Local News from Monday, January 5th, 2026

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As freezing temperatures continue to bite, South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) has announced it has seen an almost 20% increase in calls to its 999 control room.

Nestlé has taken the precautionary step of recalling several SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula because they may contain cereulide toxin.

All e-scooter and e-bike users in Milton Keynes are being urged to ensure that they are parking in designated areas across town.

After closing its doors on Sunday due to heating issues, Cineworld has today re-opened to film fans.

Barratt and David Wilson Homes has now sold out at its Brooklands and Brooklands Park developments here in the new city.

Camphill Milton Keynes is an impressive £831.25 better off, thanks to the sterling efforts of one youngster who put his best foot forward for the charity.

It’s a new year, so how about taking on a new challenge?

The new year has been a busy one for firefighters across the new city, whose services have been called upon to deal with a variety of issues.

Adoption charity Parents And Children Together (PACT) is taking part in Big Adoption Day 2026.

Last year’s late cancellation of the Hidden Festival was a blow for the many music fans who had hoped to enjoy a high-energy show with quality drum & bass, and garage sounds at its heart.

Cluck’d, Milton Keynes’ newest chicken restaurant is giving locals a reason to shake off the January blues with the launch of its Jan Blast promotion, offering selected menu favourites for half price throughout the month.