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Children’s charity Ride High raises £60,000 at their annual fundraising ball to support their mission in helping children in the community.

Carly could not wait to return to Milton Keynes Theatre last night (28/01) to see the highly-anticipated Dear Evan Hansen and here is her full review...

Agatha Christie Ltd and Fiery Angel will bring Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic to the stage, visiting Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 25 Feb - Sat 1 Mar.

On your marks, get set, go!

Taco Bell rings its bell with new opening at Xscape Milton Keynes.

Only The Best in Live Comedy Will Be Served As The Comedy Cow Present Their 'Prime Cut'.

Superstar DJ’S Jax Jones and Fedde Le Grand announced for Café Mambo Ibiza at TK Maxx presents Bedford Summer Sessions.

Milton Keynes City Council launched the grant scheme last year as part of the Bletchley and Fenny Stratford Town Deal which aims to drive economic growth to the area.

Thames Valley PCC Matthew Barber's statement. 

Every London ground visited in four-day marathon starting at MK Dons.

Solstice street party will be free to attend.

Mobile chippy batters opposition to win again.

Specialist life-saving treatment available for first time in the city’s hospital.

Full houses expected as sport’s big stars line up for major tournament.

Incredible amount raised by the Food Parcel Challenge 2024!

£1000 cheque presented as part of ongoing philanthropy.

Welcome to our newsletter. Happy New Year to you all! We hope you are refreshed, and January is treating you well. If you've missed the latest on social media, here's what we've been up to this month.

New bug homes arrive in city park.

Are you looking for an opportunity to volunteer?

The visit provided Speedy Hire with the opportunity to showcase the centre's cutting-edge facility.

Southport killer’s sentencing highlights urgent need for knife crime education.

Midsummer Place is delighted to announce the arrival of Nacho’d, an exciting new food offering opening on The Boulevard this February.

Carly & Jo from the MKFM team were invited down to Tuk Tuk Thai in Fenny Stratford to enjoy a team lunch, here is their review...

Alcohol Change UK brings Dry January® 10k running event to Milton Keynes.

Apprentice star lends his support to the Franklins £50 Challenge.

Thames Valley Police have provided an update in connection with the investigation of a missing man in Bletchley.

Man captured on CCTV leaving scene on foot.

Initiative will tackle rugby decline in schools.

Fewest collisions, good roads and competitive fuel prices highlighted.

The much-anticipated Milton Keynes Business Achievement Awards (MKBAA) 2025 has unveiled the finalists ahead of this year’s awards, which will take place on Thursday, 20th March, at Stadium MK.

Guilty plea following December incident.

The Age of AI, a new exhibition for 2025, can be discovered at Bletchley Park from February.

Offender changed plea to guilty during trial.

Milton Keynes City Council has approved a significant investment of £6.1m for Milton Keynes College to accommodate a growing student population.

Car dented in road incident.

Love is in the air at Midsummer Place: Midsummer Market confirmed.

Jeremy Dyson and Andy Nyman’s long-running West End hit is set to terrify audiences when Ghost Stories comes to Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 18 - Sat 22 Feb.

City becoming a trailblazer in artificial intelligence and technology.

Milton Keynes Museum makes its own history with launch of new state-of-the-art gallery.

Key initiative removes hundreds of unsightly locks from city centre.

Bag and jacket targeted in morning strike.

Delight as new Women’s and Children’s Hospital arrives in next five years.

Reggae Land announces 5th anniversary in 2025.

Carly from the MKFM Team was invited along to The Comedy Cow for their Comedy Prime Cut. Here is her review...

New trail explores the legacy of Campbell Park.

Chris Curtis, Labour MP for Milton Keynes North, is teaming up with Willen Hospice to raise funds for the vital work this local charity does.

Ride High, a children’s charity dedicated to providing therapeutic riding and equine-assisted activities for children with complex needs, is thrilled to announce its Cheltenham Preview Night.

Two MK mums plan to paint the City red with 150 single people this Valentine’s Day.

All proceeds from Dinner in the Dark will go directly to Age UK Milton Keynes, funding vital programs and services that support older people to lead fulfilling, independent lives.

Langland Community School achieves Good and Outstanding Ofsted Ratings for the first time in 50 years!

Willen Hospice has opened online bookings for its biggest fundraiser of the year – The Willen Hospice Midnight Moo walk, sponsored by Specsavers MK.

The Milton Keynes Multicultural Excellence Awards will celebrate the extraordinary contributions of three individuals and one organization that have significantly impacted the city’s vibrant and diverse community.

Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical The Rocky Horror Show is coming back to Milton Keynes as part of a major UK Tour, from Mon 10 – Sat 15 Feb.

On Monday 6 January, the Mayor’s chosen charity – Sieve MK Gateway celebrated the opening of its new temporary premises in the city centre.

NASA Astronaut and Cranfield Alumnus inspires local pupils.

Suspension of Thames Valley Police Chief Constable, Jason Hogg.

Great British Inn Group is proud to announce the exciting launch of Diamond Club, dining rewards for over 50’s.

Have your say on safety priorities.

The influx of visitors resulted in an estimated £25 million of economic activity, benefiting local businesses, hotels, restaurants, and transportation services.

Get outside this winter without breaking the bank, as Hogshaw Farm invites kids for free this January.

Based in Bletchley, Zoho UK is the operating system for business - a comprehensive platform offering all the software applications needed to run a business entirely from the cloud.

MK Dons are delighted to have completed the signing of 27-year-old midfielder Dan Crowley, who has joined on a permanent transfer from fellow Sky Bet League Two side Notts County.

On Saturday, 11th January, the Chrysalis Theatre hosted the Milton Keynes finals of the Rotary Young Musician Competition.

Milton Keynes Breakers suffered mixed fortunes this weekend in two closely fought games against London Cavaliers and Derby Trailblazers respectively.

Milton Keynes bus drivers have worked hard to improve their driving safety standards and have been rewarded with increased safety bonuses.

Are you (or is someone you know) between the ages of 13 – 18 and interested in learning about what it’s like to be part of a theatre company?

New wellbeing hub brings the community together.

The city’s Corporate Pancake Day Race is back for another year where teams race and flip their pancakes to win the coveted engraved frying pan. Local companies had ‘batter’ hurry if they want to secure a place!

Today Thames Valley Police hosts the annual Better Together Conference, bringing together social services, health and the police to focus on better protecting children.

Brioche Pasquier partners with MK Breakers in exciting two-year sponsorship.

The 2024 winners of the Midsummer Place annual Christmas Tree Festival were presented with their cheques last week, bringing a perfect start to 2025 for the local charities and their partners.

At Happicup Cafe, they believe that a good day starts with a good cup of coffee, and they strive to make every visit an enjoyable experience.

The countdown has begun! Nominations for the highly anticipated Milton Keynes Inspiration Awards 2025 are officially open and will run through to April 1, 2025.

Plans published for greener and more modern city tips.

Nominate individuals or groups for the Milton Keynes Mayor's Awards 2025.

Woolly residents are coming back to Campbell Park.

MK Dons are thrilled to have completed the signing of 24-year-old midfielder Jay Williams, who has joined on a permanent transfer from Sky Bet League One side Crawley Town.

Sports hub courts new members with refresh.

New Eco Park headlines green scheme as council plans cuts to carbon emissions.

City’s accommodation tops national survey for vehicle charging points.

New wards being built, with potential for even greater future expansion.

It’s all-aboard for residents, who will travel free during city centre testing.

Early PSA blood testing aims to find prostate cancer early when successful treatment and cure is more likely.

MK Breakers returned to Bletchley Leisure Centre as they faced off against Reading Rockets, it wasn’t to be a repeat of the 2024 National Cup Final, however, as the Rockets ran out 92-73 winners.

The sponsorship deal will provide new kits to all Junior National League teams and support off-court activities within the local community.

Milton Keynes Breakers make their home NBL Division 1 bow this weekend as they welcome Newcastle Knights to Bletchley Leisure Centre with tip-off scheduled for 5pm.

Nate Robinson poured in a career-high 43 points, including 9 3-pointers, to see the MK Breakers past the Bradford Dragons 78-123 on Saturday evening in Halifax.

Milton Keynes Breakers are back in NBL Division 1 action this weekend as they travel north to face Bradford Dragons.

The Milton Keynes Breakers are thrilled to announce that fan-favourite Chris Tawiah has re-signed with the club for the 2024-25 season.

Milton Keynes Breakers continue their KitKing Trophy exploits this weekend as they host Bradford Dragons in the Quarter-Finals at Bletchley Leisure Centre this Saturday for a 5pm Tip-Off.

Milton Keynes Breakers and Loughborough Riders played a Game of the Season contender on Saturday afternoon as the Breakers ran out 80-77 winners despite trailing by seven points with six minutes left to play.

Milton Keynes Dons have bolstered their squad ahead of the 2024-25 season with centre back Laurence Maguire.

Milton Keynes Dons have today announced former Stockport County midfielder Connor Lemonheigh-Evans as their first signing of the summer.

Thames Valley Police and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary are launching the rollout of new Taser devices.

The World Premiere of brand new musical A World Divided will open for one night only at Milton Keynes Theatre this month.

The January transfer window has slammed shut, and Milton Keynes Dons have seen nine total moves across the window.

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