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MK Dons boss Paul Warne was left unimpressed after his side suffered a 5-1 home defeat against Reading.

Food delivery app Deliveroo is to trial autonomous delivery vehicles in Milton Keynes.

Organisations from across Milton Keynes have come together as a new Milton Keynes City Climate Partnership, designed to strengthen climate and sustainability action across the city.

Red Bull made it back-to-back F1 race wins as Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix.

Northampton Town’s return to league action saw them collect a point after a 1-1 draw away at York City.

Luton Town returned to winning ways in League One as they secured a big 4-1 win over Wycombe Wanderers at Adams Park.

Red Bull took success in the sprint race at the Singapore Grand Prix as Max Verstappen took a win at Marina Bay.

MK Dons remain without a win in League One this season as they were thumped 5-1 at home by Reading.

Organisations from across Milton Keynes have come together as a new Milton Keynes City Climate Partnership, designed to strengthen climate and sustainability action across the city.

Smart City MK CIC is at the front of a consortium that successfully secured government funding from the Robotics Adoption programme delivered by Innovate UK, and part of UKRI IS8 Advanced Manufacturing Programme. The Milton Keynes Robotics Adoption Hub is one of only eight hubs in a national initiative aimed at accelerating robotics in the UK. This prestigious award is further acknowledgement of Milton Keynes and its tech ecosystem as one of the UK’s leading centres for technology innovation.

Milton Keynes City Council has recognised sixty local organisations with its Youth Safe Practice Mark for meeting high standards of youth safety. The achievement highlights growing commitment across the city to creating safe, supportive spaces for children and young people.

Pictured: Councillor Donna Fuller, Cabinet Member for Adults, Health and Communities, in the private garden at Linford Wood Place, as work continues on preparing the building

Residents, businesses and technology experts are being invited to help shape how robots could become part of everyday life in Milton Keynes.

Milton Keynes City Council has set out how it could create up to 600 new council homes with the backing of funding from the Government’s new £39bn, 10-year Social and Affordable Homes Programme.

Milton Keynes City Council has welcomed plans to bring a new autonomous delivery service to the city, further strengthening its reputation as a leader in innovation.

SUEZ has taken over as the new operator of Milton Keynes City Council’s Waste Recovery Park, with a new 10-year contract starting on 1 October.

Romford Raiders 3-2 - Milton Keynes Lightning (SO): Lightning recovered from 2-0 down, but Barret Kirwin’s shootout conversion gave Romford the extra NIHL National point. The post Match Report: Romford Raiders 3-2 – Milton Keynes Lightning (SO) | 11 October 2026 appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

Milton Keynes Lightning 7-3 - Sheffield Steeldogs: Sean Norris completed a hat-trick as Lightning pulled clear with four third-period goals at Planet Ice Milton Keynes. The post Match Report: Milton Keynes Lightning 7-3 – Sheffield Steeldogs | 10 October 2026 appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

lifestack MK Lightning are delighted to announce the Halloween Jersey for this season. The special jersey has been designed in partnership with Rhino and the MK Lightning Supporters Club (MKLSC) and will be worn by the team when they face the Peterborough Phantoms on Saturday 31st October.  Match Tickets go on sale this Saturday,  [...] The post lifestack MK Lightning Halloween Jerseys 2026/27 Season appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

Milton Keynes Lightning beat Solway IHC 5-4 at Planet Ice Milton Keynes. Danny Weight scored twice as Lightning built a 5-2 lead, before Jordan Buesa completed a hat-trick in Solway’s late reply. The post Match Report: Milton Keynes Lightning 5-4 – Solway IHC | 4 October 2026 appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.

The Search for Leah Croucher: A Parents Nightmare airs on U on Wednesday 14th October. Producers spoke to Horizon Radio about the programme.

Residents are being invited to celebrate the official opening of The Sycamores in Bletchley following its refurbishment, with a free community event planned for Saturday 17 October.

Shoppers at Willen Hospice’s charity shops can now save money while helping to support vital hospice care, thanks to the launch of a new loyalty scheme.

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.

The UK economy is set to grow faster than expected this year, though households are expected to face higher rates of inflation, according to forecasts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Help for Christa Pike after her failed execution was delayed due to confusion among emergency responders and Tennessee prison officials, according to dispatch recordings.

RJ Mitte, best known for his role as Walter "Flynn" White Jr in Breaking Bad, has died aged 34 in Brownsville, Texas.

One person has died and several others have been injured in an incident involving a rollercoaster on Monday afternoon in Georgia, according to police.

The victim of the tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park was visiting alone, police have said.

Hackers carried out a cyber attack on hundreds of French supermarkets overnight - pushing temperatures in fridges up to 50C and sparking fires.

A Second World War veteran who served in the Royal Navy as part of the D-Day landings has died at the age of 100.

The UK economy is set to grow faster than expected this year, though households are expected to face higher rates of inflation, according to forecasts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

The victim of the tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park was visiting alone, police have said.

A Second World War veteran who served in the Royal Navy as part of the D-Day landings has died at the age of 100.

Motorists have been caught driving with children on their lap and both hands on their phone rather than the wheel in a trial of AI-powered cameras.

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A man in his 20s has died after he was stabbed outside a birthday event in Birmingham.

A fatal accident inquiry is to be held into the death of a former football coach and teacher who was jailed for abusing boys after being extradited from Vietnam.

A man has denied the racially-aggravated murder of a scientist in Dundee.

Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle has apologised to the travelling fans following their 4-1 loss at Coventry, as Jamie Carragher said they were "beaten up" once again on the road.

The chant from The Kop went up early. "You haven't won a trophy since 1976." It was a reference to Manchester City's League Cup triumph, the last major honour that the club picked up prior to the period of ownership that now finds itself under such scrutiny.

Ex-Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher says Ryan Gravenberch was unlucky to receive his first yellow card against Manchester City, but believes his second booking was justified.

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will fight for the WBA world heavyweight championship when they box on December 11, confirmed Frank Warren.

RJ Mitte, best known for his role as Walter "Flynn" White Jr in Breaking Bad, has died aged 34 in Brownsville, Texas.

The BBC has defended its decision to remove a trans rights slogan from an episode of Strictly Come Dancing, saying the move was "in line with our editorial guidelines".

"A portrait is a document of the relationship between the artist and the sitter, and when that chemistry works, you sense it in the painting."

Skydance-owned Paramount has completed its $81bn (£61bn) takeover of Warner Bros Discovery - bringing together the two media giants under a combined company.

Hackers carried out a cyber attack on hundreds of French supermarkets overnight - pushing temperatures in fridges up to 50C and sparking fires.

This year's winner of the Nobel Peace Prize has criticised Donald Trump for his attacks on the International Criminal Court, calling them "completely unlawful" as well as "negative and cruel".

Pope Leo has cancelled all planned public events until Tuesday 20 October, ahead of surgery to remove a small growth on one of his lungs.

Alleged Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan will "vehemently defend" the case against him and plans to seek bail, his solicitor says.

The victim of the tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park told the animal to "stop being naughty" just before the incident, Sky News understands.

The UK economy is set to grow faster than expected this year, though households are expected to face higher rates of inflation, according to forecasts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Andy Burnham decisively passed the first electoral test of his premiership last night.

Alleged Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan will "vehemently defend" the case against him and plans to seek bail, his solicitor says.

Hackers carried out a cyber attack on hundreds of French supermarkets overnight - pushing temperatures in fridges up to 50C and sparking fires.

Motorists have been caught driving with children on their lap and both hands on their phone rather than the wheel in a trial of AI-powered cameras.

Malicious use of AI and nuclear conflict pose the biggest threat to human extinction by the year 2100, global experts have warned.

If you've ever felt baffled by the way Britain can find itself in drought just months after heavy flooding, this announcement might interest you.

The UK economy is set to grow faster than expected this year, though households are expected to face higher rates of inflation, according to forecasts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Andy Burnham decisively passed the first electoral test of his premiership last night.

It's a job that's not for the faint-hearted.

The UK economy is set to grow faster than expected this year, though households are expected to face higher rates of inflation, according to forecasts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

The Thai owners of Leicester City Football Club have asked potential bidders to submit offers this week as they seek an exit a decade after winning English football's biggest prize.

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Motorists have been caught driving with children on their lap and both hands on their phone rather than the wheel in a trial of AI-powered cameras.