Local News from Tuesday, November 25th, 2025

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Milton Keynes Post Office – forced to temporarily relocate following a fire in the summer – will continue to serve people from its position in Midsummer Place for a while longer than planned.

Milton Keynes' retail crime team has been working hard to reduce incidents of shoplifting – and since their implementation in September, they have achieved an impressive 207 charges.

A series of catch-up clinics have been announced for school-aged children in the new city who have not yet been vaccinated against flu this winter.  The clinics will operate on a walk-in basis.

Sixteen-year-old Jos Bardell began his karting career when he was just eight-years-old, and the past year has seen him competing in the F.A.T Karting League.

Dr Hannibal Lecter will see you now.

The Leader of Milton Keynes City Council has been named Councillor of the Year at the Labour Housing Awards – and used the opportunity to announce that he will be retiring as leader next May, after twelve years in the role.

New city firm Bill's Minibus & Coach Hire – currently celebrating 21 years of service - is driving its new fundraising initiative, which will swell the coffers for Milton Keynes University Hospital.

The Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has confirmed that wild waterfowl collected from open spaces in Milton Keynes have tested positive for avian flu.

One little fluff ball received a visit from Newport Pagnell firefighters after it became stuck behind a waste pipe in a kitchen unit.

Members of CMK's Neighbourhood team answered a call from John Lewis yesterday afternoon when the stores' Loss Prevention Officers detained a shoplifter with three Christmas crackers.

How do you fancy taking to the ice with Team Icicles  at Willen on Ice this Saturday evening?