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Major engineering work is taking place this weekend on the West Coast Main Line, meaning that there will be no trains between Milton Keynes Central and London Euston.

Milton Keynes Lightning are set to feature in the very first live televised Elite League game on FreeSports TV this season.

The following is a tribute released on behalf of the family of Ronnie Wrighting, who was murdered in Milton Keynes on Sunday.

Archaeologists have discovered two historical sites in Milton Keynes for the first time, thanks to the recent heatwave.

The England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) has joined forces with Milton Keynes Council and Thames Valley Police to deliver a new campaign to raise awareness of loan sharks.

A Milton Keynes teenager inspired to help young people suffering hair loss due to illness is to lop off her own locks in a charity head shave at the upcoming Fenny Poppers Festival.

Thames Valley Police has charged two teenagers in connection with the death of a man in Milton Keynes.

MKFM can exclusively reveal that Conservative councillors in Milton Keynes oversaw the return of over £120,000 of money back to property developers in 2012 because they failed to spend it on time.

1500 jobs at risk nationwide in addition to over 300 jobs already lost at the head office in Milton Keynes

An 18-year-old man from Milton Keynes was arrested today on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody.

The A421 from J13 of the M1 is to become a dual carriageway and work starts soon.

Milton Keynes City Orchestra (MKCO) has received support from local businesses and ticket buyers for their MK PROMS on September 9th 2018, 3.00pm at MK Theatre.

Formal identification took place today of the 29 year-old man who died at the weekend

Milton Keynes MPs Mark Lancaster and Iain Stewart have said that they will 'keep the pressure up' to make new laws in order to tackle the ongoing traveller dispute in the city.

Cllr Pete Marland, Leader of MK Council, had written to Mr Stansfeld to ask for extra police resources

A 17-year-old boy from Milton Keynes was arrested last night on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody

The latest Government announcement on homelessness will not help any of the 566 homeless families in Milton Keynes

Seven years after the first one, a local charity is to host seven Walks of Hope in September as it strives to find a cure for brain tumours – the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under the age of 40.

The restaurant owner has accepted a caution and agreed to pay costs

Milton Keynes police officer Mat Waters is stepping out on an epic walk to raise funds for Milton Keynes Hospital Charity’s children’s ward fund.

Members of the public are being offered a £5,000 reward for information which leads to the arrest of a 'gold-toothed' man wanted in connection with a murder.

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following the theft of an elderly woman’s handbag in Wolverton.

Thames Valley Police has launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in Milton Keynes.

Milton Keynes Council confirms the story is complete rubbish

A new opinion poll released today has shown that Milton Keynes South is one of 112 seats which have switched from backing Leave in the 2016 EU referendum to backing Remain instead.

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following an incident in which a man was assaulted in Milton Keynes.

Over 400 residents from across Bletchley took part in an annual trip to Blackpool earlier this month, organised by the Milton Keynes Bangladeshi Association.

A woman has died after a crash involving a Ford Focus and a classic car on the A5 in Milton Keynes, which closed the road in both directions earlier today.

The Milton Keynes Bangladeshi Association has presented Willen Hospice with a cheque for £500.

Milton Keynes Council has announced that it is investing an extra £500,000 in improvements to the homes of older and disabled local people, to help keep them safe and enjoy more independence.

Mike Ashley's Sports Direct buys House of Fraser for £90m

Choosing the right person or group to call to report problems with travellers in Milton Keynes can be difficult. This guide explains the correct number to call to ensure your report is followed up correctly.

A planning application to open a new 'Shisha Smoking Bar' inside a new marquee in a car park in Bletchley have been submitted to Milton Keynes Council.

Police officials have confirmed at an emergency residents meeting in Tattenhoe that no travellers have been convicted of 'any offences' over recent weeks.

An 18 year old man from Willen has been sentenced for affray and a public order offence, following a Thames Valley Police investigation.

Milton Keynes residents are being urged to check their travel plans, as London Euston station is set to close for three weekends this month, affecting local people travelling into the capital.

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Thames Valley Police have told MKFM they have 'no updates at this time' regarding any arrests following the ram-raid of the Barclays Bank in Olney by a JCB digger ten days ago.

Local residents have raised concerns and reported the children, believed to be of travellers, have been 'playing' on a national speed limit road in Milton Keynes.

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

As government cuts continue to affect support for mental health issues in the UK, a Milton Keynes group of professional volunteers celebrate their second year of rising to meet this need.

MK Council has said it will use powers under the Environmental Protection Act after more than 40 residents from the west of MK contacted MKC about unpleasant smelling smoke from nearby fires.

Construction work to transform Milton Keynes into one of the world’s best digitally connected cities reached Great Linford and New Bradwell recently – with the news welcomed by council leader Pete Marland.

A 25-year-old man from Milton Keynes has been jailed for four and a half years for supplying class A drugs.

Waldemaer Jednorowski, aged 47, of Stratford Road, Wolverton, was arrested on Saturday

​​​​​​​The Parks Trust, the self-financing charity that manages and maintains over 6,000 acres of Milton Keynes’ green space, has published its Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2017/18.

Milton Keynes Lightning have announced that local company Bill’s Minibus & Coach Hire Ltd will be the club’s official travel partner from the 2018/19 season.

Who has put a smile on your Sunday, added some magic in your mocha or been totally terrific at the tills? It’s time to award retailers at intu Milton Keynes and the decision is yours!

More than 180 children took to their scooters for Willen Hospice’s fourth Mini-Moo Scooterthon on Wednesday (1 August 2018).

A pair of Milton Keynes car dealers are to be sentenced at Aylesbury Crown Court after admitting to ‘clocking’ dozens of vehicles – potentially putting drivers at risk.

The Milton Keynes Lightning have announced they will source all their team vehicles from global vehicle rental provider Avis for the upcoming season.

Milton Keynes North MP Mark Lancaster has warned that unplanned housing developments in Milton Keynes's rural villages are 'killing their character and crippling the infrastructure'.

Thames Valley Police have arrested four men after an ANPR camera was activated on a vehicle driving in the Grange Farm area of Milton Keynes on Friday night.

Milton Keynes Council will agree on Tuesday 7th August to buy another 40 houses to be used as new truly affordable council housing.

The incident took place last Saturday at about 1.20pm at the Warren Play Park, on the Lakes Estate

Two arrested after packages containing mystery fluid delivered to hospitals

Appeal for witnesses following fatal collision in Sunninghill

There are also a number of powers which the police can use, wherever it is necessary and proportionate to do so

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

The Leader of Milton Keynes Council, Cllr Peter Marland, has said the Council has 'no plans' to restrict access to recycling sacks, following the introduction of a new online system for ordering.

Travellers in Milton Keynes have begun setting up on the H8 Standing Way, opposite the BP Emerson Valley, with more expected to arrive over the next few hours.

Thames Valley Police have released an e-fit image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a knifepoint pizza theft in Milton Keynes.

A 50 year old woman was taken to Milton Keynes Hospital last night following an assault in Wolverton.

MK Council leader Cllr Peter Marland is seeking an urgent meeting with the Chief Constable and the Police and Crime Commissioner of Thames Valley Police to discuss the on-going issue of unauthorised traveller encampments.

As women in the UK celebrate 100 years of suffrage, Milton Keynes Museum is marking the anniversary by bringing together a bold new exhibition.

Willen Hospice has announced details of its next incredible overseas challenge, taking place in October 2019.

A sculpture made from the Midsummer Place oak tree will be revealed in Central Milton Keynes for the public to enjoy this autumn.

The company says a limited number of condoms made earlier this year could "burst during application or use".

The money came from the Council's Right to Buy receipts

Police are appealing for anyone who recognises any of the tags in the photos

Mark Gale, aged 48, of the Hide, Milton Keynes, was found guilty by unanimous verdict at Aylesbury Crown Court on Monday

Labour-led MK Council has already committed around £13.5m for Whitehouse

New recruit Charlynne Pullen attended awayday which The Times reports was ‘how to smear rivals’.

Advisers to House of Fraser (HoF) are courting Mike Ashley, the Sports Direct tycoon, to fund an emergency £50m deal to stave off the ailing department store chain's collapse.

Milton Keynes Council have revealed plans to 'take action' on over 2,000 empty homes in our area, but opponents say it is 'more empty promises'.

Thames Valley Police has released an image of two males who may have vital information following an affray which occurred in Milton Keynes.

A pig farm near Milton Keynes has been shut down after a video revealed the ‘awful neglect’ of the animals who lived there.

Milton Keynes Lightning have continued to bolster their blue-line with the addition of experienced Czech defenceman Martin Mazanec.

A cab driver has paid the price for driving off rather than pick up his pre-booked fare - a deaf person and her guide dog.

A local resident has written an open letter to the MP for Milton Keynes North, Mark Lancaster, regarding his position on Brexit.

A large amount of rubbish has been dumped on a field in the Oxley Park area of Milton Keynes, after the travellers who were occupying the area departed earlier today.

MKFM are receiving reports from members of the public that a number of travellers have pitched up on an area of grass near to the H9 Groveway in Milton Keynes.

Local councillors will debate a proposed new 721 space seven-storey multi story car park for Milton Keynes Train Station at a meeting on Thursday this week.

The relocation of the registry office from Bletchley to the Civic Offices in Central Milton Keynes has prompted calls for wider parking spaces for parents and children.

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Thames Valley Police is currently on the scene of a road closure on the High Street in Olney after a JCB reportedly crashed into a bank.

After weeks of uninterrupted sunshine, Milton Keynes has seen thunderstorms and rain over the past few days. Here's the full Met Office forecast for the coming week.

A brand new development is being planned for Central Milton Keynes, with new shops, offices, apartments, cafes and restaurants all promised.

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MKFM can exclusively reveal that the number of reports to Police regarding travellers sites in Milton Keynes has increased by over 340% in the past twelve months.

A Milton Keynes man has been found guilty of two offences for his part in a scam which led to him earning £19,000 from gambling machines in a single night.

With parking charges as high as £2 per hour in some parts of Central Milton Keynes, we've found all of the places where you can park for FREE.

Witnesses are being sought after a pizza delivery driver was threatened with a knife in Milton Keynes last night.

A Milton Keynes Animal Sanctuary has been forced to apply sun cream to its pigs, as record temperatures this week made protecting their skin essential.

The Milton Keynes College Offender Learning team has helped more than five hundred former prisoners get into paid employment in less than three years.

Thames Valley Police is continuing to investigate the unexplained death of a girl in Milton Keynes.

Our increasingly ageing population throws up many challenges and a local business in Milton Keynes is hoping to address a complex issue with a very simple solution.

A private hire driver has been prosecuted after being caught using his suspended private hire vehicle in Milton Keynes.

Milton Keynes-based self-financing charity The Parks Trust has received a prestigious Green Flag Award for the second year in a row.

The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in Milton Keynes this afternoon.

Milton Keynes North MP, Mark Lancaster sent waves of excitement over Willen Lake last week when he visited the new Aqua Parcs water park.

A toilet near Milton Keynes was featured on a BBC TV show this week, hosted by presenters Gregg Wallace and Cherry Healey.

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