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Arriva is continuing to run a reduced bus service in all areas it operates in to serve local communities as much as possible.

Milton Keynes Hospital has confirmed that seven patients with COVID-19 have died between March 18th and March 26th.

Milton Keynes Council has announced it will suspend food and garden waste collections after Friday 3rd April.

Milton Keynes Magistrates Court is one of the 158 courts across England and Wales to remain open during the coronavirus crisis.

Bletchley Park has launched "Bunting for Bletchley", a boredom buster appeal for bunting donations to help decorate Bletchley Park when it reopens.

Iain Stewart, MP for Milton Keynes South, believes that businesses in Milton Keynes should "bounce back quite quickly" after the pandemic settles.

The Parks Trust has highlighted the importance of following government guidelines when using their parks.

Milton Keynes Council has noted that there is “current uncertainty as to when schools will be able to open as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak” in a decision made this week.

Iain Stewart, MP for Milton Keynes South, commented on the news that the Prime Minister has tested positive for coronavirus.

Caveman Conditioning has launched a Facebook group to keep the local community active during the coronavirus outbreak.

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The new multi-storey car park outside centre:mk last night (26/3) lit up blue to honour the NHS.

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Last night, thousands of people throughout MK joined the nation in thanking the NHS with a round of applause.

A music venue will NOT be listed as an asset of community value despite being steeped in rock & roll history.

A plan for a new £444,000 community hall and sports changing rooms have been lodged with Milton Keynes Council.

City Fibre is continuing to carry out essential works throughout Milton Keynes during the coronavirus pandemic.

Ben Everitt, MP for Milton Keynes North, has fully recovered from COVID-19 and is on his last day of self-isolation.

Pete Winkelman, Chairman of MK Dons, has confirmed that MK Dons staff will be furloughed during the coronavirus pandemic.

Wharf Distillery is today (26/3) starting to produce hand sanitiser to cope with the overwhelming demand.

It has been confirmed that a resident at Milton Court Care Home in Kents Hill has tested positive for COVID-19.

A whistleblower at Milton Court Care Home has said that there is a confirmed case of COVID-19 amongst one of the residents.

Milton Keynes Council and MK Food Bank have teamed up to offer more help to local people in crisis during coronavirus pandemic.

The Canal and River Trust has imposed new restrictions across the canal network, meaning that the use of canal paths should be now limited.

A government planning inspector has backed the council after going out to see the traffic problems in Bletchley town centre.

Milton Keynes Council is asking people to phone and email rather than calling in during the current coronavirus crisis.

We can all work together to best protect Thames Valley and the nation through this pandemic

It has been confirmed that the Milton Keynes Citizen newspaper will not be printed for the time being.

Councillor Pete Marland, the Leader of Milton Keynes Council, has said residents struggling to pay council tax and council rent will receive help, but only in genuine cases.

centre:mk will be allowing essential workers and vulnerable people exclusive access to their shops every morning.

Milton Keynes Hospital is imposing further strict restrictions on visitation in a bid to protect both patients and staff.

Destination Milton Keynes is working alongside MK Council to help the Food Bank provide for vulnerable people and families.

Six people in Milton Keynes are celebrating today (25/3) after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode.

The majority of Post Office branches throughout Milton Keynes are to remain open with Boris Johnson stating that they are an "essential service".

Willen Hospice is delighted to announce that their popular MK Midnight Moo, and new Moo Night Run, will now take place on Saturday 12 September 2020.

The UK Government have advised people to create a plan for your household or family in order to prepare for any periods of social distancing.

Amegreen Complex Homecare, who works throughout Buckinghamshire, has opened up job vacancies for people that are struggling with employment.

People across the country are being encouraged to sign up and help the 1.5m vulnerable people who have been asked to "shield" themselves from COVID-19.

Following the recent Government guidelines, the RSPCA Milton Keynes & North Bucks Branch has announced they cannot accept animals from the public.

Matt Hancock, Health Secretary, has said that a new testing facility has today (24/3) opened in Milton Keynes.

A £100,000 fund has been launched to help firms across MK and Northants continue to access vital business support services in the face of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Local residents have been forming long queues and waiting up to an hour to get their prescriptions from pharmacies in the MK area.

Councillors have responded to the Prime Minister’s announcement of a lockdown to stop the coronavirus outbreak from overwhelming the NHS.

Anthony Stansfeld, Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley, has issued a statement regarding the latest Government guidelines.

A fly-tipper caught illegally dumping car tyres on a Milton Keynes estate has been ordered to pay almost £1,400.

Milton Keynes' local shopping centre, centre:mk, is continuing to provide access to essential stores, including Boots, Marks & Spencer and its various banks.

Here, keep up to date with the ever changing circumstances in Milton Keynes, ranging from job vacancies to amended shopping hours...

Local taxi company, Skyline, has today (23/3) launched a 'collection and delivery' service allowing those who are self-isolating to arrange delivery of essential items.

An NHS worker based at a local pharmacy has collated information and advice to share with the local people of Milton Keynes.

The popular safari park had originally shut the Leisure Area, VIP Experiences and Foot Safari with just the Road Safari open.

While there is no football for MK Dons fans to watch in person, the sport continues in the Virtual World with the next round of the Ultimate Quaran Team Cup.

Sweat Studios are offering free 15-minute 'headspace' sessions to share simple techniques at a bid to calm feelings of stress and anxiety.

The Redway School, based in Netherfield, yesterday (23/3) issued a statement saying that the school community has a confirmed case of COVID-19.

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On Saturday (21/3), Gareth and Joe took to the streets of Newport Pagnell in a convertible to sing and play music to people in their houses. Hundreds of thousands of people have seen the videos, but how did it all start?

Ben Everitt, MP for Milton Keynes North, is currently self-isolating as he is showing symptoms of coronavirus.

A leading councillor has promised to step back and consider objections to the controversial redevelopment of an 18-hole golf course.

Waitrose and John Lewis will today (23/3) action new measures to support NHS workers and those in need during the coronavirus outbreak.

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MK Dons Sport and Education Trust (SET) are running #StayAtHomeSkillz to keep you and your family active whilst social distancing.

Arthur Ellis: Mental Health Support, Milton Keynes, have introduced morning and afternoon digital support groups amid the Coronavirus, to help with the impact of social distancing recommended by the Government.

Despite restaurants, gyms, pubs and clubs closing over the weekend, the road section of Woburn Safari Park will remain open to the public during the COVID-19 outbreak.

A controversial application to build 12 new homes and an access road on a prized piece of park land has been withdrawn following an uproar from the public.

Residents have reported that local supermarkets, including Tesco and Asda, are giving gifts to shoppers to brighten spirits.

With football postponed until April 30th due to COVID-19, Sky Bet League Two club Leyton Orient found the perfect solution to give fans their football fix.

The Giffard Park pub is selling all of its surplus stock and is allowing NHS staff to purchase items including fresh vegetables, meats, and drinks before anyone else.

MKFM has announced plans to step up its coverage of the coronavirus outbreak locally with a number of new daytime programmes being launched.

Milton Keynes Hospital has confirmed that a fourth person, a man in his 70s, has died after testing positive for COVID-19.

Milton Keynes North MP Ben Everitt has posted a video update on the third day of his self-isolation with coronavirus symptoms.

The Centre MK have confirmed which stores are currently closed in the Milton Keynes shopping centre due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Arriva Buses will be running a reduced bus service in Milton Keynes from tomorrow, Monday 23rd March 2020, due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Supermarkets across Milton Keynes are urgently seeking new staff, with 25,000 roles nationally being created by the big chains.

Hundreds of customers at Poundland in Rooksley bought a box of chocolates for staff at Milton Keynes Hospital to say thank you for all their hard work.

Milton Keynes Council and MK Community Foundation are today launching a special appeal fund, MK Emergency Appeal.

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following an assault that took place on Monday (16/3) along Folly Lane.

It has been today (20/3) announced that Gullivers Land will be closing its gates for the foreseeable future.

The store have announced they are creating 5,000 jobs across the country in order to provide employment for workers who have lost their jobs.

A Smart Car has crashed into the front of a building on Stony Stratford High Street.

A convenience store in Great Linford was accused of profiteering during the coronavirus pandemic and has since responded to the claims.

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From Monday onwards, London Northwestern Railway will be moving to a reduced timetable which will impact trains coming in and out of Milton Keynes Central.

A local resident claims Tesco has employed extra security and staff in their Kingston store to prevent shoppers buying critical items in bulk.

MacIntyre have volunteering and temporary employment available in MK during Coronavirus pandemic.

After two years of successful partnership working, Cygnus and Milton Keynes Hospital Charity are coming together in a formal, strategic partnership.

Willen Hospice is seeking help from the local community to help support its patients and their families during this troubling time.

Cauldwell Property Services are offering help to vulnerable residents and key workers in Milton Keynes.

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It is still safe, and important, to give blood, the NHS have urged.

The council is working out how it can help people and businesses during the coronavirus outbreak.

Bletchley Park have confirmed they will be closing until Thursday 30 April as a precautionary measure to help contain the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Pink Punters, LGBTQ+ Nightclub in Bletchley has announced temporary closures until further notice due to COVID-19.

The cut in services comes after the governments advice regarding social distancing following the outbreak of Covid-19.

Santander have announced that all Santander Cycles are to be withdrawn from the streets of Milton Keynes for at least the next two weeks.

Supermarkets and shops both in Milton Keynes and all over the UK are amending their opening hours to allow the elderly, vulnerable, NHS and emergency workers to shop.

Councillors of all parties put aside their political differences to support the council’s leadership in response to the coronavirus crisis.

Retailers Marks and Spencer will be setting aside the first hour of trading on certain days for their older and vulnerable customers, as well as NHS and emergency workers.

Professional football in England won’t resume until 30 April, at the earliest, the FA have confirmed in a statement on Thursday.

Today (19/3), Prezzo restaurants both in Milton Keynes and across the country will temporarily close.

New solar powered smart bins have ‘bin’ installed in central Milton Keynes in a bid to keep the city centre clean, green and free of litter.

An employee from MK Hospital is campaigning for all supermarkets to allow NHS and emergency workers to shop alongside the elderly and vulnerable during a 'special hour'.

Milton Keynes based music venues MK11, The Craufurd Arms and Unit Nine have launched fundraising pages to help the businesses survive during the coronavirus outbreak.

Residents who wish to help MK Hospital are being invited to purchase items for patients and staff via an Amazon Wishlist set up by MK Hospital Charity.

The freehold of a community centre in Milton Keynes will be transferred to new owners for the princely sum of £1.

It has been today (18/3) confirmed that two people, both in their 90s, have died after testing positive for COVID-19.

It has been today (18/3) announced by the education secretary, Gavin Williamson MP, that all schools will be closing from Friday (20/3) until further notice because of COVID-19.

Milton Keynes Council has received a £26,000 share of Government emergency support for homeless people during the coronavirus outbreak.

It has been today (18/3) announced that The Hazeley Academy on Emperor Drive will be partially closed from tomorrow (19/3) until Easter.

Milton Keynes Council is introducing new measures to protect our most vulnerable and to ensure it continues to provide essential services.

Local charity DREAMSAI are delivering hampers of essential items to those over the age of 65 that are self-isolating in Milton Keynes.

The Galleon Pub in Old Wolverton is offering a "sail through" takeaway for canal boats and will deliver food/drinks to customers in the car park.

Thames Valley Air Ambulance is proud to announce that it has achieved an overall ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

As of tomorrow (19/3), Walton High will be closed for students in Year 7, 8 and 9 until further notice.

The electronic music duo, Chase and Status, were set to perform a DJ set in Milton Keynes next month.

The MK based chefs, The Brothers' Supper, will deliver a free meal to over 65's in self-isolation and NHS workers to ensure they eat a good meal during this uncertain time.

Supermarkets are beginning to alter their opening hours for the public to ensure elderly residents can buy essentials.

The MK Food Bank, an organisation run by volunteers that provides food parcels to those who need them most, is expecting a short supply of certain items during the coronavirus outbreak.

McDonalds restaurants throughout the country, including all of those in MK, will be closing the indoor seating areas as of 5am tomorrow (18/3).

Centre Parcs has today (17/3) announced that all UK five sites will be closed until 16 April.

At least 52 people have already recovered from the disease in the UK and many more may be missing from official statistics.

It has been today (17/3) announced that Lord Grey Academy in Bletchley will "partially close" this week, meaning students in years 9 and 10 should not attend school for the rest of the week.

As a precaution, the Citizen's Advice 'drop-in' services have been temporarily suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The region's biggest careers fair was due to take place on 27th and 28th March, however it has now been postponed until September.

Panic buying is taking the MK community by storm. As a result, the elderly are struggling to buy items they need, says charity Age UK.

MK Hospital is introducing restrictions on patient visits and the postponement of routine operations at a bid to protect patients, staff, and visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cineworld and Odeon will be stopping all screenings, including those in Milton Keynes, following the latest Government advice.

Local bus driver, Bob Williamson, spent the festive period driving his routes as ‘Santa’, with a big beard and long white hair, before braving the shave for Willen Hospice.

The MK Marathon is the latest event to be postponed following the Government's advice regarding the coronavirus outbreak.

Milton Keynes Theatre has announced that all shows have been temporarily suspended until further notice.

The MK Gallery has closed until further notice in response to increasing concerns around the spread of COVID-19.

A council and health team, who were “co-located” in the same offices, failed to talk to each other about a woman’s mental health care, a watchdog found.

Age UK Milton Keynes is setting up an emergency service to support local older people during the current COVID-19 outbreak.

Two men from Milton Keynes have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, possession of an offensive weapon and a public order offence following an incident that took place on 7 March.

A developer’s attempt to build 200 new homes in a Milton Keynes village has been rejected by a government inspector.

Members of the public and local businesses are being asked to donate chocolate eggs to the charity, as well as sweets, arts and crafts, and games.

Former Strictly Come Dancing champion Kevin Clifton is to star in Baz Luhrmann’s smash hit Strictly Ballroom The Musical, coming to Milton Keynes Theatre from Tuesday 20th to Saturday 24th October.

Mayor of Milton Keynes Sam Crooks took to water with MK Sailing Club as part of his European City of Sport pledge.

Families whose trips to Disney parks have been cancelled can meet various characters for free in Milton Keynes this week.

A planning application that will see a £128m investment in Serpentine Court and the wider Lakes Estate has been submitted by MK Council.

A Facebook group has been set up to encourage the people of Milton Keynes to come together and help those who are elderly, vulnerable or need extra assistance during the coronavirus outbreak.

Stantonbury International School have announced that they will remain closed for Year 8 and 9 students, with other students returning to school tomorrow.

Local elections will be postponed following the announcement from the government today.

May's local and mayoral elections will be postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Councillors were this week updated on action that is being taken to get council services ready to deal with a possible coronavirus outbreak across Milton Keynes.

The family of Ryan Ansell, who lost his life last year in a road accident, has launched a petition at a bid to close crossovers on grid roads in MK.

People in Buckinghamshire are being warned to be extra vigilant as scam callers are likely to ramp up their activity over the next few weeks.

This weekend, the British Hen Welfare Trust (BHWT) is hoping to save more than 300 laying hens from slaughter and is appealing for people to adopt the birds.

Businesses of all sizes and sectors came together last night (12/3) to celebrate MK’s remarkable achievements at the Milton Keynes Business Achievement Awards.

The Parks Trust is thrilled that its premier park Willen Lake has won the Milton Keynes Business Achievement Award for Leisure & Entertainment.

There are proposals for there to be just one Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) across the three areas by April next year.

Proposals to allow pop-up stalls to be put up in a city’s landmark square will be the subject of a public consultation first, councillors have decided.

Taxis plying their trade in Milton Keynes will HAVE to offer a cashless payment option for customers, a committee has decided.

Next Saturday (21/3), people of all ages are invited to come along to The Milton Keynes Brick Festival which is a "celebration of all things Lego".

At Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting additional funding of £100,000 was allocated for the Council’s city-wide clean-up plans.

A Bank of England decision to lop 0.5 per cent off interest rates to help the economy during the coronavirus outbreak, will hit next year’s fire service budget, a meeting heard.

Milton Keynes has been successful in bidding for £95 million to invest in new infrastructure that would make it feasible to build thousands of new homes on a site east of the M1, as set out in the council’s local plan, Plan:MK.

Intu Properties reveals "material uncertainties" over its ability to continue as a going concern, sending shares plummeting.

Beautiful – The Carole King Musical will bring the chart-topping music legend’s hits to life including ‘Will You Love Me Tomorrow’, ‘On Broadway’, ‘The Locomotion’ and ‘You've Got a Friend’.

1Life has announced a brand-new initiative to encourage more pregnant women to get active for free in its leisure centres.

Most people in Milton Keynes will eventually get coronavirus, but you shouldn't panic, says the council's leader.

The Cancer Centre at Milton Keynes Hospital opened to outpatients and visitors on Monday (9/3).

Producers Jamie Wilson and Whoopi Goldberg are delighted to announce the UK and Ireland tour of the smash-hit musical, “SISTER ACT”. The production will be in Milton Keynes from 30 November to 5 December 2020!

Last Sunday 8th March, Milton Keynes Community Foundation, working together with local organisations, held an event to celebrate International Women’s Day.

It was announced yesterday (10/3) that a new case of COVID-19 in Milton Keynes has been confirmed.

Its that time of year again to dust off your walking boots and join The Parks Trust for their annual Walking Festival.

Willen Hospice is aiming to turn MK blue as the second week of their ‘Go Blue for Willen’ campaign gets underway.

The Friends of Windmill Hill Golf Course have started a petition opposing the plans to build a massive SportsHub in Far Bletchley.

Fit with Us is set to open its first-ever fitness facility in new housing development Brooklands later on this year.

Neighbourhood Watch has issued advice to those within the local community during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Anthony Joshua OBE visited Daytona Milton Keynes on 1st March and competed in the DMAX Fast Lap Challenge.

Paige Turley says that her new boyfriend Finn Tapp, who is from Milton Keynes, is trying to convince her to move to the upcoming city.

Hilltops Medical Centre in Great Holm will today (10/3) reopen following yesterday's closure.

The concrete desert that is Station Square in Milton Keynes could be transformed into a thriving community hub.

Developers have appealed to the government over a council rule that orders them to warn new residents about noise from a famous music venue.

Hilltops Medical Centre in Great Holm has had to close due to a "confirmed case of coronavirus".

Last month, Milton Keynes Council passed its 2020/21 budget giving Milton Keynes its greenest council budget ever.

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Selladoor Worldwide is delighted to announce the full UK Tour cast for BRING IT ON THE MUSICAL, coming to Milton Keynes Theatre from Tuesday 16th to Saturday 20th June.

Thames Valley Police says there have been 20 new reports of information or potential sightings since last month's anniversary appeal.

Sainsbury's supermarket in Olney was broken into in the early hours of this morning (9/3).

The risk to the UK public posed by the new coronavirus has been raised from low to moderate by chief medical officers, although they stress the risk to individuals remains low.

The family who lost everything in a house fire in Heelands are seeking donations from the generous community to help save their much-loved family home.

Train passengers travelling to or from London Euston on Monday 9th March are urged to check before they travel as an amended timetable will be in operation.

A second patient has tested positive for coronavirus in Milton Keynes, reliable sources have told MKFM.

Passengers are being advised to check their journey plans as overhead wire problems are causing severe delays through Milton Keynes today.

Officers searching for missing person Mary Frankham have located the body of a woman in Stony Stratford.

My Chemical Romance will be performing a third show at Stadium MK in June 2020.

Milton Keynes Dons have tonight announced that they have parted ways with manager Paul Tisdale by mutual consent.

The number of Milton Keynes participants in NHS research studies supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has risen by more than 50 percent. 

Semi-professional ice hockey club the Milton Keynes Thunder will fold in nine days’ time unless £10,000 can be raised.

Simply Race are delighted to announce that VR (Virtually Reality) has arrived at their Racing Simulator Venue in Stacey Bushes on a permanent basis.

Milton Keynes Council have denied claims that they do not allow CCTV in taxis and have reinforced that they actively encourage it.

Milton Keynes Lightning have announced the signing of American winger Eric Neiley, luring him out of his early retirement.

Milton Keynes Lightning continue to add to their roster with the signing of promising Canadian defenceman Nelson Armstrong.

Head Coach Doug McKay has secured another promising player for the Milton Keynes Lightning in the form of American defenceman Clay Anderson.

Milton Keynes Lightning have revealed the designs for the jerseys that Doug McKay’s team will wear in their second Elite League campaign.