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Hundreds of people in Milton Keynes have already been moved to a Universal Credit system amid concerns over whether they will have less money, new figures show.

The number of robberies in Milton Keynes has increased by more than a third, according to the latest police recorded crime statistics.

The Milton Keynes Hospital NHS Foundation Trust made hundreds of thousands of pounds by charging staff for parking last year, it has been revealed.

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to a robbery in Olney Road, Lavendon near Milton Keynes.

Thames Valley Police are dealing with more incidents of hate crime against transgender people, with LGBT charity Stonewall saying the figures are “a wake up call”.

MK based over 40s Social Club, Stepping Stones has raised £1,000 for Willen Hospice.

More than one in six cancer patients in Milton Keynes are only diagnosed after an emergency admission to hospital, figures show.

House prices in Milton Keynes crept up by 0.3% in August, contributing to a 2.6% rise over the last 12 months.

Two out of five 16-year-olds in Milton Keynes failed to pass their English and maths GCSEs this year, according to the Department for Education.

Thames Valley Police are dealing with more religious hate crime, following a rise in offences after recent terrorist attacks and the EU referendum, official figures show.

Willen Hospice is inviting local people who are interested in taking their fundraising abroad to join them at information evenings they have planned this month.

Adult Explorers provides an opportunity to learn new skills and experience the local environment, while meeting like-minded people.

MK Gallery in Milton Keynes is inviting young people with a passion for dance to enter its latest competition – MK Young Dancer of the Year.

Thames Valley Police Chief Constable Francis Habgood has today (16/10) announced that he is to retire.

With entries for the Milton Keynes Business Achievement Awards closing on 22 November, veteran head judge, Sir John Southby Bt, shares his insight on what the judges are looking for from the top businesses of 2019.

Shortly before 4:30am today, officers at Milton Keynes Central station were called to reports of a man causing criminal damage on the station concourse.  

This month, MK Gallery presents Near Holme, Call Your Home Poetic in its Project Space. This free exhibition explores and celebrates a new public art commission for Middleton, Milton Keynes.

Could you help out by joining the marathon team?

Local Conservatives have now insisted on a borough-wide survey to gauge public support for the expansion plan.

Violinist Yoon-Hee Kim will perform with Milton Keynes City Orchestra, at The Venue MK on Friday 2nd November 2018 at 7.30 under the baton of MKCO Music Director Damian Iorio.

Sussex Police are appealing for information regarding a missing 15 year old boy who was last seen in Milton Keynes.

Students at the Webber Independent School have been busy making a BIG difference to Little Lives.

As millions of broadband customers across the UK grow weary with slow internet speeds, one broadband challenger is leading a fightback to bring the underlying cause to the fore.

With firework sales starting in earnest in shops today (Monday 15 October), firefighters are once again urging people to be careful and considerate in Milton Keynes.

Firefighters are currently on the scene of a collision involving two cars on Drayton Road in Bletchley, Milton Keynes.

Fire crews were called to Bletchley Park this afternoon after a fire occurred in a derelict building at the historical attraction.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood is heading to Milton Keynes next week to sign copies of his new book.

Dessert bar Creams is opening in Xscape Milton Keynes very soon, bringing with it a massive range of sweet treats.

Four men have been convicted at the Old Bailey for their parts in the murder of Beniamin Pieknyi from Milton Keynes, which happened in Stratford, London.

A new Oliver Bonas store is set to open in Milton Keynes shortly, with a planning application being submitted this week as well as job vacancies for store staff now live.

​​​​​​​The Parks Trust have been shortlisted for Event Organiser of the Year as part of the National Outdoor Events Association Awards.

Milton Keynes Council has granted planning permission for 241 new homes to be spread across the city this week.

An injured woman has been freed from her car on the M1 Southbound following a collision with a HGV near Newport Pagnell Services.

All lanes on the M1 Southbound have now re-opened following a road traffic collision near Newport Pagnell Services earlier this evening, with emergency services in attendance.

Following a Thames Valley Police investigation, a woman from Milton Keynes has been jailed for more than five years after being convicted of robbery.

It involved a grey BMW, a white Mercedes Benz and a black Toyota Yaris.

Bailiffs were called in to remove the group this week and waste removal teams were quickly sent in to clean up the site.

Police were appealing for help in locating a missing person from the Oxley Park area.

Thames Valley Police were called to the Job Centre, Southgate House in Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes at 11.25am yesterday (10/10).

The Council’s Cabinet has approved construction works to deliver a new secondary school for the Western Expansion Area.

Last Friday, 5th October, The MK City Orchestra announced the launch of their new season at The Venue, Milton Keynes in great style.

More than a third of adults receiving social care in Milton Keynes are paying private providers to top up their support, new figures show.

Don't blame the roads, don't blame the weather, the main cause of accidents in Milton Keynes is bad drivers, figures reveal.

Thames Valley Police is releasing an E-fit image following a robbery in Tattenhoe.

Scams under the guise of identity theft and cyber-crime are becoming more ingenious and sophisticated as each day passes.

Peter Marland confirmed the council's progress on rough sleepers in an interview with MKFM

Willen Hospice is appealing to local people to donate any clean, good quality, pre-loved furniture to the charity, as stocks run low in their shops across Milton Keynes and surrounding areas.

At 7pm on Friday (5/10), two motorbikes were involved in a collision where both riders came off their bikes on Northampton Road in Lathbury.

Peter Marland claims a recent report in the press is based on old data.

A baby which was locked in a car by accident had to be freed by the Fire and Rescue Service earlier today.

Thames Valley Police has released images of men they would like to speak to following a burglary in Bletchley.

The robbery took place last Monday at about 5:30.

This figure is being released as the force launches the latest phase of its 18 month Hidden Harm campaign today (8/10), aimed at raising awareness of abuse happening in the heart of our communities.

Milton Keynes is set for a 'mini-heatwave' this week as temperatures in the city are forecast to hit 20 degrees on Wednesday.

MKFM's campaign to save a cat in Milton Keynes who would have been euthanized if her quarantine bills were not paid has been a success with the full amount of money being raised.

MKFM is launching a campaign and asking for your support to save a cat in Milton Keynes who will be euthanized unless her quarantine bills are paid.

The 2018 Trampoline, Tumbling & DMT British Championships took place at Arena Birmingham, on 22-23rd September 2018.

Thames Valley Police is releasing an E-Fit image of a man officers would like to speak to about a sexual assault, which occurred in Milton Keynes in September.

New plans to tackle potholes on the road network across MK were agreed at Cabinet this week.

Nominations closed last weekend for MK’s Best Breakfast, with just under 1000 nominations. The votes have been counted and verified...

Peter Hughes, aged 59, of North Tenth Street, Milton Keynes, was sentenced on Tuesday at Aylesbury Crown Court.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s the super IT department from Milton Keynes University Hospital, raising money for the Charity’s Cancer Centre Appeal.

MK Food Bank and Out of Office Coffee have announced a unique partnership to mark National Poetry Day and raise much-needed funds for the Milton Keynes based charity.

Staff from Fossil Group have chosen to ‘Be Seen in Green’ and raise money for Milton Keynes Hospital Charity’s Cancer Centre Appeal.

Local people are being invited to put the fun in fundraising this October by taking on a crazy challenge to support Willen Hospice.

The Parks Trust, the self-financing charity that manages and maintains over 6,000 acres of green space across Milton Keynes, has invested in local office development, Warren Park.

The grateful son of a patient who spent 68 days in the Critical Care Unit at Milton Keynes University Hospital has helped purchase a special chair for patients.

Simply Race are delighted to announce that VR (Virtually Reality) has arrived at their Racing Simulator Venue in Stacey Bushes on a permanent basis.

Milton Keynes Lightning have announced the signing of American winger Eric Neiley, luring him out of his early retirement.

Milton Keynes Lightning continue to add to their roster with the signing of promising Canadian defenceman Nelson Armstrong.

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

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

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