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London Fashion Week Takeaway
Fashion has always been more than just clothes to wear.
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How water temperature can impact your experience of coffee
While we don’t often think of it this way, water is the main ingredient in a cup of coffee. For example, when we drink an espresso, it is approximately 90% water, whilst a filter coffee is as much as 98%.
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How BMW alloys enhance safety for BMW owners on UK roads
In the UK, safety on the roads is of the utmost importance, and one often overlooked aspect is a car’s wheels — especially for BMW owners.
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How to Extend the Life of Your Car Battery in Belfast (Especially During Winter)
Driving around Belfast in winter means keeping a closer eye on your vehicle and one of the most often overlooked yet essential components is the battery
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From ramp angles to seating plans: A family guide to wheelchair accessible vehicles
Getting out and about should be simple.
Local Business
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MKFM business club members join forces to rescue website abandoned by previous agency
A vanished agency left Understanding Minds, mental health training provider with a broken website - local marketing agency redrose.digital stepped in to repair the damage and set the project back on track.
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Stratstone Milton Keynes BMW and MINI: your business partner of choice
Are you a small business searching for the ideal vehicle for your business needs, or do you manage a small fleet of company cars?
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Mental health training provider doubles free wellbeing workshops for Milton Keynes schools
Local workplace mental health training provider, Understanding Minds, is offering Milton Keynes businesses a unique opportunity to invest in both their workforce and local children's wellbeing.
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Milton Keynes business awarded
A4G Be Visible Becomes a Verified Amazon Service Provider.
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A new era of fitness arrives with the fusion of strength training and pilates in Milton Keynes
Powerlines, a strength-training and pilates fusion created by PT and fitness expert Kristina Perestegi, officially launched at an exclusive event inside Harrods Beauty in Milton Keynes, in partnership with Trinny London.
Local News
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Tell us your story
MKFM always wants to hear your stories about your city.
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Insect bombs cause multiple fire crews call out in Milton Keynes
Insect bombs were responsible for a false alarm which had mobilised seven appliances and fire crews, and three officers, yesterday afternoon.
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Milton Keynes man convicted of murdering his wife in hot tub
Andrew Georgiou, aged 44, of Holywell Place, Springfield, Milton Keynes, pleaded guilty to one count of murder during a hearing at Aylesbury Crown Court today (December 9).
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Midsummer Place spreads a message of kindness this Christmas
This festive season, Midsummer Place is embracing the spirit of ‘kindness’ with the release of its heartfelt Christmas short film.
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Send ‘Letters to Loved Ones’ over festive period encourages Milton Keynes University Hospital
Letters to Loved Ones service is available in the run up to the festive period, offering a way to stay connected with inpatients when a personal visit is not possible.
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High rents and hidden costs cause misery for independent businesses in Milton Keynes
An independent business owner from Milton Keynes has laid bare the difficulties he, and others like him, face in the new city.
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Dentons Milton Keynes retains four trainees as newly qualified lawyers in 2025
Four trainees who applied for newly qualified (NQ) roles in 2025 have been retained by law firm, Dentons, with all accepting full time roles.
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Youngster from Milton Keynes gets in the saddle for charity ride
A boy from Newport Pagnell will use peddle power to raise money for two charities later this month.
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Milton Keynes shortlisted in the national parish and town council awards
The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has announced the prestigious Star Council Awards finalists – and Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Association of Local Councils have been shortlisted in the County Association of the year.
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Milton Keynes songwriters unite for album taking the new city as inspiration
Songs from the City is the title of a new album created by a group of Milton Keynes songwriters that Living Archive MK has been working with for the past 18 months.
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Your chance to name the cute new baby at safari park near Milton Keynes
Woburn Safari Park is celebrating a heart-warming new arrival, a tiny Guianan squirrel monkey baby, born to first-time mum Willow and dad Murphy.
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Milton Keynes pub to sign off year of fundraising with Big Finale Weekend
Newport Pagnell pub The Dolphin is celebrating a super successful year of fundraising, which has seen it raise more than £9,000 for 14 different charities.
MK Dons News
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MK Dons earn goalless draw against Newport County
Milton Keynes Dons earned a 0-0 draw against Newport County in new manager Paul Warne's first match in charge of the team.
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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.
MK Breakers Basketball Club News
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Milton Keynes Breakers deliver victory over Flyers
Looking to bounce back from last week’s disappointing display, MK Breakers Men’s team were back in action on Saturday evening, welcoming Bristol Flyers II to Bletchley Leisure Centre.
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Injury-hit Breakers lose In Loughborough
MK Breakers Men’s team were back in action on Saturday evening, travelling north to take on a Loughborough Riders side who had won just one of their opening seven games of the season.
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Victory for Milton Keynes basketball team
MK Breakers Men’s team were back in action on Saturday evening, welcoming Essex Rebels to Bletchley Leisure Centre and looking to get back to winning ways after last weekend’s loss.
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MK Breakers in search of double playoff glory
Milton Keynes Breakers will be taking over Manchester this weekend, as both our senior teams head north looking to make history in two Playoff Finals at the National Basketball Performance Centre.
Latest Travel
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Travel - Contact Us
MKFM is always on the ball for local 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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Roadworks which could affect your journey in Milton Keynes this week
Milton Keynes City Council will continue to carry out road repairs, including pot holes, at several locations across the new city this week.
MK Jobs
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Intercargo Logistics
Please see here for available vacancies at Intercargo Logistics.
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Tove Learning Trust
Please see here for any available vacancies for Tove Learning Trust.
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Camphill MK
Local charity, Camphill MK, supporting adults with learning disabilities, is recruiting.
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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...
Technology in MK with BizTech
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Why is marketing essential for tech companies?
The tech landscape is constantly evolving and expanding, and growth is a recurring challenge for businesses in this sector.
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Five ways technology can help small businesses grow
Can you imagine life without technology? It is everywhere – in homes, public places, and offices.
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What is blockchain technology and how can it benefit businesses
Of the many technological advances of the past few decades, Blockchain technology is one of the few that have the most potential to revolutionise businesses across all industries.
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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.
MK Lightning News
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Czech forward Tomas Kana makes MK Lightning return
The Smith Recycling Milton Keynes Lightning have today announced that Czech forward Tomas Kana will return to the club next season.
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Lewis Clifford comments on MK Lightning recruitment ahead of 2020/21 season
Lewis Clifford, head coach of the Smith Recycling Milton Keynes Lightning, provided comment on recruitment for the team's new season.
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Defenceman Lewis Christie returns for eleventh season with MK Lightning
The Smith Recycling Milton Keynes Lightning have today announced that defenceman Lewis Christie will be back for another season with the club.
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Defenceman Ed Knaggs makes MK Lightning return
The Smith Recycling Milton Keynes Lightning have today announced that defenceman Ed Knaggs has joined them ahead of the 2020/21 season.
National News
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The asylum seeker whose claim has taken so long to process that he's had time to start a family
"The system is more than broken - it crossed that limit a long time ago," says Palestinian asylum seeker Ibrahim Altaqatqa.
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Is this what the beginning of a war looks like? How the US threat around Venezuela is shaping up
Is this what the beginning of a war looks like?
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There's one big problem with Australia's social media ban
The trouble with the scientific evidence behind the social media ban in Australia is that there is not more of it.
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US plans to start checking all tourists' social media
All tourists - including those from Britain - will have to undergo a social media screening before being allowed entry into the US under new plans being considered by the country's border force.
Showbiz
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Scottish artist Nnena Kalu wins Turner Prize 2025 for hanging Barcelona sculptures and Liverpool exhibition
Scottish artist Nnena Kalu has won the 2025 Turner Prize with two exhibitions, including a series of brightly coloured sculptures.
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Rappers Bob Vylan sue Irish broadcaster RTE over claim lead singer led 'antisemitic chants' at Glastonbury gig
Punk-rap duo Bob Vylan are suing Irish national broadcaster RTE for defamation, claiming it misrepresented chants led by the band when they played this year's Glastonbury festival.
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Rapper Ghetts pleads guilty to causing death by dangerous driving
Rapper Ghetts has pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving in a hit-and-run crash.
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Paramount launches hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros
Paramount has launched a $108.4bn (£81bn) hostile bid for Warner Bros, challenging Netflix, which had reached a $72bn (£54bn) takeover deal with the company.
Sport
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Jamie Carragher: Liverpool win at Inter Milan massive for Arne Slot and shows fans are behind him amid Mohamed Salah fallout
Jamie Carragher says Liverpool's win at Inter Milan was "massive" for Arne Slot and shows the fans are behind him.
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Mohamed Salah's Liverpool future: Defensive liability? Why Arne Slot dropped Anfield's Egyptian king
If the 4-1 home defeat to PSV in the Champions League was the moment that Arne Slot decided enough was enough and Mohamed Salah had to be dropped, the turning point might have been the much narrower loss to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in October.
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F1 Driver Ratings: How do Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and more rank for 2025 Formula 1 season
So who starred and who struggled in a Formula 1 season that went down to the wire in 2025? Running through the grid in final Drivers' Championship order, see how the sport's stars rated for their performances this year...
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The Luke Littler effect: How 'The Nuke' heads to World Darts Championship with 'Littlermania' pushing sport to new levels
The World Darts Championship is back bigger than ever, live on Sky Sports, with the rapid rise of Luke Littler helping to take interest and excitement in the sport to unprecedent levels.
Strange News
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Stolen Fabergé pendant passed to police - quite literally
A Fabergé pendant has been recovered - after police spent six days closely monitoring the man accused of swallowing it.
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'Drop and cover' earthquake alert turns out to be false alarm
An earthquake alert preparing people to "drop, cover, hold on" buzzed on phones in the US on Thursday - but turned out to be completely false.
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Spirit animal: Raccoon gets drunk as a skunk in a booze store - and sleeps off hangover in the toilet
A raccoon has gotten as drunk as a skunk.
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Is Die Hard a Christmas film? The public have spoken - and you might not like the result
It's a debate that's torn families apart for years - with selection boxes thrown in rage, and stony silences around the dinner table.
Videos
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PM issues warning to European leaders ahead of ECHR talks
Sir Keir Starmer has called for a tougher approach to policing Europe's borders ahead of a meeting between leaders to discuss a potential shake-up of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).
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'I didn't know where to turn': Why ethnic minorities with gambling addictions struggle to get help
On a dark December morning two years ago, Kiki Marriott left her flat and started walking.
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Patients with previously untreatable blood cancer now disease-free after world-first gene therapy
Patients with a previously untreatable form of blood cancer are now living disease-free after a world-first gene therapy.
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COVID schemes' fraud and error cost taxpayers £11bn
COVID-19 fraud and error cost the taxpayer nearly £11bn, a government watchdog has found.
Business
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COVID schemes' fraud and error cost taxpayers £11bn
COVID-19 fraud and error cost the taxpayer nearly £11bn, a government watchdog has found.
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Christmas dinners are cheaper thanks to a fall in the price of turkeys
Christmas dinner will be slightly cheaper this year compared to last, according to new industry data.
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Are Trump's allies behind hostile takeover bid of Warner Bros?
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Money Problem: 'Can they really fine me £170 for overstaying by one minute?'
Every week, the Money team answers a reader's financial problem or consumer dispute - you can email yours to moneyblog@sky.uk. Today's is...
Technology
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There's one big problem with Australia's social media ban
The trouble with the scientific evidence behind the social media ban in Australia is that there is not more of it.
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Australia's under 16s social media ban: How it works and could the UK bring in a similar law?
Australian has become the world's first country to implement a social media ban for under-16s.
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Do you have ringing in your ears? For millions who do, there could now be a solution
Do you suffer from ringing in your ears? For millions of people in the UK who do, researchers say they may have found a solution.
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Patients with previously untreatable blood cancer now disease-free after world-first gene therapy
Patients with a previously untreatable form of blood cancer are now living disease-free after a world-first gene therapy.
MKFM Reviews
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MKFM Review: Mary Poppins, Milton Keynes Theatre
Eden could not wait to return to Milton Keynes Theatre last night (31/10) to see the highly-anticipated Mary Poppins and here is her full review...
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MKFM Review: The Bodyguard The Musical, Milton Keynes Theatre
Carly could not wait to return to Milton Keynes Theatre last night (21/10) to see the highly-anticipated The Bodyguard The Musical and here is her full review...
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MKFM Review: Murder on the Orient Express, Milton Keynes Theatre
This classic story is just the ticket! Make tracks to MK and go see it.
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MKFM Review: Picture You Dead, Milton Keynes Theatre
This latest Peter James stage adaption is described as a ‘whodunnit?’ type of play, but it’s not really that, says MKFM’s Tom Johnston.
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Local News
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Tell us your storyMKFM always wants to hear your stories about your city.
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Insect bombs cause multiple fire crews call out in Milton KeynesInsect bombs were responsible for a false alarm which had mobilised seven appliances and fire crews, and three officers, yesterday afternoon.
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Milton Keynes man convicted of murdering his wife in hot tubAndrew Georgiou, aged 44, of Holywell Place, Springfield, Milton Keynes, pleaded guilty to one count of murder during a hearing at Aylesbury Crown Court today (December 9).
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Midsummer Place spreads a message of kindness this ChristmasThis festive season, Midsummer Place is embracing the spirit of ‘kindness’ with the release of its heartfelt Christmas short film.
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Send ‘Letters to Loved Ones’ over festive period encourages Milton Keynes University HospitalLetters to Loved Ones service is available in the run up to the festive period, offering a way to stay connected with inpatients when a personal visit is not possible.
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High rents and hidden costs cause misery for independent businesses in Milton KeynesAn independent business owner from Milton Keynes has laid bare the difficulties he, and others like him, face in the new city.
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Dentons Milton Keynes retains four trainees as newly qualified lawyers in 2025Four trainees who applied for newly qualified (NQ) roles in 2025 have been retained by law firm, Dentons, with all accepting full time roles.
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Youngster from Milton Keynes gets in the saddle for charity rideA boy from Newport Pagnell will use peddle power to raise money for two charities later this month.
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Milton Keynes shortlisted in the national parish and town council awardsThe National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has announced the prestigious Star Council Awards finalists – and Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Association of Local Councils have been shortlisted in the County Association of the year.
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Milton Keynes songwriters unite for album taking the new city as inspirationSongs from the City is the title of a new album created by a group of Milton Keynes songwriters that Living Archive MK has been working with for the past 18 months.
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Your chance to name the cute new baby at safari park near Milton KeynesWoburn Safari Park is celebrating a heart-warming new arrival, a tiny Guianan squirrel monkey baby, born to first-time mum Willow and dad Murphy.
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Milton Keynes pub to sign off year of fundraising with Big Finale WeekendNewport Pagnell pub The Dolphin is celebrating a super successful year of fundraising, which has seen it raise more than £9,000 for 14 different charities.
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