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The influx of visitors resulted in an estimated £25 million of economic activity, benefiting local businesses, hotels, restaurants, and transportation services.

Get outside this winter without breaking the bank, as Hogshaw Farm invites kids for free this January.

Based in Bletchley, Zoho UK is the operating system for business - a comprehensive platform offering all the software applications needed to run a business entirely from the cloud.

MK Dons are delighted to have completed the signing of 27-year-old midfielder Dan Crowley, who has joined on a permanent transfer from fellow Sky Bet League Two side Notts County.

On Saturday, 11th January, the Chrysalis Theatre hosted the Milton Keynes finals of the Rotary Young Musician Competition.

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

Milton Keynes bus drivers have worked hard to improve their driving safety standards and have been rewarded with increased safety bonuses.

Are you (or is someone you know) between the ages of 13 – 18 and interested in learning about what it’s like to be part of a theatre company?

New wellbeing hub brings the community together.

The city’s Corporate Pancake Day Race is back for another year where teams race and flip their pancakes to win the coveted engraved frying pan. Local companies had ‘batter’ hurry if they want to secure a place!

Today Thames Valley Police hosts the annual Better Together Conference, bringing together social services, health and the police to focus on better protecting children.

Brioche Pasquier partners with MK Breakers in exciting two-year sponsorship.

The 2024 winners of the Midsummer Place annual Christmas Tree Festival were presented with their cheques last week, bringing a perfect start to 2025 for the local charities and their partners.

At Happicup Cafe, they believe that a good day starts with a good cup of coffee, and they strive to make every visit an enjoyable experience.

The countdown has begun! Nominations for the highly anticipated Milton Keynes Inspiration Awards 2025 are officially open and will run through to April 1, 2025.

Plans published for greener and more modern city tips.

Nominate individuals or groups for the Milton Keynes Mayor's Awards 2025.

Woolly residents are coming back to Campbell Park.

MK Dons are thrilled to have completed the signing of 24-year-old midfielder Jay Williams, who has joined on a permanent transfer from Sky Bet League One side Crawley Town.

Volunteers needed for aircraft evacuation trials: Step into a plane of the future at Cranfield.

Ditch the blues and get moving.

TWO £1M Lotto Prizes Remain Unclaimed in Buckinghamshire.

Sports hub courts new members with refresh.

New Eco Park headlines green scheme as council plans cuts to carbon emissions.

City’s accommodation tops national survey for vehicle charging points.

New wards being built, with potential for even greater future expansion.

Could your New Years resolution be to raise funds for a charity in Milton Keynes?

It’s all-aboard for residents, who will travel free during city centre testing.

Over 50 million Brits at risk of mistaking CO poisoning for a seasonal virus.

Riders hoping to swell £35,000 funds already raised for Air Ambulance.

Routes near MK Market bridge still shut for repair surveys.

Lib Dems want more homes that families can afford.

City council’s winter programme a success, with fun, food and films.

Local police smoke out cannabis factory after tip-off.

Could your New Years resolution be to help a child bereavement charity in Milton Keynes?

Pantomime legend Brian Conley will lead this year’s panto cast in the magical circus-themed Goldilocks and the Three Bears from Sat 6 Dec 2025 - Sun 11 Jan 2026.

The phone buried in the ice works!

Beat the cost of living crisis with help towards your health costs.

Horrible Histories – Terrible Tudors & Awful Egyptians come to Milton Keynes Theatre from Thu 6 – Sun 9 Feb, featuring 3D effects which are guaranteed to thrill all ages!

Today is predicted to be the busiest ‘back-to-the-office’ day of 2025, with many workers delaying their return to their desks thanks to flexible working options.

The new production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy award-winning Best Musical, Dear Evan Hansen, comes to Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 28 Jan – Sat 1 Feb 2025.

The Parks Trust’s accessible events dial up a notch for 2025! 

Hundreds of engineers and contractors across Network Rail‘s North West and Central region worked around-the-clock over Christmas and New Year on schemes to improve future journeys for passengers and freight.

Regional colleges work collaboratively to respond to local skills needs.

Alex has been appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the New Year Honours List for services to Young People. 

Phones and cash stolen during event.

Busy car parks will be closed while spaces are refreshed.

City council gritters out in force tonight as temperatures plummet.

More than 12,000 votes cast for best-decorated tree in shopping centre contest.

Police swoop on organised crime group after thousands of drug sales.

City hospital’s chief executive and chair recognised in King’s 2024 Honours.

New leisure venue among a host of exciting developments at shopping hub.

Local author hopes to attract a TV producer or movie maker after releasing debut novel.

Image released of man officers seek, after pub altercation.

999 crews ask for public's help to reduce ‘avoidable emergencies’.

City’s Marathon Man achieves goal for cancer research funds.

Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police’s Major Crime Unit, a man has been charged in connection with a double murder investigation in Milton Keynes.

Bus service will keep local people ‘more connected’.

City council issues warning on battery disposal over Christmas period.

Education challenge inspires technology and science interest among local young people.

Big penalties issued after ‘smoky’ meat, which could pose serious health issues, is discovered.

Thames Valley Police’s Major Crime Unit have launched a murder investigation following the death of two women in Bletchley, Milton Keynes on Christmas Day.

Early PSA blood testing aims to find prostate cancer early when successful treatment and cure is more likely.

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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