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Local News and Sport
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Man from Milton Keynes sentenced for sword attack
A man from Milton Keynes who wielded a samurai sword and threatened members of the public before assaulting a man who intervened i has been sentenced to prison.
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Police appeal as man has watches stolen outside Milton Keynes coffee shop
Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Bletchley in which a man had watches stolen outside a Milton Keynes coffee shop.
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Gulliver's Resort hosts return of Land of Lights Festival in Milton Keynes
Gulliver’s Resort in Milton Keynes has announced the return of its Land of Lights Festival, which has been opened by the Mayor of Milton Keynes, Cllr Paul Trendall.
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Local shopping centre in Milton Keynes to host attempt to break tap dancing world record
A local shopping centre in Milton Keynes will be hosting an attempt to break a tap dancing record in a charity fundraising event.
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MK City Council shortlisted for national housing awards
Milton Keynes City Council has been shortlisted for two national housing awards in recognition of its work building new council homes and making wider improvements at The Lakes Estate in Bletchley.
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Northampton's FA Cup First Round to see the Cobblers make another trip to York
Northampton Town’s First Round draw in the FA Cup will see them make a second trip in quick succession to York City.
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Luton to face either Chesham or Forest Green Rovers in FA Cup First Round
Luton Town will have an FA Cup First Round tie at home against either Chesham United or Forest Green Rovers.
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MK Dons to host Swindon Town in FA Cup First Round
MK Dons will host Swindon Town in the First Round of the FA Cup.
More Local News
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City Council shortlisted for two national housing awards
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Adoptive families needed for children and young people in MK
During National Adoption Week (19 - 25 October), our dedicated local adoption team are trying to find ‘forever families’ for 10 MK children aged between 12 months and six years.
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City Council funding will boost popular high street events
Community groups, charities, business organisations and parish or town councils are being encouraged to put on public events, funded by Milton Keynes City Council, to boost activity on local high streets.
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City Council helps young people grow skills, confidence and brighter futures
Pictured: Councillor Peter Cannon visits the large allotment plot in New Bradwell managed by council colleagues and young people
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City Council brings together partners to launch City Climate Partnership
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.
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Milton Keynes selected as one of eight nationwide robotics adoption hubs
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.
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Sixty MK organisations achieve City Council's youth safe practice mark
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.
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Once in a generation investment in new care centre nears completion
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
Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey
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lifestack MK Lightning Remembrance Jerseys 2026/27 Season
lifestack MK Lightning are delighted to announce the Remembrance 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 Swindon Wildcats on Saturday 7th November. Match Tickets are on sale now - [...] The post lifestack MK Lightning Remembrance Jerseys 2026/27 Season appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.
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Match Report: Hull Seahawks 5-1 – Milton Keynes Lightning | 18 October 2026
Hull Seahawks 5-1 - Milton Keynes Lightning: Beattie gave Lightning an early lead at Hull Arena, but the Seahawks equalised before scoring four unanswered goals. The post Match Report: Hull Seahawks 5-1 – Milton Keynes Lightning | 18 October 2026 appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.
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Match Report: Milton Keynes Lightning 3-1 – Hull Seahawks | 17 October 2026
Milton Keynes Lightning 3-1 - Hull Seahawks: Jarred White’s third-period breakaway restored Lightning’s lead after Cody Monds had equalised for Hull on the power play. Danny Weight sealed the NIHL National win with an empty-net goal. The post Match Report: Milton Keynes Lightning 3-1 – Hull Seahawks | 17 October 2026 appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.
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Match Report: Romford Raiders 3-2 – Milton Keynes Lightning (SO) | 11 October 2026
Romford Raiders 3-2 - Milton Keynes Lightning (SO): Lightning came back from 2-0 down, but Barret Kirwin’s shootout conversion settled the NIHL National game for the hosts. The post Match Report: Romford Raiders 3-2 – Milton Keynes Lightning (SO) | 11 October 2026 appeared first on Milton Keynes Lightning Ice Hockey.
News For Your Community
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Funding boost for adult training in key sectors at MK College thanks to City Council
Milton Keynes City Council is giving MK College Group £410,000 in a boost for adult education.
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Community Cinema brings big-screen family fun to Woughton
Woughton Community Council is inviting local families to enjoy another free community cinema screening, as the popular initiative returns with Super Mario Galaxy on Thursday 29 October.
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Local magician wakes up with a bat on his arm in real-life Halloween encounter
After an unexpected 2am visitor flew through his bedroom window, award-winning magician Chris Garside has a spooky real-life story to share ahead of his Halloween show at Stantonbury Theatre.
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Can Milton Keynes break a ‘tap’ world record?
Midsummer Place and MAPA School of Dancing are calling on people across Milton Keynes to put on their dancing shoes and help attempt to break a world record this November.
Sky News Latest
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Two men re-arrested in RAF Fairford investigation on suspicion of helping Iran
Two men have been re-arrested on suspicion of assisting Iran’s intelligence service over a suspected terror plot near RAF Fairford.
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Controversial Jackdaw gas field expected to be approved by government
The controversial Jackdaw gas field is expected to receive approval from energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh on Wednesday.
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Neglect in hospital contributed to baby's meningitis death, jury rules
Neglect contributed to the death of a five-month-old girl who died from meningitis after opportunities were missed in hospital to save or prolong her life, an inquest jury has found.
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Man charged with murder of woman stabbed to death in Manchester
A 26-year-old man has been charged after a woman was stabbed to death in a Manchester street.
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Woman, 65, killed in shark attack in South Africa
A 65-year-old woman was killed in a shark attack at a popular beach on South Africa's southeastern coast, local authorities said.
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Suspect arrested in France after fire at Limoges city hall
A man has been arrested after a fire at the town hall of Limoges, according to French media.
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BBC announces details of cuts in bid to save £500m
The BBC has confirmed it will close BBC Three, BBC Scotland and BBC Radio 4 Extra linear broadcast services in the spring of 2027.
UK News
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Controversial Jackdaw gas field expected to be approved by government
The controversial Jackdaw gas field is expected to receive approval from energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh on Wednesday.
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Two men re-arrested in RAF Fairford investigation on suspicion of helping Iran
Two men have been re-arrested on suspicion of assisting Iran’s intelligence service over a suspected terror plot near RAF Fairford.
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Neglect in hospital contributed to baby's meningitis death, jury rules
Neglect contributed to the death of a five-month-old girl who died from meningitis after opportunities were missed in hospital to save or prolong her life, an inquest jury has found.
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Man charged with murder of woman stabbed to death in Manchester
A 26-year-old man has been charged after a woman was stabbed to death in a Manchester street.
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Report set to reveal vast scale of antisemitism in English schools
A landmark report is set to detail the vast scale of antisemitism in English schools and colleges, Sky News can reveal.
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BBC announces details of cuts in bid to save £500m
The BBC has confirmed it will close BBC Three, BBC Scotland and BBC Radio 4 Extra linear broadcast services in the spring of 2027.
Sports News
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England slump to defeat against Pakistan in ODI tri-series after faltering chasing 303 in Rawalpindi
England crumbled to an 87-run defeat in their ODI tri-series opener against Pakistan in Rawalpindi as the batting severely malfunctioned after an excellent start.
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Christian Horner says Toto Wolff and Mercedes are finding life 'easier' without him in Formula 1
Christian Horner says Mercedes and Toto Wolff are finding life in Formula 1 "easier" without the former Red Bull team principal.
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Daniel Dubois: Fight with Tyson Fury next year would be 'ground-breaking' | 'That'll be the next level for me'
Daniel Dubois is gunning for a "ground-breaking" 2027 showdown with Tyson Fury.
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Sven Botman tackle: Howard Webb says nothing 'clearly wrong' with VAR decision to not send Newcastle defender off
Referees' chief Howard Webb believes there was nothing "clearly wrong" with the decision not to send off Newcastle defender Sven Botman for his tackle on Aston Villa striker Nicolas Jackson.
Entertainment News
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BBC announces details of cuts in bid to save £500m
The BBC has confirmed it will close BBC Three, BBC Scotland and BBC Radio 4 Extra linear broadcast services in the spring of 2027.
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Ex-Brookside star Philip Foster jailed after fleeing UK over £13m fraud on would-be models
A former soap opera star has been jailed for nine years after fleeing the UK for Spain to avoid facing trial for allegedly conning would-be models out of more than £13m.
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Sky-ITV deal: Culture secretary 'minded to intervene'
The culture secretary has warned she is "minded" to intervene in Sky's £1.6bn deal to buy ITV's broadcast and streaming operations.
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Raye says Royal Albert Hall gig sign-up was 'overwhelmed' by ticket touts using AI bots
Singer Raye has said the sign-up list for her one-off gig at the Royal Albert Hall later this month will be checked "manually" after ticket touts using artificial intelligence bots "overwhelmed" the process.
World News
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Suspect arrested in France after fire at Limoges city hall
A man has been arrested after a fire at the town hall of Limoges, according to French media.
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Woman, 65, killed in shark attack in South Africa
A 65-year-old woman was killed in a shark attack at a popular beach on South Africa's southeastern coast, local authorities said.
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Four soldiers from UN-backed force missing after gang attack in Haiti
Four soldiers from El Salvador are unaccounted for after being attacked by heavily-armed gangs in Haiti.
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Trump's approval rating hits new record low as US midterms loom
Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to a record low - indicating that next month's midterm elections could be punishing for the Republicans.
Video News
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Severe drought declared in parts of southern England
Severe drought has been declared in parts of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, East Sussex and West Sussex, the government has said.
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Kenyan cult leader guilty of ordering followers to starve their children to death
Doomsday cult leader Paul Mackenzie, his wife Rhoda Maweu, and 29 other co-accused have been found guilty of the murder of 190 children and one adult.
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Trump's approval rating hits new record low as US midterms loom
Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to a record low - indicating that next month's midterm elections could be punishing for the Republicans.
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UK unemployment rate falls to lowest level since July last year
The UK's unemployment rate has fallen to 4.7%, in a set of official figures that will support the case for a Bank of England interest rate hike next month.
Technology News
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Japan launches mission to Mars to bring back samples from one of its moons
Japan launched a spacecraft towards Mars in a ground-breaking mission to bring back samples from the largest of the planet's two moons.
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Ex-OpenAI worker accused of bugging offices planned to 'flee' to Saudi Arabia, prosecutors say
A former OpenAI engineer charged with secretly installing a recording device at its offices was "mere days" away from fleeing to Saudi Arabia before his arrest, prosecutors allege.
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Object thought to be Amelia Earhart’s missing plane likely a 'collection of large trees', researchers find
An expedition to investigate if an anomaly seen on a satellite image of a remote island in the South Pacific was Amelia Earhart’s missing plane has ended without recovering the wreckage.
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Neanderthals capable of both violence and care, bones from Iraqi cave suggest
Neanderthals were not the unintelligent cave dwellers of popular imagination, but may have been capable of showing both violence and care, researchers who have discovered bones dating back 75,000 years have said.
Politics News
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Controversial Jackdaw gas field expected to be approved by government
The controversial Jackdaw gas field is expected to receive approval from energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh on Wednesday.
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Report set to reveal vast scale of antisemitism in English schools
A landmark report is set to detail the vast scale of antisemitism in English schools and colleges, Sky News can reveal.
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NHS faces 'more challenging' winter after summer of heatwaves, Yvette Cooper warns
The NHS faces a "more challenging" winter than normal after this summer's record-breaking heat, the health secretary has warned.
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No police action against wife of PM's adviser over Palestine Action post
Police have said no further action will be taken against Sarah Helm, author and wife of Andy Burnham's national security adviser, after she was accused of supporting the banned protest group Palestine Action.
Offbeat News
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Number of Britons arrested abroad in connection with drug smuggling has quadrupled in three years
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'Fully restocked': Witness huge operation to resupply US aircraft carrier ready for war
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What are the US midterm elections? Sky News Explains
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Window cleaners rescued from 15th floor of London skyscraper
It's a job that's not for the faint-hearted.
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Ex-Premier League footballer Andros Townsend run over by pitch roller
Ex-Premier League player Andros Townsend has laughed off an incident that saw him run over by a pitch roller.
Business News
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Controversial Jackdaw gas field expected to be approved by government
The controversial Jackdaw gas field is expected to receive approval from energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh on Wednesday.
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UK unemployment rate falls to lowest level since July last year
The UK's unemployment rate has fallen to 4.7%, in a set of official figures that will support the case for a Bank of England interest rate hike next month.
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Thames Water creditors secure Labour's Hutton to drive rescue deal
The consortium of Thames Water creditors looking to rescue Britain's largest supplier of its kind has appointed a former senior Labour minister in a bid to help get a deal past government opposition.
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Former Virgin Atlantic chief to pilot traffic management group Ramudden
The executive who piloted Virgin Atlantic Airways through the COVID-19 pandemic is taking the helm at a major provider of traffic management services in his biggest role since he left Sir Richard Branson's flagship company.