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• MK Dons stars past and present receive honours at EFL Awards

  MK Dons have seen stars past and present honoured by the annual EFL Awards.

• Police appeal as two arrested after assault in Milton Keynes

  Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Milton Keynes which has left a man with serious injuries.

• Northampton's slump continues after Doncaster defeat

  Northampton Town continued their slump in form after a 3-1 home loss to Doncaster Rovers.

• Luton rally to take point from trip to Mansfield Town

  Luton Town rallied from two goals to take a point as they drew 2-2 with Mansfield Town.

• MK Dons take big step towards promotion after beating Crewe

  MK Dons took a big step towards confirming automatic promotion as they beat Crewe Alexandra 3-1.

• Milton Keynes locals reminded to check key dates ahead of next month's City Council elections

  People across Milton Keynes are being reminded to check key dates ahead of the local elections taking place on Thursday 7 May.

• New community art exhibition unveiled at Unity Place in Central Milton Keynes

  Artwork created by learners from the Milton Keynes-based charity MK Snap is now on display at Unity Place..

• East West Rail unveil new designs as part of consultation for opening Oxford-MK-Cambridge train line

  East West Rail (EWR) have unveiled updated designs as part of their consultation into opening new railway links between Oxford, Milton Keynes and Cambridge.

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• Key deadlines approaching for local elections on 7 May

  People across Milton Keynes are being reminded to check the key dates ahead of the local elections taking place on Thursday 7 May.

• Milton Keynes is the top recycling city

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

• April fools: Plans unveiled for the world’s first robot mayor

  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. 

• Work begins on building 66 new council homes

  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 

• First look at Jennie Lee artwork unveiled in Milton Keynes

  Council Leader, Cllr Pete Marland, Artist, Andy Edwards, and Deputy Leader, Cllr Lauren Townsend

• City Council connects hundreds of extra families with free school meals

  Milton Keynes City Council has helped hundreds more local families access free school meals after working closely with schools across the city. 

• Welcome boost for city’s grassroots music venues

  Milton Keynes City Council is investing £40,000 to boost the city’s grassroots music venues, injecting fresh energy into the night‑time economy with free gigs, new DJ nights and platforms for emerging local talent.

• 16 community projects shortlisted for City Council match-funding

  New play equipment on Cressey Avenue in Shenley Brook End – pictured - was previously match-funded by the Community Infrastructure Fund

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Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey

• 25/26 Season Player Stall Plaque Handover

  Thank you to everyone who was kind enough to sponsor the players Stall Plaques this season!! Take a look at the pictures from the handover below, that happened in VIP after the final home game. These sold out in less than 5 minutes last time, so if you missed out, make sure to be [...] The post 25/26 Season Player Stall Plaque Handover appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

• Final Four 20th Anniversary Live Stream – Tickets On Sale Now

  The Final Four celebrates its 20th Anniversary this season, and fans can catch every moment live from Planet Ice Coventry with the official Live Stream Package. Tickets for live stream is now available giving supporters near and far the opportunity to watch four National League teams battle it out across a thrilling championship weekend. [...] The post Final Four 20th Anniversary Live Stream – Tickets On Sale Now appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

• 25/26 Season Dark Jersey Presentation

  A huge thank you to everyone who was lucky enough Own and Loan a 25/26 season Dark jersey worn on the road until Christmas, then in MK for the second half of the season. Below are a few shots from Tony Sargent, capturing the special presentations where fans had the opportunity to meet the [...] The post 25/26 Season Dark Jersey Presentation appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

• 25/26 Season Light Jersey Presentations

  A huge thank you to everyone who was lucky enough Own and Loan a 25/26 season warm up jersey. Below are a few shots from Tony Sargent, capturing the special presentations where fans had the opportunity to meet the players whose jerseys they Owned and Loaned back to the players for the season. If [...] The post 25/26 Season Light Jersey Presentations appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

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News For Your Community

• Milton Keynes author republishes ‘Generation Covid’ to mark five years since pandemic

  A Milton Keynes author has republished her book documenting young people’s experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, marking five years since its original release.

• Wings of Wonder Takes Flight at Midsummer Place

  Midsummer Place welcomed families, visitors and the local community this weekend for the vibrant launch of Wings of Wonder, transforming The Boulevard into a colourful celebration of creativity, nature and spring.

• Award-Winning Westfries Fish and Chip Shop to Mark Reopening with 99p Chips and Charity Fundraiser

  An award-winning fish and chip shop in Westcroft is set to celebrate its reopening this Thursday with a special community event featuring 99p chips, family treats, and fundraising for The Henry Allen Trust.

• Networking Event to Spotlight Business Growth in Bletchley

  A leading Milton Keynes business figure has been announced as keynote speaker for the next Social Circle MK networking event this March.

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• Man admits raping Sikh woman in racially aggravated attack

  A man who admitted the religiously aggravated rape of a Sikh woman has been warned he could face life in jail.

• X Factor singer accused of attempted murder makes heart sign from dock

  An X Factor singer accused of attempting to murder a social media influencer by hitting her with her car made a heart sign to family and friends as she was remanded in custody.

• Two Israeli soldiers jailed over smashing of Jesus statue in Lebanon

  Two Israeli soldiers have been jailed for 30 days and removed from combat duty after a statue of Jesus was destroyed. 

• Facial recognition to be 'rolled out' across UK after human rights challenge fails

  Facial recognition systems will be introduced across the country, the government has said as it welcomed the failure of a legal challenge to the technology.

• Hundreds of MS-13 gang members in El Salvador mass trial accused of more than 47,000 crimes

  Hundreds of MS-13 gang members accused of homicides, drug and arms trafficking, and disappearances are the subject of a mass trial in El Salvador.

• Police update on manhunt after woman's murder in Glasgow

  A "dangerous" man being hunted by police after the murder of an 82-year-old woman may have been in an "agitated state" when last seen, police have said.

• Two men guilty of murdering mother-of-two during drive-by shooting outside northwest London church after wake

  Two men have been found guilty of a drive-by shooting in which a mother-of-two was murdered outside a church after a wake in northwest London.

• Teenager died from serious neck injuries after dog attack, inquest hears

  A woman died when she suffered serious neck injuries after a dog attack, an inquest has heard.

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UK News

• X Factor singer accused of attempted murder makes heart sign from dock

  An X Factor singer accused of attempting to murder a social media influencer by hitting her with her car made a heart sign to family and friends as she was remanded in custody.

• Facial recognition to be 'rolled out' across UK after human rights challenge fails

  Facial recognition systems will be introduced across the country, the government has said as it welcomed the failure of a legal challenge to the technology.

• Boy pleads guilty to arson after attack on synagogue in northwest London

  A boy has pleaded guilty to arson after a synagogue was attacked in northwest London, telling the court he "didn't know" the building he targeted was a synagogue.

• Man admits raping Sikh woman in racially aggravated attack

  A man who admitted the religiously aggravated rape of a Sikh woman has been warned he could face life in jail.

• Police update on manhunt after woman's murder in Glasgow

  A "dangerous" man being hunted by police after the murder of an 82-year-old woman may have been in an "agitated state" when last seen, police have said.

• UK economy: Surprise fall in unemployment rate to 4.9%

  The UK's unemployment rate has taken a surprise fall, according to official figures, released amid warnings of a spike in job losses to come.

• Four tell-tale signs your car has a secret past | Money newsletter

  More than 185,000 people have now signed up to our free Money newsletter, which brings the kind of content you enjoy in the award-winning Money blog directly to your inbox every week.

• Police warn people not to carry out arson for money after eight arrested by counter terror police

  Anybody who carries out arson for money could face "significant" sentences, police have warned, as they arrested eight people after a series of attacks across London. 

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Sports News

• Arne Slot future: Liverpool boss expected to stay at Anfield next season as club close in on Champions League qualification

  Arne Slot is expected to continue as Liverpool head coach next season, Sky Sports News understands, as the club close in on Champions League qualification.

• How Man City won midfield battle against Arsenal - Jamie Carragher highlights Rodri and Bernardo Silva's impact

  Jamie Carragher highlighted how Manchester City won the midfield battle against Arsenal and how it played a key part in earning them a crucial victory over their title rivals.

• Premier League title-race verdict: Pep Guardiola, Mikel Arteta, players and Sky Sports pundits have their say after Man City beat Arsenal

  Arsenal are still top of the Premier League - but Manchester City landed a big blow in the title race by winning the top-two showdown at the Etihad on Sunday.

• Chelsea: Paul Merson has no idea what Blues' project is with pressure growing on Liam Rosenior and Champions League fading

  In his latest column, Paul Merson gives his views on Chelsea's slump in form - with the pressure growing on head coach Liam Rosenior.

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Entertainment News

• The Osmonds singer Alan Osmond dies aged 76

  Alan Osmond, the oldest member of family pop group The Osmonds, one of the most successful groups of the 1970s has died, his family has said.

• D4vd: Singer pleads not guilty to murder of 14-year-old girl found dead in his car

  US singer D4vd has pleaded not guilty to the murder of a 14-year-old girl, who was found dismembered in his Tesla.

• Amy Winehouse's father loses High Court challenge over daughter's former belongings

  Amy Winehouse's father has lost a High Court claim against two of the star's friends over the sale of items she once owned.

• Zoologist, TV presenter and author Desmond Morris dies aged 98

  Zoologist, TV presenter and author Desmond Morris has died at the age of 98.

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World News

• Two Israeli soldiers jailed over smashing of Jesus statue in Lebanon

  Two Israeli soldiers have been jailed for 30 days and removed from combat duty after a statue of Jesus was destroyed. 

• Hundreds of MS-13 gang members in El Salvador mass trial accused of more than 47,000 crimes

  Hundreds of MS-13 gang members accused of homicides, drug and arms trafficking, and disappearances are the subject of a mass trial in El Salvador.

• Canadian woman killed after gunman opens fire at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramids

  A gunman has killed a Canadian woman and more than a dozen others were injured in a shooting at one of Mexico's most popular tourist sites.

• We would arrest Netanyahu, says Hungary's incoming PM

  Hungary's incoming prime minister has said he'll stop the country's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC).

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Video News

• 'God of chaos' asteroid Apophis set to pass close to Earth, says NASA

  A large asteroid named after a god of chaos is on track for a historic close pass of Earth, according to NASA.

• Two Israeli soldiers jailed over smashing of Jesus statue in Lebanon

  Two Israeli soldiers have been jailed for 30 days and removed from combat duty after a statue of Jesus was destroyed. 

• Benjamin Netanyahu condemns Israeli soldier seen vandalising Jesus statue with a sledgehammer in Lebanon

  Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned "in the strongest terms" images of an Israeli soldier damaging a statue of Jesus.

• Rebuilding Gaza will cost more than £50bn, says UN and EU

  While the focus of many in the Middle East has been on conflicts in Lebanon and Iran, the scale of damage in Gaza is also back under scrutiny. 

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Technology News

• Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO - as tech giant names successor

  Tim Cook is to step down from his role as Apple CEO, to be replaced by John Ternus, the company has announced.

• Schools in England could be forced to ban mobile phones

  Schools in England would be forced to ban mobile phones under government plans.

• Greenpeace activists stage demonstration at Trump Turnberry golf course in Scotland

  Environmental activists staged a renewable energy demonstration at one of US President Donald Trump's golf courses in Scotland.

• Briton admits role in plot to steal $8m in virtual currency

  A British man has pleaded guilty to plotting to hack into the computer systems of 12 companies to steal at least $8m (£5.9m) in virtual currency from US victims.

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Politics News

• The Cathy Newman Show to launch on Sky News

  Award-winning journalist Cathy Newman is bringing her own style of friendly, but forensic, political journalism to Sky News.

• Reform's Richard Tice responds to reported failure to pay £100,000 tax

  Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice said he is "always happy to put things right" if he hasn't paid the right amount of tax.

• Louise Haigh to set out economic policies that can 'unite Labour' in new intervention

  Former transport secretary Louise Haigh will outline an economic agenda to help voters with the cost of living in one of her most significant interventions since being forced out of cabinet 18 months ago.

• Senior civil servants knew weeks ago that Mandelson had failed security vetting

  At least two senior civil servants knew weeks ago that Peter Mandelson had failed security vetting for his US ambassador role, Sky News understands.

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Offbeat News

• Trio sentenced over 'bear costume' insurance fraud scam in California

  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. 

• Chinese man jailed after trying to smuggle 2,000 live ants out of Kenya

  A Chinese man has been jailed after trying to smuggle more than 2,000 live ants out of Kenya.

• Woman given 14 shots of tequila on Carnival cruise awarded £220,000 in damages

  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.

• Jonathan, the giant tortoise, the world's oldest living land animal 'is alive' after getting caught up in alleged crypto scam

  A giant Seychelles tortoise, believed to be the world’s oldest living land animal, is alive and well after claims he had died turned out to be part of an alleged crypto scam.

• Barbie event issues refunds after comparison with infamous Glasgow convention

  The organiser of a Barbie event in Florida is issuing refunds after photos from attendees drew mockery on social media – and a very unflattering comparison.

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Business News

• UK economy: Surprise fall in unemployment rate to 4.9%

  The UK's unemployment rate has taken a surprise fall, according to official figures, released amid warnings of a spike in job losses to come.

• Mark Kleinman blog | Waterstones owner opens new chapter with bank appointments for £2bn London float

• Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO - as tech giant names successor

  Tim Cook is to step down from his role as Apple CEO, to be replaced by John Ternus, the company has announced.

• Primark demerger aims to maximise potential after successive shocks

  It hardly inspires confidence when a company's share price falls sharply as it announces a demerger aimed at maximising shareholder value.

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