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When Theo Hill was given a bicycle for Christmas, he made a pledge to do a sponsored cycle ride for a local charity.

This Thank a Teacher day City MPs Mark Lancaster and Iain Stewart have paid tribute to teachers across Milton Keynes, whose hard work means that more children are gaining the skills and knowledge they need to get on in life.

A cross-party agreement was struck to ensure the Council takes a more robust approach. Progress will be reported at the next meeting of the Labour Cabinet in early July.

Whether you’re egging on England, fancy France or banking on Brazil, you can catch every moment of every game in Oak Court at intu Milton Keynes this summer.

The latest player to commit to the Smith Recycling Milton Keynes Lightning is Finnish centreman Joonas Huovinen, arriving from Polish league champions GKS Tychy.

The Great Get Together is inspired by Jo Cox, who was killed on 16 June 2016.

On Saturday 16th June, Lakeview Lodge Care Home ran their very own dog show, with over 25 dogs coming in to enter the competition.

Simply Race has been honoured Trip Advisor's Certificate of Excellence for a third 3 year running.

MKC will host a flag-raising ceremony on Monday 25 June outside the Civic Offices as the city shows its support for Armed Forces Day.

Popular local venue The Stables at Wavendon in Milton Keynes could be forced to close if planning applications for two new residential areas near the venue are given the green light.

A new campaign encouraging children to grow their own fruit and vegetables has been launched in Milton Keynes.

With the kick off of the most anticipating tournament of the summer, intu Milton Keynes has a treat that will put a smile on football fans faces across MK.

Conservatives say the Labour Council's Cash Stash Continues to Skyrocket

Willen Hospice is calling on local people to join their band of community volunteers this summer.

tesa UK, headquartered in Milton Keynes, is giving back to the community by supporting a local school which caters for children and young people on the autistic spectrum

The first charging point under Milton Keynes Council’s ‘MK Promise’ scheme has been installed for use by residents of Wavendon House, a Grade II* listed former outpost of Bletchley Park.

A man who bought his car insurance policy 'from someone on Facebook' has had his car seized in Milton Keynes after being found to be driving with no insurance.

The 17th Milton Keynes Dragon Boat Festival will take place this Saturday 23rd June at Willen Lake, MK15 ODS, with the first race commencing at 10.30am.

Commuters in Milton Keynes who have been promised new trains to relieve congestion will actually be getting 40 year old second-hand trains from London Underground instead.

TOWIE Star Gemma Collins has announced that she will be heading to Milton Keynes later this month to sign copies of her new book, The GC: How To Be A Diva.

Campaigning has begun this weekend for the upcoming Bletchley East by-election for Milton Keynes Council, which is set to take place on Thursday 19th July 2018.

A petition to 'Save The Treetop Walk' at Salcey Forest close to Milton Keynes has now secured over 32,000 signatures, after the attraction was closed in early May.

Hundreds of Muslims from across Milton Keynes and beyond gathered at Campbell Park on Friday morning to mark the end of Ramadan.

Milton Keynes parents have reacted with anger to Council proposals to close a children's home for young people with special needs, currently home to five children.

Thames Valley Police have vowed to track down a Milton Keynes drug dealer, after seizing a large quantity of Class A and B drugs as well as his car from Middleton today.

An MKFM investigation has revealed that eleven schools in Milton Keynes who are currently rated as Outstanding by Ofsted have not been inspected by the regulator for over seven years.

Police, Fire Service and the RSPCA rescued a little lamb from the River Great Ouse in Olney near Milton Keynes last night, after it became stuck in the water.

Plus Police officers have carried out two warrants in Milton Keynes in connection with drug supply

Milton Keynes had its first ever Soapbox Derby today, with hundreds of people gathering in the City Centre to watch the action all unfold.

The Incident happened on the number 310 bus

Labour Council Leader Pete Marland has responded to the concerns of residents and intervened to keep Bracknell House open as a wedding venue.

Excitement is building for the event in Campbell Park on Sunday 1st July 2018

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with robbery and assault offences following a Thames Valley Police investigation.

The Cathedrals Express will be taking over 200 Flying Scotsman fans on a trip to Preston and the Lake District from London Victoria, double-headed by 60103 Flying Scotsman and 45212 Black Five!

The bed retailer has announced it is to close 14 of its 25 stores, with the loss of more than 100 jobs.

Milton Keynes residents help raise funds after local business was destroyed last week.

Faslin Hussain, aged 21, of Melrose Avenue in Bletchley, pleaded guilty at a hearing at Aylesbury Crown Court on Wednesday.

Seven areas of MK were set to be refurbished over a fifteen-year period affecting 20,000 people but MK Council have admitted mistakes have been made in the process so far.

8 MK Councillors and Council staff have volunteered for 15 Career WorkOut sessions in local schools this year.

Local man Kabby Kholo-Kholo and his wife Leane are pleased to announce they’ll be re-opening The Carpenters Arms.

The Government has provided Milton Keynes Council with £240k to boost the immediate support available to people living on the streets and help them into accommodation.

The Henry Allen Trust lock up, which holds future raffle prizes and gifts for poorly children in Milton Keynes has been destroyed.

Willen Hospice is opening up its gardens to the public on Saturday 23 for their Summer Fair and Tea Dance.

Olympic long jump athlete Greg Rutherford from Milton Keynes has announced his is set to retire following the upcoming European Championships and Diamond League jumps.

After over eight years working hard for residents, Labour Councillor Alan Webb has decided to stand down.

Contrary to popular belief, the overwhelming majority (71%) of students have not taken illegal drugs during their time in Higher Education, new research reveals.

There will be a large number of road closures in Central Milton Keynes this weekend (Saturday 16th June) due to the first ever Milton Keynes Soapbox Derby event taking place. Check the full list here...

Milton Keynes Council have released the first photo of the Flowers Suite at the new registrars at the Civic Offices in the City Centre.

Last week, Lakeview Lodge Care Home in Newton Leys took great pleasure in taking part in Dementia Action Week 2018!