The demolition of Bletchley’s former fire station has signalled the start of works that will deliver multi-million-pound improvements in Bletchley and Fenny Stratford.

A local care provider has highlighted the impact that the pandemic has had on older people, particularly with regards to increased loneliness and anxiety.

The Indie Collective pop-up shop, located in Midsummer Place, has confirmed that they will remain at the shopping centre until the end of 2021.

Milton Keynes Business Centre is set to open a new, eco-friendly cafe in response to feedback received from business customers on site.

Willen Hospice has formed an exciting partnership with The Captain Tom Foundation to bring a unique challenge to local cyclists, celebrating both the Hospice’s 40th Anniversary, and Captain Sir Tom’s life.

People in Milton Keynes may receive an emergency alert on their mobile phones as part of a Government-run test today (22/6).

Organisers of this weekend’s Great Balloon Race Extravaganza at Shuttleworth Estate have postponed the event until September in the wake of the Covid-19 Delta variant.

For the first time, last weekend, all over 18s across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes were offered the COVID-19 vaccination.

The family of local man Andy have appealed to members of the public for any information on his location after he disappeared yesterday afternoon (20/06).

Following a member of staff testing positive for COVID-19, B&Q's Milton Keynes store was forced to temporarily close - turning away hundreds of customers.

Council leader Pete Marland has added his voice to calls for a new investigation into the Blakelands warehouse planning row following the resignation of reviewing consultant Marc Dorfman.

Milton Keynes Council has recently begun construction on a number of new council homes for families and older people through Bletchley and Fishermead.

According to the latest data, there were 41 positive coronavirus cases recorded throughout Milton Keynes today (21/06).

GP practices in Milton Keynes have been instructed by the NHS to hand over confidential patient records despite growing concerns about privacy.

A five bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Milton Keynes only needs four parking spaces – and a council committee concluded they can’t do anything about it.

A consultant called in to review how a giant warehouse was approved to double in height in Milton Keynes has dramatically resigned from his commission.

Thames Valley Police has extended a Section 60 Order until 8.46am on Tuesday (22/6) following a fight involving axes and knives in Milton Keynes.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after somebody received 'multiple stab wounds' in Fenny Stratford last night (20/6).

Award-winning Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical, featuring Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s greatest hits, will be touring the UK and Ireland in 2021 and 2022, arriving at Milton Keynes Theatre on Tuesday 14 June 2022.

Over a quarter of a million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Milton Keynes in just six months.

B&Q in Milton Keynes has been forced to close due to an 'incident' that took place this morning (21/6).

There is a heavy police presence and roads have been cordoned off in Fenny Stratford this morning (21/6) due to 'an incident'.

There were 61 new cases recorded over the weekend and the infection rate has stayed below the national average.

New 'flexible' rail tickets that match post-pandemic working habits have gone on sale today (21/6).

A local family has issued an urgent plea as their much-loved elderly Golden Retriever went missing from their home in New Bradwell on Saturday (19/6).

A rare stop and search order is in place today (21/6) after people were seen to be in possession of knives, axes and other bladed articles during an 'altercation'.

At 12:07am yesterday evening (19/06), local firefighters raced to extinguish a flat fire that broke out above some shops in Ardwell Lane, Greenleys.

Milton Keynes Council wants locals to answer a series of questions about how the pandemic changed the way they use public transport around Milton Keynes.

Across the UK, some mobile phone networks will be testing the government's emergency alert system between 1pm and 2pm next Tuesday (22/06).

IF: Milton Keynes International Festival returns from 10 to 30 July, extended to 21 days to give audiences the time and space to enjoy coming together for live events again.

According to the latest data, there were 41 positive coronavirus cases recorded throughout Milton Keynes yesterday (19/06).

Moxy Hotels, Marriott International’s experiential hotel brand, announced that it has opened the doors of Moxy Milton Keynes yesterday (18/06).

There will be several roadworks taking place in Milton Keynes this week, with some road and lane closures likely.

Milton Keynes Council believes it is becoming one of the first UK councils to add tackling workplace discrimination to a formal corporate risk register, as part of its ongoing commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

In the latest step in the national vaccination programme, all adults in England can now book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment.

Local firefighters responded to a variety of flood incidents across Milton Keynes yesterday (18/06) after recent high levels of rainfall resulted in flooding.

A pre-school in Milton Keynes was forced to 'urgently evacuate' this afternoon as heavy rainfall and flooding hits the city.

Households in Beanhill that have been affected by the flooding can seek refuge at a local children's centre.

There has been an increase in cases as 33 positive tests were recorded in Milton Keynes today (18/6).

Milton Keynes Council has kicked off construction on a new £3.5m sports complex to serve new developments near Wavendon and the east of Milton Keynes.

In collaboration with the Milton Keynes International Festival 2021, The Parks Trust are again hosting their event World Picnic on Sunday 25 July 2021.

Today's heavy rainfall has resulted in disruption and flooding in various areas across Milton Keynes.

However, MKFM has found 'closed cases' listed by the housing and social care provider, Mears, despite residents waiting for repairs.

A team of sixth formers and teachers from Buckingham School are lacing up to take on their own 10 mile Moo walk to support Willen Hospice.

A Government minister has said that the newly-opened Bletchley-based Institute of Technology is 'vital' for closing the skills gap.

Milton Keynes Council will raise the Armed Forces Day flag outside the civic offices on Monday (21/6) to mark the beginning of Armed Forces Week.

Six councils including Milton Keynes have met with the Government to start talks on bringing a multi-billion-pound growth investment package to the area.

Full council meetings in Milton Keynes often deal with a variety of subjects, and Wednesday's event at Stadium:MK’s cavernous ballroom was no different.

A popular restaurant and bar has had its alcohol licence revoked by the council following a request made by Thames Valley Police.

An investigation has been launched after a motorcyclist died as a result of a collision on the V8 Marlborough Street.

There were 20 coronavirus cases recorded in Milton Keynes today (17/6), as the UK has seen the biggest daily increase in cases since February.

A socially distanced festival featuring some of the UK's biggest artists is being held just down the road from Milton Keynes.

Sainsbury's and Pets at Home are among the stores recalling dried cat food over the potential link it could have to a deadly feline disease.

A warning has been issued to households as thieves are said to be stealing packages from doorsteps in Newton Leys, Bletchley.

It was confirmed yesterday (16/6) that anybody working in a care home for residents requiring nursing or personal care must have both vaccine doses.

As the vaccination programme enters its final lap, a local NHS health chief is urging eligible residents to get their 'vital and life-saving' second dose.

A temporary order has been authorised meaning that police can ask people to leave the Lakes Estate on the grounds of preventing anti-social behaviour.

PwC directors Chris Ward and Gethin Evans from Milton Keynes have completed a ‘before work’ marathon around Milton Keynes starting at 4am this morning (21/06) for Fleur Charity.

There were 23 new cases recorded today (16/6) and a change to the local death toll as the Government has changed the way it records data.

Councillors have announced their plans to open five more food larders in Milton Keynes to help tackle food waste.

There will soon be eco-friendly 'refill zones' launched in the large Asda store in Bletchley.

A bandana-wearing Labour councillor clashed with a bemedalled Conservative chairman over the number of questions he was posing at a meeting.

A 23-year-old man has been jailed for growing hundreds of cannabis plants inside his Milton Keynes home.

A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across Milton Keynes will be coming into effect from 6pm this evening (16/6).

A decision is set to be made on the redevelopment of a worn-out shopping centre site in the summer, a council cabinet member says.

A local mum has decided to raise money for Syrian refugees, by living off the same rations that they do.

COVID-19 vaccinations could soon be made 'compulsory' for all care home workers, according to sources from the Government.

Fundraisers at Willen Hospice are excited for the return of their popular Mini-Moo on Sunday 11 July, after having to cancel last year’s event.

21 and 22-year-olds in Milton Keynes are now able to book their COVID-19 vaccination at their closest vaccination centre.

A 44-year-old man has been found guilty of 11 sexual offences against children, with the offences taking place over a 12-year period.

There has been major disruption to train services both in and out of Milton Keynes Central this evening (15/6) after a person was hit by a train.

The latest data shows that 168 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Milton Keynes this week.

The new Labour-Lib Dem coalition behind Milton Keynes Council has pledged to make the city the 'greenest in the world'.

A total of 150 objections have been lodged with the council over a plan for a house in multiple occupation in Milton Keynes.

Does your Uncle James move like a whirlwind? Does your best friend cause an impact wherever they go? Now you can give them the recognition they deserve, by naming a storm after them.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a knife-wielding man assaulted 'a number of people', including police officers, in Bletchley.

Are you looking for a new career? Stadium MK have a wide-range of jobs on offer and are holding a recruitment evening on Monday 21st June, 4-8pm.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman hit a man over the head with a glass bottle outside a shop in Milton Keynes.

A man has been given a suspended jail sentence following a 'disgraceful' attack on two police officers in Buckingham, which left the officers with bite marks and a broken finger.

Over 23s can book their COVID-19 vaccination appointment from today (15/6), as the Government has announced its plans to vaccinate all adults before easing restrictions.

Drivers are being encouraged to avoid a certain stretch of Standing Way due to extremely slow-moving traffic this morning (15/6).

At 10:29am earlier this morning (14/06), local firefighters raced to extinguish a fire in the roof space of a bungalow on Langcliffe Drive, Heelands.

Boris Johnson recently annouced that there would be a four-week delay to the lifting of all coronavirus restrictions in England - setting the new date at 19 July.

Throughout the month of August, Milton Keynes Council is hosting free activities and food for young people and their families, but they need local organisations help.

Local residents are reminded about the rules in place regarding the use of e-scooters after a rider was arrested and charged with drink-driving in another trial area.

According to the latest data, there were 32 new coronavirus cases recorded throughout Milton Keynes today (14/06).

Planners at Milton Keynes Council have told developers that they will have to go the extra mile when they submit plans for up to 1,450 new homes in the south east of the city.

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Drive-in and outdoor cinemas have been all the rage recently, and soon there will be a 'gin cinema' coming to Newport Pagnell.

Tesco stores in Milton Keynes are urgently recalling batches of their own-brand baby food product as the packs may contain 'pieces of blue plastic'.

The number of new COVID-19 cases in Milton Keynes have continued to increase this weekend.

At 6:59pm on Friday evening (11/06), local emergency services raced to the scene of a road traffic collision between a car and a lorry on the M1 northbound.

From Wednesday 16 June at 6pm to Friday 18 June at 6am, much of England and parts of Wales are expected to receive several thunderstorms due to the recent hot weather.

The family of a teenage girl who died after being supplied illegal drugs in Milton Keynes, has issued a warning to those who consider taking recreational substances.

To ensure that the local Christmas lights display can go ahead as planned, local volunteers are required to help fundraise for the community ran project.

Thames Valley Police has charged a man with two counts of GBH with intent and other offences, in connection with a double stabbing in Bletchley.

According to the latest data, there were 31 new coronavirus cases recorded throughout Milton Keynes yesterday (12/06).

At 1:11am Thursday morning (10/06), local firefighters raced to extinguish a blaze that occurred in a vehicle after a suspected arson attack occurred on The Cresent, Bletchley.

Locals aged 18 and over and now apply to be a volunteer at this summer's IF: Milton Keynes International Festival.

The brand-new Amphitheatre venue in Campbell Park will be showcasing three of the UK's finest comedians later this summer as part of IF: Milton Keynes International Festival.

Local couple Shaaron and Andrew Forbes, as well as Naomi Brock, have each been awarded the British Empire Medal for "services to the community" in Buckinghamshire.

Crew Clothing recently opened their first store in the region, choosing centre:mk as the location for their brand-new shop.

The latest data shows that 144 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Milton Keynes this week.

It seems that e-scooters are incredibly popular in Milton Keynes, as the city is currently seeing the 'biggest uptake' compared with anywhere else in 'Europe and the USA'.

The drug dealer who supplied Class A drugs to 15-year-old Mollie Nutt, who later died, has been sentenced to four years and three months in prison.

A brand new cafe has opened in Milton Keynes today (11/6), with Instagrammable decor and a kids corner to keep little ones busy.

More photographs have been released that show the devastating impact litter is having on Milton Keynes' parks and green spaces.

A lorry driver has been jailed after driving a heavy goods vehicle for more than 40 miles while being three times over the legal drink-drive limit.

A dangerous car cruiser has become Milton Keynes’ first offender to appear before the court and has been fined almost £700.

Thick clouds of black smoke can regularly be spotted over a traveller site in Milton Keynes, which has prompted an investigation from local authorities.

Ready. Sept. Go! Today marks only 100 days to go until riders return to Stoke Mandeville Stadium to take part in Buckinghamshire’s biggest charity cycling event.

Mobile phone companies are looking for sites for new masts in Milton Keynes after being served notices to quit the roofs of two tower blocks.

Seventeen positive COVID-19 tests were recorded in Milton Keynes today (10/6), according to the latest data.

The much-loved stage adaptation of What the Ladybird Heard, from bestselling children’s author Julia Donaldson, will arrive in Milton Keynes on Wednesday 24 November.

Two men have been sentenced for burgling a Milton Keynes home, after the victim discovered one of the offenders' IDs.

GPs and patients are at loggerheads over appointments as family doctors struggle to cope with a “tsunami” of previously unmet needs, a meeting heard.

The solar eclipse was visible over Milton Keynes this morning, with lots of lucky residents managing to capture photos of the spectacle.

A stretch of the M1 near Milton Keynes is currently closed this afternoon (10/6) following an accident.

A quirky floating market will be taking to the water in Milton Keynes next weekend.

BACO, the Bucks Association for the Care of Offenders, has been distributing grants at four prisons in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes for fifty years.

Olivier award-winning comedy favourites, Mischief, today announce full casting for their very first UK tour of Magic Goes Wrong, created with magic legends Penn & Teller.

Keech Hospice Care, which looks after local children with life-limiting and terminal illnesses, wants to hear from MKFM listeners about their memories for its 30th year.

People eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination will have more locations to choose from when booking their jab appointments.

Househunting in Milton Keynes is still facing a big surge, so why not take a look at one of the most premium and unique properties on the market?

The infection rate has continued to climb as 27 new cases were recorded in Milton Keynes today (9/6).

Council leaders say they will be able to give local businesses close to £2 million extra coronavirus cash help by the end of the month as they rush to meet a Government spend-by-date.

A councillor in the eye of the storm over plans for an upgraded railway line from Bletchley to Bedford has called for an “interim decision” to remove blight from communities he represents.

A woman had her gold ring stolen in a 'frightening' knifepoint robbery at Ouzel Valley Park on Monday (7/6).

Milton Keynes Council's Highways Team, which looks after local roads, has won a prestigious national award.

The UK’s first standalone 5G network is now up and running in Milton Keynes – powering up robots, medical devices, driverless cars, and energy-saving devices.

Milton Keynes Council hopes its newly-revealed plan will contribute to a 'fair and prosperous' economic recovery.

The Milton Keynes Festival of Nature, now in its 5th year, will be held from Saturday 26th June until Tuesday 7th July 2021.

There was one COVID-19-linked death recorded in Milton Keynes today (8/6), the first virus-linked death that has been announced in over two months.

Thames Valley Police is releasing images of a man who may have information about a robbery in Milton Keynes.

The local community has rallied together to help those that are struggling financially after two young children were spotted trying to steal food from a shop.

Milton Keynes' newest secondary school, Watling Academy, has moved to its permanent site today (8/6).

The popular Dogs Day Out is returning this year to raise funds for local charity Medical Detection Dogs.

Milton Keynes could officially become a city next year as the local council will be making a formal bid to the Queen.

Paul Downes, 35, from Northampton, has raised over £4,000 for Thames Valley Air Ambulance having completed a grueling 50km run on Table Mountain in South Africa on 22/05.

Local drive-in cinema Nightflix has announced it will be showing some of this year’s major Hollywood releases.

Villagers in Hanslope have a new piece of life-saving equipment available to them thanks to a local housebuilder.

Milton Keynes Council has today (8/6) unveiled its post-pandemic council plan, which includes creating 'affordable housing for all' and delivering 'high quality' essential services.

Over 25s in Milton Keynes are now being invited to book their COVID-19 vaccine appointment.

Garages in Wolverton have been lined up for demolition as Milton Keynes Council seeks to solve a town’s pending mega parking crunch.

At 7:27am yesterday morning (06/06), local firefighters raced to the scene of a road traffic collision after two vehicles collided in Standing Way, Eaglestone.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has urged members of the public not to interact with scammers asking for payment details to issue fake tax rebates.

The NHS COVID vaccination programme will start inviting anyone aged between 25 and 29-years-old tomorrow, on the six month anniversary of the first vaccinations in the UK.

Milton Keynes Council is set to provide local businesses with an additional £2 million in funding, though local Conservatives believe that the current rollout of support grants has been far too slow.

There were 22 coronavirus cases recorded in Milton Keynes today (7/6) as the infection rate has continued to rise.

The new leadership of Milton Keynes Council has announced its plans to tackle fly-tipping, including the introduction of more CCTV and a designated environmental crime enforcement officer.

Cranfield University has launched an international arrivals bursary for students travelling to the UK from overseas to study at the university.

The Government's latest idea to boost vaccine uptake is by turning to dating apps... and offering freebies to users who have the jab.

Rightmove Milton Keynes Marathon is on the lookout for more volunteers to help with its 10th-anniversary event this month.

Councillors have admitted that they do not have the planning policies to be able to stop developers including tandem parking spaces on sites in Milton Keynes.

Owners of a historic village pub in Milton Keynes are bidding to secure the long term future of the business after it was closed for months by the pandemic.

The cast has been announced for the world premiere stage production of Disney's classic Movie Bedknobs and Broomsticks, coming to MK Theatre in September.

Walnuts School in Bletchley will receive £150k in funding to provide additional school places for local children with special educational needs.

There were 18 coronavirus cases recorded in Milton Keynes yesterday (6/6), according to the latest data.

There will be several roadworks taking place in Milton Keynes this week, with some road and lane closures likely.

A local children's cancer charity has been making GPs aware of the signs and symptoms to look out for to help with life-saving early diagnosis.

A popular nightclub at the centre of a council planning enforcement row says it had to put public safety first when carrying out work on the site.

The MK Dons goalkeeper, currently on emergency loan to League Two club Oldham Athletic, was so moved by a fellow player's story of recent health issues that he has decided to partake in a fundraising challenge.

The hit feel-good musical sensation is set to arrive at Milton Keynes Theatre in April 2022.

The infection rate has risen above the national average as sixteen new coronavirus cases were recorded in Milton Keynes yesterday (05/06), according to the latest data.

The famous RAF aerobatics display team is set to perform a flypast later this afternoon above Buckinghamshire on their way to the Midlands Air Festival.

At 2:26am earlier this morning (05/06), emergency services raced to extinguish a car that caught on fire on Calluna Drive, Bletchley.

At around 11am earlier this morning (05/06), a multi-vehicle accident occurred in Luton which is expected to cause delays to traffic heading towards Milton Keynes.

Local six-year-old Phoebe is holding a lemonade stall and bake sale later today (05/06) between 12pm and 2pm at her house.

The latest attraction in Milton Keynes, The Pixel Bunker, hosted its grand opening yesterday (04/06) - offering local gamers an exciting retro experience.

The infection rate has dropped just below the national average as 28 new cases were recorded in Milton Keynes today (4/6).

Milton Keynes Council has said that food and garden waste collections are currently running one day behind schedule.

Camphill Milton Keynes' independent and much-loved café is preparing to welcome back customers from Monday (7/6).

Dance Consortium presents the UK Premiere of Passagers with an intoxicating mix of dance, physical theatre, acrobatics, circus skills and original music from Canadian circus trailblazers, THE 7 FINGERS.

Willen Hospice is marking national Volunteers’ Week this week by saying a huge thank you to their army of volunteers who play a crucial role in their work.

The latest figures show that over 50% of adults in Milton Keynes are now fully vaccinated against coronavirus.

The team at Gulliver’s Land in Milton Keynes is on the lookout for its next generation of leaders.

Today (3/6) marks forty years since Milton Keynes Central Library was officially opened by the Rt. Hon. Lord Goodman.

It has been announced that the first 'live lab' rooftop in Central Milton Keynes will be trialled at Saxon Court.

A restaurant’s licence to sell alcohol has been suspended following a double stabbing that happened outside the premises in Fenny Stratford last month.

Translating jargon used by the NHS as it seeks to “deliver for population health” while taking a “subsidiarity approach” can even be a challenge for those working in that grandest of grand old institutions.

A power cut has resulted in the closure of Tesco Extra at Kingston this afternoon (3/6).

MKFM can reveal that one of Milton Keynes' MPs has joined the quickly-growing rebellion against the Government's plans to cut overseas aid.

Based on the classic detective board game loved by generations and the hit 1985 film CLUE, the brand new stage play of CLUEDO is coming to Milton Keynes Theatre next spring.

Fratelli's Bar and Restaurant has reopened its doors as normal today (3/6) for the first time since last month's double stabbing outside the premises.

Health chiefs in the Milton Keynes area are planning to give the over 50s booster covid-19 vaccinations at the same time as annual flu jabs later this year and into the future.

The popular handmade and vintage market will be returning to the centre:mk this Saturday and Sunday.

A town council says an option to close railway level crossings and replace them with a bypass would “effectively destroy” Woburn Sands.

There were thirteen new coronavirus cases were recorded in Milton Keynes today (2/6), according to the latest data.

This past week marks one year since the devastating fire that completely destroyed Hobby Fish, a popular aquatics pet shop near Milton Keynes.

Walk-in coronavirus vaccination sessions are being offered to eligible residents every day this week.

Buckingham Palace has said that there will be a four-day bank holiday to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in 2022.

A safety warning has been issued following the tragic news that a man died after swimming in the River Great Ouse in Olney on Monday (31/5).

A new travel website has been launched to help encourage sustainable and greener travel across Milton Keynes.

It has been confirmed that a man died on Bank Holiday Monday (31/5) after being pulled from the River Great Ouse in Olney.

A church that was built in the year the Duke of Wellington defeated French emperor Napoleon at Waterloo is set to receive a Zoom-inspired new lease of life.

A £6m plunge into the Milton Keynes housing market is being lined up to make sure tenants of two doomed tower blocks don’t end up in temporary accommodation when they are demolished.

A charity based in Shenley Wood is giving special recognition and thanks to some of its valued workers during national Volunteers Week’ which takes place from 1-7 June.

The Executive Director of MK Dons, Andrew Cullen, shared a heartfelt message yesterday (31/5) as he officially left MK Dons.

There were a further 14 coronavirus cases recorded in Milton Keynes today (1/6) as the infection rate has stayed above the national average.

A local charity founder is to host a candlelit memorial parade in Milton Keynes for those who have lost their lives to COVID-19.

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The Sanctuary Music Arena was a major part of the national music scene from the 1990s up until its closure in 2004.

A brand new homemade, premium cake and pastry shop has opened in a picturesque Stony Stratford courtyard.

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The Sanctuary Music Arena was a major part of the national music scene from the 1990s up until its closure in 2004.