New store opens in Milton Keynes

Thursday, 12 February 2026 12:53

Wavendon welcomes the opening of the long-anticipated Co-Op store on Glebe Farm.

Parish Council Chairman, Cllr David Hopkins has welcomed the opening of the Co-Op store on Glebe Farm in Wavendon parish today, Thursday 12th February.

The formal ribbon cutting was undertaken by Year 7 and Year 8 students from the nearby Glebe Farm Combined School.

Cllr Hopkins commented ‘The opening of the store marks the latest phase in the development of our community in Glebe Farm and an important step towards achieving the community cohesion we are all working to develop across the whole of our parish. The Co-op assure us they want to work closely with the Parish Council on a plethora of initiatives and have generously contributed a trolly full of items towards the Glebe Farm School operated local foodbank that supports residents in our local area’.

Local News

Tell us your story
MKFM always wants to hear your stories about your city.
New store opens in Milton Keynes
Wavendon welcomes the opening of the long-anticipated Co-Op store on Glebe Farm.
Multi-award winning musical Operation Mincemeat is coming to Milton Keynes
Following the seventeenth West End and fifth Broadway extensions, award-winning musical Operation Mincemeat is coming to the new city.
Milton Keynes charity swelled by £35K after A Question of Sport fundraiser
Sports fans and charity supporters went head to head last week, for a Question of Sport with a difference.
Roll up, roll up! Cirquoise Circus to bring its spectaular show to Milton Keynes
The thrilling Cirquoise Circus is bringing a brand-new show to Frosts Garden Centre at Woburn Sands this February half-term.
Pink Punters leads significant Ready to Respond programme in Milton Keynes
A Pink Punters-led initiative is helping to arm Milton Keynes residents with the necessary skills to save lives, through its Ready to Respond programme.
Milton Keynes bus operator drives forward with a jump in customer satisfaction
Stagecoach, parent of Milton Keynes bus operator Stagecoach East, has been named as a big winner for its customer experience.
Government organisations inspire next generation of tech talent in Milton Keynes
Robot programming, coding challenges and light-up cars all formed part of the day’s fun activities run by FCDO Services, UK NACE and HMGCC yesterday.
Former alcoholic launches first sober night out for Milton Keynes
A recovering alcoholic is to host a ‘sober night out’ in the new city later this month, and is inviting as many people to join her in raising a glass of something alcohol free on the night.
Gallery opens in Milton Keynes
The Shallow Gallery opens at centre:mk, supporting new and emerging artists to showcase their work in a public space.
Willen Hospice Milton Keynes charity day this Saturday
This Saturday (14th February), marks Willen Hospice’s Charity Day at Stadium MK, as one of MK Dons’ official 25/26 charity partners.
Young performers wanted for Milton Keynes production of Joseph
RARE Productions youth musical theatre company will stage Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in Milton Keynes in July - and cast auditions are upcoming.