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Cafe Rouge in Milton Keynes will be closing permanently as the owners of the chain enter administration.

A Milton Keynes couple have had the word 'Scum' spray painted onto their store window, as well as other graffiti on their store sign.

Local five year-old, Ariya Thakrar from Great Linford, cycled an incredible 10 miles, raising a fantastic £600, for Willen Hospice on Saturday (27 June) as part of the Willen Hospice Cycle Europe Virtual Challenge powered by energie Fitness MK.

Public Health England have released testing data for the week ending 28th June 2020 which shows a large drop in the number of positive coronavirus cases in Milton Keynes compared to the previous week.

MKFM is giving you the opportunity to ask Professor Joe Harrison, CEO of Milton Keynes Hospital, the questions that are important to you.

Last week, a family discovered that their pet cat had been stabbed in each of her back legs.

This weekend will see pubs, bars and restaurants re-open their doors for trading in Milton Keynes.

Sam Spinks has raised over £6,000 for Woolstone Preschool by cycling 350km in a single day.

Milton Keynes MPs Ben Everitt and Iain Stewart have been lobbying the Government for a new Maternity and Children’s Hospital in the city.

There was a boost for the local Milton Keynes economy today as the retail sector in our area has seen one of the largest footfall increases across England post-lockdown.

Milton Keynes Council has installed two new solar powered displays at bus stops at 12th Street - formerly the Theatre District.

Employees at the drive-in coronavirus test centre in Central Milton Keynes have to pay to park each day, it has been revealed.

Milton Keynes Council has set out a blueprint for the development of a site at Shenley Wood with the potential to create hundreds of jobs.

John Lewis in Milton Keynes is expected to remain open following reports of plans to close stores and slash jobs at the company nationally.

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a robbery, that involved a machete, in Milton Keynes.

Thames Valley Police is looking to locate Zakariye Diriye, age 16, who is missing from the Oakgrove area of Milton Keynes.

With swimming pools closed due to coronavirus, and with the summer weather ahead, the Canal & River Trust is urging people not to take a risk by swimming in canals, rivers, reservoirs and other open waters.

Milton Keynes Council Trading Standards want your help to catch traders selling items like knives, alcohol and more to people under the age of 18.

There will be two road closures across Milton Keynes today (2/7) with local diversions in place.

Milton Keynes Trading Standards are warning local residents about two 'rogue traders' operating in part of the city this week.

Cock-a-hoop planners are celebrating after the Government supported the council’s position on a crucial housing policy.

Politicians will be considering what action they can take in the wake of a major Milton Keynes school being put into special measures.

Leaders of a school that has been put into special measures say they are already on track to losing the “inadequate” label they were given by Ofsted.

Licensing officers from MK Council will be visiting a sample of MK pubs, restaurants and other licensed premises on 4 July to check business owners are comfortable with reopening safely, and to see any issues first-hand.

Firefighters from Great Holm and Bletchley successfully moved into West Ashland Fire Station, their brand new facility at the Blue-Light Hub in Milton Keynes, yesterday (Tuesday 30 June).

New data has been released which covers positive coronavirus cases recorded across all settings in Milton Keynes.

The Mayor of Milton Keynes, Cllr Andrew Geary, has said he will stop publishing coronavirus figures on his social media until 'clarity' is given.

The Leader of Milton Keynes Council has stated that Milton Keynes is not in danger of a local lockdown after several misleading reports have appeared in the national press.

It has been announced that the Milton Keynes Pride Festival has been rescheduled for 2021.

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a robbery where a man was threated with a knife in Conniburrow.

A national newspaper has revealed that government coronavirus case numbers on a local authority level do not include any tests from local drive-through test centres and some home testing kits.

The Leader of Milton Keynes Council Peter Marland has said the government needs to 'get a grip' on coronavirus data.

Energie Fitness at Kiln Farm will join pubs and bars to toast the easing of lockdown by having a fully licensed cocktail bar and a gourmet burger bar on site this Saturday.

Aldi is on the lookout for new store locations in Buckinghamshire towns, including Milton Keynes, it has announced.

Bletchley Park, the former top-secret home of Britain’s World War Two Codebreakers, is preparing to safely reopen to the public this Saturday (4/7).

A hotel near Milton Keynes is to close its doors permanently following the coronavirus lockdown.

Charities and community groups across Milton Keynes are being given the chance to receive a helping hand in their coronavirus recovery programme – thanks to a leading builders merchant.

The Parks Trust has launched a photography competition looking to find the best photographs of Milton Keynes' green spaces.

Ben Everitt, the MP for Milton Keynes North, has been lobbying the Government to consider support packages and temporary VAT exemptions for theatres and live music venues to help them in the coronavirus recovery.

Resurfacing works will result in three road closures across Milton Keynes today (1/7).

The first edition of a new plan designed to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Milton Keynes has been published by the Council today.

Claims by the Daily Express that Milton Keynes could face a local coronavirus lockdown appear to be 'completely false'.

TM Lewin have announced they will be closing all their UK stores permanently, including at intu Milton Keynes.

If you have been browsing Twitter in Milton Keynes today you may have seen a brand new hashtag around - #MKCharityTuesday.

A Milton Keynes school where a pupil was stabbed has been put into special measures after a snap inspection found pupils involved in violent and dangerous behaviour.

A fire engine struggled to pass parked cars in a Milton Keynes town last week with residents being told to park correctly.

Victoria, from local blog Victoria's Vintage, has transformed her garden all for under £100 by using masonry paint and a stencil. Here's how she did it...

One sign, put up at Bury Fields in Newport Pagnell, warned people not to litter telling them it is 'bad' and 'awful'.

The Premier League, PFA and EFL have today (30/6) launched a new coach placement scheme aimed at increasing the number of BAME players transitioning into full-time coaching roles in the professional game.

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Beanhill on Sunday (28/6).

Bradwell Village man, Grant Miller, finished his 100-day Incremental Wheelchair Marathon on Sunday (28 June), completing a total of seven marathons, raising a fantastic £4,200 for Willen Hospice.

Thames Valley Police has announced that Khamani Adams, age 13, has been found safe and well.

A developer’s plan to knock down an office block and build 300 flats in Central Milton Keynes has been recommended for refusal.

The council has lost the first round of what could be a very expensive planning battle over a house that was built too large.

Cineworld Milton Keynes have delayed their re-opening date until the end of July.

MKFM understands that McDonalds will be re-starting their breakfast service in all Milton Keynes stores from 8th July.

The Daily Express has named Milton Keynes as an area which could face a local 'lockdown' due to the coronavirus.

YMCA MK is seeking stories from residents as part of their plans to celebrate their 40th birthday next year.

The re-opening of the Post Office in Hanslope has been welcomed by Milton Keynes North MP Ben Everitt.

The team at Aqua Parcs, Willen Lake have confirmed the park WILL be open this summer, starting from Saturday 4 July!

A new crackdown to catch and prosecute fly tippers in MK, backed up by CCTV at fly-tipping hotspots was introduced last summer by Councillor Emily Darlington, MK Council Cabinet Member for the Public Realm.

Theatre fans will be able to get their fix as SIX The Musical will be performing live at the National Bowl in Milton Keynes this summer.

The COVID-19 crisis will continue to impact council service delivery for some time to come, says Milton Keynes Council.

This weekend, Bletchley residents spotted that ATMs down the High Street were covered in strange substances.

A team of cyclists from energie Fitness gym in Kiln Farm took to the redways of Milton Keynes wearing only Borat style mankinis as part of the Willen Hospice virtual Cycle Europe Challenge this weekend.

KFC are offering a massive £20,000 to local property professionals who help them find sites for new Drive-Thru locations in Milton Keynes.

Arriva has increased many services across Milton Keynes now that more people will be returning to work.

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after a man was racially abused at a bus stop on Midsummer Blvd at around 12pm on Friday 19 June.

Victims First has launched a campaign with national charity Crimestoppers to raise awareness of domestic abuse and the support available to victims.

There will be two road closures in Milton Keynes today, including one on Great Monks Street and one on Water Eaton Road.

The Queen has appointed the Countess Howe DL as Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire to succeed Sir Henry Aubrey-Fletcher Bt KCVO when he steps down in November.

Local MP for Milton Keynes North Ben Everitt has written a piece for MKFM in response to local reaction on a vote regarding coronavirus testing for NHS workers which took place earlier this week.

Three different families have individually conquered their own incredible challenges to show their thanks to Willen Hospice after caring for their relatives.

Intu Properties, the owner of some of the UK's biggest shopping centres - including intu Milton Keynes - will collapse into administration.

A student from Milton Keynes has won a prestigious prize for her ambitious plans to breathe new life into an historic building.

DREAMSAI Milton Keynes is celebrating 100 days of community support and has now delivered 1,500 food hampers containing essential items.

The independently owned Broughton Fish and Chip Shop is delighted to announce it is open under new management and bringing some light-hearted fun to MK by teaming up with MKFM to offer 5 households FREE fish and chips for up to 4 people per home.

MAKE is inviting all children and young people to become BIG MAKERS as part of a month-long city-wide celebration from 29 June to 29 July.

Bedfordshire-based Stylist, Isabel Kelly from The Wardrobe Edit, has partnered with intu Milton Keynes to share her top tips for shopping effectively whilst social distancing is still in place.

Between 10 and 20 people are still contracting covid-19 EVERY WEEK, the city’s public health supremo has warned.

Complaints against three councillors – including a woman lined up to be the city’s deputy mayor – are set to be assessed in early July.

Some 400 families still have no idea when day centres will be re-opening as the council has declined to set a date.

Even more live drive-in gigs have been announced at the National Bowl in Milton Keynes this Summer.

The MK Dons Virtual Awards for the 2019/20 season will be airing tonight (26/6) courtesy of MKFM.

Local councillors have said they are 'appalled' at the mess left after a gathering took place near the Rec in Olney yesterday (25/6).

There has been a coronavirus outbreak at Acorn Day Nursery in Westcroft causing twenty people to test positive for COVID-19.

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following an incident of grievous bodily harm in Milton Keynes.

Iain Stewart MP has welcomed the re-opening of the tourism sector on 4th July, giving a boost for up to 540 businesses in Milton Keynes South, and called on people to show their support for businesses following a challenging three months.

Milton Keynes Council has secured almost 400 new laptops for children and young people via a national government scheme.

Local chefs, The Brothers' Supper, have cooked and donated over 10,000 meals since lockdown began.

The family-run e-bike manufacturer, VOLT, has just opened its doors in its new Milton Keynes factory.

Milton Keynes is expected to be affected by thunderstorms between 12pm on Friday and 9am on Saturday.

Twenty four councillors and MK Council employees have taken to MK’s high streets over the last fortnight to give advice and see any issues first hand as ‘non-essential’ local shops started to reopen.

With summer finally here, and the nation’s gardens in full bloom, The Dogs Trust reveals the top ways to make yours dog-friendly.

Thames Valley Police can today (25/6) confirm that a murder investigation that was launched in Milton Keynes on 29 February has now been concluded.

The Play’s The Thing Theatre Company has received a major boost from Arts Council England (ACE) emergency funding, which will go towards creating an exciting community project.

Councillors – who are legally the ‘parents’ of 400 children in care – have been told that they need to do more for their kids.

MyMiltonKeynes, Milton Keynes Council, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), Milton Keynes Business Leaders Partnership (MKBLP), Destination Milton Keynes (DMK) and MK Business Council, has developed a plan to support the economic recovery of MK and surrounding suburbs.

The council is looking at developing a new recycling tip to help it cope with the amount of waste from residents in the south of the city.

MKUH has been gradually welcoming back routine outpatients to the hospital now that the coronavirus peak has passed.

The Government has announced a £105m fund to provide rough sleepers who have been taken off the streets during the pandemic with interim housing.

After the government's most recent lockdown easement decisions, The Parks Trust have announced their plans to reopen Willen Lake on Saturday 4th July.

The Borough of Milton Keynes has had 515 confirmed cases of coronavirus - but how many of these are old and how many are new?

It has now been twenty-nine days since the most recent coronavirus-related death happened at Milton Keynes Hospital.

Be Military Fit with Bear Grylls is the UK and Europe’s biggest outdoor fitness provider and has long had a presence in Milton Keynes. During lockdown, MK and Bedford Parks were acquired by local health and fitness expert and energie Fitness gym owner Rob Francis.

It was announced yesterday that a luxury vehicle outlet, Urban Automotive, has acquired the site of the former Suzuki dealership in Old Stratford.

Volunteers are delivering hundreds of hot meals per week, and have delivered over three thousand meals since lockdown began.

Construction of the new 180-bedroom hotel on Avebury Boulevard, which includes a Bar + Block steakhouse restaurant, has been completed.

Pete Winkelman believes Russell Martin is taking MK Dons back to their roots and is excited to see what he can build at Stadium MK next season.

A brand new burger restaurant, Gourmet Burger Joint, opened in Newport Pagnell yesterday (23/4).

The bar, which is said to be perfect for watching football, is in Pete Simmons' garden in Newport Pagnell.

Staff and residents at Lakeview Lodge Care Home in Bletchley have been given a clean bill of health as tests for Coronavirus have been completed across all the group’s 32 care homes.

Yesterday, MKFM shared a video of three-year-old Archie politely asking the Prime Minister to reopen the parks.

A controversial partnership between Milton Keynes Council and a private housing giant is on course to be killed off.

Resurfacing works will result in two road closures across Milton Keynes today (24/6).

Safety measures are in place for small and large gatherings using the latest government guidance. 

It has now been twenty-eight days since the most recent coronavirus-related death happened at Milton Keynes Hospital.

It has been confirmed that McDonalds Xscape will be reopening tomorrow (24/6) for takeaway only.

Cranfield University has recognised Captain Tom Moore for his services by awarding him an Honorary Doctor of Science in its 2020 graduation celebrations.

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Now that the weather is getting warmer, children would usually be rushing to play in one of Milton Keynes' parks - including three-year-old Archie.

The Electric Vehicle Experience Centre, based in Centre:MK, reopens today (Tuesday 23rd June) and will return to normal opening hours with safety and welfare of their customers and staff a top priority.

There will be two road closures with local diversions in place across Milton Keynes today (23/6).

A massive uproar against a 72-ft (22m) high 5G phone mast has forced the council into a rethink.

Three more people have won £1,000 each on the People's Postcode Lottery.

Milton Keynes farmers and small food and drink businesses could benefit from a new Government plan to recover from coronavirus with global exports.

The future of Intu Milton Keynes is uncertain now that bosses of the shopping centre chain have today (23/6) confirmed that administrators are on standby.

Age UK Milton Keynes has reported that thieves stole from the charity's furniture store in Kiln Farm on Friday (19/6).

Milton Keynes will be reaching temperatures of up to 31° Celsius this week as British Summertime commences.

The Milton Keynes branch of a national builders’ merchant has reopened its doors for the first time in more than two months.

Jeffery Wyatt, 56, of Watery Lane, Beachampton, Milton Keynes is amongst the 23 people who have been charged in connection with demonstrations in London last month.

It’s the final week for cyclists to sign up for the Cycle Europe Virtual Challenge powered by energie Fitness MK.

Many sporting events throughout the country have been cancelled this year - but the Milton Keynes Marathon is not one of them.

The M1 Junction 13 Northbound link road to the A421 roundabout is closed this morning (22/6) due to a road accident.

There will be a road closure in Broughton today (22/6) as resurfacing work continues.

It has now been twenty-six days since the most recent coronavirus-related death happened at Milton Keynes Hospital.

It seems that Milton Keynes has a constant stream of new hotels, developments and more announced every week.

We love window shopping for new houses in Milton Keynes - even if it is massively out of our budget!

41 years ago, the National Bowl in Milton Keynes was born - and since then it has seen world-renowned artists coming to play in the heart of our city.

The A5 Northbound has re-opened in Milton Keynes following an oil spillage.

It has now been twenty-five days since the most recent coronavirus-related death happened at Milton Keynes Hospital.

A Milton Keynes resident has tweeted the Guinness Book of World Records saying he has a contender for the 'world's longest chip'.

With coronavirus lockdown restrictions being eased across the country, many shops and businesses have been opening their doors this week for the first week.

Since reopening for non-essential shopping on Monday 15 June, intu Milton Keynes has shared five useful tips to help people plan their journey and remain safe as they begin to return to their favourite brands.

A series of live drive-in concerts will be coming to the National Bowl in Milton Keynes this Summer - and this is how you can get pre-sale tickets today.

A Milton Keynes wedding venue is to close its doors permanently due to the impact of the coronavirus lockdown.

Acorn Nursery at Cold Harbour in Milton Keynes are celebrating their re-opening of the nursery with the completion of a beautiful shelter, created by Stony Stratford wood sculptor, Ian Freemantle.

Ben Everitt, the MP for Milton Keynes North, has launched ‘Bounce Back MK’ aimed at celebrating the success of businesses and individuals who as we exit lockdown.

Demolition has started at a former sheltered housing site in Netherfield to make way for up to 200 new affordable council homes including potentially 60 sheltered housing units.

The boss of a pub chain with sites in Milton Keynes has said he will be reopening all venues on 4th July because delaying the move would put jobs at risk.

With room for 2,000 people to workout, husband and wife team Jess and Paul Tomlinson invite all fitness abilities to join their Fierce community from Monday 22nd June.

It has now been twenty-four days since the most recent coronavirus-related death happened at Milton Keynes Hospital.

Researchers at De Montfort University in Leicester have said that Milton Keynes and other 'low risk' areas could have avoided locking down for coronavirus.

A bus that is used to help homeless people rebuild their lives has been given a permanent new stop despite local objections.

Aldi’s representative threatened to pull the plug on a £5 million new supermarket during a dramatic virtual meeting.

Councillors have unanimously batted off claims that a new community hall in Milton Keynes would harm the tranquil lifestyle of older people.

John Lewis have confirmed that their Milton Keynes store will be re-opening next Thursday 25th June.

Developers failed in a dramatic late bid to persuade councillors to let them build two giant warehouses on the outskirts of Milton Keynes.

British retail heritage brand, Laura Ashley has confirmed that its Milton Keynes stores will re-open to commence a closing down sale, with dramatic reductions on fashion.

Phase Two Improvement work set to improve the visitor experience at Milton Keynes’ 6,000-acre parkland and green space site, Willen Lake, are now back underway as construction contractor Ashe Construction returns to site.

What does Milton Keynes mean to you? Your answers will help form part of an exciting new exhibition for the town.

Ben Everitt, the MP for Milton Keynes North, has praised the fantastic work of local charity World Vision UK in a meeting with Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab.

A series of live drive-in concerts will be coming to the National Bowl in Milton Keynes this Summer.

Council leaders faced tough questions on a night dominated by the politics of race.

A councillor is fighting on to clear her name and make history as the first black female deputy mayor for Milton Keynes.

Councillors paid warm tribute to a former mayor who died of coronavirus just days after his 49th birthday.

The Parks Trust have announced a lease has been taken out on their café premises at Howe Park Wood, with Grounds Cafés set to reopen tomorrow (Friday 19th June).

The government's Planning Inspectorate has granted planning permission for retirement flats to be built in Olney in the face of opposition from councillors and residents.

Milton Keynes Council will be re-opening Newport Pagnell High Street from tomorrow, just days after it was closed due to social distancing.

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following an incident of dangerous driving in Bletchley.

It has now been twenty-three days since the most recent coronavirus-related death happened at Milton Keynes Hospital.

Anglos in Mount Farm have seen the majority of their customers continue to MOT their cars throughout the coronavirus pandemic, despite the current six-month MOT extension.

The City of London Police’s Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) and FACT, leaders in intellectual property protection, are warning sports fans to use legitimate sources to watch the return of the Premier League as football comes back to our screens.

World Refugee Day will be marked on Saturday 20th June with a new Pillar being unveiled at The Milton Keynes Rose.

Residents and businesses of Newport Pagnell have raised concerns this week after Milton Keynes Council closed the high street to vehicles on Monday (15th June).

​​​​​​​Milton Keynes Museum is inviting residents to contribute to a new exhibition to highlight the communities that have helped shaped the town and express what the town means to them.

Residents living in the shadow of a huge warehouse were staggered to find that the council has made another error even as an inquiry is being held into other planning mistakes.

Last night, an updated Council Plan was approved by Milton Keynes Council, supported by the Liberal Democrat Group.

Last night, Milton Keynes Council passed an emergency Liberal Democrat motion on Black Lives Matter, thereby placing on record its steadfast support for the movement.

The Met Office have issued another yellow weather warning for storms in Milton Keynes today.

Milton Keynes headquartered manufacturer, Broadways Stampings, has secured an additional facility from HSBC UK to support its cashflow during the coronavirus pandemic.

The final house has been sold on the second phase of development at Taylor Wimpey’s Vision at Whitehouse site in Milton Keynes.

A man who was reported missing from Milton Keynes yesterday (16/6) has been located.

A car park for a Milton Keynes park will be closing due to litter and anti-social behaviour.

Thames Valley Police is appealing for the public’s help in locating a man who is wanted in Milton Keynes.

As shoppers returned to Centre:MK in Milton Keynes, they have reported a significant growth in spending as average transaction values have been as much as four times higher than pre-COVID levels.

Waterways and wellbeing charity Canal & River Trust is calling on people across Milton Keynes to help stop half a million pieces of plastic reaching the ocean by taking its Plastics Challenge this month.

Long-term Age UK Milton Keynes volunteer Di Payne was one of many people who received a letter from the NHS in March telling her to stay at home and shield because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Parks Trust are looking for businesses to set up and run temporary take-away cafe outlets in parks around Milton Keynes.

It has now been twenty-two days since the most recent coronavirus-related death happened at Milton Keynes Hospital.

MacIntyre, a national charity that supports over 1,200 people across the UK and over 200 people here in Milton Keynes with learning disabilities and/or autism, invites you to join their virtual 'Time for Tea' event.

MK Council has offered every rough sleeper in Milton Keynes somewhere safe to stay during the coronavirus pandemic.

Thames Valley Police have issued an appeal to help find a missing 23 year old man from Milton Keynes.

The RSPCA have announced they will be re-opening some of their charity shops in Milton Keynes this week.

The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for storms in Milton Keynes today.

Action Fraud have issued advice on how to protect yourself from coronavirus-related scams in Milton Keynes.

A Milton Keynes man has raised over £2,200 for a local pre-school by pledging to cycle 350km in a single day.

Newport Pagnell Town Council have announced that the public toilets in the town will be re-opening following the coronavirus lockdown.

Milton Keynes has been invited to bid for up to £25 million to improve struggling towns.

Domino's Pizza have announced they will be trialing brand new vegan pizzas at one of their Milton Keynes stores.

Milton Keynes Council is receiving £1,065,306 to support the new NHS Track and Trace system which will help control the coronavirus.

Thames Valley Police has confirmed that a woman's body was recovered from the canal in Fenny Stratford earlier on today (16/6).

It has now been twenty-one days since the most recent coronavirus-related death happened at Milton Keynes Hospital.

MKFM has been given the opportunity to host the MK Dons Virtual Awards night for the 2019/20 season, which will be shown on our Facebook and YouTube channels on Friday 26 June.

The A421 between the Eagle Farm Roundabout (near Magna Park) up to M1 Junction 13 will be closed temporarily, between 8pm on Friday until 6am on Monday.

Cineworld is planning to reopen their cinemas on the 10th of July with new safety measures in place.

Greggs is set to reopen 800 stores across the country this week- including two in Milton Keynes.

The luxury hotel project, Hotel La Tour, is moving forward with work beginning on site by its newly appointed contractors.

Environmental charity Hubbub will use fleets of electric bikes and vans to redistribute surplus food from retailers, helping to tackle increased food insecurity.

Stagecoach East is paying tribute to National Treasure Captain (Sir) Tom Moore by branding a bus in his honour.

Road works will result in two road closures, both on H8 Standing Way and in Neath Hill, today (16/6).

With the 2019/20 season over for MK Dons, mkdons.com has taken a look back at the stats and figures from the campaign…

The Milton Keynes Conservative Party have launched a petition calling on the Council to give visitors to Central Milton Keynes two hours of free parking until the end of July.

The Parks Trust have shared pictures of the huge amounts of rubbish which were dumped at Furzton Lake last night.

It has now been twenty days since the most recent coronavirus-related death happened at Milton Keynes Hospital.

Queues for McDonald's drive-thru's in Milton Keynes have returned to normal following their busy reopening.

IT services at MKUH are now running at ground breaking speeds of five Gigabytes per second, thanks to a future proofing digital transformation delivered by CityFibre and local ISP, Boxx Communications.

Milton Keynes adoption agency St. Francis’ Children’s Society (SFCS) is urging people who are considering adoption to come forward.

The Mandabva family, from Buckingham, created the fundraising campaign three days ago and have now raised enough money for their sons life saving treatment.

The current Mayor of Milton Keynes, Leader of the Council and Leader of the Lib Dems are amongst those who have paid their respects.

Hundreds of people have been queuing to enter Primark today in Milton Keynes as the store re-opens for the first time.

Mind BLMK has today (15/6) opened their crisis support service, called Crisis Cafés, for the Milton Keynes community.

Students at Milton Keynes College usually showcase their work in a popular annual arts show, and have this year had to go digital.

Thames Valley Police is releasing a CCTV image of a boy officers would like to speak to following a robbery in Milton Keynes.

Milton Keynes Council has suspended parking bays around centre:mk and intu to ensure shoppers can follow social distancing today (15/6).

The former Mayor of Milton Keynes Subhan Shafiq has sadly passed away with coronavirus.

Ringway MK have said that more roads will be closed today as resurfacing works continue across Milton Keynes.

It's the perfect quarantine Zoom quiz question - 'Where was the UK's first multiplex cinema?' - and of course we all know the answer - right here in Milton Keynes.

It has now been nineteen days since the most recent coronavirus-related death happened at Milton Keynes Hospital.

From Monday 15 June, any visitor to the Milton Keynes Hospital site (outpatient or approved visitor) will be required to wear a face covering or face mask when entering any building on the hospital site.

With the lockdown being eased across the UK in the coming weeks, it can't be long before we are allowed to head to a good beer garden in Milton Keynes.

Arriva Milton Keynes are reminding passengers that face coverings on buses are mandatory from tomorrow.

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A small protest for Black Lives Matter took place at Campbell Park in Milton Keynes yesterday.

A serving Milton Keynes police officer has sadly passed away.

It has now been eighteen days since the most recent coronavirus-related death happened at Milton Keynes Hospital.

Did you know there is a nature reserve in Milton Keynes where 19 different species of dragonflies have been recorded?

Bucks Fire and Rescue rescued a cat yesterday which was stuck on the roof of a house in Milton Keynes.

The RSPCA Milton Keynes are looking for a new owner for Mittens!

There is a huge variety of property on the market in Milton Keynes at the moment, with prices varying massively across the city.

A brand new Premier Inn in Milton Keynes is one step closer to opening in Central Milton Keynes after it achieved practical completion.

Non-essential retailers can re-open from Monday 15th June and Milton Keynes Council is putting measures in place on the city’s local high streets to help shoppers feel safe and support independent retailers.

Engineering work planned to take place near Shepherds Bush will impact commuter journeys from Milton Keynes Central this weekend.

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The Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that Milton Keynes has an "illustrious role to play" in fighting coronavirus as part of a visit to our city earlier today.

Thames Valley Police is appealing for the public’s help in locating two men who are wanted in connection with an incident of attempted murder in Milton Keynes.

The local Liberal Democrats Party have this week highlighted some of the actions that Milton Keynes Council has taken to help residents during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.

It has now been seventeen days since the most recent coronavirus-related death happened at Milton Keynes Hospital.

Willen Hospice is calling on local people to join their All New Moo 2020 on 12 September.

Competitive darts will be making a return in the UK from next month, with five events planned in Milton Keynes at the Marshall Arena.

The Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been in Milton Keynes today visiting the coronavirus Lighthouse Lab.

The Office for National Statistics have revealed new localised data on the number of deaths which have taken place involving coronavirus.

Bucks Fire and Rescue were called to a car fire early this morning in Milton Keynes.

Milton Keynes Council has extended free parking in the city centre for key workers until 1st July.

Newport Pagnell High Street in Milton Keynes will be closed to all traffic from next week to aid social distancing as local shops re-open.

Our local shopping centre, centre:mk, is welcoming back shoppers from Monday (15/6) and has launched the 'play your part' initiative to keep people safe.

As a direct result of the funding MK Melting Pot received from the MK Community Foundation, their COVID-19 Hot Meal Feeding Programme service was born.

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following an incident of burglary, assault and attempted kidnap which occurred in Milton Keynes.

Stagecoach is launching a new smartphone 'busy bus' indicator to help customers plan their journeys as services increase across the country.

Luca Brecel produced a brilliant 111 break in the final and decisive frame of Matchroom.Live Championship League to lift the trophy and claim the £30,000 first prize behind closed doors at Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes.

With house sales resuming after the coronavirus lockdown, we think it's time for a bit of window shopping in Milton Keynes!

TSB’s Head of Mortgages, Nick Smith, answers some important questions on getting a mortgage in the current environment.

Thames Valley Police has announced this morning (12/6) that Sheryl Angus, from Bradwell Common, has been found safe and well.

Government figures released this month show that Milton Keynes Council ranks first out of 17 local authorities for its work in this area.

MKFM is giving you the opportunity to ask Professor Joe Harrison, CEO of Milton Keynes Hospital, the questions that are important to you.