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Milton Keynes City Council are inviting residents to come together, connect with their neighbours and find out more about local services at a series of community events taking place across the city this year.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury collision in villages on the outskirts of Milton Keynes.

Rock band Kaiser Chiefs have been announced as headliners of a festival in Luton to celebrate 150 years since the town was incorporated as a borough.

MK Dons have announced the signing of defender Charlie Goode as their first summer signing, with the 30-year-old joining from Stevenage.

Former MK Dons striker Rhys Healey has left Huddersfield Town after player and club mutually agreed to terminate his contract.

Northampton Town have confirmed the departure of goalkeeper Lee Burge, who leaves after four years at Sixfields.

Witnesses are being sought by police after a man sadly died following a road traffic collision on the A508 between Milton Keynes and Northampton.

State investment has been announced for a new theme park run by Universal Studios between Milton Keynes and Bedford.

Pictured: Staff from the City Council’s Family Centres held a special awards lunch for volunteers

Milton Keynes City Council is inviting residents to come together, connect with their neighbours and find out more about local services at a series of community events taking place across the city this year.

Milton Keynes City Council has welcomed the Government’s decision to fund a new eastern entrance at Bletchley Railway Station, describing it as a major step that could help transform the local economy.

A drop-in event created by the City Council will bring together local specialist organisations with residents who provide regular care for a friend or family member.

A series of summer events are taking place across Milton Keynes to help protect residents from illegal money lenders and make it easier for people to access advice and support in their local communities.

Milton Keynes City Council is inviting primary school children across the city to take part in a creative new competition aimed at improving road safety outside school gates. 

Milton Keynes City Council last week unveiled a bold new investment prospectus at UKREiiF, setting out an ambitious vision to attract investment and support sustainable, well planned growth in one of the UK’s fastest-growing cities.

Residents and visitors are invited to gather along the River Ouzel in Oakgrove on 4 June, from 5–7pm, to celebrate the opening of Nobody Lives by the Grid, a major new public artwork by Ivan Morison, developed with long-term collaborator Heather Peak and commissioned by Milton Keynes City Council in partnership with The Parks Trust.

Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to announce the signing of defenceman Archie Hazeldine for the 2026/27 season. The 21-year-old Nottingham native joins the Lightning following a season with Coventry Blaze in the Elite Ice Hockey League, where he continued to establish himself as one of the brightest young British defensive prospects in the game. [...] The post Young GB Talent Hazeldine Commits to Lightning appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

The lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to announce the return of fan favourite Liam “Disco” Stewart for the 2026/27 NIHL season. business and one clear goal in mind,  helping bring silverware back to the club. Liam first joined the Lightning midway through the 2019/20 season and quickly established himself as a cornerstone of [...] The post DISCO FEVER RETURNS TO MK: LIAM STEWART BACK TO LIGHT UP THE LIGHTNING FOR 2026/27 appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

Milton Keynes Lightning is delighted to announce lifestack as our Official Title Sponsor for the 2026/27 season. From the opening face-off, the team will take to the ice as the lifestack Milton Keynes Lightning. lifestack is an operator-led consultancy founded by Claire Alvis and Steven Bianchi, working with owners of small and medium-sized businesses [...] The post lifestack Announced as Title Sponsor of Milton Keynes Lightning for the 2026/27 Season appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

Milton Keynes Lightning are delighted to announce the return of defenceman Edward Knaggs for the 2026/27 season, as the experienced blueliner prepares to make his comeback after an injury-disrupted campaign last season. A product of the Milton Keynes hockey pathway, Knaggs has become a familiar and dependable figure in Lightning colours, earning a reputation [...] The post Back Stronger: Edward Knaggs Returns for 2026/27 appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

Students Celebrate National Finals Place Following Inspirational Award Win at Midsummer Place Supported Programme

Leighton Buzzard Market will be supporting Great Big Green Week which runs from 6th - 14th June , the UK’s largest celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature.

The Parks Trust has launched an exciting opportunity for artists, calling for submissions to create a brand-new wooden sculpture in Linford Wood. This new commission marks the beginning of a reimagined sculpture trail that will evolve over the coming years.

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.

A chronic delay in the release by Sir Keir Starmer's government of a major plan to invest in defence has harmed the military and left the country less safe, a group of MPs has warned.

David Sullivan has stepped down from his role as joint-chair of West Ham United after being "made aware of the impending publication of serious historic allegations", the club said.

Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling married in an intimate wedding in a Gloucestershire village attended by the King and Queen.

Pete Hegseth has warned Europe is facing "an invasion of dangerous ideologies" arriving by sea, as he linked immigration to the legacy of the D-Day landings in Normandy.

‌Sir Keir Starmer will host Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Number 10 for talks on the Russia and Ukraine conflict.

A technical issue has been detected on one of the UK's largest warships as it was docked in Norway, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said.

Pope Leo revealed he'll be backing the USA and that he supports Real Madrid as he began a visit to Spain.

A network of Russian satellites has caused brief disruptions to GPS signals across Europe on perhaps dozens of occasions since 2019, new research suggests.

A chronic delay in the release by Sir Keir Starmer's government of a major plan to invest in defence has harmed the military and left the country less safe, a group of MPs has warned.

David Sullivan has stepped down from his role as joint-chair of West Ham United after being "made aware of the impending publication of serious historic allegations", the club said.

‌Sir Keir Starmer will host Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Number 10 for talks on the Russia and Ukraine conflict.

Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling married in an intimate wedding in a Gloucestershire village attended by the King and Queen.

A technical issue has been detected on one of the UK's largest warships as it was docked in Norway, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said.

Pete Hegseth has warned Europe is facing "an invasion of dangerous ideologies" arriving by sea, as he linked immigration to the legacy of the D-Day landings in Normandy.

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has called for a rapid review into the circumstances surrounding Henry Nowak's murder.

Four men have pleaded guilty to violent disorder during protests in Southampton sparked by the murder of Henry Nowak.

Chris Billam-Smith moved himself back into world title contention after a dramatic stoppage victory over Ryan Rozicki in a bruising cruiserweight clash in Bournemouth.

Steve Clarke says he has "fantastic problems" in terms of selection after Scotland concluded their World Cup warm-up matches with an emphatic win over Bolivia.

Former Channel 4 News presenter Jon Snow has revealed his Alzheimer's disease diagnosis.

Anthony Head, the British actor best known for his roles in Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso, has died at the age of 72.

Kanya King, the founder of the MOBO Awards, has died aged 57 after "a courageous and characteristically determined battle with colon cancer", the MOBO Organisation said.

US actor James Handy, who appeared in films including Top Gun: Maverick and Jumanji as well as numerous TV dramas, has been stabbed to death in Los Angeles.

Pete Hegseth has warned Europe is facing "an invasion of dangerous ideologies" arriving by sea, as he linked immigration to the legacy of the D-Day landings in Normandy.

‌Ukraine has launched a "large-scale" drone attack on St Petersburg, showing Kyiv's ability to hit deep inside Russian territory.

Pope Leo revealed he'll be backing the USA and that he supports Real Madrid as he began a visit to Spain.

A network of Russian satellites has caused brief disruptions to GPS signals across Europe on perhaps dozens of occasions since 2019, new research suggests.

A chronic delay in the release by Sir Keir Starmer's government of a major plan to invest in defence has harmed the military and left the country less safe, a group of MPs has warned.

Pete Hegseth has warned Europe is facing "an invasion of dangerous ideologies" arriving by sea, as he linked immigration to the legacy of the D-Day landings in Normandy.

Superdrug, the UK's second-largest beauty and health retailer, has blocked a skincare brand from its website after suspected cosmetic ingredients were seen at an Israeli settlement in the West Bank.

Downing Street has hit back after US vice president JD Vance called for "righteous anger" and blamed Henry Nowak's murder on migration.

A new tool powered by artificial intelligence has been used by surgeons in the UK for the first time.

A network of Russian satellites has caused brief disruptions to GPS signals across Europe on perhaps dozens of occasions since 2019, new research suggests.

Researchers have found changes in the structure of lymph nodes which could help identify people at a higher or lower risk of breast cancer spreading.

Anthropic has warned about the "risks of humans losing control over AI systems" and has called for a coordinated plan to slow down or temporarily halt AI development.

A chronic delay in the release by Sir Keir Starmer's government of a major plan to invest in defence has harmed the military and left the country less safe, a group of MPs has warned.

Downing Street has hit back after US vice president JD Vance called for "righteous anger" and blamed Henry Nowak's murder on migration.

The religious and cultural exemptions to knife laws should end, Labour's former deputy leader has said.

The investigations into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Lord Peter Mandelson could take more than a year, the head of the Crown Prosecution Service has said.

A viral buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its blond tuft has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government intervention.

The Gloucestershire cheese rolling contest's most successful ever competitor has been beaten by a German YouTuber. 

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.

Welsh Water has become the latest major utility firm to face financial sanctions over wastewater failings, with a £44.7m "enforcement package" proposed by the industry regulator.

FIFA has confirmed a website glitch has left dozens of fans getting free tickets for the World Cup 2026.

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) will close about 150 shops over the next two financial years because some of its stores are "no longer financially sustainable".