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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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Newport Pagnell councillor launches petition to save local bus routes
Newport Pagnell South Councillor Jane Carr has started a petition to save the number 1 and 2 bus routes that serve the town, after hearing concerns over inaccurate passenger numbers being recorded by the operator.
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Gulliver’s Land set for a Spring Spectacular and Easter celebration in Milton Keynes!
Gulliver’s Land is lining up a Spring Spectacular for visitors to the theme park this Easter, with a host of attractions and special appearances to guarantee fantastic fun for all the family.
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Man sentenced to prison for causing serious injury by dangerous and causing grievous bodily harm with intent in Milton Keynes
Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police, a man has been sentenced to prison after he was convicted of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm with intent in Milton Keynes.
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Police appeal for witnesses following assault in Milton Keynes
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following an assault in Bletchley at around 6.30pm on Monday (11/3).
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Appeal for witnesses following serious injury collision in Milton Keynes
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision at around 7pm on Wednesday (13/3) on H6 Childs Way, at the junction with Overgate, a brown Vauxhall Insignia collided with a roundabout.
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Upcoming roadworks in Milton Keynes
From 18 March 2024 Milton Keynes City Council will be carrying out roadworks on some sections in the following areas...
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Open University launches 'Challenge Us!' competition to tackle most pressing societal challenges in Milton Keynes
The Open University (OU) is inviting local businesses and charities in Milton Keynes to join forces in addressing society's most pressing challenges.
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Milton Keynes Theatre welcomes Cluedo 2 to the stage this April
Based on the classic Hasbro boardgame, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, Cluedo 2 comes to Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 16 – Sat 20 April.
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Free blood pressure checks now available in pharmacies for adults over 40 in Milton Keynes
Adults aged 40 and over are being urged to take up the opportunity of a free blood pressure check at their nearest participating pharmacy, following the launch of a new campaign in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.
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Milton Keynes City Council hands over keys to leisure facilities
MK City Council has transferred 15 local leisure and community buildings to town and parish councils, giving them full control over how they are managed.
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Get egg-cited for Easter in Milton Keynes with the return of Willen Lake’s free trail and start of the season
Hop down to Willen Lake during the school break for the launch of the new season and return of the free Easter trail.
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Milton Keynes City Council call on local people to join litter picks across the city for the Great British Spring Clean
MK City Council has pledged its support for this year’s Great British Spring Clean, run by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.
Thames Valley Police
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Thames Valley Police boss calls on major retailers to stop the sale of e-scooters
Matthew Barber has written to four major retailers (Argos, Currys, Decathlon and Halfords) in an effort to prevent the sale of illegal e-scooters.
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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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Suzuki GB Day coming to Stadium MK this Saturday
Ahead of MK Dons’ huge match with Crewe Alexandra this weekend, Suzuki GB are hosting a Fanzone at the Marshall Arena free of charge.
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MK Dons dominant in comfortable 3-0 victory over Newport County
Milton Keynes Dons picked up a comfortable 3-0 victory over Newport County at Stadium MK.
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MK Dons rue missed chances as former Don steals victory for Morecambe
Milton Keynes Dons rue a number of missed chances as they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Morecambe at Stadium MK.
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MK Dons land midfielder Lewis Bate on loan until end of the season
Milton Keynes Dons have landed midfielder Lewis Bate on loan until the end of the season.
MK Breakers Basketball Club News
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Milton Keynes Breakers face Greenwich and Ipswich in double-header weekend
Milton Keynes Breakers are in double-header action this weekend as they face Greenwich Titans and Endeavour Ipswich Basketball in consecutive days.
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Milton Keynes Breakers complete perfect debut season with playoff final win
The MK Breakers completed a perfect debut season in the Senior National Basketball League, demolishing the UEL London Lions 113-67 in the NBL Division 3 Playoff Final.
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NBL Division 3 East Coach and Player of the year win for Milton Keynes Breakers
MK Breakers Head Coach, Billy Beddow-Patel and Captain Jordan Spencer have been named the NBL Division 3 East Coach and Player of the year respectively for the 2022-23 season.
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Milton Keynes Breakers through to NBL 3 Playoff Final
The MK Breakers are through to the NBL 3 Playoff Final next Saturday after a dominant 99-56 win over the Cardiff Met Archers, setting up a final match up with the UEL London Lions.
Latest Travel
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Upcoming roadworks in Milton Keynes
From 18 March 2024 Milton Keynes City Council will be carrying out roadworks on some sections in the following areas...
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Road repairs taking place across Milton Keynes this week
From 14th March 2024, Milton Keynes City Council will be carrying out roadworks on some sections in the following areas.
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Only 23% of cycle journeys in Milton Keynes made by women, research suggests
Initial research by the Cycling Citizens MK alliance suggests only 23% of cycle journeys in MK are made by women.
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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.
MK Jobs
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MKFM
MKFM is currently looking for a News and Online Editor to populate and manage MKFM.com, associated social media channels and the MKFM app.
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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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Facilities Management Solutions
Facilities Management Solutions is currently hiring for an office administrator.
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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.
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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Princess of Wales: A 'happy and smiling' Kate filmed out shopping with Prince William
The Princess of Wales has been filmed smiling and looking happy while out shopping with Prince William.
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'Treated like dogs': Russia recruiting thousands of Nepali men to fight in war on Ukraine
Around 2,000 Nepali men have been recruited by Russia to fight in its war against Ukraine, Sky News understands.
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Vladimir Putin addresses Red Square crowds after landslide win as West condemns 'undemocratic' election
Vladimir Putin has been cheered by large crowds in central Moscow after securing his fifth term as Russian president - in what Western nations have condemned as an "undemocratic" election.
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Israel-Hamas war: Biden and Netanyahu hold first phone call in a month amid warnings of 'imminent famine' in Gaza
US President Joe Biden and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu have held their first phone call in a month, amid warnings of an "imminent famine" in northern Gaza.
Showbiz
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Liz Hurley and son Damian on 'controversial' bikini shots and working together on new film
Liz Hurley's son has said there is nothing "controversial" about the bikini shots he takes for his mother's beachwear line, insisting it is all just part of being in showbusiness.
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Yungblud announces Bludfest - his own festival aimed at 'shaking up' the 'too expensive' industry
British star Yungblud has announced his own music festival - saying the industry is too expensive and needs to be "shaken up".
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R Kelly appeals to overturn 30-year sex crime sentence
R Kelly has appealed to a New York court to overturn a 30-year racketeering sentence, served to him in 2022.
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Katie Price declared bankrupt for second time
Former glamour model Katie Price has been declared bankrupt for a second time over an unpaid tax bill of more than £750,000.
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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The Players: Scottie Scheffler fights off Xander Schauffele, Brian Harman and Wyndham Clark to defend title
Scottie Scheffler produced an incredible final-round comeback to pull clear of a star-studded leaderboard and successfully defend his title in a historic Sunday at The Players.
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Football's independent regulator will have power to settle ongoing row over financial distribution
Football’s independent regulator will have the power to settle the ongoing row over financial distribution between the Premier League and the EFL.
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Laura Kenny: Britain's most decorated female Olympian retires from cycling ahead of Paris 2024 Games
Laura Kenny, Britain's most decorated female Olympian, has announced her retirement from cycling just four months before the Paris 2024 Games.
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Nottingham Forest drop into Premier League relegation zone after four-point deduction for PSR breach
Nottingham Forest say they are "extremely disappointed and dismayed" at being handed a four-point deduction for breaching the Premier League's Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR).
Strange News
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Indian YouTuber Elvish Yadav arrested for allegedly supplying snake venom as party drug
Indian YouTuber Elvish Yadav has been arrested for allegedly supplying snake venom to be used as a recreational drug at raves.
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Alligator twice the size of a man seized after being kept illegally in home
An alligator kept in a home "since the 1990s" has been seized by authorities in New York - but its owner vowed to fight for its return.
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Sock problem delays Chelsea v Arsenal WSL match by 30 minutes
A WSL match between Chelsea and Arsenal kicked off 30 minutes late due to clashing socks.
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Viral video of grandmother caught in shop shutters immortalised in spray-painted mural
A viral incident in which a grandmother was hoisted into air by a shop's security shutters has been immortalised in a spray-painted mural.
Videos
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Weak heat pump uptake harming efforts to cut emissions, government warned
Every household must be engaged by the government in the shift to clean heating as uptake of heat pumps to replace boilers is running at less than half of expected levels, the public spending watchdog has warned.
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'Treated like dogs': Russia recruiting thousands of Nepali men to fight in war on Ukraine
Around 2,000 Nepali men have been recruited by Russia to fight in its war against Ukraine, Sky News understands.
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Princess of Wales: A 'happy and smiling' Kate filmed out shopping with Prince William
The Princess of Wales has been filmed smiling and looking happy while out shopping with Prince William.
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'Noon against Putin', Molotov cocktails and dye in ballot boxes - how Russians protested the election
Across three days of voting there have been scattered incidents of Russians defying authorities in acts of protest against Vladimir Putin.
Business
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Car industry insists 2,000% increase in sales to Azerbaijan has nothing to do with Russia
Britain's car industry has insisted that an unprecedented 2,000% increase in vehicle exports to Azerbaijan has nothing to with Russia and is explained by the fact that the former Soviet state is a "flourishing market in its own right".
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Weak heat pump uptake harming efforts to cut emissions, government warned
Every household must be engaged by the government in the shift to clean heating as uptake of heat pumps to replace boilers is running at less than half of expected levels, the public spending watchdog has warned.
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'Economy turning a corner': Rishi Sunak seeks to turn around fortunes amid plot rumours
Rishi Sunak has insisted "the economy is turning a corner" and urged Tory MPs to "stick to the plan" amid reports of a plot to oust him before the election.
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The Crown actor condemns Southern Water over raw sewage pumped into heavily protected river
The Crown actor James Murray has accused a water company of "lying through its teeth" for blaming heavy rain for sewage pollution in a heavily protected river.
Technology
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Flying taxis could take off in two years under new drones plan
The first piloted flying taxi could take to the UK skies in two years.
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Sky News is on WhatsApp - here's how to get our updates
You can now get breaking news right there in your WhatsApp - plus all the latest updates on UK, foreign and entertainment stories and much more all in one place.
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Comet that passes by Earth once every 71 years visible in night sky
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No - it's a comet that has been spotted from Earth for the first time in 71 years.
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AI more likely to recommend death sentence when defendant writes in African American English
AI chatbots are more likely to recommend the death penalty when a person writes in African American English (AAE) compared to standardised American English, according to new research.
News Extra
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MKFM REVIEW: I Should Be So Lucky at Milton Keynes Theatre
I Should Be So Lucky is at MK Theatre until Saturday 9th March
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Taming the Tidy Tornado: Free BESTA Planning at IKEA Milton Keynes!
Feeling overwhelmed by living room clutter? Is your living room storage a labyrinth of mismatched furniture? Fear not, fellow Milton Keynes residents, for IKEA has the answer!
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Compare 14 ERP solutions at the 2-day ERP HEADtoHEAD™ event in Milton Keynes
The 9th UK Lumenia ERP HEADtoHEAD™ will take place on 13-14 March in the DoubleTree by Hilton, Milton Keynes.
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MKFM Review: Shrek the Musical at Milton Keynes Theatre
Shrek the Musical is a fantastic feel good fairytale family show, full of colourful characters and memorable music.
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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Newport Pagnell councillor launches petition to save local bus routes
Newport Pagnell South Councillor Jane Carr has started a petition to save the number 1 and 2 bus routes that serve the town, after hearing concerns over inaccurate passenger numbers being recorded by the operator.
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Gulliver’s Land set for a Spring Spectacular and Easter celebration in Milton Keynes!
Gulliver’s Land is lining up a Spring Spectacular for visitors to the theme park this Easter, with a host of attractions and special appearances to guarantee fantastic fun for all the family.
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Man sentenced to prison for causing serious injury by dangerous and causing grievous bodily harm with intent in Milton Keynes
Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police, a man has been sentenced to prison after he was convicted of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm with intent in Milton Keynes.
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Police appeal for witnesses following assault in Milton Keynes
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following an assault in Bletchley at around 6.30pm on Monday (11/3).
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Appeal for witnesses following serious injury collision in Milton Keynes
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision at around 7pm on Wednesday (13/3) on H6 Childs Way, at the junction with Overgate, a brown Vauxhall Insignia collided with a roundabout.
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Upcoming roadworks in Milton Keynes
From 18 March 2024 Milton Keynes City Council will be carrying out roadworks on some sections in the following areas...
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Open University launches 'Challenge Us!' competition to tackle most pressing societal challenges in Milton Keynes
The Open University (OU) is inviting local businesses and charities in Milton Keynes to join forces in addressing society's most pressing challenges.
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Milton Keynes Theatre welcomes Cluedo 2 to the stage this April
Based on the classic Hasbro boardgame, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, Cluedo 2 comes to Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 16 – Sat 20 April.
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Free blood pressure checks now available in pharmacies for adults over 40 in Milton Keynes
Adults aged 40 and over are being urged to take up the opportunity of a free blood pressure check at their nearest participating pharmacy, following the launch of a new campaign in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.
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Milton Keynes City Council hands over keys to leisure facilities
MK City Council has transferred 15 local leisure and community buildings to town and parish councils, giving them full control over how they are managed.
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Get egg-cited for Easter in Milton Keynes with the return of Willen Lake’s free trail and start of the season
Hop down to Willen Lake during the school break for the launch of the new season and return of the free Easter trail.
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Milton Keynes City Council call on local people to join litter picks across the city for the Great British Spring Clean
MK City Council has pledged its support for this year’s Great British Spring Clean, run by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.
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