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It’s a fare cop in clampdown on illegal operators.

It’s ‘nappies to naptime’ in self-help guide by full-time father.

Father’s ashes still missing after car theft.

Man dead as car fails to stop.

999 calls to remote areas faster and more agile.

Willen Hospice meets MPs in urgent reform push.

More than 200 new products in revamped retail space.

Scream park back for another terrifying season.

A celebration of British classics and carvery tradition comes back to Newport Pagnell.

Menopausal and perimenopausal women in Milton Keynes have been urged to get their eyes examined.

Banking giant, Santander, is teaming up with Milton Keynes College Group to provide free training in vital green skills.

The free outdoor event features local performers and culminates in a spectacular fireworks display as the Christmas lights across central MK are switched on.

Christmas is coming into focus, but shopping for loved ones will be a breeze if you take a trip to the MK Handmade & Vintage Weekend Extravaganza.

A Section 34 Dispersal order is currently in place and covers the area Bletchley bound by Standing Way, Watling Street and the B4034.

Liberal Democrat councillors on Milton Keynes City Council are calling on the Government to introduce a national prostate cancer screening programme.

Heavy machinery used to smash Nationwide frontage.

A Milton Keynes man with a neuromuscular condition has praised his daughters for their work in breaking down barriers around disability.

New city charity PSPA has been selected by BBC Radio 4 to feature as part of its weekly programme this October.

MKFM sat down and had a chat with the touring company and they told us all about the facts and figures associated with the tour.

Who shot who, and why? MKFM’s Tom Johnston gets on-board the Nile cruiser to find out more.

They say a house is a home with a dog, and so who better to help launch the first showhome than Medical Detection Dogs star, George?

Police in Milton Keynes have confirmed that a girl reported missing has been found.

For 37 years, Postmaster Bill Chandi loyally served the Marston Moretaine community.

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Trust hosted a special celebration tea party.

Construction has been completed on a new test cell facility at Cranfield University, developed as part of the Cranfield Hydrogen Integration Incubator project.

There is still time for you to get involved and sponsor a Christmas Tree at Midsummer Place.

Milton Keynes is once again set to host one of the region’s most dynamic and inspiring events, the MK Innovates STEM Festival, taking place on 21st and 22nd October 2025 at Middleton Hall.

Community efforts to tackle fuel poverty and keep people across Milton Keynes warm this winter are being offered free financial support from National Grid Electricity Distribution.

Schoolchildren from Milton Keynes are among 10,000 students who will be trained by South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust for Restart a Heart Day.

A car ended up on its side after a road traffic collision on the High Street in Haversham on Sunday evening.

A couple from Milton Keynes have taken the title for Foster Carer of the Year at The National Children and Young People Awards.

YMCA Milton Keynes will be taking part in this year's CEO Sleepout Milton Keynes, on November 13 at Stadium MK.

A caravan fire in Olney in the early hours of this morning spread to two outbuildings, which contained building equipment and vehicles.

Fire crews from Broughton and West Ashland were called to a two car collision, which left two people injured, on Friday night.

A casual LinkedIn post about a Milton Keynes pub’s creative offer to remote workers has gone viral.

Quick action leads to court appearance.

Potholes, resurfacing and road lining, with diversions across the city.

MPs secure major funding to support rough sleepers and families in temporary accommodation.

City Council leader and MK Dons chief to speak at event.

Leisure centre promotes mindfulness in new campaign.

It’s last orders for a month while renovations take place.

House shut down for three more months following anti-social behaviour.

Dons football ground to host sleepout.

Residents’ advice to find local help.

Blaze following vehicle collision near centre.

Concern after person spotted in city this week.

Camphill Milton Keynes is a charity supporting adults with learning disabilities. This morning, they were shocked to find their accessible minibus missing from the car park, a target of overnight theft.

Following a Thames Valley Police investigation, a man has been jailed for theft by employee in Milton Keynes.

Three fire crews from Broughton, Newport Pagnell and West Ashland are currently at Sandown Court in Bletchley dealing with a two storey end of terraced property involved in fire.

Milton Keynes City Council has begun work on Linford Wood Place - a spacious new centre where care and support will be given to local people with complex disabilities.

When Kerry Thompson left her Milton Keynes home on Sunday afternoon for Gatwick Airport, she was looking forward to a four-day break in the sun.

New city residents are being encouraged to vote for the city’s parks as the best in the country.

Police in Milton Keynes are appealing for help to locate a teenage girl who has been reported missing.

A devastated family have issued an appeal for the return of their little terrier Poppy, who was snatched yesterday.

RnB Forever - It’s starting to come together.

Firefighters from West Ashland were called to a road traffic collision involving a heavy goods vehicle, two cars and a motorbike, which left one man with injuries earlier this morning.

A camp-out by staff at The Brooklands Centre in Newport Pagnell means that music will be back on the menu for members.

It was supposed to be a chance to relax and enjoy some downtime, but just a day after landing in Egypt for a 10-day break, Kaylum Jones found himself in hospital with a catastrophic injury, and a bill of £35,000.

Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) has revealed  architectural impressions of its proposed new hospital building.

A fire crew from West Ashland attended a two car traffic collision in Milton Keynes last night, which left four people with minor injuries.

Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber joined the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor of Woburn Sands for a walkabout in the town centre last week.

An Anti-Social Behaviour Injunction has been secured against a man who has bullied vulnerable residents at a sheltered accommodation in Pennyland.

A half-term spooktacular programme of activities for children to get stuck into will be delivered this month by MK Dons Community Trust.

The West End and international smash hit musical The Choir of Man to tour the UK in 2026.

A new range of grant programmes designed to better support the city’s voluntary, community, and cultural sector have been launched by The Community Foundation.

MP Chris Curtis, has welcomed a new target to get two-thirds of young people to go to university or study a technical qualification.

Police in Milton Keynes have issued a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to after an assault at The Moon Under Water pub on Marlborough Gate.

Milton Keynes has the most vacant office spaces in the whole of the UK, including the capital, with 13 offices available per 10,000 of the new city population.

Hit comedy musical Mrs. Doubtfire to open at Milton Keynes Theatre in June 2027 as part of her first UK and Ireland tour.

It is a journey that Christina Ridley has taken daily for a decade; travelling from Wolverton to Central Milton Keynes for work.

Milton Keynes College Group has declared war on single-use plastic bottles, with a new scheme delivering 600 reusable ones to staff and students.

"Police in Milton Keynes want your help to identify two people they want to speak with in connection with an incident of criminal damage.

Max Verstappen qualified P2 while teammate Yuki Tsunoda struggled to P15 ahead of tomorrow's Singapore Grand Prix.

Potholes, resurfacing and road lining, with diversions across the city.

Police block off route past National Bowl.

False imprisonment accusation also made by police.

Unity Place will host fundraisers during local World Homeless Day event.

Working with charities and local groups is a valuable and worthwhile activity for any business.

Could former Sports Direct site be getting in shape for fitness centre?

A day that promises a juicy experience for all, Apple Day, is back for another year of sensational family fun at the Woughton on the Green Community Orchard.

Regional force supports today’s global prevention push.

Nigerian-inspired artwork unveiled at rail pedestrian area.

Facility turns up the heat in fight for Net Zero goal.

Garage and property also affected in incident.

New tour announced for 2026/27 performances of Dirty Dancing tickets on sale now.

Man sentenced to 13 years following grooming and sexual activity.

Last seen in the Bletchley area.

JMS Films and Media Technologies announces the fifth Season of the Milton Keynes International Film Festival.

The city that once hosted the world’s first AI Safety Summit is set to welcome back a new wave of artificial intelligence training next month.

“Stick Man lives in the family tree. With his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three...”

Callum Anderson MP backs crowdfunder to support rising swim star Malakai.

The RSPCA is urging people in the new city to consider adopting large dog breeds this Adoptober, as the charity struggles with record numbers of dogs in its care.

The world’s favourite nanny flies into Milton Keynes Theatre for four magical weeks, with performances running from Wed 29 Oct - Sat 22 Nov.

Stagecoach East will be using National Customer Service Week, starting on Monday, to celebrate its unwavering commitment to its customers.

A new free sustainability programme for schools has been designed to help children understand the importance of recycling, waste reduction, and protecting the planet – while having fun along the way!

Stony Stratford in Bloom has used its petal power to secure Gold in the regional Britain in Bloom competition.

Acorn Community Bank has been voted the best in the south by its members.

Milton Keynes College Group, Santander, The Open University and Milton Keynes City Council have joined forces to provide training courses to help people in the city learn new skills.

What to buy a teenager for their sixteenth birthday can be tricky, but Owain Wilks decided that his milestone birthday would be a little different – he wanted to complete a 'Year of Giving Back.'

As the autumnal colours spread across the leafy landscapes, The Parks Trust has issued a message of thanks to their many volunteers – nearly 250 of them!

As the Mayor of Milton Keynes, Councillor James Lancaster gets invited to try all sorts of things – but abseiling from The National Lift Tower will be one of the most memorable!

As part of the major new UK tour visits Milton Keynes Theatre from in October 2026.

Vertigo VR, the 12th Street entertainment hub, is set to undergo a significant transformation.

The New Town Taskforce has identified Milton Keynes as a perfect place to carry on building more new homes.

Welcome to Camphill MK's newsletter. As ever, they have been busy bees and can boast a whole host of activities.

Emerson Valley pub The Clocktower has temporarily called time to undergo a six figure refurbishment.

The MP for Milton Keynes North, Chris Curtis, has welcomed new powers announced by the Government this week to give communities more control over their local high street.

A woman has been charged in connection with an arson which happened on Friday in Milton Keynes.

MKFM Presents RNB Forever Indoor Festival.

With many students across Milton Keynes collecting their GCSE results today (August 21), plenty of places across the city are offering some delicious deals as a well done.

A ride of remembrance: local cyclist to ride 152 miles in memory of late community leader Ranjit Singh.

City looks blooming in scheme to support biodiversity.

Dog detective charity hoping to sniff out new local support.

Bereaved kids fund calling for support from local businesses.

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.

Trev could not wait to return to Milton Keynes Theatre last night (22/04) to see the highly-anticipated War Horse and here is his full review...

Milton Keynes Breakers reached their third Playoff Final in as many years as they overcame Hemel Storm 85-86 in front of a sold out crowd in Hertfordshire.

Trev could not wait to return to Milton Keynes Theatre last night (15/04) to see the highly-anticipated Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake and here is his full review...

Milton Keynes Breakers progressed into the Semi-Finals of the NBL 1 Play-Offs with a gritty win over Loughborough Riders at Bletchley Leisure Centre.

Milton Keynes Breakers secured a fourth place finish in their debut NBL 1 campaign as they ran out 82-75 winners over Essex Rebels.

MK Breakers made it three wins in a row as they overcame Loughborough Riders 89-81 at Bletchley Leisure Centre on Wednesday evening.

Midweek Basketball returns to Bletchley Leisure Centre this Wednesday evening as MK Breakers host Lougborough Riders in what has potential to be the game of the season. Tip-Off is 7pm.

A shorthanded MK Breakers team picked up a crucial 92-85 win over the Bradford Dragons on Saturday evening.

Carly from the MKFM Team was invited along to The Comedy Cow for their Comedy Prime Cut. Here is her review...

Carly & Jo from the MKFM team were invited down to Tuk Tuk Thai in Fenny Stratford to enjoy a team lunch, here is their review...

Carly from the MKFM team was invited along to The Residence Bar & Kitchen in The Hub to preview their Royale Brunch. Here is her review...

Trev could not wait to return to Milton Keynes Theatre last night (18/03) to see the highly-anticipated Only Fools & Horses and here is his full review...

The MK Breakers came up short in the KitKing Trophy Final as the Reading Rockets completed a double overcoming the Breakers 97-75 in Surrey.

MK Breakers and Hemel Storm played out a game of the season contender as both sides went toe to toe for four quarters of high-level NBL 1 Basketball.

Basketball fans are in for a thrilling Saturday as both the Milton Keynes Breakers Women’s and Men’s teams hit the court at Bletchley Leisure Centre.

Milton Keynes Breakers picked up their fifth successive win this weekend and climbed to third in the NBL 1 Table in the process as they overcame Loughborough Riders 90-82.

Carly could not wait to return to Milton Keynes Theatre last night (18/02) to see the highly-anticipated Ghost Stories and here is her full review...

Milton Keynes Breakers overcame second placed Reading Rockets on Sunday evening with the Breakers running out 90-89 winners in one of the games of the season.

The National Theatre's smash-hit production Dear England to play Milton Keynes Theatre from 20th until 24th January 2026.

Carly could not wait to return to Milton Keynes Theatre last night (10/02) to see the highly-anticipated The Rocky Horror Show and here is her full review...

Award winning Tina Turner tribute act is coming to Milton Keynes with her best show ever.

Carly could not wait to return to Milton Keynes Theatre last night (28/01) to see the highly-anticipated Dear Evan Hansen and here is her full review...

Milton Keynes Breakers suffered mixed fortunes this weekend in two closely fought games against London Cavaliers and Derby Trailblazers respectively.

MK Breakers returned to Bletchley Leisure Centre as they faced off against Reading Rockets, it wasn’t to be a repeat of the 2024 National Cup Final, however, as the Rockets ran out 92-73 winners.

The sponsorship deal will provide new kits to all Junior National League teams and support off-court activities within the local community.

Milton Keynes Breakers make their home NBL Division 1 bow this weekend as they welcome Newcastle Knights to Bletchley Leisure Centre with tip-off scheduled for 5pm.

Nate Robinson poured in a career-high 43 points, including 9 3-pointers, to see the MK Breakers past the Bradford Dragons 78-123 on Saturday evening in Halifax.

Milton Keynes Breakers are back in NBL Division 1 action this weekend as they travel north to face Bradford Dragons.

The Milton Keynes Breakers are thrilled to announce that fan-favourite Chris Tawiah has re-signed with the club for the 2024-25 season.

Milton Keynes Breakers continue their KitKing Trophy exploits this weekend as they host Bradford Dragons in the Quarter-Finals at Bletchley Leisure Centre this Saturday for a 5pm Tip-Off.

Milton Keynes Breakers and Loughborough Riders played a Game of the Season contender on Saturday afternoon as the Breakers ran out 80-77 winners despite trailing by seven points with six minutes left to play.

Milton Keynes Dons have bolstered their squad ahead of the 2024-25 season with centre back Laurence Maguire.

Milton Keynes Dons have today announced former Stockport County midfielder Connor Lemonheigh-Evans as their first signing of the summer.

Thames Valley Police and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary are launching the rollout of new Taser devices.

The World Premiere of brand new musical A World Divided will open for one night only at Milton Keynes Theatre this month.

The January transfer window has slammed shut, and Milton Keynes Dons have seen nine total moves across the window.

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