Festival of Nations 2016

Local News

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  Slug & Lettuce swings its doors open in Milton Keynes

  Slug & Lettuce brings a dose of glitz and glamour to The Hub with a number of activities taking place throughout August to celebrate the doors opening.

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  Free DofE places for young people with SEND

  Buckinghamshire young peoples’ charity Action4Youth is providing free expedition places for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) to enable them to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award.

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  Take to the skies and support your local Hospice

  A skydive is the ultimate Bucket-List challenge and Willen Hospice is giving local people the chance to tick it off, while supporting a fantastic cause.

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  Mayor of MK to host basic life support course for Cancer Centre Appeal

  Milton Keynes Mayor Cllr Sam Crooks is stepping outside his comfort zone this month, to help raise funds for Milton Keynes Hospital Charity’s Cancer Centre Appeal.

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  World-first study reveals dogs are able to detect lung infections

  Medical Detection dogs, based in Milton Keynes, are able to detect ultra-low concentrations of Pseudomonas, the commonest cause of lung infection in the life-limiting inherited disease, cystic fibrosis.

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  Denbigh Bucks the National Trend with Rise in Top Grades

  Denbigh is delighted that more of its students achieved the very highest grades at A Level this year, bucking the national trend which saw a fall in the number of top grades achieved.

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  Hanslope residents support ‘next steps’ for Imogen

  Bloor Homes outdoor cinema screening raises £4,000 to help Imogen Roberts walk again.

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  Looking for something fun to do on the first Sunday in September?

  RSPCA Milton Keynes and North Bucks are holding Paws in the Park on Sunday 1st September at Marsh Drive Playing Fields, Great Linford MK14 5HH.