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MK Dons have announced plans of their first Community Day, which can see fans claim free tickets for their upcoming game against Harrogate Town.

Brackley Town have announced the appointment of Andy Whing as the club’s new manager.

A murder investigation has opened following the fatal stabbing of a man in a park in Northampton.

A child was injured by a falling roof panel at a shopping centre in Central Milton Keynes.

The centre:mk has opened a new public art platform dedicated to showcasing contemporary art.

MK Dons Head Coach Paul Warne said he was content with the performance but disappointed not to score as his side drew with Crawley Town.

There was yet more away day misery for Luton Town as they suffered a 1-0 loss at struggling Wigan Athletic.

Northampton Town were mauled 4-0 by Lincoln City in a game that they ended with ten players.

Milton Keynes City Council has recognised forty local organisations for meeting high standards of youth safety, awarding them the City Council’s Youth Safe Practice Mark - a scheme which launched in 2023. The achievement highlights growing commitment across the city to creating safe, supportive spaces for children and young people.

Milton Keynes City Council has prepared a new Prevention of Domestic Abuse Strategy and Action Plan for 2026–28, setting out strengthened plans to tackle domestic abuse and improve support for victims across the city.

Cllr Donna Fuller with MK City Council rough sleeping support officer

Milton Keynes City Council has updated its Sustainability Strategy to focus on practical steps that cut energy use, reduce household bills, and deliver long‑term benefits for local people.

Milton Keynes City Council is carrying out a series of essential infrastructure works along sections of the V8 Marlborough Street corridor and nearby roundabouts as part of investment in the city’s ageing street lighting network.

A new report published by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Milton Keynes City Council’s adult social care services as some of the best in the country, describing services as “supportive, empowering and responsive”.

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This Half Term, Midsummer Place invites families and visitors to explore the first of several ‘Naturally Curious’ adventures, starting with the Caterpillar Trail — a free, fun-filled adventure around the centre with fun prize up for grabs!

Midsummer Place is entering an exciting new chapter, with 2026 set to be a year of major change as a series of long-planned redevelopment projects begin to come to life.

The entertainment venue based in the CBX building in Milton Keynes has permanently closed

Milton Keynes Development Partnership (MKDP) has selected ATG Entertainment (ATG) as its preferred partner to operate a brand-new, multi-purpose events venue in the heart of Milton Keynes.

So Trump and tariffs - what's going on? Let's start with the latest development and work backwards. 

Protesters commemorating people killed during a deadly government crackdown in Iran last month have clashed with security forces at a university in Tehran.

In a small office space in Gaza City, a child stands still, wearing a virtual reality headset.

A fundraiser has secured more than $275,000 (£200,000) for the family of the late Grey's Anatomy actor Eric Dane, who died on Thursday at the age of 53.

Six close friends and mothers are among the nine off-piste skiers who were killed in an avalanche in California.

As the Winter Olympics end, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is investigating whether to add weight loss jabs to the banned list for the next Summer Olympics in 2028.

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Vitali Klitschko has urged Donald Trump "to be on the side of Ukraine" during peace talks with Russia - but the mayor of Kyiv admitted to Sky News he sometimes finds the president's messaging hard to understand.

Microsoft's Copilot AI tool led to more inaccurate evidence being used by West Midlands Police (WMP) to pursue a ban on Israeli football fans, MPs have uncovered.

Two bodies have been found in the Eryri mountain range (Snowdonia) during a search for two missing men, North Wales Police have said.

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One of the first police officers on the scene of the 2017 London Bridge terror attack has been sacked for gross misconduct for his use of the word "pikey" in messages about Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller people.

More than a thousand local councillors have signed a pledge of solidarity with the Palestinian people.

The Parole Board has confirmed Charles Bronson's latest bid for release will progress to an oral hearing in the coming months, where he could be invited to make his plea for freedom.

The Bishop of Lincoln, the Right Reverend Stephen Conway, has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault.

Searches are expected for a fourth day at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's former home - as he faces calls for an investigation into whether "treason" has been committed.

St Helens pulled off a narrow 20-18 victory over Leigh Leopards in round two of the Betfred Super League at the BrewDog Stadium.

Charles Leclerc topped the final day of Formula 1 pre-season testing with a blistering lap to underline Ferrari's status as genuine contenders for the opening races of 2026.

Loughborough Lightning beat London Pulse 18-17 in the final of the Netball Super Cup on Saturday.

Pep Guardiola does not expect Manchester City to stay perfect in the Premier League title race - despite claiming what he described as a "massive" win over Newcastle that moves them two points behind leaders Arsenal.

This year's BAFTA Film Awards take place later today, with a host of stars including Timothee Chalamet, Jessie Buckley and Leonardo DiCaprio in the running for gongs.

A fundraiser has secured more than $275,000 (£200,000) for the family of the late Grey's Anatomy actor Eric Dane, who died on Thursday at the age of 53.

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After finding out about his BAFTA nominations, Tom Basden contemplated the red carpet. Specifically the stars, "your Chalamets, your DiCaprios", he might bump into as he walks it.

In a small office space in Gaza City, a child stands still, wearing a virtual reality headset.

Protesters commemorating people killed during a deadly government crackdown in Iran last month have clashed with security forces at a university in Tehran.

So Trump and tariffs - what's going on? Let's start with the latest development and work backwards. 

Six close friends and mothers are among the nine off-piste skiers who were killed in an avalanche in California.

"Britain's loneliest sheep" has given birth for the first time.

In a small office space in Gaza City, a child stands still, wearing a virtual reality headset.

So Trump and tariffs - what's going on? Let's start with the latest development and work backwards. 

NASA may delay its mission to send astronauts to the moon for the first time in more than half a century after discovering a fault with its rocket.

NASA may delay its mission to send astronauts to the moon for the first time in more than half a century after discovering a fault with its rocket.

A new medical tampon may be able to detect the earliest signs of ovarian cancer, scientists have said.

A clinical trial into puberty blockers has been paused after the medicines regulator raised "new concerns directly related to the wellbeing of children", the government said.

"An ineffective form of renewable energy… carpet-bombing the countryside… irreversible damage."

More than a thousand local councillors have signed a pledge of solidarity with the Palestinian people.

The UK has not agreed to allow the US to launch air strikes against Iran from a British base on Diego Garcia and another in Gloucestershire, it is understood.

More money than ever has been left over in the public finances due to more tax being paid, official figures show.

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Barack Obama has said aliens are "real" in an interview, before later taking to social media to clarify his comments.

"Britain's loneliest sheep" has given birth for the first time.

Police have caught a man juggling fire while riding a unicycle on a pedestrian crossing.

Crotch enhancements. Banned helmets. Qualifying manipulation claims. And Russian hacking.

American boxer Jarrell Miller won his heavyweight bout in New York by a hair's breadth on Saturday - but lost his wig when the toupee started to came away.

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Take the Central Line into the middle of London and just before the train arrives at Bank station, something strange happens.