MK Lightning News from Tuesday, January 27th, 2026

Millions of leaseholders across England and Wales are set to benefit from a major shake-up of the outdated leasehold system – with ground rents set to be capped at £250 a year, changing to a peppercorn cap after 40 years. 

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MK Food Bank is holding its first Big Doorstep Give of the year this Saturday (Jan 31).

The journey to and from work across areas of Milton Keynes is being made 'a misery,' - that's according to some commuters who use the Portway and Redmoor traffic lights on their travels.

Milton Keynes Liberal Democrats have secured £150,000 of funding from the Environment Agency to consider plans for a further balancing lake to help to reduce the impact of flooding on residents across the city.

A Tree of Hope has been planted in the new city, marking MK's role in a nationwide initiative to honour the legacy of the iconic Sycamore Gap tree and create a lasting symbol of hope for future generations.

UK charity PSPA is launching a massive challenge to virtually walk the entire 7,700-mile UK coastline, and it all starts at Willen Lake.

ProLab Football's new indoor football facility kicks off in February, bringing a fresh and inclusive approach to player development in the area.

The cast of the hit TV series and theatre shows Horrible Histories will be bringing the BAFTA Award-winning TV show to life on stage at Milton Keynes Theatre next month.

A new city software company has achieved 400% growth in just seven months, positioning MK as a hub for innovative customer service technology.

The Secretary of State for Education, The Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP, has congratulated Middleton Primary School.

Milton Keynes College Group has been named the 10th most inclusive workplace in the country by the National Centre for Diversity in its list of the Top 100 Inclusive UK employers Index 2025.