5th October: Bridge inspection works to result in one major road closure today

Local News

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  New warehouse park in Milton Keynes is set to create ‘2,000 new jobs’

  A government planning inspector has approved plans for a massive new warehouse park to the south of Milton Keynes after hearing that it could create more than 2,000 new jobs.

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  Morrisons supermarkets in Milton Keynes to prepare free lunch boxes for children in need this half term

  Dozens of pubs, restaurants, cafes and businesses in Milton Keynes are offering free meals to children this week.

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  Thousands of households in Milton Keynes start council's wheelie bin pilot today

  From today, thousands of households in Milton Keynes will be using four wheelie bins instead of rubbish sacks as part of a pilot scheme.

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  84 people in Milton Keynes have tested positive for coronavirus over the weekend

  Figures from Public Health England show that 84 people in Milton Keynes have tested positive for coronavirus over the weekend.

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  Developer wants to build over 70 new homes in well-established Milton Keynes estate

  A housebuilder has shown interest in building 73 new homes in a well-established Milton Keynes estate.

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  Milton Keynes University Hospital to provide healthier and better quality meals to patients following national review

  Patients and staff will benefit from tastier, healthier and better-quality meals following a national independent review of hospital food.

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  Boots stores in Milton Keynes may soon offer a 12-minute rapid coronavirus test

  It has been today (26/10) announced that Boots plans on releasing a new coronavirus testing service that can deliver results in just 12 minutes.

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  Police make two arrests and recover large amount of stolen tools in Milton Keynes

  Earlier this month, officers made two arrests relating to offences including theft of a motor vehicle, theft from a motor vehicle and failing to stop for police.

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  Milton Keynes Museum seeks old toys, games, and clothes for brand new childhood exhibit

  The Wolverton-based museum is seeking toys, games and clothes from times gone by for an exciting new permanent display.

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  Housebuilder to contribute £4.2 million to Milton Keynes Council ahead of new development

  As part of its agreement, a national housebuilder will be providing £4.2 million support to Milton Keynes Council. 

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  Man who spent nine weeks in Milton Keynes Hospital battling COVID-19 praises 'priceless' staff

  Staff at Milton Keynes University Hospital have been praised by one of its longest-staying COVID-19 patients who spent over nine weeks in hospital.

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  The list of Milton Keynes businesses offering 'free school meals' this week to children who need them

  Milton Keynes cafes, restaurants, pubs and other businesses have come together to offer 'free school meals' to children who need them in our city during Half Term.