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Local News and Sport
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MK City Council announce additional funding for schemes to end rough sleeping in city
Milton Keynes City Council have announced details of extra funding for schemes to help end rough sleeping in the city.
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MK Dons have three additional games chosen for Sky TV broadcast
MK Dons have confirmed three matches have been chosen for Sky TV broadcast in January and February 2027.
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Former MK Dons manager Karl Robinson takes Bromley job
Former MK Dons manager Karl Robinson has returned to management after being appointed the new boss of the Dons’ fellow League One side Bromley.
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Heavy metal festival Ozzfest to take place at Milton Keynes Bowl in 2027
Heavy metal and hard rock festival Ozzfest will be holding an edition at the National Bowl music venue in Milton Keynes in 2027.
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MK City Council announces further investment in flood defence programmes in city
Milton Keynes City Council have announced plans to invest more than £3 million in flood prevention work in Lavendon and Woughton.
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Police launch murder investigations and make arrests after person dies in Milton Keynes
Police have launched a murder investigation after a 26-year-old man who was seriously injured in an assault in the city tragically died, with police also confirming three people have been arrests.
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Paul Warne hails top scorer Aaron Collins and resolve of side as MK Dons thump Doncaster
Paul Warne praised both his top scorer Aaron Collins and the resolve of his side as MK Dons secured a thumping 6-1 win over Doncaster Rovers.
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MK City Council welcomes powers to raise housing standards
Milton Keynes City Council has started collecting charges from housing developers in support of a national scheme to improve building safety and tackle dangerous cladding.
More Local News
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Council to consider extended voting pilot returning to Milton Keynes
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Boost for local sports and community facilities
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Milton Keynes remembers those who served
Communities across Milton Keynes will come together over the coming days to remember and honour the servicemen and women who have given their lives in conflict and service to their country.
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More than £75,000 invested to help schools cover essentials for struggling families
Above: Councillor Peter Cannon and Carrie Matthews, Executive Headteacher at Willen Primary School, whose school has used the extra funding to help families access essential items and opportunities
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City Council redoubles efforts to end rough sleeping with new £4.8m programme
Milton Keynes City Council is redoubling its efforts to end rough sleeping by approving a £4.8 million boost that will give even more people access to safe accommodation, ongoing rehabilitation support and a permanent route away from the streets.
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Milton Keynes City Council to invest £3 million in major flood protection schemes
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City Council team helps thousands of residents live independently at home
This week (2-8 November) is Occupational Therapy Week, and Milton Keynes City Council is shining a spotlight on the work of its Occupational Therapy teams.
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City Council welcomes new powers to help make homes safer
Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey
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Player Sponsor Evening in VIP 26/27 Season
A huge thank you to all our incredible MK Lightning Player Sponsors! Recently, we welcomed our Player Sponsors to the VIP section to watch the action against the Bristol Pitbulls. As part of their sponsorship, each sponsor’s name is announced whenever their player scores a goal, or even takes a penalty! Their names [...] The post Player Sponsor Evening in VIP 26/27 Season appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.
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Jake Hayward is called up to Team GB for the IIHF European Cup of Nations
Defenceman Jake Hayward has been called up to the Great Britain squad for this week's IIHF European Cup of Nations in Poland to replace Liam Stenton who has had to pull out because of injury. Hayward plays for NIHL side Milton Keynes Lightning and is on a two-way deal this season with Coventry Blaze [...] The post Jake Hayward is called up to Team GB for the IIHF European Cup of Nations appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.
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Match Report: Sheffield Steeldogs 0-3 – Milton Keynes Lightning | 1 November 2026
Milton Keynes Lightning beat Sheffield Steeldogs 3-0 at iceSheffield. Sean Norris broke the deadlock before David Thomson scored twice in 69 seconds late in the third period. The post Match Report: Sheffield Steeldogs 0-3 – Milton Keynes Lightning | 1 November 2026 appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.
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Match Report: Milton Keynes Lightning 10-3 – Peterborough Phantoms | 31 October 2026
Milton Keynes Lightning beat Peterborough Phantoms 10-3 at Planet Ice Milton Keynes, scoring six times in the second period after taking a 4-1 lead into the first break. The post Match Report: Milton Keynes Lightning 10-3 – Peterborough Phantoms | 31 October 2026 appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.
News For Your Community
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Willen Hospice opens Christmas pop-up shop in Newport Pagnell High Street
Christmas shoppers in Newport Pagnell can bag a festive bargain while supporting a local charity, thanks to a new Christmas pop-up shop opened by Willen Hospice.
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Football clubs across the country pay emotional tributes to Ezekiel Williams following tragic death in Milton Keynes
Tributes have poured in from football clubs, teammates and supporters across the country following the tragic death of 26-year-old footballer Ezekiel Williams, who died after being assaulted in Central Milton Keynes.
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Man in critical condition following serious assault at The Hub in Milton Keynes
A man in his twenties is fighting for his life in hospital following a serious assault in Central Milton Keynes during the early hours of Sunday morning (1 November).
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Milton Keynes charity offers free Google AI qualification to help residents boost career prospects
Milton Keynes residents are being offered the opportunity to gain valuable artificial intelligence skills through a fully funded Google AI Professional Certificate, thanks to a new initiative from local employment and training charity WorksForUs.
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