Local News from Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024

Start-ups can apply for up to £2,500 and existing business owners for up to £5,000. The initiative is co-funded by the City Council and the Bletchley and Fenny Stratford Towns Deal and it supports the city council’s vision to drive business growth and create jobs for local people.

A managed services company in Milton Keynes has committed to a meaningful charity initiative, donating £1,000 each month to nine different charities over a period of nine months.

Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) Integrated Care Board is encouraging residents across the region to stop smoking this Stoptober.

The Milton Keynes AI Festival 2024 is being held from 28 October to 1 November, and gathers the city’s tech leaders to showcase and explore the various opportunities presented by AI.

MK Acapella – Milton Keynes very own male barbershop chorus are running another one of their popular FREE 6 week “Love to Sing” course starting on Monday 7th October from 7.30pm to 9pm at their rehearsal venue, the Water Eaton Church Centre, Bletchley.

The Royal British Legion, the UK’s largest Armed Forces charity, is appealing for volunteers to roll up their sleeves and help run the annual Poppy Appeal in the Buckingham area.

​​​​​​​Tyler Wilkins, pictured, was involved in a collision in December 2022.

This year, Camphill MK's Christmas Jumper Jaunt is supported by the Redway Runners. They’re an award-winning community running club based in Milton Keynes, welcoming runners of all abilities with a busy weekly run schedule.

As the evenings draw in and the leaves change their colour, there’s still plenty to get up to in MK’s parks this autumn with The Parks Trust.

Harry’s Rainbow and KidsOut are hosting a Question of Sport style event, hosted by legend Kevin Keegan and sponsored by Redrow at Stadium MK on the 7th of February 2025 where teams will compete to come out on top. 

Angel Mums was created in October 2023 when 8 mums who had all lost their children to a brain tumour came together to raise money for the Tessa Jowell foundation. Together they completed their first challenge a parachute jump raising over £77k.

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