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Local News
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Tell us your storyMKFM always wants to hear your stories about your city.
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Closure of Milton Keynes restaurant Namji is 'desperately sad'The news that Namji restaurant has closed its doors in Central Milton Keynes is another blow for independent businesses here in the new city.
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Grace Jones and UB40 to play Electric Paradise Festival at Milton Keynes BowlElectric Paradise arrives this summer as a brand-new open-air festival experience at Milton Keynes's National Bowl on Saturday, August 8.
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Residents on Milton Keynes estate angered by static caravan 'monstrosity'Residents in Stacey Bushes are up in arms about a large static caravan that has been left blocking a path, and protruding onto the road.
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Cruel thieves target Milton Keynes charity minibus for its engineLast Monday, thieves stole the minibus belonging to Milton Keynes-based charity, Action4Youth.
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Milton Keynes Food Bank appeals for your help for its Big Doorstep CollectionMK Food Bank is asking for your support to help make this weekend's Big Doorstep Collection a resounding success.
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This week's roadworks that might affect your journey in Milton KeynesHere's the list of roadworks being carried out across Milton Keynes this week - and it's another busy list.
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Popular Milton Keynes restaurant fined more than £12,700 after rat infestationA restaurant in Stony Stratford has been ordered to pay more than £12,700 after Milton Keynes City Council (MKCC) found a rat infestation and poor hygiene conditions inside the premises.
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Town Council in Milton Keynes might be able to unlock the secret of your missing keysIf you’ve lost your keys in Newport Pagnell, there’s a good chance that the Town Council might be able to unlock the mystery as to where they ended up!
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Milton Keynes Lib Dems warn against 'unrealistic' council tax promisesLast week, the City Council agreed its budget for the coming year, and Lib Dem councillors put forward an amendment focusing on securing fair funding for MK, protecting essential services, and honesty with residents about financial challenges.
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Young Enterprise students bring Giftables business to Milton KeynesStudents from Buckingham’s Royal Latin School will be swapping the classroom for Midsummer Place next month, when they launch their Easter Hampers in the shopping centre.
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5, 6, 7, 8 - Steps musical set for sizzling Milton Keynes Theatre debutHere & Now – The Steps Musical is coming to add sparkle and pop to the new city!
National News
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Queen meets Gisele Pelicot and praises rape survivor's 'extraordinary dignity'The Queen has met French rape survivor, Gisele Pelicot, and told her she was left "speechless" by the account of her ordeal in her new memoir.
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Mexican drug lord 'El Mencho' was killed after visit from 'romantic partner', say officialsA visit from a "romantic partner" led to the capture and death of one of Mexico's most notorious drug lords, "El Mencho", Mexico's defence minister has said.
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Police investigating 'abhorrent' online racist abuse of top flight footballersAn investigation has been launched after several football clubs reported online racial abuse of their players over the weekend.
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Children's home manager abused vulnerable boys and girls in 18 year 'regime of fear'A children's home manager sexually abused girls and boys in his care during an 18-year "regime of fear", a court has found.
MKFM Featured
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Win with MKFM on FacebookYou'll know all about our fantastic on-air competitions by now, but do you know we also regularly give away great stuff on our Facebook page?
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YMCA to be Meet of MK chosen charityHomelessness organisation the focus of business community meeting.
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Emily’s Star to be Meet of MK chosen charityChildren’s charity in spotlight at next business networker.
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Willen Hospice to be Meet of MK chosen charityThis week's Meet of MK, being hosted at Ha-noi Vietnamese Restaurant & Cocktail Bar, will be a chance to celebrate the MK SME Awards.
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MKFM's Meet of MK 2026Fancy joining MKFM's next monthly networking event? Find out how you can book tickets here...
Events in MK
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MKFM Events CalendarYou can find out what's on across Milton Keynes today, this weekend and over the next few months
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Ride High's Cheltenham Preview NightJoin us Ride High evening of racing insight, fine dining, and great company at the elegant Horwood House 4* Hotel with an expert panel.
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Ride High Charity Football TournamentGather your colleagues and friends and enter a team in our 7-a-side charity football tournament and raise vital funds for Ride High.
Local Business
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MKFM Welcomes Garner Training Solutions to our Business ClubSue Garner, Director of Garner Training Solutions is an award-winning specialist in inclusive leadership training.
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Ride High’s Las Vegas charity ball 2026 delivers lasting impact for local childrenRide High’s annual Charity Ball returned in spectacular style this January, as over 200 guests stepped onto the red carpet for an unforgettable Las Vegas-themed evening – and helped secure life-changing support for 49 vulnerable children and young people.
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DTMK Limited shortlisted as a finalist at The UK Small Business Awards Milton KeynesDTMK Limited has been shortlisted for Best Small Business at The UK Small Business Awards, a national celebration of UK small business success.
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Neurodiversity awareness & networking workshop to be hosted at local Milton Keynes charity theatreChrysalis Theatre at Camphill MK will host a Neurodiversity Awareness & Networking Workshop with Sue Garner of Garner Training Solutions.
MKFM Reviews
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MKFM Review: The Red Shoes, Milton Keynes TheatreTrev could not wait to return to Milton Keynes Theatre last night (11/02) to see the highly anticipated Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes and here is his full review...
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MKFM Review: Mary Poppins, Milton Keynes TheatreEden could not wait to return to Milton Keynes Theatre last night (31/10) to see the highly-anticipated Mary Poppins and here is her full review...
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MKFM Review: The Bodyguard The Musical, Milton Keynes TheatreCarly could not wait to return to Milton Keynes Theatre last night (21/10) to see the highly-anticipated The Bodyguard The Musical and here is her full review...
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MKFM Review: Murder on the Orient Express, Milton Keynes TheatreThis classic story is just the ticket! Make tracks to MK and go see it.
Milton Keynes Theatre
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Milton Keynes TheatreWe love a trip to Milton Keynes Theatre. Take a look at the whole host of shows and acts that are coming to our theatre this season!
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Don’t miss Morse in Milton Keynes this MarchInspector Morse: House of Ghosts, comes to Milton Keynes Theatre this March as part of a major UK tour.
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Horrible Histories comes to life at Milton Keynes TheatreThe cast of the hit TV series and theatre shows Horrible Histories will be bringing the BAFTA Award-winning TV show to life on stage at Milton Keynes Theatre next month.
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Milton Keynes Theatre has announced its new seasonBeginning with the traditional Christmas pantomime, starring Brian Conley, who returns to lead a sterling cast in Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
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UK premiere of The Karate Kid is coming to Milton Keynes TheatreThe UK premiere of The Karate Kid – The Musical will visit Milton Keynes Theatre next June, before heading to the West End and Broadway.
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The boys are back in Milton Keynes in 2027Tony & Olivier award-winning smash-hit musical Jersey Boys coming to Milton Keynes Theatre in July 2027.
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I'm Sorry, Prime Minister to visit Milton Keynes direct from the West EndI’m Sorry, Prime Minister will embark on a major UK tour following its West End run, including performances at Milton Keynes Theatre in 2026.
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The world’s first and foremost gender-skewering ballet company swans back into Milton Keynes14-venue Ireland and UK tour presented by Dance Consortium includes performances at Milton Keynes Theatre on Tue 2 & Wed 3 Jun 2026 of Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo.
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The Spy Who Came in From the Cold is coming to Milton Keynes Theatre in 2026Tickets available now for UK wide tour coming to MK Theatre.
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is coming to Milton Keynes TheatreThe show comes to Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 6 – Sat 10 Oct 2026, as part of a major UK tour.
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The Choir of Man is coming to Milton Keynes TheatreThe West End and international smash hit musical The Choir of Man to tour the UK in 2026.
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Helloooo, Milton Keynes!Hit comedy musical Mrs. Doubtfire to open at Milton Keynes Theatre in June 2027 as part of her first UK and Ireland tour.
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Dirty Dancing is coming to Milton Keynes Theatre next yearNew tour announced for 2026/27 performances of Dirty Dancing tickets on sale now.
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Worldwide smash hit musical Mamma Mia comes to Milton Keynes TheatreAs part of the major new UK tour visits Milton Keynes Theatre from in October 2026.
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Smash hit romantic musical comedy coming to Milton Keynes TheatreWaitress UK tour announced in 2026 coming to Milton Keynes Theatre.
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Annie is coming to Milton Keynes TheatreMichael Harrison and David Ian announce a UK and Ireland tour of their smash hit production.
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BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical coming to Milton Keynes TheatreThe creators of the Back To The Future film trilogy, are delighted to announce the first-ever UK tour of the multi-award-winning BACK TO THE FUTURE The Musical.
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Upcoming tour of Matilda the Musical to play Milton Keynes Theatre in 2026Casting has been announced for the upcoming tour of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Matilda The Musical.
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Single White Female opens at Milton Keynes TheatreKym Marsh to star in world premiere UK & Ireland tour of 90's classic thriller Single White Female.
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Mean Girls to open at Milton Keynes Theatre2026/2027 UK Tour of the award-winning musical Mean Girls.
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Miss Saigon to open at Milton Keynes TheatreMichael Harrison in association with Cameron Mackintosh presents Boublil and Schönberg’s Miss Saigon as part of a UK tour.
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Here & Now coming to Milton KeynesThe cast of new musical Here & Now, presented by UK pop sensation, Steps, has been announced.
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Legally Blonde The Musical to come to Milton Keynes Theatre in 2026Brand-new production of Legally Blonde The Musical to come to Milton Keynes Theatre in 2026 as part of a UK and Ireland tour.
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Return of Sunny Afternoon to Milton Keynes TheatreThe multi-Olivier award-winning hit musical SUNNY AFTERNOON returns to Milton Keynes Theatre in March 2026.
Charity in MK
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RSPCA invites knitters to craft comfort for pets in need in Milton KeynesThe RSPCA is inviting animal lovers across Milton Keynes to pick up their knitting needles and crochet hooks to help pets in need this winter, as part of its Big Give Back to Animals appeal.
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Milton Keynes volunteer group gives the gift of hope this ChristmasChristmas for one mum from Milton Keynes is now looking all the more festive, thanks to kindness shown by the volunteer-led community group Mental Health Cleaning.
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Providing stability after homelessness: a YMCA Milton Keynes case studyYMCA Mlton Keynes share a case study of how they supported Alex in moving on from homelessness.
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YMCA MK offer a safe place to call home this ChristmasOne donation, double the impact! Support YMCA MK’s festive Big Give Christmas Challenge to help give a young person in Milton Keynes a safe place to call home.
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Milton Keynes community christmas tree festival is liveThe festive season has officially arrived at Midsummer Place as its much-loved Christmas Tree Festival returns.
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Could you support the Winter Night Shelter in Milton Keynes?With temperatures dropping, next week will see the Winter Night Shelters open their doors for the twelfth consecutive year.
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Milton Keynes coach firm in the driving seat for charity ventureNew city firm Bill's Minibus & Coach Hire – currently celebrating 21 years of service - is driving its new fundraising initiative, which will swell the coffers for Milton Keynes University Hospital.
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Cruel thieves target minibus belonging to Milton Keynes charityThieves have stolen the service-critical minibus from local charity Camphill Milton Keynes.
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Milton Keynes charity Bus Shelter MK announces relaunch as The Shelter MKThe Bus Shelter MK will relaunch as The Shelter MK this half term.
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Milton Keynes charity's minibus stolen, impacting accessibility for residentsCamphill Milton Keynes is a charity supporting adults with learning disabilities. This morning, they were shocked to find their accessible minibus missing from the car park, a target of overnight theft.
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Milton Keynes store set to raise £10,000 for Alzheimer’s Research UKDobbies Garden Centres has launched a brand-new charity bulb collection.
Latest Travel
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Travel - Contact UsMKFM is always on the ball for local travel
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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.
MK Jobs
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MK JobsAre you seeking a new career in Milton Keynes? Take a look at current vacancies that our partners have.
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Emily's StarFamily Community Support Worker.
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Stadium MKStadium 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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Camphill MKLocal charity, Camphill MK, supporting adults with learning disabilities, is recruiting.
News Extra
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Argireline: A multifaceted peptide with expanding research potentialArgireline, also known as Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, has drawn increasing attention in scientific environments interested in peptide-based approaches to cellular communication, molecular signalling, and structural protein modulation.
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Flowers to Ireland and beyond: Simple flower-gifting ideas for every momentSmall gestures that mean a lot.
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Shampoo myths that could be affecting your hair healthWe treat shampoo like something super obvious: you just need to wet your hair, wash it, and rinse, right?
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Business
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'Staring down the barrel at higher costs': UK businesses face uncertain future over US tariffsUK businesses are facing uncertainty and higher costs as Donald Trump's new global tariff hike is set to take effect from Tuesday.
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Showbiz
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Rob Reiner's son Nick pleads not guilty to murder of his parentsRob Reiner's son Nick has pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of the actor-director and his wife Michele Singer Reiner.
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British rising star Robert Aramayo beats Timothee Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio to acting BAFTA - as One Battle After Another named best filmBritish film newcomer Robert Aramayo has been named best actor at the BAFTAs - beating favourite Timothee Chalamet and other A-listers including Leonardo DiCaprio to win the prize.
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Robert Aramayo: The Hull actor who's taken the BAFTAs by stormIt's not often an actor from Hull pips Hollywood actors to a top award, but Robert Aramayo has done just that.
Sport
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Tottenham: Relegation from Premier League a real possibility after north London derby thrashing by Arsenal'Shock of the century?' However you frame it - relegation out of the Premier League is now a very real possibility for Tottenham.
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Super League: St Helens hold on for 20-18 win over Leigh Leopards as Leeds Rhinos run riot in 46-14 victory over York KnightsSt Helens pulled off a narrow 20-18 victory over Leigh Leopards in round two of the Betfred Super League at the BrewDog Stadium.
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Claressa Shields dominates Franchon Crews-Dezurn again in Detroit to remain undisputed heavyweight championClaressa Shields dominated Franchon Crews-Dezurn with a lopsided unanimous decision on Sunday night in Detroit, successfully defending her undisputed heavyweight championship.
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T20 World Cup: West Indies score record 254 runs and thrash Zimbabwe by 107 as Musekiwa drops twiceWest Indies posted the second highest total in T20 World Cup history and thrashed Zimbabwe by 107 runs in the Super Eights on Monday.
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