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MKFM Reviews
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MKFM Review: Sukhothai - Thai Massage and Spa
Lia from MKFM Drive was invited to the new spa and massage centre in the historic town of Fenny Stratford, Bletchley, and here is her full review...
Local News
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Mixed emotions for Red Bull Racing in Emilia Romagna Grand Prix qualifying
It was a day of mixed emotions for Red Bull Racing after Emilia Romagna Grand Prix qualifying concluded, with Max Verstappen making history and Sergio Pérez struggling.
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Milton Keynes car trader fined for using streets to sell vehicles
A car trader in Milton Keynes has been ordered to pay almost £1,500 in fines and court fees after being found guilty of unlawfully selling vehicles from the streets.
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Ailsa's Aim: Bringing Comfort and Support to Patients in Milton Keynes and across the UK
Ailsa's Aim is a local charity which provides support, signposting and essential care packs, free of charge, to patients battling Cancer and to families with babies in Neonatal care across 14 hospitals in the UK.
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New App set to launch in Milton Keynes and change the tradesman industry
Founder of FINTRANO app, Iain Row is set to launch a smart calendar system aiming to bring “effortless professionalism” to local tradespeople.
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Mind Mangler: Member of the Tragic Circle makes its return to Milton Keynes Theatre this June
Back by popular demand following last year’s sold-out performances, Mind Mangler: Member of the Tragic Circle is coming to Milton Keynes Theatre from Mon 3 – Wed 5 Jun.
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Tickets go on sale for Irish Fun Pub in Milton Keynes for Christmas 2024
Tickets go on sale today (17/05) for Molly O’Reilly’s Pop-Up Irish Fun Pub in Milton Keynes for Christmas 2024.
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Funstation Milton Keynes supports children’s charity
Funstation Milton Keynes continues their long-standing partnership with Rays of Sunshine, a charity dedicated to brightening the lives of seriously ill children by granting magical wishes.
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Changing Places toilet opens at Emberton Country Park
A new fully accessible Changing Places toilet with additional equipment and more space was officially opened at Emberton Country Park today (16/05).
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Private Hire driver from Milton Keynes fined for refusing to take an Assistance Dog
A private hire driver in Milton Keynes has been fined after refusing to take an assistance dog.
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Highly anticipated creative and design conference in Milton Keynes announced
Described as one not to be missed by industry experts, the All Flows design and creative conference is back this year with an even more impressive programme.
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Milton Keynes City Council celebrates dedicated local foster carers
During the national Foster Care Fortnight (13 – 26 May) MK City Council is running activities and events to celebrate the incredible contribution of foster carers, and to prompt more people to consider fostering in Milton Keynes.
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Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Milton Keynes
Between 8.30pm and 9pm on Tuesday (14/5), the victim, a woman aged in her twenties, was on the redway between Mitcham Place and Wimbledon Place when a woman has approached her and punched her.
Thames Valley Police
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Young people in Milton Keynes invited to rap, speak or write about knife crime
As part of Milton Keynes' Month of Action Against Violence, Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber has launched a rap and spoken word competition, ‘The Knife Sentence’.
MK's Finest
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MKFM Review: Greek Grill Cafe's vegetarian breakfast
Jodie Erica visits Greek Grill Cafe to try their delicious looking vegetarian breakfast, here is her full review...
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MKFM Review: Five Akhi's deliver to MKFM for a team lunch
The MKFM team had food from Five Akhi's delivered to their studio to enjoy a team lunch, here is their review...
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MKFM Review: Layaly Zaman
Jodie Erica visits Layaly Zaman restaurant and shisha bar to try a variety of their dishes and shisha, here is her full review...
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MKFM Review: Olé Tapas Bar in Milton Keynes
Charlotte from the MKFM news team was invited down to try the tapas at Olé Tapas Bar in Wolverton, here is how it went...
MK Dons News
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MK Dons consigned to another League Two season after dismal loss to Crawley Town
Milton Keynes Dons will spend the 2024/25 season playing in League Two after the team suffered a dismal 5-1 loss at home in the second leg of the playoffs semi-final.
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MK Dons suffer misery against Mansfield Town, effectively guaranteeing playoffs
Milton Keynes Dons suffered a heavy 4-1 loss to promotion rivals Mansfield Town at Stadium MK, putting their hopes of automatic promotion effectively out of reach.
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MK Dons net five in dominant win over Walsall
Milton Keynes Dons banished the demons of their disappointing loss to Stockport County with a much-needed 5-0 victory over Walsall at Stadium MK.
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MK Dons have potentially season-defining opportunity this weekend
Milton Keynes Dons face a potentially season-defining opportunity when they travel to take on Stockport County this Saturday (23rd March).
MK Breakers Basketball Club News
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Milton Keynes Breakers host Teeside Lions in playoff quarter-final
MK Breakers homecoming having lifted the NBL Division 2 South title takes place this Saturday as they host Teesside Lions as the NBL Division 2 Play-Offs begin.
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Milton Keynes Breakers crowned NBL Division 2 Champions
Milton Keynes Breakers secured promotion into NBL Division 1 on Saturday afternoon as Jordan Spencer secured victory in the final 8-seconds to secure a 104-96 win over Team Solent Kestrels.
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Milton Keynes Breakers travel to Solent for league decider this Saturday
MK Breakers face arguably the biggest game of their short history this Saturday as they make the journey to the south coast to face Team Solent Kestrels in their final regular season game.
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Milton Keynes Breakers defeat Westminster 125-76
The Breakers continued their impressive run of form overcoming Westminster Warriors 125-76 in an entertaining clash at Bletchley Leisure Centre.
Latest Travel
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List of roadworks taking place across Milton Keynes next week
From Monday 13th May, Milton Keynes City Council will be carrying out roadworks on some sections in the following areas.
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List of roadworks taking place across Milton Keynes this week
Milton Keynes City Council will be carrying out roadworks on some sections in the following areas this week.
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Travel News (LIVE MAP)
MKFM provides a comprehensive local travel news service for Milton Keynes both on air and here on our website. Use our interactive map to see the latest incidents in our area.
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Road repairs to take place across Milton Keynes this week
Over the next week, MK City Council will be carrying out the following road repairs in areas across the city.
MK Jobs
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Stadium MK
Stadium MK currently have a wide range of jobs available to join their varied teams. Find out more information about the roles and how to apply here...
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iNREACH Group
iNREACH is your one-stop business partner for all technology solutions in IT, Telecoms, and Managed Print in Milton Keynes, and across the UK.
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MK Act
MK Act are currently recruiting a Finance Manager, Family Support Worker, and Independent Domestic Violence Advocate. Find out more information about the roles and how to apply here...
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Harry's Rainbow
Local charity, Harry's Rainbow are currently recruiting a Fundraising & Events Co-Ordinator. Find out more information about the role and how to apply here...
Technology in MK with BizTech
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Biztech Tech Talk - Critical Thinking: what is it and why should we care about it?
You may have heard of ‘critical thinking.’ But you may not know what it means exactly.
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The best technology to help businesses scale up
In this digital age, technology is crucial for businesses to grow and expand.
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How can I use technology to grow my business?
Successfully establishing a new business is commendable. However, it is only half the battle won. What comes next is equally challenging and crucial.
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Top 5 technology trends for small and medium businesses
In this ever-evolving digital landscape, small and medium businesses face numerous challenges when using technology.
MK Lightning News
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MK Lightning ready to kick off 20th anniversary season this weekend
The All In Black Milton Keynes Lightning are set to kick off their 20th anniversary season this weekend when the League & Cup competition begins
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MK Lightning roster set for the new season
The Milton Keynes Lightning have set their final roster ahead of the 2022/23 NIHL National season.
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Tim Wallace returns as MK Lightning player-coach next season
The All In Black Milton Keynes Lightning have announced that Tim Wallace will return to the team next season, in a multitude of roles both on and off the ice.
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Surprise coaching shake-up for MK Lightning
The All In Black Milton Keynes Lightning have announced a surprise coaching shake-up ahead of the 2022/23 season.
MK City Council News
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Waste collections in Milton Keynes to continue as normal on Bank Holiday Monday
Milton Keynes Council is reminding residents that waste collections will continue as normal during the Bank Holiday weekend.
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Businesses encouraged to express interest in e-cargo bike rental scheme in Milton Keynes
MK Council is encouraging businesses to express their interest in a new eCargo bike rental scheme and help achieve the city’s carbon reduction ambitions.
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£2.4m awarded to support new MK university
Milton Keynes has been awarded more than £2.4m to create an innovation hub at the city’s proposed university MK:U.
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Milton Keynes Council gets gold award for its Armed Forces support
Milton Keynes Council’s support of the Armed Forces has been awarded gold status in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
National News
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Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury to become heavyweight champion of the world
Oleksandr Usyk has become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world after defeating Tyson Fury in boxing's biggest fight of the century.
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Ron Benjamin: Body of Israeli hostage kidnapped during cycling trip on 7 October found in Gaza, IDF says
The body of an Israeli hostage who was captured by Hamas militants while on a cycling trip has been recovered from Gaza, the Israeli military has said.
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Benny Gantz: Israeli war cabinet member threatens to resign if Benjamin Netanyahu doesn't adopt new plan for Gaza
A member of Israel's three-man war cabinet has threatened to resign from the government if it does not adopt a new plan for the war in Gaza.
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America's Cup: Sir Jim Ratcliffe's mission to succeed at 'the one challenge the UK has never brought home'
As if steadying the ship at Old Trafford wasn't challenging enough, Sir Jim Ratcliffe is obsessed with trying to win a prize more elusive for Britain than the Premier League trophy for Manchester United.
Showbiz
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Is buying vinyl bad for the planet - and what can be done about it?
Taylor Swift's new album helped fuel the highest weekly vinyl sales in 30 years - but is our rediscovered love of owning records environmentally reckless?
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Dabney Coleman, actor who starred in Boardwalk Empire and 9 to 5, dies
Lily Tomlin, Morgan Fairchild and Ben Stiller have led tributes to "one-of-a-kind" actor Dabney Coleman following his death aged 92.
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Yvette Fielding says she was assaulted by Rolf Harris on Blue Peter and left alone with Jimmy Savile
Blue Peter's youngest ever presenter has claimed disgraced entertainer Rolf Harris sexually assaulted her when she was a teenage host of the children's show.
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Girls Aloud kick off reunion tour dedicated to late bandmate Sarah Harding
Girls Aloud have taken to the stage for the first gig of their reunion tour with emotional tributes to their late bandmate Sarah Harding.
Destination MK
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Les Miserables comes to Milton Keynes Theatre
See you at the Barricade... The World's favourite musical LES MISERABLES comes to Milton Keynes Theatre
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Destination Milton Keynes and McDonald’s help Keep Up the Clean Up on #LoveMK Day
The seventh annual #LoveMK Day is being held this year on Thursday 2nd May.
Sport
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Tyson Fury voices dismay after suffering split decision loss to Oleksandr Usyk in undisputed world heavyweight title fight
Tyson Fury voiced his dismay after suffering the first defeat of his career by split decision to Oleksandr Usyk in their undisputed world heavyweight title fight.
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PGA Championship: Xander Schauffele leads with Scottie Scheffler chasing despite pre-round arrest at Valhalla
Xander Schauffele sits top of the leaderboard after an extraordinary Friday at the PGA Championship, where Scottie Scheffler remains in contention despite being arrested ahead of his second round.
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Emilia Romagna GP: Oscar Piastri quickest after Sergio Perez and Fernando Alonso crash in final practice
Oscar Piastri led McLaren team-mate Lando Norris in a chaotic final practice at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, which featured two red flags.
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Arne Slot to Liverpool: Feyenoord boss announces he will take over from Jurgen Klopp this summer
Feyenoord's Arne Slot has announced he will replace Jurgen Klopp as head coach at Liverpool this summer.
Strange News
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Gina Rinehart portrait: Gallery faces growing pressure to remove unflattering painting of billionaire
An Australian art gallery is facing growing pressure to remove a controversial portrait – with some of the country's elite swimmers unexpectedly getting involved in the row.
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Coin collection of Danish butter magnate going on sale after being sealed for 100 years
A Danish butter magnate's collection of coins could fetch close to £60m on auction, a hundred years after he passed away.
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Pillock, plonker and tosspot among British insults 'at risk of dying out'
Prat, plonker and pillock are among British insults in danger of dying out within a generation, according to a survey.
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Robert F Kennedy Jr says a worm ate part of his brain and then died
Independent US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr has revealed that a worm ate part of his brain.
Videos
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Sir Keir Starmer insists he is 'trustworthy' - as new voter offer compared with abandoned leadership pledges
Sir Keir Starmer has insisted he can be trusted to deliver his six pledges to voters - despite abandoning many of the promises that saw him elected Labour leader.
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Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury to become heavyweight champion of the world
Oleksandr Usyk has become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world after defeating Tyson Fury in boxing's biggest fight of the century.
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Brixham: Contamination 'shouldn't have happened', South West Water boss says - as thousands allowed to drink from taps again
South West Water's chief executive has said she is "truly sorry" for failing to deliver "clean, safe and fresh" water to Brixham residents, admitting the parasite contamination "shouldn't have happened".
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Infected Blood Inquiry: Boy, 7, was used in secret trials before HIV infection, parents say
Colin Smith carries a small suitcase into the dining room of their Newport home and lays it flat on the table in the centre of the room. He pops open both latches.
Business
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Marks & Spencer's website and app suffer outage lasting hours
Marks & Spencer's website and app is back online after an outage lasting several hours, with a message telling shoppers "you can't shop with us right now".
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Employees at fintech giant Revolut to cash in with $500m share sale
Bosses at Revolut, Britain's biggest fintech, are drawing up plans to allow employees to cash in with a sale of stock valued at hundreds of millions of pounds.
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About 100 sub-postmaster convictions separate to Post Office cases may be 'tainted'
Prosecutions of sub-postmasters by the Department for Work and Pensions could be "tainted", a Sky News investigation has found, as officials worked with now discredited Post Office investigators to secure convictions.
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Is buying vinyl bad for the planet - and what can be done about it?
Taylor Swift's new album helped fuel the highest weekly vinyl sales in 30 years - but is our rediscovered love of owning records environmentally reckless?
Technology
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Northern Lights could be visible in the UK again in a matter of weeks
The Northern Lights could light up our skies again as early as next month.
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Temu faces legal challenge over 'manipulative practices'
Temu is facing a fresh legal complaint filed by 17 companies in the European Union.
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WASP-193b: 'Super fluffy' candy floss planet bigger than Jupiter discovered by astronomers
Astronomers have identified a planet as light and fluffy as candy floss - despite being far bigger than our solar system's gas giant Jupiter.
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Bumble apologises for adverts appearing to mock celibacy
Bumble has apologised after it appeared to make fun of celibate women in a new advertising campaign.
News Extra
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Funstation celebrates 20 years of business
Funstation, who has venues in Milton Keynes, is proud to announce a monumental milestone as they mark 20 Years Of Fun.
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Outdoor wellbeing event comes to Milton Keynes this June
Yoga State of Mind is hosting an outdoors wellbeing event to celebrate International Yoga Day!
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Milton Keynes Business Exhibition returns to The Ridgeway Centre this June
Your Business Expo Milton Keynes returns to The Ridgeway Centre on Wednesday 5th June 2024.
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MKFM Review: The Greedy Italian
Irish Jo and her family went to The Greedy Italian in Fenny Stratford for dinner and here is her full review...
Local Music
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Local charity in Milton Keynes encourages people to write a Will this May
Willen Hospice are encouraging local people to take advantage of their Make a Will Month offer this May.
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Mid Week Music dates confirmed for February at The Italian Sul Lago
The Italian Sul Lago restaurant has confirmed the new Mid Week Music dates for February with a wonderful array of talented singers and musicians.
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Milton Keynes indie band to celebrate new EP launch at MK Sports Bar & Lounge
Celebrate Bluewall's debut EP 'Double Denim' with guest performances at MK Sports Bar & Lounge this Friday the 12th of August.
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New Milton Keynes rock band to headline first show at MK Sports Bar & Lounge
Box Monster Promotions presents new local rock band The Bronze, they are inviting you to their EP release show on the 26th of August 2022.
Sponsored Stories
Local News
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Mixed emotions for Red Bull Racing in Emilia Romagna Grand Prix qualifying
It was a day of mixed emotions for Red Bull Racing after Emilia Romagna Grand Prix qualifying concluded, with Max Verstappen making history and Sergio Pérez struggling.
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Milton Keynes car trader fined for using streets to sell vehicles
A car trader in Milton Keynes has been ordered to pay almost £1,500 in fines and court fees after being found guilty of unlawfully selling vehicles from the streets.
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Ailsa's Aim: Bringing Comfort and Support to Patients in Milton Keynes and across the UK
Ailsa's Aim is a local charity which provides support, signposting and essential care packs, free of charge, to patients battling Cancer and to families with babies in Neonatal care across 14 hospitals in the UK.
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New App set to launch in Milton Keynes and change the tradesman industry
Founder of FINTRANO app, Iain Row is set to launch a smart calendar system aiming to bring “effortless professionalism” to local tradespeople.
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Mind Mangler: Member of the Tragic Circle makes its return to Milton Keynes Theatre this June
Back by popular demand following last year’s sold-out performances, Mind Mangler: Member of the Tragic Circle is coming to Milton Keynes Theatre from Mon 3 – Wed 5 Jun.
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Tickets go on sale for Irish Fun Pub in Milton Keynes for Christmas 2024
Tickets go on sale today (17/05) for Molly O’Reilly’s Pop-Up Irish Fun Pub in Milton Keynes for Christmas 2024.
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Funstation Milton Keynes supports children’s charity
Funstation Milton Keynes continues their long-standing partnership with Rays of Sunshine, a charity dedicated to brightening the lives of seriously ill children by granting magical wishes.
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Changing Places toilet opens at Emberton Country Park
A new fully accessible Changing Places toilet with additional equipment and more space was officially opened at Emberton Country Park today (16/05).
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Private Hire driver from Milton Keynes fined for refusing to take an Assistance Dog
A private hire driver in Milton Keynes has been fined after refusing to take an assistance dog.
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Highly anticipated creative and design conference in Milton Keynes announced
Described as one not to be missed by industry experts, the All Flows design and creative conference is back this year with an even more impressive programme.
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Milton Keynes City Council celebrates dedicated local foster carers
During the national Foster Care Fortnight (13 – 26 May) MK City Council is running activities and events to celebrate the incredible contribution of foster carers, and to prompt more people to consider fostering in Milton Keynes.
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Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Milton Keynes
Between 8.30pm and 9pm on Tuesday (14/5), the victim, a woman aged in her twenties, was on the redway between Mitcham Place and Wimbledon Place when a woman has approached her and punched her.
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