milton Keynes weather forecast as light dusting of snow seen across the city
Parts of Milton Keynes have seen a light dusting of snow this morning as a weather warning remains in place for the city.
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Two more coronavirus vaccination centres open in Milton Keynes today
Two more GP surgeries in Milton Keynes have started offering coronavirus vaccinations from today.
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Brand new wellbeing service launches to support health and social care staff in Milton Keynes
A new Keeping Well Service has been launched to support health and care workers in Milton Keynes and beyond.
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351 new coronavirus cases and 10 hospital deaths announced in Milton Keynes today
There were 351 new coronavirus cases and 10 hospital deaths announced in Milton Keynes today, according to the latest data.
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Green bid to limit housing growth dismissed as 'cloud cuckoo land'
A Green party bid to put a lower limit on housing growth ambitions in Milton Keynes was dismissed as “cloud cuckoo land”.
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Mass vaccination centre in Milton Keynes will be able to deliver '2,000 vaccinations a day'
Council Leader Peter Marland has said a mass vaccination centre in Milton Keynes would be able to deliver '2,000 vaccinations a day'.
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Police seize illegal items and make thirteen arrests following 'targeted patrols' in Milton Keynes estates
Thames Valley Police has seized several items and made thirteen arrests following 'targeted patrols' in local housing estates.
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Man released by fire crews after late night collision on M1 in Milton Keynes yesterday
A man had to be released by fire crews last night following a collision on the M1 in Milton Keynes.
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Tories call for probe as winter waste crisis hits Milton Keynes
Conservatives have called for a probe into whether a decision to launch a wheelie bin trial contributed to a developing crisis in waste collection in the city.
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When and how much snow will hit Milton Keynes tomorrow as ANOTHER weather warning issued
The Met Office have issued another yellow weather warning for snow in Milton Keynes for tomorrow.
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The areas in Milton Keynes where the most deaths involving coronavirus have sadly happened
The Office for National Statistics have revealed new localised data on the number of deaths which have taken place involving coronavirus.
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Coronavirus test centre employee's outcry over being charged to park whilst at work in Milton Keynes
Employees at the drive-in coronavirus test centre in Central Milton Keynes have to pay to park each day, it has been revealed.
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Deadly blue-green algae appears in another Milton Keynes park as warning sent to dog owners
Deadly blue-green algae has been identified in another Milton Keynes park as dog owners are warned to keep their animals out of the lake.
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'Scum' spray-painted onto Milton Keynes couple's store window as well as other graffiti
A Milton Keynes couple have had the word 'Scum' spray painted onto their store window, as well as other graffiti on their store sign.
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Milton Keynes local coronavirus case numbers do NOT include Drive-Through test centre results
A national newspaper has revealed that government coronavirus case numbers on a local authority level do not include any tests from local drive-through test centres and some home testing kits.
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EXCLUSIVE: McDonalds to restart breakfast service in Milton Keynes from July 8th
MKFM understands that McDonalds will be re-starting their breakfast service in all Milton Keynes stores from 8th July.
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Cafe Rouge to close in Milton Keynes as owners of chain enter administration
Cafe Rouge in Milton Keynes will be closing permanently as the owners of the chain enter administration.
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Cat is stabbed twice in Milton Keynes
Last week, a family discovered that their pet cat had been stabbed in each of her back legs.
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