Local News from Tuesday, January 6th, 2026

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Milton Keynes shoppers are being invited to kick off 2026 with a burst of colour, fun and feel-good vibes as Midsummer Place launches its Balloon Bingo – turning January Blues into Woohoos!

Milton Keynes Breakers Basketball Club are hoping to swap the new city for Madrid temporarily - the U16 Boys & Girls National League Teams have been invited to compete in the prestigious MadCup International Tournament.

A man from Milton Keynes who lost his partner to asthma last year is giving back in memory of Deborah Day by raising money for the hospital ward that had cared for her so well.

The Government has today announced its first Road Safety Strategy in over a decade, with a plan to reduce deaths and serious injuries on Britain’s roads by 65% by 2035.

The Dry January® 10k will return to Milton Keynes for a second year on February 1, marking the end of the month in which millions of people in the UK take a 31-day break from alcohol. 

Police are appealing for help in locating a man missing from Milton Keynes.

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.