Local News Archive

Care homes in Milton Keynes are urgently seeking care staff

Thursday, 30 April 2020 13:42

Keeping outside open is helping to avoid a mental health timebomb, says Milton Keynes MP

Thursday, 30 April 2020 12:20

Milton Keynes Council called out by UNISON for risking health of vulnerable staff members

Thursday, 30 April 2020 11:46

The nation celebrates Colonel Tom Moore's 100th birthday

Thursday, 30 April 2020 10:09

Government gives Milton Keynes Council an extra £7m to cope with immediate coronavirus crisis

Wednesday, 29 April 2020 20:54

KFC announce plans to re-open 100 restaurants across the UK - but none in Milton Keynes

Wednesday, 29 April 2020 19:56

Milton Keynes charity seeks funding to see if trained dogs can help detect coronavirus in humans

Wednesday, 29 April 2020 13:57

Birmingham University professor heads to Milton Keynes as part of coronavirus testing effort

Wednesday, 29 April 2020 13:42

CRUK researcher returns to Milton Keynes to join the frontline in fight against COVID-19

Wednesday, 29 April 2020 10:52

Supermarkets are now delivering food to local blind woman who was refused entry into stores

Wednesday, 29 April 2020 10:41

Spare capacity at Milton Keynes coronavirus drive through today as people urged to book tests now

Wednesday, 29 April 2020 10:17

How the people of Milton Keynes can celebrate VE Day's 75th anniversary at home

Wednesday, 29 April 2020 09:37

Milton Keynes Hospital encourages people with cancer symptoms to contact their GP

Wednesday, 29 April 2020 09:26

Is John Lewis Milton Keynes at risk? Chain 'highly unlikely' to open all 50 of its stores after lockdown

Tuesday, 28 April 2020 21:38

Rap for parish council in Milton Keynes over no-show at online planning meeting

Tuesday, 28 April 2020 21:00

Milton Keynes Council on alert to help with national drive on coronavirus contact tracing

Tuesday, 28 April 2020 20:47

You can now do a free virtual reality visit to Hazard Alley in Milton Keynes from your sofa

Tuesday, 28 April 2020 16:39

Milton Keynes residents are asked to help record a week in lockdown for history archives

Tuesday, 28 April 2020 11:40

CMG's weekly tribute to NHS workers forced to stop following noise complaints

Tuesday, 28 April 2020 11:32

Appeal for moisturisers and lip balms for NHS workers in need

Tuesday, 28 April 2020 10:46

Memorial promised to honour Milton Keynes' COVID-19 victims and heroes

Tuesday, 28 April 2020 10:22

Coronavirus could blow a £37 million hole in council finances

Tuesday, 28 April 2020 09:57

Kennel club continues to search for top dogs during lockdown

Tuesday, 28 April 2020 09:33

Thames Valley Police issues warning following an increase in reports of online child sexual abuse

Tuesday, 28 April 2020 09:22

Hotel and restaurant plan for Milton Keynes to be put under microscope over ‘lack of parking spaces’

Monday, 27 April 2020 21:16

Tributes paid to MK Snap learner Isimapeme Ivowi who has sadly passed away after coronavirus battle

Monday, 27 April 2020 18:23

Shocking photos show fly tipping outside Willen Hospice charity shop in Milton Keynes

Monday, 27 April 2020 15:52

Olympic silver medallist helps launch #MK20in20 ‘at home’ campaign

Monday, 27 April 2020 15:18

Local voluntary group sponsor room at new YMCA Central Milton Keynes campus

Monday, 27 April 2020 15:08

Sewing community rallies together to support the NHS

Monday, 27 April 2020 14:21

Updated: COVID-19 self-care and community information for Milton Keynes

Monday, 27 April 2020 11:24

Business and charity partnership reaps awards

Monday, 27 April 2020 11:18

Coronavirus: Looking after your mental health

Monday, 27 April 2020 11:06

Volunteering and coronavirus: How can I help?

Monday, 27 April 2020 10:51

Local companies team up to help NHS worker who was scammed by a cowboy builder

Monday, 27 April 2020 10:40

Local man completes two marathons in wheelchair for Willen Hospice

Monday, 27 April 2020 10:31

Amazon Prime users can now get Morrisons groceries delivered to their Milton Keynes home

Monday, 27 April 2020 10:21

Milton Keynes' lighthouse lab now processes thousands of coronavirus swab tests daily

Monday, 27 April 2020 09:44

Photos show huge queues outside B&Q Milton Keynes despite 'stay at home' guidance

Sunday, 26 April 2020 13:25

Milton Keynes MP to donate blood plasma as part of clinical trial to beat coronavirus

Sunday, 26 April 2020 10:52

Man in his 60s in hospital after car collides with telegraph pylon near Milton Keynes

Sunday, 26 April 2020 09:52

IN PICTURES: Hundreds queue for coronavirus drive through testing in Milton Keynes

Saturday, 25 April 2020 16:31

Road closed in Milton Keynes due to 'large number of vehicles' attending coronavirus test centre

Saturday, 25 April 2020 12:02

MK Street Food Collective delivers meals to staff at Milton Keynes Hospital

Friday, 24 April 2020 12:11

Community pub has been turned into a village shop for residents

Friday, 24 April 2020 11:30

UEFA Women’s EURO will be coming to Stadium MK in summer 2022

Friday, 24 April 2020 10:43

Milton Keynes hotel bosses fined £220k for operating without a fire alarm for six weeks

Friday, 24 April 2020 09:49

Love Island winners Finn and Page show their support for local charity Willen Hospice

Friday, 24 April 2020 09:48

MK Mayor apologies for not being able to raise the Tibetan flag during coronavirus lockdown

Thursday, 23 April 2020 15:28

Leader of Milton Keynes Council sends letter to Prime Minister requesting extra funding

Thursday, 23 April 2020 15:18

Local restaurant owner making hundreds of free meals per week feels "overwhelmed" by the response

Thursday, 23 April 2020 13:35

Top of the Pups - Virtual Dog Show

Thursday, 23 April 2020 12:36

Documentary about Captain Tom Moore's WW2 adventures to air on VE Day

Thursday, 23 April 2020 12:16

Extra support for vulnerable families in MK thanks to Getaway Foundation

Thursday, 23 April 2020 11:46

My Chemical Romance postpone Milton Keynes tour dates until next year

Thursday, 23 April 2020 11:25

The Countess of Wessex joins Thames Valley Air Ambulance crew video call

Thursday, 23 April 2020 11:08

MK based company is offering local businesses discounted business reporting software

Thursday, 23 April 2020 10:53

Care home plan for garden centre’s car park is withdrawn

Thursday, 23 April 2020 10:04

Milton Keynes marathon mum making the most of lockdown for epilepsy charity

Thursday, 23 April 2020 09:55

Milton Keynes' MPs call for messages of support and optimism

Thursday, 23 April 2020 09:32

Captain Tom Moore has won a special Pride of Britain Award

Thursday, 23 April 2020 08:31

Milton Keynes Hospital CEO receives death threat for coronavirus documentary

Wednesday, 22 April 2020 18:16

Delivery driver allegedly urinates outside elderly woman's flat in Milton Keynes

Wednesday, 22 April 2020 15:44

Smart motorway works near Milton Keynes to continue during COVID-19 pandemic

Wednesday, 22 April 2020 12:52

Woman appeals to find long lost friend who may be living in Milton Keynes

Wednesday, 22 April 2020 12:28

Captain Tom Moore has been sent over 25,000 birthday cards so far

Wednesday, 22 April 2020 12:03

MK Dons Chairman has confidence in strong and resilient Stadium MK business

Wednesday, 22 April 2020 11:48

#LoveMK Day 2020 to celebrate the incredible people of Milton Keynes

Wednesday, 22 April 2020 09:46

Police investigating Nazi email to councillors in Milton Keynes

Wednesday, 22 April 2020 09:31

Mourners stopped from touching or kissing coffins at funerals during coronavirus pandemic

Wednesday, 22 April 2020 09:26

Popular Indian restaurant donates 150 meals to MK Hospital's Cancer Centre

Tuesday, 21 April 2020 20:32

Cath Kidston store in Milton Keynes is to permanently close

Tuesday, 21 April 2020 17:36

Local charity MacIntyre launch virtual business networking group

Tuesday, 21 April 2020 11:45

Local designer pays tribute to national hero Captain Tom Moore

Tuesday, 21 April 2020 11:22

Covid-19 MK Emergency Response Appeal raises £205,000 in donations and provides over £100,000 in grants

Tuesday, 21 April 2020 10:36

Local school to provide facilities for NHS baby immunisation programme

Tuesday, 21 April 2020 10:31

Milton Keynes MP encourages local businesses to apply for new billion pound innovation fund

Tuesday, 21 April 2020 09:55

How will testing at Milton Keynes' drive-through coronavirus test centre work?

Monday, 20 April 2020 11:39

Parents in Milton Keynes can now access a national classroom providing up to 180 lessons a week

Monday, 20 April 2020 10:42

48-hour virtual relay run raises over £13,000 for Willen Hospice

Monday, 20 April 2020 10:17

Police arrest HGV driver for drug use following a serious road collision near Milton Keynes

Monday, 20 April 2020 07:50

IN PICTURES: Coronavirus drive through test centre opens in Milton Keynes

Sunday, 19 April 2020 16:11

Police appeal for missing 16 year old girl with links to Milton Keynes

Sunday, 19 April 2020 12:04

Milton Keynes window cleaning firm Concept use fleet of vans to help feed the homeless

Saturday, 18 April 2020 16:34

10 year old girl from Milton Keynes pledges to run '10k a day for 5 days' to raise money for the NHS

Saturday, 18 April 2020 16:18

Local MPs Confirm Pilot Drive Through Coronavirus Testing Facility For Milton Keynes

Saturday, 18 April 2020 13:29

19 year old man broke coronavirus restrictions TWICE in less than 24 hours in Milton Keynes

Saturday, 18 April 2020 12:15

Mystery new set up on Milton Keynes car park sparks coronavirus test centre rumours

Saturday, 18 April 2020 12:00

Local window cleaning company is sanitising the outside of vulnerable people's homes for free

Friday, 17 April 2020 11:48

Local choir perform to support Covid-19 Milton Keynes Emergency Response Appeal.

Friday, 17 April 2020 11:23

Milton Keynes is one of the priciest cities in the UK for the cinema, a new report shows

Friday, 17 April 2020 10:13

COVID-19 self-care and community information for Milton Keynes

Friday, 17 April 2020 10:02

Country Court delivers care packages to thank care staff in its Milton Keynes care home

Friday, 17 April 2020 09:51

CNWL’s Talking Therapies service in Milton Keynes offers coronavirus support

Friday, 17 April 2020 09:44

Fears for Milton Keynes shops with retail industry at 'epicentre' of the coronavirus economic crisis

Thursday, 16 April 2020 21:15

Business as usual for essential housing repairs

Thursday, 16 April 2020 15:46

Milton Keynes Hospital's Chief Exec discusses the increase in COVID-19 testing for staff and their family

Thursday, 16 April 2020 15:31

People of Milton Keynes pay tribute to 'strong and caring' nurse who died after contracting COVID-19

Thursday, 16 April 2020 15:13

Milton Keynes Hospital has sufficient PPE and no major staff shortages, says Chief Executive

Thursday, 16 April 2020 13:49

If 10 people change their behaviour it's worth the criticism, says MKUH's Chief Exec on COVID-19 documentary

Thursday, 16 April 2020 13:48

NHS workers in Milton Keynes can receive a free meal from Deliveroo

Thursday, 16 April 2020 10:05

Willen Hospice launches virtual 48 hour Relay Run powered by energie Fitness MK

Thursday, 16 April 2020 09:49

Thousands of Milton Keynes children receive preferred school place

Thursday, 16 April 2020 09:41

Captain Tom Moore completes 100th lap of his garden weeks before his 100th birthday

Thursday, 16 April 2020 09:31

Milton Keynes is set to become testbed for 5G technology with network of seven masts proposed

Wednesday, 15 April 2020 18:54

Woman jailed for 'claiming to have Coronavirus and spitting at a Police officer' in Milton Keynes

Wednesday, 15 April 2020 12:03

Travellers clean up after themselves in Milton Keynes

Wednesday, 15 April 2020 11:12

Over five million pounds has been raised by Captain Tom Moore, 99, for the NHS so far

Wednesday, 15 April 2020 10:28

Here's how you can send a special 100th birthday card to Captain Tom Moore...

Wednesday, 15 April 2020 09:59

Much loved bicycle mural could be dismantled and used as school signposts

Wednesday, 15 April 2020 09:31

Planning application for Milton Keynes' own university moves a step closer

Wednesday, 15 April 2020 09:25

Woman aged 30 from Milton Keynes has passed away in hospital following A5 accident

Tuesday, 14 April 2020 17:01

Milton Keynes MP addresses the PPE situation within the public sector

Tuesday, 14 April 2020 15:14

Local MP backs MK Hospital's decision to allow Ross Kemp and ITV to film on site

Tuesday, 14 April 2020 14:32

Appeal for witnesses following attempted burglary in Milton Keynes

Tuesday, 14 April 2020 13:35

Milton Keynes Family Law Group support NHS with fundraising day

Tuesday, 14 April 2020 12:25

Local distillery producing hand sanitiser will donate it to organisations in need

Tuesday, 14 April 2020 11:16

Local young people's mental health charity is offering free confidential advice via social media

Tuesday, 14 April 2020 10:49

Captain Tom Moore, age 99, has raised over a MILLION pounds for the NHS

Tuesday, 14 April 2020 09:51

Fifty coronavirus patients have now died at Milton Keynes Hospital

Monday, 13 April 2020 17:42

Milton Keynes Hospital urges parents to continue to seek medical help if their children fall ill or are injured

Monday, 13 April 2020 12:40

Tributes paid to local takeaway owner who has sadly died in battle with coronavirus

Monday, 13 April 2020 12:07

Milton Keynes pro-EU group accuse Boris Johnson of lying in tweet about his coronavirus battle

Monday, 13 April 2020 11:51

Aston Martin is offering an emergency car repair service to local NHS workers

Monday, 13 April 2020 11:49

Local WW2 veteran, age 99, is on track to raise half a million pounds for the NHS

Monday, 13 April 2020 10:46

Local mental health organisation to provide support to frontline NHS workers

Monday, 13 April 2020 09:49

Smash-hit theatre production celebrating Tina Turner announces rescheduled show at MK Theatre

Monday, 13 April 2020 09:45

Milton Keynes wins the People's Postcode Lottery once again

Monday, 13 April 2020 09:29

Local MP highlights support for domestic abuse victims

Monday, 13 April 2020 09:16

Woman sustains 'life threatening injuries' in serious injury collision in Milton Keynes

Sunday, 12 April 2020 15:28

Milton Keynes Hospital defend decision to allow Ross Kemp to film following criticism

Saturday, 11 April 2020 15:33

99-year-old local hero walking for the NHS raises over £100,000 and counting

Saturday, 11 April 2020 11:51

Ross Kemp filming coronavirus NHS documentary at Milton Keynes Hospital today

Friday, 10 April 2020 16:27

Parks Trust report increase in fly-tipping in Milton Keynes during coronavirus lockdown

Friday, 10 April 2020 13:04

Community care is critical during coronavirus lockdown

Friday, 10 April 2020 11:36

Pictures show 'cannabis factory' found by Police in Milton Keynes this morning

Friday, 10 April 2020 11:27

Get baking for Willen Hospice this Easter

Friday, 10 April 2020 10:45

Local legend, soon to be 100, walking for the NHS raises over £25,000 in less than one day

Friday, 10 April 2020 10:37

Illegal fly-tipping is on the rise in Milton Keynes' parks now that tips are closed

Friday, 10 April 2020 10:13

How to become an armchair tourist this bank holiday...

Friday, 10 April 2020 09:54

Weekly applause for the NHS is still going strong in Milton Keynes

Friday, 10 April 2020 09:48

“Don’t use our road as a rat run to new 900-home development”

Friday, 10 April 2020 09:11

Health Secretary visits Milton Keynes to open 'biggest diagnostic lab network in British history'

Thursday, 9 April 2020 20:44

Man in his fifties injured as Police called to Post Office incident near Milton Keynes

Thursday, 9 April 2020 20:32

The apprentice keeping Milton Keynes schools connected

Thursday, 9 April 2020 18:51

Burst water main cuts off supply to Milton Keynes estate earlier

Thursday, 9 April 2020 14:04

Local university students step forward to help hospitals and GP surgeries during the coronavirus pandemic

Thursday, 9 April 2020 13:41

Starship expand robot delivery service to another new area in Milton Keynes

Thursday, 9 April 2020 13:28

Local hero walking 100 lengths for the NHS before his 100th birthday aims to do even more

Thursday, 9 April 2020 13:13

Pregnant lady tells of her car and belongings being stolen from her Milton Keynes home

Thursday, 9 April 2020 12:04

Swanbourne House Creates Egg-cellent Home Workout

Thursday, 9 April 2020 11:05

Local entertainment company launches virtual pub quiz to raise funds for charity

Thursday, 9 April 2020 10:35

Parents can get their hands on masses of craft, scrap and painting materials for children during lockdown

Thursday, 9 April 2020 09:41

Man warns dog walkers of "frisky bullocks" in Old Wolverton

Thursday, 9 April 2020 09:40

Wanted: Sewing enthusiasts to make scrubs, headbands and wash bags for MK Hospital staff

Thursday, 9 April 2020 09:38

How people on low incomes will get their council tax reduced in Milton Keynes

Thursday, 9 April 2020 09:21

Local MP has 'notified Police' of travellers in Milton Keynes as more caravans arrive today

Wednesday, 8 April 2020 20:33

Warning to Milton Keynes residents over fake ambulance 'news' voice message circulating on social media

Wednesday, 8 April 2020 19:11

Milton Keynes MP Ben Everitt welcomes £750m funding for charities

Wednesday, 8 April 2020 19:02

Police seize over half a million pounds worth of cannabis in nearby market town

Wednesday, 8 April 2020 15:47

‘Stay off play equipment and outdoor gyms to cut the risk of spreading coronavirus’

Wednesday, 8 April 2020 15:06

University of Bedfordshire plans to move MK campus across the city centre

Wednesday, 8 April 2020 15:01

Local law firm, Franklins Solicitors, support local NHS staff with 50% off Wills

Wednesday, 8 April 2020 14:56

Franklins Solicitors LLP available to support you remotely

Wednesday, 8 April 2020 14:40

Willen Hospice launches virtual 48 hour Relay Run powered by energie Fitness MK

Wednesday, 8 April 2020 12:36

Waste collection across Milton Keynes to continue on Good Friday and Easter Monday as normal

Wednesday, 8 April 2020 10:56

Local MP praises Milton Keynes community spirit during lockdown

Wednesday, 8 April 2020 10:45

Milton Keynes Hospital receives 40 phones to help doctor-patient communication

Wednesday, 8 April 2020 10:38

Residents ‘plagued by flies’ kick up a stink over plan to keep landfill site open 15 years longer

Wednesday, 8 April 2020 09:33

MK's political group leaders unite to urge residents to stay at home during Easter

Wednesday, 8 April 2020 09:28

Travellers set up next to grid road in Milton Keynes

Tuesday, 7 April 2020 20:46

Milton Keynes man jailed for driving offences and breaching coronavirus regulations

Tuesday, 7 April 2020 14:28

Power restored following 800-home outage in Milton Keynes

Tuesday, 7 April 2020 11:56

Local man is celebrating his 100th birthday by walking for the NHS

Tuesday, 7 April 2020 11:42

Spotted: Rainbows are spreading joy throughout Milton Keynes

Tuesday, 7 April 2020 11:32

MK Dons extends early-bird price deadline for 2020/21 season tickets

Tuesday, 7 April 2020 10:57

Council leader appeals for urgent help from CCG to get prescriptions from pharmacies during coronavirus pandemic

Tuesday, 7 April 2020 10:46

Domestic abuse reaches all time high during COVID-19 as MK ACT still continues to support victims

Tuesday, 7 April 2020 10:25

MP teams up with local charity to highlight coronavirus impact on children’s mental health

Tuesday, 7 April 2020 10:07

Cranfield University helps create new low-cost, simple ventilators for COVID-19 patients

Tuesday, 7 April 2020 09:58

UPDATED – These are the 10 best Chippy’s in Milton Keynes as voting is extended

Tuesday, 7 April 2020 08:55

MK Council has received £40m to help thousands of businesses survive coronavirus

Monday, 6 April 2020 12:42

Local councillor encourages sports and social clubs to donate dry snacks to MK Food Bank

Monday, 6 April 2020 12:33

Key workers get free parking in MK Council-owned parking bays during the coronavirus pandemic

Monday, 6 April 2020 11:36

Lego lovers are invited to take part in daily build challenges whilst schools are closed

Monday, 6 April 2020 10:54

Twenty-two coronavirus patients have now died at Milton Keynes Hospital

Monday, 6 April 2020 09:56

Parkside Medical Centre now to open 7 days per week for urgent care patients

Monday, 6 April 2020 09:25

Police split up two social events in Milton Keynes as 'stay at home' guidance enforced

Sunday, 5 April 2020 13:20

Police stop drivers across Milton Keynes as coronavirus 'stay at home' advice enforced

Saturday, 4 April 2020 18:55

Milton Keynes Council leader says Keir Starmer's first task is to 'ensure we beat Covid 19 as a nation'

Saturday, 4 April 2020 15:18

Milton Keynes Museum asks supporters to get social during lockdown

Saturday, 4 April 2020 10:24

Local MP welcomes scrapping of £13 billion NHS debt and testing pledge

Saturday, 4 April 2020 10:18

Homeless bus shelter finds a potential long term stop

Friday, 3 April 2020 15:10

Milton Keynes charity receives custom shelter from tesa®

Friday, 3 April 2020 13:43

Local dry cleaning company is offering to do NHS staff's laundry for free

Friday, 3 April 2020 11:30

Milton Keynes Theatre suspends all shows until end of May

Friday, 3 April 2020 10:12

Easter with Willen

Friday, 3 April 2020 09:12

Proposal to stop offices being turned into sub-standard homes is delayed by coronavirus

Friday, 3 April 2020 09:09

£1 bus fares trial launch date put back to next year

Friday, 3 April 2020 09:04

Milton Keynes thanks #EveryDayHeroes

Friday, 3 April 2020 08:58

Milton Keynes MP responds to claims that local organisations aren't receiving sufficient PPE

Thursday, 2 April 2020 11:05

Milton Keynes-based gourmet kebab chain to serve 30,000 free meals to NHS workers

Thursday, 2 April 2020 09:45

Buckinghamshire town praised for coronavirus community response

Thursday, 2 April 2020 09:35

Police reveal the reason why Armed Officers were seen in Stacey Bushes last night

Thursday, 2 April 2020 09:15

Armed police attend incident in Milton Keynes

Wednesday, 1 April 2020 20:51

"We have been waiting weeks for proper guidance and supplies of PPE," says Leader of MK Council

Wednesday, 1 April 2020 14:28

Fire station demolition plan in Milton Keynes is put on the back-burner

Wednesday, 1 April 2020 14:07

Baker launches a raffle to win a 'loo roll cake' to raise money for Milton Keynes Hospital

Wednesday, 1 April 2020 13:52

Local mindset coach is to host a live stream on a national psychology magazine's Facebook page

Wednesday, 1 April 2020 13:39

WHSmith donates a hundred easter eggs to local charities

Wednesday, 1 April 2020 12:53

Residents combine to apply to take over Milton Keynes amenity land

Wednesday, 1 April 2020 12:40

Franklins £50 Challenge 2020 has been postponed

Wednesday, 1 April 2020 12:36

COVID-19 self care and community information for Milton Keynes

Wednesday, 1 April 2020 11:44

Local animal rescue charity HULA is seeking help from animal lovers to help continue its work

Wednesday, 1 April 2020 10:55

Supermarket near to Milton Keynes has reportedly been broken into AGAIN

Wednesday, 1 April 2020 10:18

Where to turn to if you are a victim of domestic abuse during the coronavirus pandemic

Wednesday, 1 April 2020 09:20

Ball now in Aylesbury’s court to decide Milton Keynes border homes plan

Wednesday, 1 April 2020 09:12