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Former MK Dons manager Liam Manning is to leave Huddersfield Town with immediate effect.

The Milton Keynes-based charity Willen Hospice has announced plans to extend its lease on a shop in Buckingham and push ahead with a revamp.

New wards designed to support older patients and improve their care have opened at Milton Keynes University Hospital.

Luton Town have confirmed the departure of first team players as they published their retained list.

Chris Curtis MP, who represents Milton Keynes in Parliament, has been one of several Labour MP to call for the resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Creative industries festival All Flows will take place in Milton Keynes this week.

Northampton Town have confirmed several players will leave the club as they published their retained list.

Milton Keynes City Council has reverted to no overall control with the Liberal Democrats now serving as the council’s largest party.

It’s Foster Care Fortnight (11 – 24 May) and Milton Keynes City Council is answering the most common questions it gets from local people about fostering, to debunk some myths.

Fresh from Milton Keynes being named the country’s number one city for recycling, Milton Keynes City Council is piloting a free waste and recycling app for smartphones and tablets to make managing your bins even easier.

Thousands of MK pupils have found out which primary school they’ll be moving to in September, and the City Council is giving guidance to parents who still need to make an application.

Milton Keynes is officially England’s top recycling city, and the second highest performer in the country according to new Government figures.

Milton Keynes City Council has today revealed its boldest digital innovation yet: the world’s first Robot Mayor, created in tribute to the city’s pioneering status in robotics and its thriving tech sector, where one in three local jobs is tech-related. 

Pictured: Deputy Leader, Cllr Lauren Townsend, Chief Operating Officer for Higgins Group, Dominic Higgins, and Cabinet Member for Housing, Cllr Ed Hume. Photo credit: Steve Bainbridge 

Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to announce the return of fan favourite James Griffin for the 2026/27 NIHL National season. A cornerstone of the Lightning blue line for over a decade, Griffin heads into another campaign in Milton Keynes after once again proving his value to the team throughout the 2025/26 season. The experienced [...] The post The Return of Griff: James Griffin Commits to Lightning for 2026/27 Season. appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

Milton Keynes Lightning are thrilled to announce the return of forward Toms Rutkis for the 2026/27 season. A proven difference-maker in Lightning colours, Rutkis returns to MK determined to make his mark after an injury-hit campaign last year. Once back on the ice, the talented forward quickly reminded fans exactly what he brings, pace, [...] The post Rutkis Back to Fire Up Lightning for 2026/27 appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

Milton Keynes Lightning are thrilled to confirm the return of fan favourite Elliot Lewis for the 2026/27 season. The 24-year-old forward heads back to MK after an impressive 2025/26 campaign in which he iced in 53 games for the Lightning, posting 12 goals and 11 assists. Lewis also stepped up to the Elite League [...] The post Elliot Lewis Returns to Bring Energy, Personality and Firepower to Lightning for 2026/27 ⚡️ appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

MK Lightning would like to extend a huge thank you to MKLSC for hosting such an incredible awards night on Friday at the Leonardo Hotel. We are very grateful to everyone who helped make the evening such a success, from those who set up the room, sold raffle tickets, supported the auctions, organised the [...] The post MKL Supporters Club Awards Night 25/26 Season appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

Results are in from the Milton Keynes City Council elections following one of the biggest local votes the city has seen in decades.

A landmark 17th century chapel in Stony Stratford, formerly home to Calcutta Brasserie, has been acquired by new ownership and is set to undergo a striking transformation to create the Chapel Chophouse & Bar.

​​​​​​​Overt stem, a bold new platform dedicated to accelerating inclusive innovation across the Oxford–Cambridge Growth Corridor, officially launched at Lakehurst Park, Milton Keynes.

Midsummer Place is proud to announce the reopening of the Tesla store, following a refurbishment that introduces a sleek, contemporary new look.

Sir Keir Starmer should appoint Andy Burnham to his cabinet, as he has "huge talents", Harriet Harman said.

A man has been shot dead by police after pulling a gun during a stand-off with armed officers.

Vladimir Putin says Russia will deploy the world's "most powerful" nuclear missile at the end of this year.

Sir Andy Murray is back to coaching tennis a year after parting ways with career rival Novak Djokovic.

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal sparked strong reactions online after waving a Palestinian flag during the team's victory parade.

The operator of a cargo ship that crashed into a bridge in the US, killing six people, has been charged over the incident, along with one of the firm's key employees.

One of the two prisoners accused of murdering the paedophile rocker Ian Watkins said he got rid of the knife used in the fatal stabbing because "prison is a dog-eat-dog world".

Sir Keir Starmer should appoint Andy Burnham to his cabinet, as he has "huge talents", Harriet Harman said.

A man has been shot dead by police after pulling a weapon during a stand-off with armed officers.

The cost of UK government borrowing has hit a high not seen in decades as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting threats to his leadership and the oil price rises.

Wes Streeting couldn't have been plotting a coup against Sir Keir Starmer, his friends claim, because he went to the cinema to watch the Devil Wears Prada 2.

Sir Andy Murray is back to coaching tennis a year after parting ways with career rival Novak Djokovic.

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth has been officially sworn in as the new first minister of Wales.

A man has been charged in connection with "voyeurism" at an Asda store in East Dunbartonshire.

Chief refereeing officer Howard Webb says the PGMO will continue to "be vigilant" over "impactful" grappling at set pieces following the "clear and obvious" foul on Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya.

Xabi Alonso has a big decision to make if he is offered the Chelsea job.

Jack Draper has revealed he will team up with Andy Murray in a shake-up of his coaching set-up ahead of the grasscourt season.

Paul Merson says the fan reaction at Liverpool shows Arne Slot is up against it at Anfield, but the Sky Sports pundit is still confident they will finish above Man Utd next season.

The UK's Eurovision entrant says it's been "a lot of work" to get ready for the contest, promising a "mega synthesiser" for the occasion.

Wordle, the popular online word game, is coming to our screens as a game show.

Sir Rod Stewart has told the King he was "absolutely superb" during his recent state visit to the US, adding that His Majesty "put that little ratbag in his place".

British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against ‌Samsung Electronics seeking at least $15m (£11m) in damages. 

Vladimir Putin says Russia will deploy the world's "most powerful" nuclear missile at the end of this year.

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal sparked strong reactions online after waving a Palestinian flag during the team's victory parade.

Israeli politicians have passed a law establishing a military tribunal with the authority to sentence to death Hamas fighters who took part in the 7 October attack on Israel.

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has rejected calls to quit despite an impeachment committee being set up to reinvestigate allegations that he hid the theft of cash stashed in his sofas.

It was another huge night for the drama that sparked a national conversation on misogyny, with Adolescence cleaning up at the BAFTA TV Awards.

Sir Keir Starmer should appoint Andy Burnham to his cabinet, as he has "huge talents", Harriet Harman said.

The UK's Eurovision entrant says it's been "a lot of work" to get ready for the contest, promising a "mega synthesiser" for the occasion.

He's the would-be Labour leader and prime minister who has stood for the leadership unsuccessfully twice before.

There's trouble brewing for tea lovers, as the flavour of the beloved hot drink is under threat from climate change.

A woman who claims ChatGPT contributed to her husband's death in a mass shooting is suing its maker.

British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against ‌Samsung Electronics seeking at least $15m (£11m) in damages. 

The Pentagon has started releasing "never-before-seen" files on UFOs.

Sir Keir Starmer should appoint Andy Burnham to his cabinet, as he has "huge talents", Harriet Harman said.

Wes Streeting couldn't have been plotting a coup against Sir Keir Starmer, his friends claim, because he went to the cinema to watch the Devil Wears Prada 2.

He's the would-be Labour leader and prime minister who has stood for the leadership unsuccessfully twice before.

Police say a driver made an "own goal" by dangerously driving with an unsecured football net on top of their car.

A robot has become so good at playing table tennis that at times it defeated elite human players, in what has been hailed as "a longstanding milestone for AI".

Monkeys in Gibraltar have learned to eat soil to settle their stomachs from all the junk food they consume, research suggests.

Three people have been jailed for insurance fraud after claiming their cars were damaged by a bear - only for the assailant to be somebody dressed in a bear costume. 

A cruise passenger who was overserved alcohol and suffered a possible traumatic brain injury after falling down some stairs has been awarded £220,000 in damages.

The cost of UK government borrowing has hit a high not seen in decades as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting threats to his leadership and the oil price rises.

Keir Starmer has announced government plans to nationalise British Steel.

Radical economic reforms such as cutting national insurance and overhauling capital gains tax are Labour's only ways of winning back voters they have lost to Reform and the Greens, a report will warn.