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• Northampton beaten by Brighton in EFL Trophy season opener

  Northampton Town were beaten 3-0 by the Brighton junior team in their opening game of the EFL Trophy.

• Police appeal after driver collides with police car in Milton Keynes

  Police are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision involving a marked police vehicle in Milton Keynes.

• Firefighters attend flat fire in Milton Keynes

  Firefighters attended a fire that broke out in a flat in Milton Keynes earlier this week.

• Red Bull confirm Liam Lawson to drive for team at Dutch Grand Prix after Isack Hadjar ruled out with injury

  Liam Lawson will drive for Red Bull at this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix after Isack Hadjar was ruled out with a wrist injury.

• Northampton announce arrival of Southampton midfielder Joe O'Brien-Whitmarsh

  Northampton Town have signed midfielder Joe O’Brien-Whitmarsh from Southampton for an undisclosed fee.

• Local Japanese and Korean restaurateurs Akasaka to close down Wolverton outlet

  MK-based Japanese and Korean restaurateurs Akasaka are closing their branch in Wolverton in Milton Keynes.

• Local teenagers invited to attend Big Park Hangout at Willen Lake in MK next month

  The Parks Trust is inviting local young people to attend the latest edition of the Big Park Hangout to Willen Lake, which takes place on Saturday 5 September.

• Northampton begin new campaign with 0-0 draw at home to Swindon Town

  Northampton Town’s League Two season started with a goalless draw against Swindon Town at Sixfields.

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• Flying high - Milton Keynes leans into ‘hippies in helicopters’ heritage for official City of Culture 2029 bid announcement

  60 years ago, a group of starry-eyed idealists looked down upon the Buckinghamshire countryside from the skies and imagined a city. These were not your average stuffy and suited urban planners brandishing blueprints and briefcases; they were radicals, visionaries, ‘hippies in helicopters’ with a blank slate to start from and a remit to ‘make no small plans’. The city they imagined was experimental, mould-breaking, controversial and unapologetically optimistic. It fused the practical and the poetic, the ancient and the modern – a place where mirrored modernism and pagan-inflected mysticism coul

• City Council’s Holiday Fun and Food programme more popular than ever before

  Above: Milton Keynes City Council Leader, Cllr Jane Carr with children enjoying a free activity session run by MK Dons in partnership with the city council at Germander Park School

• City Council opens new community larder at Pebbles Family Centre

  Above (centre) Mayor of MK, Cllr Paul Trendall with Cllr Donna Fuller and city council staff in the new community larder at Pebbles Family Centre

• Milton Keynes poet backs City of Culture 2029 bid with powerful new Ode to the City

• New website to help older residents remain independent and avoid falls

  Milton Keynes City Council has partnered with the NHS to launch a new website aimed at helping residents reduce their risk of falls, stay active and maintain their independence.

• Free Blue Light and Community Fun Day comes to Conniburrow

  Everyone is welcome at the Milton Keynes Blue Light and Community Fun Day on Thursday 30 July, from 11am to 2pm, at Conniburrow Community Field, Conniburrow Boulevard, MK14 7DX.

• Summer of work to repair and extend the life of city roads

  Milton Keynes City Council is investing over £6m into this year’s resurfacing programme to repair and extend the life of city roads as part of ongoing investment to improve road surfaces, prevent potholes, and extend the life of carriageways. 

• Council partnership to invest in improved play area for Heelands

  Milton Keynes City Council and Bradwell Parish Council are set to make a major upgrade to the Fiveways play area in Heelands, with £188,000 to be invested for local children and families.

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Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey

• Worth the Weight: Lightning Land Import Forward for 2026/27

  lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to announce the signing of import forward Danny Weight for the 2026/27 NIHL National Division season. The 24-year-old forward, born in Edmonton, Alberta, arrives in Milton Keynes after working his way through a strong North American development pathway. Weight spent a season at Boston College before moving on [...] The post Worth the Weight: Lightning Land Import Forward for 2026/27 appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

• Blakelands Hospital Sponsor MK Lightning for the 2026/27 Season

  The lifestack MK Lightning is delighted to announce Blakelands Hospital as a new sponsor of the club for the upcoming season, taking a barrier board at Planet Ice Milton Keynes. Blakelands Hospital, part of Ramsay Health Care UK, is a purpose built day case hospital based in Milton Keynes. Established in 2006, the hospital [...] The post Blakelands Hospital Sponsor MK Lightning for the 2026/27 Season appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

• Next step up: Conroy returns to continue his Lightning journey

  The lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to announce that homegrown forward Lewis Conroy will return to the club for the 2026/27 NIHL National season. A product of the Milton Keynes juniors, Conroy continues his progression within the organisation after gaining valuable experience around the Lightning roster during the 2025/26 campaign. Having developed through [...] The post Next step up: Conroy returns to continue his Lightning journey appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

• MK Lightning Backs the Future of Milton Keynes Hockey with Major Investment in MK Storm

  lifestack MK Lightning is proud to announce a significant investment into MK Storm, strengthening the junior hockey pathway that will develop the Milton Keynes players of tomorrow. The investment supports a key appointment being made by MK Storm, funding a new Hockey Director role to lead the junior programme. At the heart of this [...] The post MK Lightning Backs the Future of Milton Keynes Hockey with Major Investment in MK Storm appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

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News For Your Community

• IF Festival 2027 announces headline sponsor

  The countdown is officially on! There is now just one year to go until IF: Milton Keynes International Festival 2027 returns, bringing ten days of spectacular performances, art, music and unforgettable experiences to the city.

• Eight-Year-Old Entrepreneur Among Stars as Franklins Solicitors' £50 Challenge Raises More Than £50k for Local Charities

  An eight-year-old entrepreneur has been recognised for her outstanding fundraising efforts after helping Franklins Solicitors' annual £50 Challenge raise more than £50,000 for charities across Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes.

• Elmer Trail to launch in CMK

  MyMiltonKeynes is set to bring a burst of colour and creativity to Milton Keynes city centre this summer with the launch of Elmer’s Art Parade, a free, family-friendly sculpture trail inspired by the beloved children’s character Elmer the Patchwork Elephant.

• Historic 17th Century Stony Stratford Chapel set for transformation into Chapel Chophouse & Bar

  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.

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• Harry and Meghan to move back to UK this month

  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will move back to the UK later this month.

• Israeli army orders criminal investigation into killing of Palestinian girl Hind Rajab

  The Israeli army has ordered a criminal investigation into the killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza two years ago.

• Murder investigation launched after woman dies and nine people injured in fire

  A murder investigation is under way after nine people were taken to hospital following a fire in west London.

• Moderna's share price nearly doubles on hopes of cancer treatment breakthrough

  Optimism about a potential breakthrough in personalised cancer treatment has sent shares in Moderna soaring by nearly 100%.

• 'Don't rape, sexually assault or make kissing noises' at people, asylum seekers warned in guidance about living in UK

  A guide for asylum seekers published by the Home Office has told them not to rape or sexually harass people, including partners and children.

• Ecuador intelligence boss and US news executive among seven killed in Kenya helicopter crash

  Five Americans are among seven people killed in a helicopter crash in Kenya, the US state department has said.

• Firefighters still battling 'challenging' Cambridgeshire blaze after 11 days

  Aerial images show the scale of a battle firefighters are facing in Cambridgeshire, where a peatland fire is still burning after 11 days.

• Track 'irregularity' found at site of Lewes train derailment, investigators reveal

  Train investigators looking into last week's derailment in Lewes said an "irregularity" existed on the approach to the site where the accident took place.

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UK News

• Harry and Meghan to move back to UK this month

  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will move back to the UK later this month.

• Track 'irregularity' found at site of Lewes train derailment, investigators reveal

  Train investigators looking into last week's derailment in Lewes said an "irregularity" existed on the approach to the site where the accident took place.

• Two men jailed for violent disorder at anti-migrant protests outside asylum seeker hotel

  Two men have been jailed over violent anti-migrant protests outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in Essex.

• Thunderstorm warnings issued for parts of the UK

  Thunderstorm warnings have been issued across parts of the UK.

• Firefighters still battling 'challenging' Cambridgeshire blaze after 11 days

  Aerial images show the scale of a battle firefighters are facing in Cambridgeshire, where a peatland fire is still burning after 11 days.

• 'Don't rape, sexually assault or make kissing noises' at people, asylum seekers warned in guidance about living in UK

  A guide for asylum seekers published by the Home Office has told them not to rape or sexually harass people, including partners and children.

• Murder investigation launched after woman dies and nine people injured in fire

  A murder investigation is under way after nine people were taken to hospital following a fire in west London.

• Swimmers told to avoid London's only Thames bathing spot due to 'toxic algae'

  Swimmers have been warned to avoid London's first official bathing spot due to toxic algae – with dog owners also told it's "vitally important" to keep their pets away.

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Sports News

• Rodri transfer news: Barcelona complete £65.4m signing of Spain midfielder from Man City

  Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Rodri from Manchester City in a deal worth £65.4m.

• Paul Merson's Premier League season preview: Who wins title and finishes in top five - and who are relegation contenders?

  In his latest column, Paul Merson predicts the 2026/27 Premier League season at both ends of the table.

• Carlos Sainz: Williams driver signs multi-year contract extension to remain with team for 2027 F1 season and beyond

  Carlos Sainz has signed a multi-year contract extension with Williams that will keep him with the team for the 2027 Formula 1 season and beyond.

• Graeme Dott: Woman struggled to speak about alleged abuse by former world snooker champion, court hears

  A woman who was allegedly sexually abused as a schoolgirl by former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has told a court she "struggled" to tell anybody about what happened.

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Entertainment News

• Hayden Panettiere's mother pays tribute after star's death

  Hayden Panettiere's mother has paid tribute to the US actress, calling her an "amazingly talented person" who "sadly lost her way" in a difficult industry.

• Disney sues over Trump's 'extraordinary assault on free speech'

  Disney has sued the Trump administration's media regulator over what the entertainment giant described as an "extraordinary assault on free speech".

• Edinburgh venue accepts it discriminated against Jewish comedian Philip Simon when it cancelled show

  A venue has accepted it discriminated against a Jewish comedian when it scrapped his show at last year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

• Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner, denies murdering parents after allegation of lying in wait

  The son of Hollywood actor and director Rob Reiner has denied stabbing his parents to death in their Los Angeles home after a new allegation of lying in wait for them.

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World News

• Israeli army orders criminal investigation into killing of Palestinian girl Hind Rajab

  The Israeli army has ordered a criminal investigation into the killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza two years ago.

• Ecuador intelligence boss and US news executive among seven killed in Kenya helicopter crash

  Five Americans are among seven people killed in a helicopter crash in Kenya, the US state department has said.

• 'Don't rape, sexually assault or make kissing noises' at people, asylum seekers warned in guidance about living in UK

  A guide for asylum seekers published by the Home Office has told them not to rape or sexually harass people, including partners and children.

• Second Ukrainian suspect arrested over Nord Stream pipeline blasts

  A second Ukrainian suspect has been arrested over an attack on the Nord Stream pipelines that were built to carry gas from Russia to Europe, German prosecutors say.

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Video News

• 'A hammer blow to young people': Businesses fume at proposed zero hours reforms

  Retailers have warned that a ban on zero-hours contracts risks inflicting a "hammer blow to young people's job prospects" after the government's own analysis found the move could cost businesses billions of pounds a year.

• Israeli army orders criminal investigation into killing of Palestinian girl Hind Rajab

  The Israeli army has ordered a criminal investigation into the killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza two years ago.

• Hayden Panettiere's mother pays tribute after star's death

  Hayden Panettiere's mother has paid tribute to the US actress, calling her an "amazingly talented person" who "sadly lost her way" in a difficult industry.

• Stress testing the UK: Explore how the Iran war is fuelling higher prices

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Technology News

• Swimmers told to avoid London's only Thames bathing spot due to 'toxic algae'

  Swimmers have been warned to avoid London's first official bathing spot due to toxic algae – with dog owners also told it's "vitally important" to keep their pets away.

• Moderna's share price nearly doubles on hopes of cancer treatment breakthrough

  Optimism about a potential breakthrough in personalised cancer treatment has sent shares in Moderna soaring by nearly 100%.

• Before and after pictures show moon crater after SpaceX crash

  A NASA spacecraft has captured images of a new crater on the moon after a SpaceX rocket crashed into the surface.

• London's ULEZ linked to improved lung growth in children, says study

  London's ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) has been linked to an improvement in children's lung growth, according to a study.

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Politics News

• Stress testing the UK: Explore how the Iran war is fuelling higher prices

• 'Don't rape, sexually assault or make kissing noises' at people, asylum seekers warned in guidance about living in UK

  A guide for asylum seekers published by the Home Office has told them not to rape or sexually harass people, including partners and children.

• Oil and gas industry urges PM to approve controversial North Sea developments

  The oil and gas industry has urged Andy Burnham to approve two controversial North Sea developments as a public consultation on the UK's largest undeveloped oil field closes.

• Why Farage may face a second by-election despite Clacton win

  It is "almost inevitable" Nigel Farage will be found in breach of parliamentary rules for failing to declare £5 million given to him by a crypto billionaire, Harriet Harman has told Sky News.

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Offbeat News

• Dogs can differentiate between happy and sad faces, new study suggests

  Man's best friend knows how you feel, as scientists have found that dogs can distinguish between emotions in people's faces.

• Violent AI clips of fruit and veg characters could help radicalise young people, researchers claim

  AI videos of fruit and vegetable characters unleashing gory violence are spreading extremist ideas and helping normalise graphic violence, researchers claim.

• Flight cancelled as child refuses to sit down and fasten seatbelt

  A flight in Canada has been cancelled after a child refused to sit down and fasten their seatbelt.

• Drivers sue Mercedes-Benz and allege car's logo gave them burns

  Two drivers of Mercedes-AMG cars have filed a class action lawsuit against the luxury car company after they allegedly suffered burn injuries from the AMG logo on their driver's seat.

• Tarona Taafaki: Boxer lands Tuvalu's first Commonwealth Games medal without winning a fight

  A boxer from the tiny Pacific island of Tuvalu has won her country's first Commonwealth Games medal without winning a fight.

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Business News

• Moderna's share price nearly doubles on hopes of cancer treatment breakthrough

  Optimism about a potential breakthrough in personalised cancer treatment has sent shares in Moderna soaring by nearly 100%.

• Former F1 team boss Stoddart to take off again with European Cargo airline

  Paul Stoddart, the former Formula One team boss, is closing in on a deal to reacquire a freight airline set up during the COVID pandemic to help the government import medical equipment from the Far East.

• Former Lebara backer eyes TalkTalk consumer arm

  A former backer of Lebara Group, the mobile virtual network operator, is being lined up to back an audacious swoop on the consumer operations of TalkTalk.

• Stress testing the UK: Explore how the Iran war is fuelling higher prices

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